Whenever Messi is out of the field, media keep digging everything about the reason why he is not playing either for his club or national side and that is why when he did not impart in last two international friendlies in the U.S. fans kept guessing if he is seriously injured or not. However, both Barca coach and national mentor Gerardo Martino had then said they will not overuse him and now reports are coming that 27-year-old could back in the field this Sunday when Camp Nous side meet Celta Vigo. Few media sources also reported off late that Argentinean forward is having a serious right foot injury that not even allowing him to tie his laces though there is no confirmation from club about the severity of his problem. Had it been any other player no one had any issue regarding his fitness but if a player of his caliber either misses the field or plays a game despite being injured, it is taken as a cheating to millions of fans. Anyways, putting more salt to fans wound, media also … [Read more...]

Young and promising players are always in the news for reported interests shown in by some of the giant clubs in contemporary soccer and Liverpool’s 29-year-old forward Raheem Sterling is one such player who remains in the news for good reasons. Recently, he said to have pleased with the apparent interest shown by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and then he even hinted to leave Anfield if any luring offer comes to his way. Initially, the reports were neither approved nor condemned by anyone but now Arsenal manager has refused to accept he is after Jamaican player, in fact, he also denied of having any interest in Palermo forward Paulo Dybala. Notably, both the players have recently been on radar of few dominating sides that include Emirates side as well but after Frenchman refusal, fans expect Sterling to remain at the side he currently is with. Generally, these kinds of rumors spread ahead of any game that is about to happen between both such sides and if we look at upcoming fixtures, … [Read more...]

Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto has been on the radar of many sides ever since he shown his power pack performance in the Italian league. Initially, he was being linked with a move to Juventus but the deal is taking too much time to complete hence fans expect he is looking for another home. Reason being told for refusal to join the Turin side is should he join them he would have to play under Gianluigi Buffon which is not viable for him as he himself can take the full responsibility to defend the goal post. Apart from Zebre, Liverpool is another one who is interested in the Fiorentina goalie however they have kept their cards intact and did not reveal what the size of their pay check is. Nonetheless, if Neto joins Juventus, he would like to play as the number one goalkeeper but 37-year-old Buffon is as well not looking to leave the game for at least two more seasons, so he left no option but to look elsewhere where he could be entrusted for more expanded role. Neto's agent, Stefano … [Read more...]

When everyone is discussing who could win the league title this year, there is another side who is looking just to secure a place among top four so they could qualify for the Champions League and that is of course Liverpool who has seen many ups and downs this year. Despite having been a show stopper last year, Brendan Rodgers could not carry good form of his team this year along with few decisions that went against his strategy including release of Suarez to Barcelona. Irishman now talks about the chances of his team to be among the top four and what they need to do to sustain that minimum feat. Like everyone who is passing through this situation, 42-year-old too said they need to perform brilliantly if they want to replace Manchester United’s fourth fourth position who is leading them by five good points along with Southampton and Tottenham who are as well close to the Anfield side. Talking about the upcoming games ahead of them, Rodgers said, “We have 30 points to play for, so I am … [Read more...]