MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy was more popular coz of England captain Beckham last season and everybody thought at that time that post Beckham will not be so exiting for the Bruce Arena club. But on the contrary, it proved all predictions wrong and started its new MLS season with a striking victory over Chicago Fire, moreover, the victory carried on by a single player: Mike Magee who scored a hat trick by finding the net for three times during the match. Chicago Fire could not retaliate; perhaps they were not able to coz of the power pack soccer display by Galaxy. Notably, Galaxy has won MLS title two times in the past and if they continue their winning streak in similar fashion, they would surely put a tough challenge before all other participants. Magee carried the game on his shoulders right from the beginning, he fired first goal in the 38th minute by a deflected cross. Second one came in the 68th minute when he converted Robbie Keane’s pass into a goal. His last one came in the 74th … [Read more...]
Diego Maradona becomes a father for the fifth time
It is good news for all time Argentinian great as he again becomes the father of another baby son from his longtime girlfriend Victoria Ojeda in a hospital here in a Buenos Aires hospital shortly before the midnight. It was a caesarean delivery, but both mother and baby are doing perfectly fine. Even though Maradona is not with his baby right now, he did not waste time naming his newly born son after his name. The news was flashed by Ojeda’s lawyer in the midnight, he said baby weighs 7 pounds and born exactly on 11:57 PM on Wednesday night, and both are in perfect shape. Since, it was a caesarean; Ojeda has been advised to stay in the hospital for at least one week. Right now, Maradona is in Dubai as a brand ambassador of United Arab Amirat and he is unsure about when he would be able to see his son, though he has promised to make it possible very soon. Maradona’s doctor Alfredo Cahe also flashed the news, he told about the newly given name to the baby. He said, “He’s called Diego … [Read more...]
US asset manager BlackRock buys 8 percent stake in Manchester United
English soccer club Manchester United seems to be a growing blue chip investment off late, especially after it became the most valued soccer club of the world. In recent developments, a US investment firm BlackRock has bought around 8 percent of the club’s Class A shares through open market. Glazer family, controlling stock holder, will still hold the controlling powers in the club coz they have Class B share which have ten times more voting power than Class A shares. In reality, ManU stocks have been volatile in recent few weeks in London stock exchange whereby their value has already been surged by around 35% in past three months, and after this buyout, coming days are also supposed to be money carrier for the club. Financially, it is one of the biggest investments in the club after it went public last August. The formal information to Securities and Exchange Commission will be communicated by Wednesday. Actually, English club has made many significant financial decisions where it … [Read more...]
US National Team to open final qualifying round at San Pedro Sula against Honduras
The final rounds of 2014 world cup qualifiers have begun, and US national soccer team will open its league of final qualifiers on Feb. 6 at San Pedro Sula against Honduras as a part of its ten matches qualifying round. However, their first home match in the final round will be played against Costa Rica on March 22 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City right at 8 p.m. MT. Thereafter; their third match will be played few days later, i.e., on March 26 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This would be their first meet with CONCACAF champions since they defeated them in a historic match last season. The time table looks to be in favor of US national coz there is a gap of few days in between these matches; hence they can practice harder to get refresh for the next match. Notably, US have ever been qualifying for the FIFA world cup since last six tournaments and this time too they are positive to make their promising entry to the mega soccer event to be hosted by Brazil. Citing the … [Read more...]
Portland Timbers acquire Argentine Diego Valeri as designated player
In the transfer season, one more transfer has been taken place where Portland Timbers has reportedly acquired midfielder Diego Valeri as a designated player from Argentina’s first division Club Atletico Lanus. Since, this transfer is on loan, and especially as a designated player; his salary will not be counted under club’s overall salary ceiling. American professional football club Portland Timber can only use newly loaned player if he gets clearance to play in the United States which looks mare a formality now. Diego Valeri has been playing for Lanus since almost nine seasons with a descent record of scoring 25 goals in 128 played matches. Moreover, he was the main player to make his club win Primera Division title back in 2007, and his loan amount would definitely be handsome, according to sources. Since, he also played for Argentine national team and has been signed as a designated player; he will fill the international slot at Portland Timbers. Once midfielder gets his P-1 visa … [Read more...]