You must have read this headline many times last season coz Messi has broken many records this year, and another milestone award is waiting for him, i.e., FIFA Ballon d'Or, which is going to be announced here in Zurich on Tuesday. Besides Messi, other two contenders for the title are his own teammate Andres Iniesta, and his arch rival Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. While, the chances of Ronaldo are much dimmed considering his recent shadow performances and his contract dispute with his club. Andres Iniesta has significant chances to win the title, especially after Messi said himself that he wanted him to win the title. But, Messi is still the most favorite among all three to take home the title for fourth consecutive year in a row, perhaps if he does so, he would become the first soccer player to have such a prestigious award for so many times. Other players who have won Ballon d'Or for three times are Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo of Brazil in recent years while Michel Platini, Johan … [Read more...]
Manchester City fan who confronted with Ferdinand banned for three years
It just took about one month to decide the disciplinary laps hearing by a city court and sentence a ban to the fan who invaded the pitch and almost confronted with United’s Ferdinand in the last month’s showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City. It was possibility one of the most devastating visual experiences for every spectator residing at the stadium and more who were watching the match via TV broadcasts. The event followed by a coin slap from the crowd on Ferdinand’s face, moreover, City goalie immediately stopped the fan from making any physical contact with the United’s striker. Now, the said fan has been slapped with a ban of three years from watching any game along with a suspended jail term of 56 days. Actually, as natural, home crowd lost its temper when Robin van Persie’s late winner crowned United the most exciting win and then whole event took place. During the court proceedings, TV footages were played on to see how he invaded the pitch and abused the … [Read more...]
Pato Left AC Milan for a €15m Corinthians’ deal
Brazilian professional footballer Alexandre Pato, who used to play for Serie A club AC Milan, has agreed to make a shift to his native Brazilian club Corinthians for a €15m price tag. Despite his recurrent injuries and almost absence from the field in last 12 months, Brazilian could finally manage to seal a deal for his homeland club. The deal, which is reportedly signed on Thursday night, is for 100% stake in the player that means, Milan will no longer have any share out of player’s market value. Both the clubs issued their statements post agreement: Corinthians said in its statement, “Corinthinans have acquired 100% of the right to Alexandre Pato. The player will arrive in the coming day for a medical and sign a four-year contract,” and Milan also issued a statement that reads as, “AC Milan can announce that Alexandre Pato has been sold outright to Sporting Club Corinthians Paulista.” Pato also remembered his jovial memory at Milan and said how he managed to raise his soccer … [Read more...]
Mario Balotelli unlikely to leave Manchester City
Italian footballer and main line up striker of Manchester City Mario Balotelli is unlikely to leave the club during January transfer window based on the news coming from manager Roberto Mancini’s den. He said, club owner Sheikh Mansour is not interesting in letting him go, perhaps, he is a big fan of striker and wants to see him use his full potentials playing with the City. Reportedly, Balotelli has been in touch with two clubs for a probable transfer, and still; City manager is hopeful that striker will raise his standards and take his future more professionally. According to some reports, AC Milan has already prepared a lucrative deal for Italian ‘bad boy’ and if Milan is really interested in him, it needs to impress both City and Balotelli to make this happen. Actually, the relationship between Manchester City and Italian striker went into trouble when City imposed a disciplinary fine on him and he took them to a tribunal against that fine, and he since found linking up various … [Read more...]
Manchester City Agree on Nasri’s Sending Off
Manchester City was in the news last weekend for its brilliant performance despite having ten players’ army on the field. City’s striker Nasri was actually shown a red card after his headbutt to Sebastien Bassong, which was considered a violent way to react to an opponent’s challenge. Nasri was sent off during the first half of City’s clash with Norwich last weekend, and despite silently accepting the penalty, City said after the match that they will appeal against three matches’ ban of their French international, but after having a second thought over the issue, City has now decided to forgo the matter altogether, which means, they will not have Nasri in their squad for next three matches. Manager Roberto Mancini has earlier indicated about such a move when he was asked about whether his team will persuade an official appeal. Moreover, another reason for City’s step back looks, if appeal gets rejected, Nasri can even get a ban extension, which would have been another setback for … [Read more...]
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