Every top official at every soccer club tries to pretend himself as the most important one, in fact, there are positions who have always been in the spotlight for their sole decision making power at the top and manager is of course one of them. Former Manchester United’s great manager Sir Alex Ferguson always said that a manager should be considered the most important at the helm and as well added that same top mentor should also be held responsible for all failures at the club. But, Chelsea’s manager Jose Mourinho seems to be following a completely different path as he recently said fans are the most important - not manager. He did not clarify his sense and only generally called his position as the next to supporters who always carry club’s legacy over the top. However, Portuguese admitted his position lets him in the spotlight for most of the time while it should be the fans following that North Londoners enjoy throughout the world which should be credited for each and every success. … [Read more...]

Every day is a learning day for every team and its players and it proves every other day in contemporary soccer, especially when two heavyweights are in front of each other. Last Clasico was one such game that saw two mega giants clashing with other and expectedly or unexpectedly Barcelona overcame its arch rivals in a nail biting finish and sports media all over the world flooded with pros and cons of Real Madrid. The defeat could have easily forgotten had it come against anyone else but if such a triumph helped Barca sustain a comfortable four points edge in domestic front, it could mean a lot for defending champions who were amazing in the last season. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti seems not in a hurry to draw any conclusion with just one lost, in fact, he is thoroughly confident that Real can still defend its European title along with sustaining a respectable position in La Liga. Calling the last Clasico defeat as the hardest to forget, 55-year-old Italian said, “The defeat … [Read more...]

Whenever Messi is out of the field, media keep digging everything about the reason why he is not playing either for his club or national side and that is why when he did not impart in last two international friendlies in the U.S. fans kept guessing if he is seriously injured or not. However, both Barca coach and national mentor Gerardo Martino had then said they will not overuse him and now reports are coming that 27-year-old could back in the field this Sunday when Camp Nous side meet Celta Vigo. Few media sources also reported off late that Argentinean forward is having a serious right foot injury that not even allowing him to tie his laces though there is no confirmation from club about the severity of his problem. Had it been any other player no one had any issue regarding his fitness but if a player of his caliber either misses the field or plays a game despite being injured, it is taken as a cheating to millions of fans. Anyways, putting more salt to fans wound, media also … [Read more...]

Young and promising players are always in the news for reported interests shown in by some of the giant clubs in contemporary soccer and Liverpool’s 29-year-old forward Raheem Sterling is one such player who remains in the news for good reasons. Recently, he said to have pleased with the apparent interest shown by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and then he even hinted to leave Anfield if any luring offer comes to his way. Initially, the reports were neither approved nor condemned by anyone but now Arsenal manager has refused to accept he is after Jamaican player, in fact, he also denied of having any interest in Palermo forward Paulo Dybala. Notably, both the players have recently been on radar of few dominating sides that include Emirates side as well but after Frenchman refusal, fans expect Sterling to remain at the side he currently is with. Generally, these kinds of rumors spread ahead of any game that is about to happen between both such sides and if we look at upcoming fixtures, … [Read more...]

Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto has been on the radar of many sides ever since he shown his power pack performance in the Italian league. Initially, he was being linked with a move to Juventus but the deal is taking too much time to complete hence fans expect he is looking for another home. Reason being told for refusal to join the Turin side is should he join them he would have to play under Gianluigi Buffon which is not viable for him as he himself can take the full responsibility to defend the goal post. Apart from Zebre, Liverpool is another one who is interested in the Fiorentina goalie however they have kept their cards intact and did not reveal what the size of their pay check is. Nonetheless, if Neto joins Juventus, he would like to play as the number one goalkeeper but 37-year-old Buffon is as well not looking to leave the game for at least two more seasons, so he left no option but to look elsewhere where he could be entrusted for more expanded role. Neto's agent, Stefano … [Read more...]