Everyone knows that a soccer player usually has a defined position to play, and this position becomes his identity if he performs well there. Brazilian attacking players are one of those who love to stick to their natural positions. Brazilian striker David Luiz, who also plays for English club Chelsea, faces similar problems when he plays at central defense, coz he is a born striker; perhaps he suffered many injuries in that position due to his attacking tendency. Now, Chelsea’s temporary boss Rafael Benitez has decided to use him at midfield along with John Terry once Terry returns from his injury. Notably, Terry is out of the game ever since he got an injury last November. However, for the time being, or until Terry returns, Luiz will continue playing on his familiar role of central defense. Actually, Luiz has seen making many critical mistakes at defense when he tries to run forward leaving an escape in Chelsea’s defense, and that is why Benitez is forced to look out an alternate … [Read more...]
Malaga to fight its ‘unjustified’ ban over unpaid bills
Practically, there are countless soccer clubs in the world, and tens of them are well recognized any worthy, but are they really what they claim to be, is definitely a question being asked by various soccer regularity authorities to ensure no one gets succeed in backend money scams. Spanish soccer club Malaga is one club who has recently been banned by UEFA for at least one season along with imposing a €300,000 fine, coz, reportedly, club did not meet its due bills in time; perhaps, UEFA also asked it to stop spending more than they are allowed according to Financial Fair Play. Moreover, governing body has also given club a March deadline to clear all its debts, including dues to other teams, staff, players, and tax authorities. UEFA issued a statement about its said ban where it says, “Uefa's club financial control body has taken its first decision due to the presence of significant overdue payables. Malaga is excluded from participating in the next Uefa club competition for which it … [Read more...]
Real Sociedad acknowledges fans by screening their names on T-shirts
Real Sociedad is having a dream run in La Liga series this season where it is still unbeaten even after playing seven games. This is one of their best performances in Spanish football league in many years. Leave apart what they are doing on the field; let’s talk about one of their elite initiatives where Donostia based club is acknowledging its fans by wearing t-shirts appearing names of its members. This is one of the most innovative ideas to say ‘thank you’ to fans across the globe. Clubs around the world prefer to design their t-shirts with sponsors’ logo and tags, but Sociedad has probably become the first club who has taken a step to recognize its fans in a unique way. Since, the club has more than 25000 members, final names to be printed on t-shirts will be chosen at random. Moreover, another batch of members’ names has also been finalized to be shown by the players in a TV commercial. Hence, there would be 44 lucky members of the club, 22 names of them would be featured in a TV … [Read more...]
Harry Redknapp admits interest in Nicolas Anelka
As the New Year is coming across, lots of transfers are lined up for taking place. Nicolas Anelka, the first line of striker, who has played for Arsenal, Chelsea, Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester City in the past, is now looking forward to make a shift from his current Chinese club after a payment dispute. His availability is a good news for clubs eyeing on him for a long time, and two prominent clubs who have shown interest in him are QPR and West Ham. Among two, chances of QPR are very strong coz of its high net worth status and mounting pay packages it usually pays to strong players. QPR manager Harry Redknapp has also openly expressed his interest in Frenchman following his recent dispute with his current club. On the other side, West Ham is also looking forward to prepare a lucrative deal for the striker, so he could move to east rather preferring a west London club in January. Actually, Anelka joined Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua along with former Chelsea team-mate Didier … [Read more...]
Alexandre Pato could make a shift to Corinthians
AC Milan and Brazil’s striker Alexandre Pato could make a shift from his existing club to newly crowned World Champions Corinthians. Milan’s CEO has confirmed of receiving an offer for both of Brazilian players Alexandre Pato and Robinho. He admitted that he would do everything he can to ensure at least Robinho stays with them. Furthermore, he also said that if, in case, they both decide to make a shift to their national club, Milan will not seek any replacement for them. Galliani told a Channel here in Milan that “An offer has arrived for Pato. Basically, in defence and midfield we will not be signing anyone and if Pato and Robinho remain - or if only one leaves - then we won’t bring in any replacements. “We believe the right number of strikers to have is five, as if two new ones arrive, then there won’t be space for M’Baye Niang. We’re doing everything to keep hold of Robinho, although I am not certain that we’ll succeed. “He is happy to stay here and has a wonderful rapport … [Read more...]
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