Former Manchester City striker, 22-year-old, Mario Balotelli finally comes into the news after missing the headlines for more than weeks, but this time, he has done something which is not completely wrong. Actually, three AC Milan’s players were subjected to racial chanting in the last match between AC Milan and Roma on Sunday and that chanting continued even after an official appeal, perhaps match had to be stopped for two minutes to tackle the situation. Mario Balotelli was the one of three Milan players who were the targets of that racial abuse, and now the striker has come forward against these incidents and warned the fans to walk off the field if he is ever subjected to a racial chant again. He told in a statement that “If it happens one more time, I'm going to leave the pitch, because it's so stupid. I was about to leave, but they will think I wanted to leave because we had difficulty with the game.” The Serie A fixture gained much media attention especially after his … [Read more...]
David Beckham sets to retire from football
One of the most popular soccer personalities both on and off the field: David Beckham has finally decided to say good-bye to his most loved game of sport: football. The decision to leave the game comes as a surprise for everyone, coz, off late; he has been linked with signing another deal for his current club PSG where he is already playing on a short term deal which is going to expire next month. Just few days ago, he has set a millstone record to him name by becoming the only English player to win four titles playing for four different nations, and, of course, his latest triumph playing for PSG gave him a much needed platform to set this magnificent record. Actually, his current running deal with PSG has been in the news ever since he declared that he would donate his salary for a charity. More importantly, his stay at PSG always kept him on the radar of local as well international media right from the moment he signed the deal to the moments when he entered into the field either for … [Read more...]
A possible playoff between Chelsea and Arsenal
Current EPL season is not willing to lose its charm despite entering into the last leg of matches. This season has been more popular for third and fourth places than first and second ones, coz throughout the league; first two positions were secured by United and City while it was a kind of flip flop for the rest two positions in the top four. Third position is important coz its placeholder will automatically be qualified for the Championship league group stage while fourth placeholder will also impart in another Championship qualifying round. Chelsea has been in news for his temporary manager who has announced to finish on the top four, but a third position will be more suited to fulfill his ambitions despite the fact that he is going to leave Blues after this season. At the moment, Chelsea is comfortable at third place while Arsenal is closely following it at fourth place and both of them have one match to play. Interestingly, final matches can not only decide their faith but the … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand says goodbye to international soccer
Just two days before when England has to select its final eleven for coming world cup qualifiers, its legendary defender Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement from international soccer. It means he will only play for Manchester United not for England. He told about his decision on Wednesday despite knowing the coming national team’s selection where he could have been selected if rumors are to be believed. The 34-year old United’s defender has played as many as 81 matches for England, but after a controversy back in March when he was called up again after withdrawal from world cup qualifiers, it was being expected that he can take a retirement decision anytime soon. His current contract with long playing club Manchester United is also going to expire but it is not worrying him coz there is already a news from new manager’s camp that he could be offered an extension before his current term expires. After Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes is going to lead United and this is the best … [Read more...]
David Beckham to serve PSG in another role
Former England captain finally won a title for PSG and became the only English player to win four international league titles for different teams. Yesterday, PSG won the Ligue 1 title for the first time in last 19 years where Beckham entered into the field as a substitute and guided the road to this magnificent win. The close 1-0 win at the final made him a lucky player for his club as well who now wants him to continue a longer stay with them – if not as a player in another role probably. Though, as per some media reports, he has already signed a one year extension to his earlier signed six months short spell at PSG, and according to rumors, he can be offered another addition at even more lucrative terms if he decides to stay here. After the victory, when he was asked about his future plans or if he would like to play here for a longer period, he avoided answering a definite reply and said, “I am going to enjoy tonight and that's what matters.” This is the second big title for … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- 140
- …
- 206
- Next Page »