Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
6 Players will leave United
Six United players are now on the brink of leaving the club after they had failed to impress bos Luis Van Gaal.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
I will break records - LVG
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Real Madrid Remains World's Most Valuable Club
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Thursday, 3 July 2014
Suarez Bite - Business in Beijing
It turns out that the incident involving Giorgio Chiellini has now turned into a business opportunity for the business community in the country.
So far, more than 200 vendors at Taobao website selling bottle openers for as low as 15 yuan.
However, the bottle opener is yet to be produced and manufacturers strive to complete the book before it was released next week.
The seller, known as Lin Mumu0393 told he received 108 orders and is still dealing with the manufacturers to produce the product.
He claims to have a limited supply in the next two weeks.
Meanwhile, the owner of the factory that produces the product, said his company has received many orders from dealers.
World Cup 2014:France Vs German a Nostalgic Memories
In the semi-finals of the World Cup, France's Patrick Battiston assaulted German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher in action dubbed kung fu.
When fall drift due to fouled, Battiston seem to move and respond.
There were some who thought he had died due to his condition.
Germany goalkeeper responsible rudeness is about to pretend like nothing happened.
The incident has become a horrific incident in the football world.
Friday, 27 June 2014
Luke Shaw the expensive teenage player
MANCHESTER United has confirmed the signing of young defender Luke Shaw from Southampton with a contract of 4 years.
Luke Shaw has compeleted 30 million pound sterling, becoming the most expensive teenager.
It is reported that he received a salary approximately 100,000 pound sterling a week.
The 18 year old teenager have been a card since the end of last seasons, but negotiations become advance after England had their early exit in the World Cup Brazil 2014.
“I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United,” Shaw said after completing his medical. “I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me.
“I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that.”
Shaw’s departure is a blow to Southampton, who are losing Adam Lallana to Liverpool, while Rickie Lambert has also moved to Anfield.
Luke Shaw has compeleted 30 million pound sterling, becoming the most expensive teenager.
It is reported that he received a salary approximately 100,000 pound sterling a week.
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“I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United,” Shaw said after completing his medical. “I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me.
“I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that.”
Shaw’s departure is a blow to Southampton, who are losing Adam Lallana to Liverpool, while Rickie Lambert has also moved to Anfield.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Good Bye Suarez!!!
Luis Suarez, the controversial Uruguayan striker is banned for nine matches by FIFA after being found guilty of biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
This is means the end of World Cup 2014 for Suarez although Uruguay qualify to the next round.
Suarez also prohibited from taking part in football related activities for four months and fine USD111,000.
"Such behavior cannot be tolerated in any matchs especially World Cup competitions which is concern of millions of viewers,"-FIFA Displinary Committee chairman Claudio Sulser
"Displinary Committee to take into account all the factors of this case and the decision was made in accordance with the relevant provisions."
The incident occured 10 minutes before the end of their final Group D World Cup in 2014 which saw Uruguay won the match with 1-0.
This is means the end of World Cup 2014 for Suarez although Uruguay qualify to the next round.
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"Such behavior cannot be tolerated in any matchs especially World Cup competitions which is concern of millions of viewers,"-FIFA Displinary Committee chairman Claudio Sulser
"Displinary Committee to take into account all the factors of this case and the decision was made in accordance with the relevant provisions."
The incident occured 10 minutes before the end of their final Group D World Cup in 2014 which saw Uruguay won the match with 1-0.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Dracurez did it again
Luis Suarez may be penalized after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in the final Group D clash.
Recording replays of the incident shows Suarez did bite Chiellini's shoulder after both struggled in the penalty box.
The incident occured a minute before Uruguay Diego Godin score in the 81st minute.
Uruguay qualify through to the next round after defeating Italy 1-0.
For record, this is the third time Suarez involve with biting incident. Before this, Suarez suspended 10 games after he bites Ivanovic in English Primier League.
International Football Federation (FIFA) confirmed that they are investigating the incident and Suarez could be fine.
"We are awaiting the match officials report. We will gather all the elements related to investigate this matter, "said a Fifa spokesman.
