While most of the world cup percipients are trying to lead the sports headlines by picking their WC squad with some or many surprising names, Dutch national soccer team did what they had long been expected, i.e., they still rely on their obvious stars and did nothing to exaggerate the final selection of 23 players. Manager Louis van Gaal had long been predicted to make some changes, especially for those who are either in a recovery period for respective injuries or those who are out of form despite tagging a big name, but 62-year-old Dutch pro did exactly he is known for – picked the best they have. However, the key player who is missing this time is Hamburg's Rafael van der Vaart who has already been announced by the KNVB to skip the Brazilian event for an injury. Other expected names missing out of the tally are Chelsea’s Patrick van Aanholt, Manchester City’s Karim Rekik, PSV goalie Jeroen Zoet, and Quincy Promes along with duo Jean-Paul Boetius and Tonny Vilhena. It was an … [Read more...]

A job security always plays an important role in your overall performance; this is an age old saying in the world of business and it perfectly holds true in sports especially soccer as well. Ahead of the world’s biggest soccer extravaganza in Brazil, top contenders are trying to make their key role players fully satisfied even if they require to offer them an extension – if they deserve of course! Italian soccer team is one of the top contenders for the title, as always; hence they are correctly following the path of indirect motivation via a reward of contract extension by offering a longer period of service to coach Cesare Prandelli. Reportedly, Squadra Azzurra have extended coach’s terms of service until the 2016. Actuary, rumors were on since quite some time now, hence this is not the perfect case of offering something good ahead of an important event as Prandelli deserves to be a long term coach for the Italian soccer team. The 56-year-old former midfielder joined the side back in … [Read more...]

It is always a big shock to miss a player who has been in a good form off late and his absence becomes even more harmful if World Cup is nearby. This is something that is being happened with Uruguayan national soccer team who is obviously one of strongest contenders to lift the title. Recently, Uruguayan FA announced Suarez has damaged meniscus from his left knee which requires a small surgery but lots of recovery time, and when they said it, fans became skeptical whether Player of the Year award winner would be able to start the Brazilian campaign with his national side, but fortunately, now, news is coming that he is recovering faster than ever and hopefully will be fit by the time World cup kicks off. Notably, Suarez ended last premier league season playing with Liverpool dreamily, in fact, his form in the English season raised many expectations from the forward to perform similarly for his national side too, but when he reported to have pain in his knee during a training session … [Read more...]

The game of soccer is perhaps among the most competitive games in the world and everyone knows it. Specifically, there are some regions that score higher than others when it comes to securing your job residing on the top. England is one such State where life of soccer players and officials swing like a pendulum; they are on the top when their team is winning and thrown down to the bottom if they do not deliver. No one can deny rising cut throat competition in English Premier League and same situation is with national English soccer team. Though, English team enjoy the perks of being one of the dominating sides – if not in the field outside the field, but when it comes to sustaining over the top, this place in no less than a nightmare. Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has talked about the life of English managers especially when they are heading for a Word Cup. Formal mentor of English team says, it is always difficult to satisfy everyone while choosing your final list of … [Read more...]