So, Liverpool skipper will join MLS side LA Galaxy from the beginning of next season. It was confirmed after a long discussion between Liverpool captain and Galaxy coach Bruce Arena yesterday. Though, major details of the deal are not yet out but it is assured that spell would be for eighteen months with a clause to extend it further if Englishman and his new side desire mutually. It has been more than fifteen days Steven Gerrard is in the news for his possible switch outside England and when Liverpool manager openly said he is agreed for this shift, it was clear that there is something wrong between the two otherwise, it is uncommon to see a player, who has played throughout his career for a single side, leaves it especially at this age. Anyways, Reds fans are not happy to know their team will have to play under rather an inexperienced captain yet they are nowhere demoralized for the possible comeback in the English topflight. Reportedly, Gerrard did not visit the US for completing … [Read more...]

By the middle of January, it seems battle of English premier league title has shrunken between the top two, i.e., Chelsea and Manchester City that is why almost every sports media is heading at least one news about their likelihood to win this English topflight. We read a new statement by any mentor of either side claiming they are going to win this English season; however, no one is talking about Manchester United and Southampton who could as well be dangerous for both of the toppers. Mourinho enjoys the top position with two points lead to City rival and if they triumph their next game with Swansea City on Saturday they can ensure they will not be ousted from the highest position at least in January. However, on the other side, City as well look targeted for regaining their last year place when they substituted Blues around the same time. Yet, former Everton manager denies off having any pressure of the upcoming league games, maybe he is playing some kind of mind game he is known … [Read more...]

No matter how big you have been in your active playing career, if you have retired from international or club soccer, it is assumed soccer is no more in you hence most of the ex-players never come back in the field, however, most of them serve their favorite sport from outside wearing different suits, but ace former Brazilian forward Ronaldo could be different in all respects. He recently announced to try his legs for American club Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the second-tier North American Soccer League. He has undoubtedly been one of the biggest icons when played for Real Madrid or Brazil national team and fans still recall him in line with Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, yet no one now finds enough meat in him to claim a deserving place in any side. Apart from this, he has also been absent from active soccer since February 2011 that makes him almost an obsolete player so why this 38-year-old former star is trying to join the field back? No one has the answer. Thankfully, denying … [Read more...]

This is common in English soccer where if a manager is praising any player of another side, it is assumed he is playing mind game for an upcoming game, but if anyone, who is known to be having a sharp eye, finds any player promising and also praises him in front of the world, it means, that player is going to be one of the greats. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini generally does not talk about other players or their striking force but Arsenal’s Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez is someone who he could not ignore and openly appreciated for his fighting spirit. The 26-year-old Sanchez has 17 goals along with eight assists to his name and still counting with great stamina and this is something that is luring the Chilean manager. The former Barcelona star is not only on the radar of City coach, but other English sides have also commended him off late. Pellegrini called him the biggest English superstar of the future and appreciated his gradual improvement game after another. Some … [Read more...]

The battle of being the world’s best player ended Monday night when FIFA officially crowned its highly admired Ballon d'Or award to 29-year-old Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who also won it last year. He along with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were in the race for the biggest soccer title and expectedly won it. Last few weeks have been little bit skeptical about the possible winner especially as far German goalie Manuel Neuer is concerned coz many experts were betting over him to win this year title and even governing body president had said over several occasions that he sees a German winning this year Ballon d'Or but nothing could halt Ronaldo taking his much deserving reward in the stars studded night. This is his third one in the career, earlier he won it back in 2008 and 2013 and now he fast moving to catch his arch rival Argentine Messi who has won this crown four times in his career. Real Madrid forward got around 37 percent of total … [Read more...]