Recording replays of the incident shows Suarez did bite Chiellini's shoulder after both struggled in the penalty box.
The incident occured a minute before Uruguay Diego Godin score in the 81st minute.
Uruguay qualify through to the next round after defeating Italy 1-0.
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International Football Federation (FIFA) confirmed that they are investigating the incident and Suarez could be fine.
"We are awaiting the match officials report. We will gather all the elements related to investigate this matter, "said a Fifa spokesman.
Monday, 23 June 2014
FIFA clear Mexico fans of anti-gay chants
Mexican fans chanted words escape from anti-gay allegations in their World Cup opener against Cameroon on June 14 and the main body of the country will not be punished, according to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).
"Disciplinary Committee decided the incident in question is not related to or in general to shame. All charges against the Mexican Football Association also dropped, "FIFA said in a statement.
The words laced insults reportedly voiced during the Group A clash in Natal.
FIFA has yet to drop a few as is the case involving supporters of Croatia, Russia and Brazil.
Supporters Croatia reported a banner displaying neo-Nazi in the opening match against Brazil in Sao Paulo, while fans of Russia did the same thing during the opening match against South Korea in Cuiaba.
The Brazilian fans reportedly chanting homophobic word against Mexico at the second place in Group A.
In the meantime, the European watchdog group known FARE said disappointed by FIFA decision does not act against Mexico.
"We are not described in detail on the report of the investigation conducted against Mexico. But if the decision to use the sentence "puto" or homo is not considered homofabia, it is disappointing. "
"Disciplinary Committee decided the incident in question is not related to or in general to shame. All charges against the Mexican Football Association also dropped, "FIFA said in a statement.
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The words laced insults reportedly voiced during the Group A clash in Natal.
FIFA has yet to drop a few as is the case involving supporters of Croatia, Russia and Brazil.
Supporters Croatia reported a banner displaying neo-Nazi in the opening match against Brazil in Sao Paulo, while fans of Russia did the same thing during the opening match against South Korea in Cuiaba.
The Brazilian fans reportedly chanting homophobic word against Mexico at the second place in Group A.
In the meantime, the European watchdog group known FARE said disappointed by FIFA decision does not act against Mexico.
"We are not described in detail on the report of the investigation conducted against Mexico. But if the decision to use the sentence "puto" or homo is not considered homofabia, it is disappointing. "
The Meaning of Ronaldo Haircut
Latest haircut 'zig-zag' star sensation Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attracted the attention of football fans, but there is also the fashion critics.
But who would have thought, the latest styles featured stars of Real Madrid as his team met the United States (U.S.) in second place in Group G action at the Arena Amazonia, yesterday actually a mark of respect to a child in Spain who had to undergo brain surgery.
The prolific striker is reported to fund the entire cost was the lucky child, known Erik Ortiz Cruz.
Ronaldo accounted for 83,000 pounds to Erik when a child is undergoing surgery in February.
The former Manchester United striker is also used to finance the treatment of cancer that affects children aged nine in 2012.
In Group G yesterday, they drew 2-2 with Portugal U.S. and is now in the bottom position with one point.
The team must win to meet Ghana in the final group competition on Thursday to keep alive the next level, but still depends on the result of Germany and the U.S. team Arema Pernambuco
But who would have thought, the latest styles featured stars of Real Madrid as his team met the United States (U.S.) in second place in Group G action at the Arena Amazonia, yesterday actually a mark of respect to a child in Spain who had to undergo brain surgery.
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The prolific striker is reported to fund the entire cost was the lucky child, known Erik Ortiz Cruz.
Ronaldo accounted for 83,000 pounds to Erik when a child is undergoing surgery in February.
The former Manchester United striker is also used to finance the treatment of cancer that affects children aged nine in 2012.
In Group G yesterday, they drew 2-2 with Portugal U.S. and is now in the bottom position with one point.
The team must win to meet Ghana in the final group competition on Thursday to keep alive the next level, but still depends on the result of Germany and the U.S. team Arema Pernambuco
Sunday, 22 June 2014
"FIFA Lied" - Maradona
Football legend Diego Maradona slammed the FIFA after football's world governing body asking seven players Costa Rica undergo drug testing.
