Thursday, December 27, 2012
Furious Ferguson blast officials
Sir Alex on own goal:"It was a bad decision.He [Cisse] is offside, he grabbed Jonny Evans on the arm. If that's not interference what is?"
Monday, December 24, 2012
Ay and 2faces mansions
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Yaya Toure retains Glo/Caf Award
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Welcome to my Blog: Winners of the EME The Baddest Concert tickets
Welcome to my Blog: Winners of the EME The Baddest Concert tickets: The lucky winners are: Regular ticket - Ibe Victor and Temitayo Ade. VIP ticket: Babatunde Sorinola and Amaka Egesimba. Get your ticke...
Welcome to my Blog: Winners of the EME The Baddest Concert tickets
Welcome to my Blog: Winners of the EME The Baddest Concert tickets: The lucky winners are: Regular ticket - Ibe Victor and Temitayo Ade. VIP ticket: Babatunde Sorinola and Amaka Egesimba. Get your ticke...
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
PEP WANT SAF'S POST
Pep Guardiola is ready to snub Chelsea because he wants to bossManchester United. Blues owner Roman Abramovich is hoping the former Barcelona chief will take over at Stamford Bridge next summer. But Guardiola, who is on a year’s sabbatical in New York, fancies moving in at Old Trafford when Alex Ferguson retires.
That could be at the end of this season. If not, Guardiola would beprepared to hold out for another year. Fergie and Guardiola are close friends and have met privately in New York.
A source close to Guardiola said: “The whole history of Manchester United, his relationship with Sir Alex and the way the club is run appeals to Pep.
“Right now I’d be astonished if hewent to Chelsea. He really wants towait for the United job even if it means extending his time out of the game.”
Guardiola wants to be able to concentrate on all aspects of the football club without interference from above.
Red Rom’s constant hiring and firing of managers — interim chief Rafa Benitez is his ninth boss in a decade — does not appeal.
Monday, November 5, 2012
CHELSEA FLAIR ALREADY PREDICTABLE
Forget Roberto di Matteo. The most nervous about Chelsea 's dipin form has to be West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke. For all the flair of Juan Mata , Oscar and Eden Hazard , Chelsea are looking predictable. It was Swansea City who scored the sort of goal Blues' midfield should be crafting. Fernando Torres isn't playing as a goal scorer, but more as a playmaker. His best moments at the Liberty came when he was trying to play in teammates, which is really overkill given the wealth of creativity at Di Matteo's disposal. Romelu Lukaku, currently on-loan at the Baggies, would offer the manager something completely different to what he has. He doesn't like the Didier Drogba comparison, but Lukaku is the one player on Chelsea 's books capable of playing with his back to goal. At the moment, Chelsea 's biggest threat is coming from set-pieces. Their little creators are being crowded out and kept at arm's length by opposition defences.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
AYC Qualifier: South Africa 1 - 1 Nigeria
Nigeria's Flying Eagles have brightened their chances of defending the African Youth Championship (AYC) trophy they won in 2011 after they drew 1-1 against the Amajita of South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifying match in Nelspruit on Friday.
The Amajita, who had earlier beaten the country's U-20 national team in a friendly encounter in July, got the curtain raiser in the first half before the Nigerians fought back gamely to even scores in the second half through hard working Abduljelil Ajagun in the second half.
The Flying Eagles will host the return leg at the Ilorin Township Stadium in Kwara State on October 7th and will be the pundits' favourites to advance to the AYC slated for next year.
Nigeria saw the better of the Ngorongoro Heroes of Tanzania in the last round 4-1 on aggregate while South Africa defeated Congo only on away goals rule after both ended the tie2-2 apiece.
Nigeria edged the Cubs of Cameroon 3-2 in the final of the last AYC decided in South Africa in 2011 courtesy of Terry Envoh's extra time strike after both sides ended the regulation time 2-2.
The Flying Eagles went ahead to the Fifa U-20 World Cup in Colombia but bowed out in the quarter final despite putting up a valiant battle against France. It ended 1-3 in favour of the European nation.
