Barcelona has again been unlucky despite its win over Benfica by 2-0 in Champions League coz its central defender and captain Carles Puyol got himself injured again. Perhaps, the injury is so deep that he will miss the field for at least two months or even more coz his left elbow has badly been injured. The 34 year old got his elbow injured when he was trying a header and landed uncomfortably and start screaming with unbearable pain, he was then lifted on a stretcher off to the a hospital. The year 2012 has brought on some nightmare injuries for star midfielder, it was his first match after his hamstring problem and now he is again out for another period. Barca’s midfield is already in an adversity coz its another player: Gerard Pique, is also recovering from his foot injury. Now, Barca’s next match is against its arch rival Real Madrid on Saturday where Barco will be without its skipper too. Puyol has gone back to the Barcelona after Hospital confirmed his elbow’s dislocation. … [Read more...]
Steven Pienaar says goodbye to international football
South African football team’s skipper Steven Pienaar has finally decided to quite the international football with an immediate effect and surprised everybody with his sudden decision to leave international soccer community in South Africa. The news of his retirement surfaced the earth through South African coach Gordon Igesund on Tuesday when he announced Bafana’s squad for next week’s friendly series with Poland and Kenya. Actually, his decision to such a departure has long been expected on the basis of rumors that he would join Everton Football club and play in English Premium League. Gordon told in his statement to reporters that he received a phone call from Steven on Monday night when he told him about his immediate retirement. For now, Bongani Khumalo will be the new captain of South African football team as told by Igesund, he further admitted that Steven would never play for South Africa again based on his current behaviors. Pienaar has had a wonderful career for South … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho to stay with Real Madrid until his contract expires
One of the best soccer coaches Jose Mourinho has cleared all the reports and openly said that he would continue serving Real till his existing contract doesn’t expire, i.e., till 2016. Recently there were some rumors that highly acclaimed Portuguese coach may soon be found associated with other clubs who have recently been approaching him, but Mourinho is quite happy with his run with Real Madrid, so there is no reality in surrounding stories about his departure. He said, “I don't think about other clubs, especially as I have a four-year contract with Real, I signed it and when I signed it, I signed it because I wanted to be at Real Madrid at this period of my career. I am not thinking about another club.” A few days ago, he gave an interview to CNN where he told about his desire to return to England once his contract with Real expires, he also expressed his deep grief over his social network life where he and his family members often get abused from peoples, and that’s why he … [Read more...]
Australian Harry Kewell is still a free agent
Australian finest football export aka Harry Kewell is yet to receive any contract offer after his departure from his native Australian A-League’s side Melbourne Victory. He left Australia in June this year, and since then he is available for any sign up but yet to receive an offer. He said, he had some conversations in this period but yet to receive an offer. Currently, he is 34 years old, and everybody sees it as an end of his soccer career coz of his age. Even Harry Kewell understands this, so he has made himself available for a career change if he gets a better alternative. For now, he is living in England with his wife. Harry Kewell is a highly admired product of Australian soccer, perhaps, he is commonly known as finest Australian export in years. He has as many as 58 international caps alongwith 17 goals for Australia. He has also been a member of Australian national football team. In his statement given to SkySports, he said, “If something comes up and it is the right thing for … [Read more...]
Russia Double 2018 World Cup’s Budget To $20 Billion
It may be the time when everybody looks to be busy with Brazil 2014 World cup, but in another part of the world, i.e., Russia, preliminary steps have been initiated for the next world cup which is scheduled to be hosted by them. Russia was chosen as the host of the said world cup in 2010 and at that time the expected budget was around $10 Billion which is now doubled upto around $20 Billion to be precise. This mammoth investment will be born in 50:50 ratios by both public and private sectors in the country. At the moment, there is a huge margin of development in every department: may it be adequate transportation, equipped stadiums, transportation, or even hospitality. Vitaly Mutko, the sports minister of Russia, informed about this raised budget after his joint conference with FIFA president Sepp Blatter last Sunday. Notably, public sector’s expenses will be borne by both central and regional governments equally. Moreover, he also said that these figures are not full and final, so he … [Read more...]
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