Tests were made after worried sponsor companies will not pay for a big
team like Italy as crashed out of the group stage at the World Cup.
Costa Rica is surprising champions of South America Uruguay 3-1 last week to qualify for the knockout psuingan World Cup after a superb 1-0 win over four-time champion Italy.
Under FIFA rules, two players per team will be drug tested after the game. However, five other players of Costa Rica, also called to give a sample.
Maradona was sent home from the 1994 World Cup in the USA after testing positive banned substance, said FIFA's decision as "not respecting the rules".
Former Argentina also claims Costa Rica has been subjected under extra scrutiny because sponsors will not "pay as promised" if the team stronger as Italy failed to advance.
"Why the test is done on seven players from Costa Rica, and not seven from Italy?" Maradona said.
According to media reports, FIFA said that, two players from each team must undergo drug control after the match, while five additional players Costa Rica also be because they are not tested prior to the game.
But Maradona said that the explanation is not satisfactory: "This all happened because some people are not happy to sit on Costa Rica and not a team of qualified (to the next round) and the sponsor will not fulfill the promise.
"I know what I'm saying because it's never happened to me. Seven players? Like I never saw it."
In a documentary about himself, Maradona has expressed his intense irritated to FIFA which he described as "liars" and "thieves".
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Costa Rica is surprising champions of South America Uruguay 3-1 last week to qualify for the knockout psuingan World Cup after a superb 1-0 win over four-time champion Italy.
Under FIFA rules, two players per team will be drug tested after the game. However, five other players of Costa Rica, also called to give a sample.
Maradona was sent home from the 1994 World Cup in the USA after testing positive banned substance, said FIFA's decision as "not respecting the rules".
Former Argentina also claims Costa Rica has been subjected under extra scrutiny because sponsors will not "pay as promised" if the team stronger as Italy failed to advance.
"Why the test is done on seven players from Costa Rica, and not seven from Italy?" Maradona said.
According to media reports, FIFA said that, two players from each team must undergo drug control after the match, while five additional players Costa Rica also be because they are not tested prior to the game.
But Maradona said that the explanation is not satisfactory: "This all happened because some people are not happy to sit on Costa Rica and not a team of qualified (to the next round) and the sponsor will not fulfill the promise.
"I know what I'm saying because it's never happened to me. Seven players? Like I never saw it."
In a documentary about himself, Maradona has expressed his intense irritated to FIFA which he described as "liars" and "thieves".
Thursday, 19 June 2014
5 Reason Spain went upset
Here are the 5 reasons why it went all wrong for the defending champions outlined by AFF Sports.
Sticking with the old timers
After the defeat to Netherland, coach del Bosque, replace Xavi and Gerard Pique with Pedro and Javi Martinez. Unfortunately it is too late. Vicente del Bosque should played them earlier together with Attletico Madrid midfielder Koke who is perform in La Liga
Porous Defence
If you could remember, La Roja wins in Euro 2010 and 2012 is because of their tight defense. Unfortunately, with the combination off Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique shows a bad record where seven goals conceded in this competition.
Selecting Diego Costa
Diego Costa doesn't give an impact. He is struggling to play the tiki taka style. Nevertheless, he received the most 'boos' while playing in Brazil after choosing to play with Spain.
Failure to adapt
Technically, Spain plays the exact technique as Barca in the Pep Guardiola time which is really oudated. Football nowdays doesn't concern on the style of play. They are more robust to score goal. That is why it is really important to have players that can change the technique in attacking and defense rapidlly.
Plating in South America
It is really hard for any Europe team to play in America Latin. The extreme climate really affects all. Spain among the first team struggle when they lost to Brazil during the Confederation Cup.
Sticking with the old timers
After the defeat to Netherland, coach del Bosque, replace Xavi and Gerard Pique with Pedro and Javi Martinez. Unfortunately it is too late. Vicente del Bosque should played them earlier together with Attletico Madrid midfielder Koke who is perform in La Liga
Porous Defence
If you could remember, La Roja wins in Euro 2010 and 2012 is because of their tight defense. Unfortunately, with the combination off Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique shows a bad record where seven goals conceded in this competition.