Monday, September 17, 2012
United tracks Everton star
According to reports from the Daily Mirror , Manchester United is believed to be tracking Everton star midfielder, Marouane Fallaini in hopes of making a potential bid for the player in the January transfer window.
Fellaini has been the topic of much discussion in the past several weeks since the close of the summer transfer window at the beginning of September and he is thought to be a potential massive signing for one of several clubscome January.
Manchester United could use the player as the long term effectiveness of Michael Carrick is becoming more and more suspect. Additionally the health of Darren Fletcher in the long run of things is also under a microscope because he is yet to truly return to full health and is a major worry for the club.
If Fellaini moves to Old Traffordit would be a true steal for the Red Devils as he is a type of midfield weapon they are lacking as he is a true box to box midfielder that can play as effectively deep in a holding position just as in a high attacking position. His height and aerial ability is also a major boost for his potential value to another club aside from Everton.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
English Premier League Returns
Epl results for week 1.
Newcastle 2 - 1 Tottenham,
Arsenal 0 - 0 Sunderland,
QPR 0 - 5 Swansea,
Fulham 5 - 0 Norwich,
West Ham 1 - 0 Aston Villa,
Reading 1 - 1 Stoke,
Man City 3 - 2 Southampton,
Wigan 0 - 2 Chelsea,
Everton 1 - 0 Man utd
Saturday, August 18, 2012
ARSENAL AGREES TERMS WITH BARCELONA FOR SONG
Arsenal Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed for the transfer of Alex Song to Barcelona.
Song will now travel to the Catalan club to agree personal terms. The 24 year old will on Monday undergo the medical tests at Barcelona before shining his contract.
Sources said Barcelona paid €19M for the Arsenal player Alex Song, who will sign a 5-year contract including an 80M buyout clause.
Monday, July 30, 2012
United Pens New Sponsorship Deal
Manchester United have announced a seven-year shirt sponsorship deal with General Motors.
Chevrolet, the club's official car partner, will become only the fifth shirt sponsor in the club's 134-year history from the 2014-15 season.
United's commercial director, Richard Arnold, told the club's official website : "This is a fantastic, long-term deal for the club.
"We have been partners with Chevrolet for only six weeks, but already they have produced some fantastic ideas that will benefit both the partnership and our 659million followers around the world.
"They are a key partner on our current tour and I know they have enjoyed experiencing the buzz generated by our fanatical support and the sell-out crowds in South Africa, China, and Europe.
"It is a great thrill for those of us who work with partners all year round when an existing partner steps up to being one of our principal partners. This commitment to United and its fans will bring real benefits to everyone who cares about the club."
Chevrolet will replace Aon, whose partnership with United began in the 2010/11 season.
Liverpool accept offer for Aquilani
Liverpool have accepted an undisclosed offer from Fiorentina for Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
The 28-year-old has flown to Italy from the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States to complete his move.
Liverpool are likely to step up their attempts to sign Swansea's Joe Allen if the deal proceeds as expected.
Aquilani has failed to settle at Anfield since signing in 2009 for £20m from Roma and has been on loan for the last two seasons.
His stints at AC Milan last term and Juventus in the 2010-11 season mean he did not play for former Reds' managers Kenny Dalglish and only made two appearances for Roy Hodgson.
And despite having two years left on his contract and completing pre-season under new boss Brendan Rodgers, it appears that his time at Liverpool is coming to a conclusion.
Rafael Benitez brought Aquilani toAnfield as a replacement for Xabi Alonso, but he struggled with injury and made 26 appearances in his first season.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Fee Agreed For Modric
Tottenham have settled on a fee with Real Madrid over the sale of Luka Modric .
The Sun says Spurs last night agreed a £36 million fee with Real Madrid for Modric.
The Croatia midfielder had already said he would join Jose Mourinho’s side but was waiting for the clubs to reach a deal.
He almost ruined his chances of a move by refusing to go on Spurs’ pre-season tour.
