If the latest news coming from Miami is to be believed, we could witness one of the most versatile players, former England captain David Beckham, back in the game. Yes, according to the documentary made by the BBC, player hinted he could soon be back in the game after a long halt he passed through after his retirement. Notably, Beckham has been one of the most missed players ever since he ousted himself from the game for fulfilling his hidden desire of owing a MLS franchise which he successfully managed to achieve. He retired last year after playing a short six month spell for German side PSG where he famously donated his wages for a charity and gained lots of appreciation in football fraternity. He then moved to American league MLS and attempted to own a franchise representing Miami region. Knowingly, he would be the first player who is also the owner of a league side; hence if he somehow makes a comeback, the whole world would get to see a magnificent player playing both inside and … [Read more...]
English team getting ready to face toughest climate conditions in Brazil
Football is not just a game of showing your ball holding technique is better than your opponents, but it also checks you with toughest outdoor climate conditions. In fact, being an international game, there are many places where players have to pass through completely different climate conditions, like what is going to happen with English or North American players going to play in the Brazilian world cup. If we forget about 2022 Qatar world cup, which is definitely going to be the hottest world cup ever, upcoming Brazilian event is the hottest by far for English players and English national team manager Roy Hodgson understands how hot surroundings can suck players stamina hence he is training his team to tackle the most conflicting climate conditions they are assumingly going to witness in Brazil. Right now, English team is in Miami for the final training session ahead of their first world cup match with Manaus on June 14. Apart from manager, many players also have a strong view that … [Read more...]
Sunday Times claim £3m changed its hands while awarding 2022 world cup to Qatar
In a shocking development in the process to trace out the roots of corruption in soccer, English newspaper The Sunday Times has found tons of informing material that prove a big amount changed its hands while deciding who is going to host the 2022 world cup. Knowingly, there had been lots of criticism over FIFA decision to award a mega soccer event to a State where reactor scale is so high during summer, and more significantly, everyone shocked to see how world governing body later decided to shift the traditional timing of a FIFA world cup to sometime in winter. Now, a private investigation headed by the newspaper claimed to have found millions of confidential documents citing several unsolicited bank transfers, emails, hand written letters pointing towards the mega corruption that took place during the voting of much talked about world cup. The name which is found at the center of the whole controversy is infamous Qatari football official Mohamed Bin Hammam who has already been … [Read more...]
Louis van Gaal announces final 23 of Netherland’s national soccer team
While most of the world cup percipients are trying to lead the sports headlines by picking their WC squad with some or many surprising names, Dutch national soccer team did what they had long been expected, i.e., they still rely on their obvious stars and did nothing to exaggerate the final selection of 23 players. Manager Louis van Gaal had long been predicted to make some changes, especially for those who are either in a recovery period for respective injuries or those who are out of form despite tagging a big name, but 62-year-old Dutch pro did exactly he is known for – picked the best they have. However, the key player who is missing this time is Hamburg's Rafael van der Vaart who has already been announced by the KNVB to skip the Brazilian event for an injury. Other expected names missing out of the tally are Chelsea’s Patrick van Aanholt, Manchester City’s Karim Rekik, PSV goalie Jeroen Zoet, and Quincy Promes along with duo Jean-Paul Boetius and Tonny Vilhena. It was an … [Read more...]
England’s impressive show in warm-up game with Peru
There is a saying in the army that you can win half the battle if your soldiers are high on moral and it holds true in soccer as well which is by no mean less than fighting for the pride of your nation, especially in the world cup. English team and its players are always known for their over confidence and an intrinsic skill how to deceive your opponents even before you enter into the field. Yes, we are talking about the mind games English think tank is always known for. If we look any of the popular Sportbooks, no one is offering good odds for England team to lift the world cup, yet everyone acknowledges their ability to rule the headlines even if they are losing in the field. For now, we are talking about their recent 3-0 win against Peru in the world cup warm up match and the good thing about the match has been consistent dominance of the English team throughout ninety minutes, in fact, they kept firing the goals at regular intervals. Daniel Sturridge, Gary Cahill, and Phil Jagielka … [Read more...]
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