Selecting Diego Costa
Diego Costa doesn't give an impact. He is struggling to play the tiki taka style. Nevertheless, he received the most 'boos' while playing in Brazil after choosing to play with Spain.
Failure to adapt
Technically, Spain plays the exact technique as Barca in the Pep Guardiola time which is really oudated. Football nowdays doesn't concern on the style of play. They are more robust to score goal. That is why it is really important to have players that can change the technique in attacking and defense rapidlly.
Plating in South America
It is really hard for any Europe team to play in America Latin. The extreme climate really affects all. Spain among the first team struggle when they lost to Brazil during the Confederation Cup.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Luis Suarez Favorite Food Seized
Uruguay supporters voice out their concern when the Brazilian authorities took the team's favorite food.
They claimed that this is a sign for their team to lost the match againts England in the 2014 World Cup campaign.
A total of 36 kilograms sweep dulce de leche toffee signature dish from South American team confiscated on arrival at Sete Lagoas near Belo Horizonte on 9 June.
Flavored caramel, is a tempting cake and Luis Suarez favorite.
So far, officials at the Confins Airport still refuses to release the product because of the health certificate.
The dish is very synonym with the team and this incident will somehowe affects the team performance. It may be the cause of the loss againts Chile on Saturday.
Uruguay news agency said: "There were times when their defeat had nothing to do with football."
A total of 36 kilograms sweep dulce de leche toffee signature dish from South American team confiscated on arrival at Sete Lagoas near Belo Horizonte on 9 June.
Flavored caramel, is a tempting cake and Luis Suarez favorite.
So far, officials at the Confins Airport still refuses to release the product because of the health certificate.
The dish is very synonym with the team and this incident will somehowe affects the team performance. It may be the cause of the loss againts Chile on Saturday.
Uruguay news agency said: "There were times when their defeat had nothing to do with football."
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Colombia stylish win even without Falcao
COLOMBIA show an excellence game when defeating Greece in the 2014 World Cup for Group C in Belo Horizonte, Brazil early Sunday morning.
Christian Zapata threaten Greece goalkeeper as early as in the fifth minute when his shot was brought under control.
However, Pablo Armero then scored an opening goal in the sixth minute.
After the first goal, Greece try to increasing their urgency and managed to come back for some counter attack.
Jose Holebas nearly equalized in the 27th minute with a header after the ball misses to the Colombian side of the wicket.
Again, Greece manage to threat the opposing pose when Kone release Panagia kick from outside the penalty box but Colombian goalkeeper calmly controlled and the score remains.
In the second half, Colombia opened the second goal in the 58th minute by Teofilo Guttierrez.
Jose Pekerman continue their attacking strategy then and managed to threaten the defence and goalkeeper.
The third goal scored by James Rodriguez in the extra time.
Christian Zapata threaten Greece goalkeeper as early as in the fifth minute when his shot was brought under control.
However, Pablo Armero then scored an opening goal in the sixth minute.
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Jose Holebas nearly equalized in the 27th minute with a header after the ball misses to the Colombian side of the wicket.
Again, Greece manage to threat the opposing pose when Kone release Panagia kick from outside the penalty box but Colombian goalkeeper calmly controlled and the score remains.
In the second half, Colombia opened the second goal in the 58th minute by Teofilo Guttierrez.
Jose Pekerman continue their attacking strategy then and managed to threaten the defence and goalkeeper.
The third goal scored by James Rodriguez in the extra time.
Thursday, 5 June 2014
"Ronaldo will not play a minute"-Ghanian Shaman
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Ronaldo is injured during the Champions League final victory of the resistance - European champion Atletico Madrid meet , out of action since May 25 due to tendinitis in his left knee problems . His thighs are also said to be still experiencing problems .
Despite of CR7 injury, a Ghanian shaman claimed responsibility for ensuring the Portugal international will not act even though a minute.
Portugal is in the set G which is also a collection of death together Germany , US and Ghana .
The shaman, Nana Kwaku Bonsam , means "Wednesday Satan" would have predicted that Ronaldo will miss the Brazil 2014 World Cup due to the injury since February.