But Real officials persuaded him to apologise and return.
Madrid were reluctant to meet Spurs’ valuation but Mourinho wanted Modric as soon as possible.
TEAM NIGERIA DEFEAT TEAM TUNISIA
The Nigerian Basketball team the D'Tigers this morning defeated African champions Tunisia 60:50 to record their first victory in the London2012 Olympic games.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Schmeichel Gets To Work
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel is already getting his hands dirty in his new role as club ambassador.
His first duty was to greet America's First Lady Michelle Obama and former United team-mate David Beckham at the pre-Olympic games Let's Move for London event in Regents Park.
Mikel Returns To Super Eagles
Chelsea ace Mikel Obi will stage a long-awaited return to the Super Eagles for a 2013 Nations Cup qualifier in Liberia, officials disclosed.
From the programme Eagles coach Stephen Keshi submitted tothe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the AFCON qualifier in Monrovia on September 8, MTNFootball.comscooped that the Chelsea midfielder, who was sensationally left out of the June qualifiers, has been handed a second chance with the national team.
Keshi has allegedly been at odds with Mikel’s commitment to the national cause and that was why he overlooked him in June, just weeks after he starred in Chelsea’s historic UEFA ChampionsLeague triumph at Bayern Munich.
“Mikel is among the players listed by Keshi for the Liberia match,” a top official specially informed MTNFootball.com.
Also staging a return to the Eaglesis Olympic team standout star Nosa Igiebor, who last featured inNovember’s friendly against Zambia in Kaduna.
The midfielder, who can play either as a playmaker or an offensive player coming from deep, has continued to shine at Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv. And with Keshi desperate for creativityin the middle of the park, the former Warri Wolves star has thusbeen reconsidered.
Another player set for a comebackis Russia-based striker Emmanuel Emenike, who has already got off to a flying start in the new seasonwith Spartak Moscow.
MTNFootball.comhas already broken the story that Emenike willget another chance to impress in a green-white-green shirt after hewas put in the cold since after theZambia friendly in Kaduna.
Despite his goals and growing profile in Turkey and now Russia, the big striker has yet to establishhimself in the Eagles.
White Wash For White Angels
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Real Madrid were handed a comprehensive 5-2 defeat at the Estadio Da Luz by Benfica in the Eusebio Cup on Friday.
An entertaining clash saw Jose Mourinho's men fall prey to defensive weakness, as the Portuguese side ruthlessly carvedthem apart to win the pre-season tournament for the third time in five years.
Friday, July 27, 2012
FA charge for John Terry
John Terry has been charged by the Football Association for alleged racial abuse of QPR’s Anton Ferdinand.
The Chelsea skipper was acquitted of a racially aggravated public order offence by the Westminster Magistrates Court earlier this month but the FA have decided tolay a charge on the defender.
Terry is free to play for England while the inquiry into the incident, which occurred on October 23 last year, continues and has until next week to respond.
Ambassador Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has been appointed as club ambassador for the team.
The 48-year-old Dane, who won five Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League during a trophy-laden eight-year spell at Old Trafford, will join the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson, Gary Neville and Andrew Cole in helping to promote the Red Devils.
Schmeichel told the club's official website, www.manutd.com "It's a great honour to be an ambassador for Manchester United.
"I spent many happy years at the club and achieved some of my greatest sporting accolades whilst playing here, so I was delighted to be asked to take up this role.
"I am looking forward to working with United again and sharing my experiences, as well as catching up with some of my former team-mates."
Schmeichel, who won 129 caps for Denmark, became a massive crowd favourite during his playing career with United and skippered the Red Devils to their famous 1999 Champions League win over Bayern Munich, when Roy Keane was suspended.
Hleb joins Bate
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Alexander Hleb has made an emotional return to the club where he started his career by signing a deal at BATE Borisov.
The 31-year-old Belarus international helped BATE win theleague title in his first season withthe club back in 1999 before plying his trade at Stuttgart, Arsenal and then Barcelona.
