0 - 1 How bad luck follows you is something that must have now understood by Chelsea who yet again missed a title win here in Club’s world cup in Japan when they were surprisingly defeated by Corinthian in the final. It was a nail biting match which changed its path when Paolo Guerrero’s header in 69th-minute led South American champions Corinthians by 1-0 over Chelsea. This is their second international title; their first one was FIFA Club World Championship back in 2000. Rafael Benitez, the interim manager of Chelsea could not win his first trophy for the Blue Lions despite making three changes to the semifinal team which crushed Mexican side Monterrey by 3-1 in the semis, while Corinthians made only one change to their semifinal team by bringing Jorge Henrique in for Douglas. The final was a jam packed soccer spectacular attended by more than 68000 fans cheering each of the kicks made by either of the side. This match is also among first few to use goal line technology, which … [Read more...]
Ashley Cole’s Family Denied of Posting Insulting Facebook Posts
Soccer is an emotional game of sport, perhaps, it is one of the only sports where fans retaliate using various tricks. Traditionally, on-field arguments were very common to see then came an era where crowd started becoming violent, but after the arrival of technology and fast zooming security cameras such incidents lessened. More interestingly, now, it is not about what happened on the field, it is all about its aftermaths. Take the latest incident that happened on Sunday in a Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City; the match was comprehensively won by United, but how a fan from the crowd retaliated is something to better be discussed first. A fan threw a 2p coin on Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand’s face, and unfortunately that coin hit him near his eyes, and he started bleeding immediately. Whole world saw this, but unfortunately, more embarrassing news came later via some Facebook posts between Chelsea’s Ashley Cole family members. Reportedly, … [Read more...]
John Terry to Miss Club World Cup
If there is one name who is the most popular soccer personality for various reasons, it would surely be John Terry, whether it is racial case, or his penalty or his club’s warning given to him. Further, there is a whole debate started in soccer fraternity about how to eradicate racial abuses from soccer. But this time, Terry is in the news for genuine soccer reasons, i.e., his injuries. As per the current media buzz Terry may not play Club World Cup, coz of his ongoing knee injury. Last month; he got his right ligament damaged and if he somehow decides to play in coming Club World Cup in Japan, his recovery would delay further. Hence, according to Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez, it is better to rest him for another period of time. Benitez said, “The inflammation during the flight will not be the best thing for him so he will not travel. He wanted to go and to help, but it's better that he stays here. We don't know when he will play. We have to wait and see how he reacts.” Notably, … [Read more...]
Chelsea is out from Champions League
So, finally, Chelsea has to taste the bitterness of being the first title holder to be ousted in the first round of Champions League. Despite investing millions of dollars on high profile players, and even after sacking a well-known admired soccer coach, The Blues could not survive as the Champions. Just seventh month ago, this was the same team which celebrated its Champions League triumph in most astonishing way, and now the same team is being ogled by the world for their miserable preference in the league. However, the good point of their exist is their 6-1 victory over FC Nordsjaelland which is the first for its new manager Rafa Benitez who was managing his fourth match after ex-manager’s sudden sacking. Other two group teams’ clash put Chelsea on the fourth place in group E, which means, it is out of the league now and will move to Europa League. So, the next competition for English cash rich club would be Europa League which would again be a tough task for it, however, its … [Read more...]
Chelsea Signs Fluminense’s Defender Wallace
Living with its tradition to hire young n promising talent right in their teen age, Chelsea has signed a deal to transfer Brazilian club Fluminense’s highly rated right-back Wallace Oliveira dos Santos. According to the contract, the young starlet will remain with his ex-club until this season, and in January transfer window; he will be shifted to Stamford Bridge. The 18-year old player has been in the notice of many top clubs in last few years, coz of his style of play and his comparison with Real Madrid's Marcelo who was also once associated with the same Brazilian club. Wallace was the part of under-20 Brazilian international that won South American under-17 championship along with securing fourth place at the World Cup in Mexico. He made his senior debut this season and made as many as 18 appearances for Fluminense and showed his impressive gameplay in league championship, Rio State League, and Guanabara Cup. The amount involved in this deal is not yet disclosed by anyone, but … [Read more...]
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