In an interview with a radio station in Ghana , Bonsam said " I know the injury, I now notice.
"I am serious. Last week I have been looking for four dogs and get the ingredients to make sure that I can produce ' Kahwiri Kapam ' ( magic formula ).
"I have been saying this for four months now. He will not play for World Cup or at least against Ghana.
"The injury can not be cured by any doctors because i am using magic which you can't see.Today might knees , tomorrow might thighs and so on."
On Tuesday , Ronaldo only able to practice together with Raul Meireles , Pepe which also injured at their training center in New York before going to Brazil .
He also left out during their meeting with Greece on Saturday that ending without a goal.
Portugal will meets Mexico this Saturday and Republic of Ireland next Tuesday .
They will meet Germany in the 2014 World Cup opening resistance June 17 later.
Friday, 23 May 2014
Bellamy hang's boot
Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy announced his retirement Tuesday.
Bellamy, who played for the town club Cardiff City over the past two seasons and took the decision to suspend the boot after deciding not prepared to play at the highest level.
The Wales international's 34-year-old failed to Cardiff from exiting into the Championship and consider failure as a signal to end the brilliant 17-year career that has seen it play for Celtic, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City.
Bellamy fulfill his childhood dream to help Cardiff win promotion to the Premier League in 2013, thus ending the 51 year drought south Wales club to compete at the highest level.
"I have actually decided to retire a few years ago, but this time I really had to do it. I'm not tired.
"It's time for me to stop. When Cardiff jumped to the Premier League, I want to stop because he had my city clubs playing in the premier competition.
"But when I spoke to Malky Mackay (manager at the time), he persuaded me to play one more season and I agree. Now I'm not sure to do it again, "he said.
Bellamy retired with 169 goals scored as well as the League Cup medals and won Community Shield at Liverpool as well as co-Celtic Scottish Cup.
Bellamy, who played for the town club Cardiff City over the past two seasons and took the decision to suspend the boot after deciding not prepared to play at the highest level.
The Wales international's 34-year-old failed to Cardiff from exiting into the Championship and consider failure as a signal to end the brilliant 17-year career that has seen it play for Celtic, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City.
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Bellamy fulfill his childhood dream to help Cardiff win promotion to the Premier League in 2013, thus ending the 51 year drought south Wales club to compete at the highest level.
"I have actually decided to retire a few years ago, but this time I really had to do it. I'm not tired.
"It's time for me to stop. When Cardiff jumped to the Premier League, I want to stop because he had my city clubs playing in the premier competition.
"But when I spoke to Malky Mackay (manager at the time), he persuaded me to play one more season and I agree. Now I'm not sure to do it again, "he said.
Bellamy retired with 169 goals scored as well as the League Cup medals and won Community Shield at Liverpool as well as co-Celtic Scottish Cup.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
City fined 59.73 EUR million?
Manchester City rumored to be receiving a very heavy punishment from the European Football Union (UEFA) for violations of the Financial Fair Play (FFP).
Not only that, a double punishment awaits City following the 'wisdom' they spend money and not in line with the total income of the club.
According to reports in Europe, Uefa set fined a total of RM270 million and should be completed over three years.
City also was sentenced to only pick 21 players for the Champions League campaign against 25 players can be registered.
In addition, they should also be listed eight players from the academy club City.
Not only that, a double punishment awaits City following the 'wisdom' they spend money and not in line with the total income of the club.
According to reports in Europe, Uefa set fined a total of RM270 million and should be completed over three years.
City also was sentenced to only pick 21 players for the Champions League campaign against 25 players can be registered.
In addition, they should also be listed eight players from the academy club City.
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Can banning wags efect the World Cup 2014?
Wags are new attraction to the football. Banning them is a real joke.
Football and civilised behaviour are not always the most natural
of bedfellows. For starters, any Swiss finishing school would
definitely have an issue with the volume and velocity of spit that gets
produced on the pitch. Kicking, swearing and running around with one's
shirt pulled over one's head are some of the other signs of
sportsmanship that might get you kicked out of Glyndebourne.