And Hleb is delighted to be back at the club where it all began as they prepare to host Debrecen in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round on Wednesday.
"I'm happy to return to BATE," he told the club's official website ."The team is in a difficult situationwith regards personnel at the minute because of the number of players who have gone to the Olympics. I was asked to help, which I'm happy to do.
"I took my first steps here and then went into Europe. I would like to thank the club and I will doeverything I can to help achieve our goals."
P-Square's mum to be buried on August 2nd
The body of the mother of multiple award-winning singers, P-Square, Mrs. Josephine Okoye, 62, which is currently in a Lagos private mortuary, will be laid to rest in her husband’s house at Ifite-Dunu, Akwa Village, Anambra State on Thursday, 2 August, 2012.
Shortly before the burial, there will be a lying-in-state at her Umunachi, Umudioka Village, Anambra State and a church service at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, before the proper burial at Ifite-Dunu, which will also be the reception venue and is expected to be attended by colleagues of P-Square in the entertainment industry and somestate governors amid tight security.
Late Mrs Okoye is survived by herhusband, Mr. Moses Okoye and eight children namely Christopher, Henry, Jude, Lilian, Tony, Peter, Paul and Mary.
MOURA TO DECIDE FUTURE AFTER OLYMPICS
www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/07/27/3269225/manchester-united-target-lucas-moura-my-future-will-be...Sao Paulo and Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura who has emerged as a top transfer target for Premier League giants Manchester Unitedhas revealed his future will be sorted out after the ongoing Olympics games.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Enyimba suspends Eguavoen
Enyimba of Aba have announced asuspension of the club’s technical adviser, Augustine Eguavoen, indefinitely for poor performance and anti-club activities.
Club chairman Felix Anyansi-Agwu, in a statement, said the former Super Eagles coach has displayed unprofessional attitude since the team was eliminated from the Federation Cup in Ibadanby lowly Prime of Osogbo.
According to Anyansi-Agwu, sincethe team returned to Aba after theFederation Cup elimination, Eguavoen has refused to return towork and his action negates the contract agreement he signed with the club.
Only three days ago, Eguavoen, hisassisatants and the players were placed on half salary by the management for poor performance and dwindling productivity with a warning to either improve or face further sanctions.
IT IS AN HONEST MISTAKE
David Cameron has said every effort will be made to ensure mistakes such as last night's Olympic flag mix-up never happen again.
The Prime Minister said the error, in which the South Korean flag was wrongly shown instead of sworn enemy North Korea's at a football game, was "an honest mistake" for which an apology has been issued.
The North Korean women's team staged a protest ahead of their match with Colombia after the South Korean flag was wrongly shown on a big screen at Glasgow's Hampden Park stadium.
As a consequence, the players walked off the pitch and delayed the match by an hour.
Chelsea Plans To Spend More
Chelsea 's summer spending won't end with their deal for Internacional star Oscar.
The Daily Star says Blues owner Roman Abramovich is determinedto breathe new life into the Blues squad and build an exciting side capable of regaining the Premier League title.
The European champions still want Napoli’s £35m striker Edinson Cavani and £10m-rated Wigan winger Victor Moses.
A new right-back is also believed to be on Di Matteo’s summer shortlist.
Mancini Voices His Frustration
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has made clear his frustration over the club's failure to sign Arsenal striker Robin van Persie .
Asked in Beijing on Thursday whether he is 'disappointed' that City haven't signed anyone yet this summer, Mancini immediatelyshifted responsibility to football administrator Brian Marwood.
Mancini said: "For an answer to these questions you need to talk to the man in charge. I'm not in charge of these things.
"Its important to get players in. After what we did last year its important this year that we continue to win. This year will notbe easy. It will be harder than last year. For this reason we need to improve our team.
"But we have people to do this. I hope that they can do a good job."
