Lionel Messi wins 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year award

By Aditi | December 27, 2009 3:45 pm |
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International, Site News

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The FIFA World Player of the Year Award for this year went to the Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The award is one of the many feathers in the cap which the star player has added to his illustrious career. The award ceremony was a gala event and was held in Zurich. Messi received the prestigious award outdistancing Christiano Ronaldo and Kaka who received the awards on the previous two occasions. He also was head and shoulders above his teammates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta in voting among captains and coaches of the national team.

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England coach Fabio Capello criticized Calcio

By Aditi | November 15, 2009 2:21 pm |
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International, Soccer Central

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Fabio Capello who is the coach of the English team has severely criticized the Italian football as he claimed it has been run by violent ultras who praise the divers when they should punish them. In a special seminar at Coverciano, organized by the Italian FA, Capello hit back at Calcio saying it was impossible to compare it with the English game. This has created a rift between Capello and the higher authorities of the Italian football.

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Saudis Prince Faisal shows Liverpool interest

By Aditi | October 11, 2009 9:05 pm |
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International, Site News

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Prince Faisal, the Saudi Royal has shown his desire in Liverpool and is expected to bid for a major take in the club. George Gillett who happens to be the co-owner of the club would be visiting Saudi Arabia to discuss the details with the prince. The representative of the prince, Barry Didato informed the media that the stake of the prince could be anything from zero to 100%, although the Prince himself has some concerns about the relationship between the owners of the club and its debt situation.

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Man City ready to contest against Adebayor’s charge

By Aditi | October 7, 2009 8:50 pm |
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International, Premiership, Soccer Central

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Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City has been charged for improper conduct by the Football association for running the length of the pitch as he celebrated after scoring in front of the Arsenal fans. The striker faces a three match suspension for violent conduct in the match which Manchester City won 4-2. Adebayor stamped on Robin van Persie who happens to be his former teammate and the Duthchman had to get a treatment for the cut to his face. Adebayor did apologize for his actions later on.

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Manchester City finances threaten the Premier league clubs

By Aditi | August 13, 2009 3:45 pm |
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International, Premiership

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Manchester City has spent a whopping amount of money in signing star players like Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa. The funding has been done by their owners based in Abu Dhabi. David Taylor who is the general secretary of UEFA is of the opinion that it would be very dangerous for the Premier League clubs to match the Manchester City financially. But, he also feels that Real Madrid and Eastland club are close to matching City financially. However, the positions can change very quickly, suggested Taylor giving the example of Leeds United who play in League One now had to do away with Premier League in 2004 due to financial constraints. There have been similar stories from some major clubs as well very recently.

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Halloween Week Recap

By Jason | November 5, 2008 1:16 am |
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International

The Halloween week and a couple days prior, a pretty big move was on the brink of occurring.  David Beckham was going to move from the LA Galaxy to AC Milan.  I originally wrote a piece on this but, later, decided not to post because the move stalled.  The MLS stalled the move based on Beckham’s contract.  I will speculate on David Beckham, the move, and the MLS attracting premier off-shore talent later.

Recap:

-Chelsea fired 15 of their scouts.

-David Beckham is set to move to AC Milan in January on loan.

-Diego Maradona is named coach of the Argentina National Team

-Rafa Benitez wants to keep Agger and Kuyt, as their contracts are set to expire at season end.

-Ashley Young inks 4-year extension w/ Aston Villa.

Upcoming Pieces:

-Diego Maradona as Argentina Coach: Speculation, Analysis, and Thoughts

-David Beckham move to AC: Thoughts on Becks, AC, Galaxy, and MLS

Latest Updates after 2 day Hiatus

By Jason | July 23, 2008 8:11 am |
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Bundesliga, International, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A


It seems Chelsea has their eyes set on a Robinho signing who may receive Peter Kenyon’s last check for the summer. Kenyon the Chief Executive of Chelsea has been quoted as saying that he would like to sign the Brazilian striker as his last signing of this transfer window. Such a move would really add depths to the already bolstering Chelsea Striker Ranks. The Blues already have Andriy Shevchenko, Didier Drogba, Claudio Pizzaro, and Nicolas Anelka. What a list to choose from.

Other Updates:

  • Roma has made an opening bid for Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu.
  • The Mafia have reportedly tried to buy Lazio.
  • French national and former Chelsea player Makalele has joined Paris-Saint German.
  • Diego has defied his club Werder Bremer and has joined Brazil to play in the 2008 Olympic Games.

A look at the 2008 Beijing Games is coming up next!


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