Category: STORY
Fat Ronaldo is Not So Fat Ronaldo Anymore
Ronaldo, the original, Il Fenomeno, was a great player whose legacy sadly was how fat he had become. Fat Ronaldo and Ronaldo was how one would distinguish him from Cristiano, but not anymore. Continue reading
Lionel Messi Bags FIFA Ballon d`Or for Record Fourth Time
Barcelona and Argentina forward, Lionel Messi, has created history by winning the Ballon d’Or, for a fourth consecutive time.
He won the award ahead of Barcelona team-mate,Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Argentine attacker becomes the first player in history, to win the Ballon d’Or four times in succession. He previously shared the record of three consecutive victories with Michel Platini, while Dutch duo Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten also won the prize three times.
It was no great surprise, as the 25-year-old enjoyed a sensational 2012, where he scored 91 goals for club and country.
A tribute after the jump…
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Messi Breaks Muller’s Goal Record
Lionel Messi wrote his name into the history books on Sunday by grabbing a record 86th goal in 2012, but the little Argentine master shrugged off his latest career landmark. Continue reading
Top 30 Paid Football Managers in World Football
Brazilian sports business consulting firm Pluri Consultoria have produced a rather interesting list, detailing the 30 best paid managers in world football.
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Di Matteo, Chelsea Boss 2012-2012
Chelsea has fired coach Roberto Di Matteo after a series of unsatisfactory results both domestically and in the Champions League. Continue reading
Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview
Robin van Persie could return to haunt his former side when Arsenal make the trip to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.
The former Gunner has transferred much of his goal scoring prowess to the Red Devils this term with seven in nine league games and will be afforded protection from the baying Arsenal fans only by the confines of Old Trafford. Continue reading
No it’s Not One of the Team Mascots Shaking Hands with Zlatan
That is Zlatan shaking hands with 16-year-old midfielder Alen ‘Mini Modric’ Halilovic
10 Minute Spell for Man Utd Won My Dad a Cool £10,000
What Happened in Liverpool’s Dressing Room at Half Time in Istanbul
An extract from Rafa Benitez book ‘Champions League Dreams’ explains what happened at half-time in the 2005 Champions League final…
At half-time in Istanbul, Liverpool are 3-0 down to a rampant AC Milan side. Benitez has to make changes, but he encountered yet more problems as they reached the dressing room…