The Great Britain women's football team kicked off the 2012 Olympics with a hard-fought victory over New Zealand at a sun-soaked Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
The Great Britain women's football team kicked off the 2012 Olympics with a hard-fought victory over New Zealand at a sun-soaked Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Chelsea have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Oscar on a five-year contract for a fee understood to be in the region of £25m.
The Brazilian, who is in his country's Olympic squad, joins from Internacional having previously played for Sao Paulo.
The 20-year-old has been compared to countryman Kaka in Brazil.
Champions League winners Chelsea have already signed MarkoMarin and brothers Eden and Thorgan Hazard this summer.
Oscar had previously insisted he would wait until after the Olympics before completing his move to Roberto Di Matteo's side.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
KAGAWA SCORES FIRST UNITED GOAL
Shinji Kagawa scored his first goal for Manchester United as his strike secured a 1- nil victory over Shangai Shenhua.
The former Dotmund midfielder volleyed home in the 68th minute making no mistake from the six yard box after great work from Bebe down the left.Shanghai rarely threatened the United goal but their best chance fell to Joel Griffiths but he was denied by a great save from Anders Lindegaard as the Red Devils ran out comfortable victors as the score-line didn’t do their dominance of the game justice.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Emeka Ike leaving nollywood temporarily
Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has denied quitting nollywood. The actor who spoke in an interview granted to Encomium magazine reporter on Sunday 22 July said he is leaving nollywood temporarily to strategise: "I have not quit Nollywood in the real sense of the word. What I did was to withdraw all my movies from the market, and I mean all the movies that are related with Emeka Ike...and the reason is not far fetched. I am angry with what is going on in the industry. My conscience would not allow me to go on with the decay in the industry. So, I feel that was the best thing to do, to dissociate myself from the problem and stand out! So, henceforth, any Nollywood moviewould not involve Emeka Ike. Rather, I want to market all my movies on the label of Emeka Ike Production. If you want to deal with me as an actor, you have to work with me under the label. That clearly separates me from Nollywood"
Monday, July 23, 2012
Welcome To White Torch's Blog: Shops Evacuated As Bear Goes Shopping In Pennsylvania
Panicked shoppers fled a US retail park when a disorientated bear wandered into a department store and ran up and down the aisles, it has emerged.
The female black bear had apparently made its way into the Pittsburgh Mills centre through automatic doors.
"It darted past several people. They didn't even know it was a bear," shopper Matt Marcinik told local media.
The animal was eventually shot with a tranquiliser dart and taken away by Pennsylvania wildlife officials.
The bear was taken away by local wildlife officials
The young bear, weighing only about 125lb (57kg), growled at customers before getting stuck between double doors.
Workers in the Sears department store first alerted shoppers to the bear's presence.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Welcome To White Torch's Blog: Abidal Could Play Football Again
Doctors have said that Eric Abidal could play football again after undergoing livers transplant.
The 32year old Barcelona defender had surgery to remove a tumour on his liver in March 2011, but was forced to undergo a transplant in April shortly after returning to football action.
Despite the fact the there is no estimated time about when he will be allowed to play again, Abidal has continued his daily recovery work as Barca's Ciutat Esportiva gym.
Emenike Creates History In Russia
Nigerian international Emmanuel Emenike created history in the Colours of Spartak Moscow when he scored just after 10 seconds in their 2-1 win away to Alania Vladikavkas in the 2012/13 season opener.
The goal was made after Artem Dzyuba flicked a long ball to the left side of the area where Emenike wasted no time to poke it beyond the Alania keeper Komich.
However Emenike was replaced in the 79th minute by Brazilian Ari.
Beijing Hit By Heavy Deluge
Beijing hit by heavy deluge.
The deluge struck on Saturday afternoon and continued into the night, flooding major roads, state media said.
Roof collapses, lightning strikes and electrocution from downed power lines were among the causes of the deaths.
More than 500 flights were cancelled at the main airport, the Beijing News reported.
State media said flooding and landslides also killed four people in northern Shanxi province and six in south-western Sichuan province.
State news agency Xinhua said 460mm (18.1 in) fell in the capital's Fangshan district, with the capital as a whole averaging 170mm.
