Many critics have long been saying that days of Ronaldinho are over, but it is a slap over their faces when Brazilian coach has announced him as the captain of national squad for a friendlier against Chile. In fact, this is a great opportunity for two time player of the year award winner to prove his form, and hopefully, to be selected for the upcoming Confederation Cup. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has always been an admirer of Ronaldinho and that is why he again showed his confidence in him when he offered him another chance to prove his strength. Actually, it has been a close competition between Ronaldinho and Kaka coz coach wanted to have any one of them in the last friendlier before the world cup warm up tournament, and when it was cleared that only Brazilian clubs’ players will be chosen, Ronaldinho place was confirmed. Another good news for Ronaldinho is that he will be the captain of Brazilian squad which is a great honor considering his age whereby he can prove his leadership in … [Read more...]
It is a win only coz of consistency: Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson hails his team after their triumph in the EPL this season. He said a lot of things about his team, but broadly he cherished their consistency which eventually won them this prestigious title. Last year, City did not let them take away the series, but this year, United made it sure that no one can stop them from winning the trophy when they have four matches in spare. Perhaps, City is following them this year too, but they cannot defeat points of their arch rivals United. The victory was sourced by Robin van Persie’s hat trick which made Aston Villa even more miserable in front of 70000 spectators Last night. Ferguson appreciated his team’s fighting spirit carried from last season when they were denied of the title on the basis of goals difference from City. Cheery manager said about his team, “This club never gives in.” “From Sir Matt Busby, the Munich Disaster, to rebuilding and to win the European Cup, that tells you the history of United. “Every player … [Read more...]
Man United hails EPL title for the 20th time
Nothing could provide a better piece of mind than winning a major league title in front of 70000 odd fans and with a clean sweep. This is what happened with Manchester United, who has long been predicted as the winner of EPL title this season, and they did it in style; they defeated Aston Villa with a 3-0 clean sweep last night. It was Van Persie who showed a magnificent display of soccer and put on a hat trick in the first half itself which was too much for Villa to even equalize. It was actually the night of ManU where whole stadium was chanting Chamipon, Champion and No. 20. coz this was going to be the twentieth title for the Alex Ferguson team. Actually, recently, Persie was widely criticized for his persisting injuries but he put a full stop on all his critics by showing why ManU spent a hefty $36 million amount on an injury prone player last year. Even though, the winner has been decided but trophy will only be rewarded after the final match of the league against Swansea on … [Read more...]
Luis Suarez now wants to stay with Liverpool
How things can change in football world is known to everyone and a perfect example of how players change their comments to suit the atmosphere they are living in is right here. Liverpool high profile striker Luis Suarez has until been saying that he wants to make a shift to play in the Champions league, and now he is saying a completely different thing, perhaps he now looks like to be more loyal to Liverpool than he was one month back. Last month, he gave an interview and openly said that he would like to move to another club if it means he can play in the Champions league next season. Notably, he has a contract with Liverpool to play with them until 2017, so he is nowhere near to that expiry then how he suddenly wants to play for another club would surely have a reasonable backdrop. Moreover, media recently reported his links up with many clubs including Juventus, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, but looks like he could not have a comfortable deal with any of them hence he has … [Read more...]
Joleon Lescott wants another deal with Manchester City
Joleon Lescott joined EPL club Manchester City back in 2009 at a hefty fee of around 22 million, he has since been a regular part for the FA cup finalists, but as of now, his current contract is going to expire soon; hence he is quite skeptical about whether he will be offered another deal by his club or not. He surely wants to continue with the City and that is why he himself took the initiative and asked about his future at Manchester. Notably, he has played almost 100 league matches for the club which also includes an important contribution in City’s EPL title win back in 2011-12 – first time since 1968. Before City, he has been associated with many other clubs in the past, like Wolves and Everton, but the way his career preceded staying at Manchester is something that he would like to continue. Off late, he has seen some layoffs from crucial matches, including some world cup qualifiers, hence he is not sure whether City is any more interested in him or not. Though, his absence from … [Read more...]
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