In a dramatic turnaround at La Liga, defending champion Real Madrid faces a shocking 1-0 defeat at Granada on Saturday pushing itself even further of the title. However, the match is more famous by its star striker Cristiano Ronaldo who could only find his own net to score the only goal of the match, it was his first own goal of the career. La Liga tally has become even more interesting by this surprising defeat of one of the strongest contenders of the title apart from leading Barcelona. Moreover, Barca has to play its next match with Valencia on Sunday and if they could win it, their lead to their arch rival will be widened to 18 points which would be even more difficult for Real to catch up. Looking at the Real performance in last few matches, it is rather shocking for its fans to see it losing by just one goal; perhaps at a time when they have scored nine goals in their last two league games. Ronaldo debacle did not come all of a sudden; he was suffering from ankle injury but … [Read more...]
Balotelli slams English soccer culture
Mario Balotelli is the only player who needs no PR agency to remain in the news. He is always found on the front page of any sport’s new magazine naturally. This time, he is in the news for his loud words about English playing culture after leaving English soil last week. Mario Balotelli left Manchester City last week to his native AC Milan, and as soon he joins Milan he starts cursing everything about English soccer; its whether, press, food - actually everything. However, he did not say even a single word about his EPL club Manchester City; perhaps he praised his ex-manager Roberto Mancini along with former teammates. He quoted about his ex-club as, “Good things - only when I get to Carrington to train. So my team-mates and manager and the bad things? Everything else. I have to say thanks to all the City fans because they’ve been very nice to me and they always supported me in the good and in the bad moments. And I have to thank my team-mates, and the manager. Everything else, I'm … [Read more...]
Manchester City lose its captain Kompany for three weeks
Belgian center back and Manchester City’s captain Vincent Kompany is reportedly ruled out of the team for three weeks coz of his calf injury he sustained during fourth round of FA cup at the Stoke City. Looking at the EPL leaderboard tally, next few weeks could be crucial for City looking at its coming Liverpool’s clash on Sunday, especially considering Manchester United’s possible win on Saturday which could further enhance City’s distance from top positioned ManU. City manager Roberto Mancini informed about captain’s unavailability on Friday in a news conference, he said, “I hope that he can recover after the FA Cup,” he was referring the FA cup’s fourth round which is scheduled to begin on Feb 17 against Leeds United. At the moment, City is trailing United by just seven points and United has to play its twenty fifth match of the league on Sunday – one day before City’s clash with Liverpool. Moreover, Mancini also told about his team’s big chances to claim the trophy, he said, “In … [Read more...]
Liverpool Winger Sterling booked for assault
Young and promising Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged for assaulting a twenty seven year old woman last November when the player was just seventeen. His age made him named as a juvenile; hence his case was heard by a juvenile court here in Liverpool. The incident took place few months back when a mid-aged woman filed a complaint against the footballer; she also had some injuries on her face that time which later proved to be gained out of a physical violence. Though, the hearing was not attended by Sterling; his lawyer Mick Hogan presented his side in the court. Mr Hogan also told the court about his denial of doing any such violent act; perhaps he also pointed out his eighteen years of age which he attained last December; he asked the court to shift his case to an adult court. He said, “I do have instructions to the effect that Mr Sterling will be pleading not guilty to this charge. He is aware of today's hearing and the club are very supportive.” Raheem … [Read more...]
Government defines new ‘financial fair play’ rules for Spanish clubs
Spanish soccer clubs have ever been the most money rolling clubs where they throw away millions of dollars to buy a player of their choice irrespective of the fact whether they have maintained their accounts properly or not. Even if they do, they did not require sending their accounts for scrutiny. But now, this scenario is going to change with proposed changes in the fair play rules which are much like of English financial fair play. According to new rules, every La Liga club will have to send its accounts for the scrutiny every year and only if accounts are in order, it will be allowed to buy any player of its interest. Spanish government and the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) jointly drafted these changes which are going to be applicable from next season. At the moment, there are 20 La Liga clubs enjoying more than €3 billion of wealth, and if these rules are imposed as they are being stated now, Spain will be the next country after England to impose financial restrictions over … [Read more...]
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