It said 14,500 people, mostly in outlying districts, had to be evacuated.
"There could be further large-scale storms or extreme weather,"the Beijing city government's website said.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Bebe Lift United
The Red Devils failed to exert any significant pressure until the much-maligned Bebe fashioned a response to Alcardo van Graan's smartly-taken goal four minutes from time at the Cape Town Stadium.
New-boy Nick Powell was given 25 minutes to impress in central midfield. It was the introduction of record signing Dimitar Berbatov that really livened the 50,000 crowd up, though Van Graan threatened to emerge the hero until Bebe struck at the far post.
Nicky Law's thunderous second-half strike gave Motherwell a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Everton in Stevie Hammell's testimonial at Fir Park.
In front of the 4,512 fans, including 1,049 from Merseyside, who turned out to pay tribute to the Steelmen's left-back, Shane Duffy gave the visitors the lead in the 34th minute with a header which went in off the post.
However, midfielder Law levelled in the 54th minute with a left-footed drive from the edge of the box which gave Toffees keeper Tim Howard no chance.
United To Return With Improved Bid For Moura
Premier league giants Manchester United are confident that their latest bid will be enough to capture the signature of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura after a £27m proposal was rejected earlier in the week.
Sao Paulo have claimed that United "made a very important offer of €35m for Moura" which sources claimed was made on Thursday.
Habuba Suleiman resigns as Caf media director
The Confederation Of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the resignation of it's media director Mr Habuba Suleiman.
Mr Suleiman who has since taken up the position of media consultant due to his rich vein of experience, had resigned as Caf's media director way back in April but his resignation took effect this month.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Yakubu marks debut with a goal
Yakubu Aiyegbeni justified his signing by Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F as he scored to give them a lone goal victory over local rivals Guangzhou Evergrande in Sunday’s match.
Yakubu, who only moved to the club during the past week, scoredhis debut goal on 86 minutes off a close-range header from an in-swinging corner to start his China sojourn on a bright note.
Even though Evergrande arguably were the better side, he didn't have much to work with, but tookhis chance when it came. The result is a big upset after several R&F defeats.
SPL:DUNDEE TO REPLACE RANGERS
Dundee have been invited to replace Rangers in the Scottish Premier League from next season.
"It was agreed that the SPL wouldwork with the Scottish FA, SFL and Rangers to facilitate Rangers FC taking their place in SFL Division 3 this season," read an SPL statement.
"It was agreed that Dundee FC would be invited to fill the space vacated by Rangers FC."
Khan Dismiss Retirement Talks
Amir Khan has dismissed suggestions that he should retire after losing his WBA light-welterweight title with a fourth-round defeat by Danny Garcia.
IBF super-middleweight world champion "Carl Froch" said he would "quit" boxing if he had been knocked out in similar style to Khan.
The 25 years old bolton born khan was quick to dismiss Froch's claim insisting that he in young and hungry, adding that he will come back stronger and a lot better.
united confirm tour squad
Manchester United will travel to South Africa with a mix of youth and experience as they prepare for games against AmaZulu and Ajax Cape Town.
The Red Devils will arrive in Durban on Monday ahead of their opening tour clash against Usuthu on Wednesday, after which they will travel to the Mother City to face the Urban Warriors.
The side will be led by the experienced Rio Ferdinand, who was handed the captaincy for the tour, while fellow veterans Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick will also be in attendance.
The likes of youngsters Davide Petrucci, Jesse Lingard and Ryan Tunnicliffe will give an indication of the club's prospects for the future, while fan favourites Anonio Valencia and Javier Hernandez also travel with the squad, as do new signings Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell.
United will take on AmaZulu at theMoses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday before squaring up against Ajax at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester United travelling squad : Lindegaard, Amos, Johnstone, Ferdinand, Veseli, Vermijl, Wootton, Blackett, Valencia, Anderson, Carrick, Scholes, Powell, Kagawa, Bebe, Tunnicliffe, Lingard, Brady, Petrucci, Berbatov, Chicharito, Macheda.