I'm no etiquette expert, but I would suggest that uninviting someone to a party is the height of bad manners, and England manager Roy Hodgson has done just that. The wives and girlfriends who were originally invited to accompany their playing partners on the World Cup tour have had their invitations formally rescinded. If they wish to attend the warm-up games in Miami they are permitted to "make their own arrangements".
If, like me, you were hoping for a recreation of the Baden-Baden trip, complete with a series of glossy photographs of glossy hair and glossier bags, you will be gutted. After past performances, one wonders whether the Wag ban, which is effectively a sex ban, will make much of a difference to the players anyway. Especially after the levels of sexual activity that are said to have taken place during the last set of Olympic Games, which showed it's possible to display athletic prowess while breaking Grindr.
To some, the poor Wags (wives and girlfriends, as if you needed me to tell you) are a national joke. While their husbands and boyfriends get on with their serious, ball-based business, the Wags are getting bouffed and beautified. Their partners might play for England but, as lower-case wags are quick to point out, the women can shop for it. Feminists, educators and right-thinking people are horrified that Wagdom has become an ambition in itself. Football was once the route of escape for young men who dreamed of wealth and professional opportunity. Their path is now littered with young women, in nightclubs up and down the country, elbowing their way into questionable VIP areas in a peplum dress, on a promise. We think of it as a "career path" for the beautiful and brainless.
However, there is nothing smart about saying Wags are dumb, and nothing clever about banning them from supporting their partners in Brazil. These are the faces that launched a thousand shipments of magazines, false eyelashes, tickets, trainers and more. Women such as Coleen Rooney, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham have brought business acumen to their relationships as well as bringing a whole new audience to the football field. You might want to dismiss the Wag fashion and beauty industry as being a bit fluffy, and nowhere near as serious or important as football, but you can't dismiss the staggering value it has to the economy. The season might only last for nine months, but thanks to the Wags, it's in the spotlight and making money all year round.
We accuse Wags of vanity when they capitalise on the fact that they're in the public eye, but most footballers' wives want to work. Many meet their partners because they're already enjoying a high-profile career – step forward Cole and Beckham. Others are presented with opportunities that allow them to develop their own careers and capitalise on this, which is an extremely savvy move. Footballers have a relatively short shelf-life, and while some of them successfully parlay their time on the pitch into presenting or punditry, others struggle. A working Wag is a woman who is realistic about her partner's career and prepared to support herself and her family in the future.
Ultimately, Wags might wear fabulous dresses and have make careers out of having their picture taken, but most support their partners practically and emotionally, as that's the duty of anyone in a long-term relationship and it's vital to the team's success. If my partner were selected to take part in a prestigious international competition, I'd be desperate to go and cheer him on. It seems cruel to deny anyone the opportunity to support their spouse, and even more cruel to deprive someone of their partner's support when they're far from home and under pressure.
Everyone should agree that they are the great women behind the great footballers.
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I'm no etiquette expert, but I would suggest that uninviting someone to a party is the height of bad manners, and England manager Roy Hodgson has done just that. The wives and girlfriends who were originally invited to accompany their playing partners on the World Cup tour have had their invitations formally rescinded. If they wish to attend the warm-up games in Miami they are permitted to "make their own arrangements".
If, like me, you were hoping for a recreation of the Baden-Baden trip, complete with a series of glossy photographs of glossy hair and glossier bags, you will be gutted. After past performances, one wonders whether the Wag ban, which is effectively a sex ban, will make much of a difference to the players anyway. Especially after the levels of sexual activity that are said to have taken place during the last set of Olympic Games, which showed it's possible to display athletic prowess while breaking Grindr.
To some, the poor Wags (wives and girlfriends, as if you needed me to tell you) are a national joke. While their husbands and boyfriends get on with their serious, ball-based business, the Wags are getting bouffed and beautified. Their partners might play for England but, as lower-case wags are quick to point out, the women can shop for it. Feminists, educators and right-thinking people are horrified that Wagdom has become an ambition in itself. Football was once the route of escape for young men who dreamed of wealth and professional opportunity. Their path is now littered with young women, in nightclubs up and down the country, elbowing their way into questionable VIP areas in a peplum dress, on a promise. We think of it as a "career path" for the beautiful and brainless.
However, there is nothing smart about saying Wags are dumb, and nothing clever about banning them from supporting their partners in Brazil. These are the faces that launched a thousand shipments of magazines, false eyelashes, tickets, trainers and more. Women such as Coleen Rooney, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham have brought business acumen to their relationships as well as bringing a whole new audience to the football field. You might want to dismiss the Wag fashion and beauty industry as being a bit fluffy, and nowhere near as serious or important as football, but you can't dismiss the staggering value it has to the economy. The season might only last for nine months, but thanks to the Wags, it's in the spotlight and making money all year round.
We accuse Wags of vanity when they capitalise on the fact that they're in the public eye, but most footballers' wives want to work. Many meet their partners because they're already enjoying a high-profile career – step forward Cole and Beckham. Others are presented with opportunities that allow them to develop their own careers and capitalise on this, which is an extremely savvy move. Footballers have a relatively short shelf-life, and while some of them successfully parlay their time on the pitch into presenting or punditry, others struggle. A working Wag is a woman who is realistic about her partner's career and prepared to support herself and her family in the future.
Ultimately, Wags might wear fabulous dresses and have make careers out of having their picture taken, but most support their partners practically and emotionally, as that's the duty of anyone in a long-term relationship and it's vital to the team's success. If my partner were selected to take part in a prestigious international competition, I'd be desperate to go and cheer him on. It seems cruel to deny anyone the opportunity to support their spouse, and even more cruel to deprive someone of their partner's support when they're far from home and under pressure.
Everyone should agree that they are the great women behind the great footballers.
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
WC2014:79 days to go - Brazil denied Victory
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England notably decided to rejoin FIFA and compete at this tournament after a self-imposed 17 year exile and went into the tournament as hot favourites after impressive results against other European teams. Many teams did withdraw from the tournament including Scotland despite being eligible.
The World Cup went ahead with 13 teams (despite 16 teams being in the draw). The deciding match was played between the hosts Brazil and Uruguay at the Estádio do Maracanã. 199,954 fans watched the match (Some estimate the attendance was even higher) that became known as the ‘Maracanazo’. Brazil were hot favourites and would win the World Cup even if they drew their final match after thrashing Sweden and Spain 7-1 and 6-1.
Uruguay however beat Brazil on the 79th minute with a goal from Alcide Ghiggia that beat Barbossa, it was a stunning defeat for Brazil and Uruguay lifted the trophy for their second and last time.-Source
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
André Villas-Boas is the man in charge at FC Zenit
André Villas-Boas is the man charged with succeeding Luciano Spalletti
at FC Zenit, the Portuguese coach agreeing a deal that ties him to the
Russian Premier League club until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.
"Mr Villas-Boas will be presented in St Petersburg as Zenit's new head coach on 20 March," read a club statement. Spalletti last week parted company with the Sine-Belo-Golubye after a four-year spell that brought two domestic titles, a Russian Cup and two appearances in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages. His tenure ended after a run of just one win in 11 competitive outings, including a 4-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. Former Russia midfielder Sergei Semak was placed in interim charge upon Spalletti's departure.
Zenit play Dortmund in Germany on Wednesday, with Villas-Boas set to be unveiled the following day, three months after leaving Tottenham Hotspur FC,
where he was at the helm for 18 months. The 36-year-old started his
coaching career at A. Académica de Coimbra before guiding FC Porto to a
Liga, Portuguese Cup and UEFA Europa League treble in 2010/11. He fared
less well in a subsequent stint at Chelsea FC, though two-and-a-half
months after he departed, the Blues won the UEFA Champions League.-Source
"Mr Villas-Boas will be presented in St Petersburg as Zenit's new head coach on 20 March," read a club statement. Spalletti last week parted company with the Sine-Belo-Golubye after a four-year spell that brought two domestic titles, a Russian Cup and two appearances in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages. His tenure ended after a run of just one win in 11 competitive outings, including a 4-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. Former Russia midfielder Sergei Semak was placed in interim charge upon Spalletti's departure.
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