Babatov admits frustration
Dimitar Berbatov admits he's frustrated with his situation at Manchester United .
Berbatov, who scored nine goals in his 21 appearances last term, isunhappy to have read press reports that he is valued at doublethat amount.
Berbatov wrote on his Facebook page: "Because I am tired of speculation, I am telling you this. Iread the papers and I see they say£10million is my price.
"I go and talk with Sir Alex , and he says to me £5million. So who istelling the truth, what do you think?
"And the truth is, I love this club, but I am not going to be useful toanyone, if I am not playing.
"And I want to play, I want to help. But for unknown reasons it's not going to happen, or my chances will be limited, so it's better for everyone if we say goodbye.
"If not, I am professional and I will keep doing everything I can, to help my team and my team-mates, whenever I have opportunity to do so."
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Man Utd baulk at Lucas Moura price
Manchester United are fearful of being priced out of the race to sign Sao Paulo ’s teenage sensation Lucas Moura .
The Brazilian club are determined to keep hold of the attacking midfielder, with only an extraordinary bid likely to sway their president, Juvenal Juvencio, who on Saturday claimed that they would “risk” holding onto their prized asset.
However, Lucas' club own just 80 per cent of his economic rights - with the player himself holding the remaining 20% - and, should the 19-year-old be willing to forgohis cut of a fee, he could be available for below his market worth.
United, who face stiff competitionfor the player’s signature from thelikes of Inter and Real Madrid, are understood to have made contact with Lucas through third parties but have been put off by his extravagant £110,000-a-week wage demands.
Arsenal lift memorial cup
Arsenal may have lost 5-4 on penalties to Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday night, but theystill lifted the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup.
In an exciting clash at St Mary’s, the hosts took the lead in the 31stminute through Jay Rodriguez’s header following a sustained period of pressure.
But Arsenal responded brightly and Gervinho levelled matters when he worked his way into theSouthampton box, held off two men and fired in at the near post.
Both sides went in search of a winner, but with no further goals the game went to a penalty shoot-out. A consummate display of spot-kick taking ensued until Kyle Ebecilio fired the final one wide.
But it was not enough to deny theGunners the trophy on an enjoyable and useful evening in Southampton.
Arsenal lift memorial cup
Arsenal may have lost 5-4 on penalties to Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday night, but theystill lifted the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup.
In an exciting clash at St Mary’s, the hosts took the lead in the 31stminute through Jay Rodriguez’s header following a sustained period of pressure.
But Arsenal responded brightly and Gervinho levelled matters when he worked his way into theSouthampton box, held off two men and fired in at the near post.
Both sides went in search of a winner, but with no further goals the game went to a penalty shoot-out. A consummate display of spot-kick taking ensued until Kyle Ebecilio fired the final one wide.
But it was not enough to deny theGunners the trophy on an enjoyable and useful evening in Southampton.
Talk to me! Eriksen asks Ajax whether United are one of the £20m bidders
Christian Eriksen is set to demandanswers from Ajax about a move to Manchester United.
The Denmark international, 20, has been told that the Dutch champions have opened talks with two clubs ready to meet their £20million valuation.
Zenit St Petersburg are believed tohave registered their interest and Eriksen wants to know whether Sir Alex Ferguson has sanctioned a rival bid.
Eriksen will speak with Marc Overmars, Ajax’s new director of football, his week to discover whether his dream of playing for United is soon to be realised.
Sources in Holland believe if United meet the £20m asking price they will get their man as Ajax attempt to balance their books.
Ferguson was glowing about Eriksen after United knocked Ajaxout of the Europa League last season.
Ajax have already signed Adam Maher from AZ Alkmaar to fill the playmaker role that Erikson has excelled in as Ajax have won successive Dutch titles.
Eriksen rejected the opportunity to speak with Manchester City lastsummer because he had set his heart on joining either United or Barcelona.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
CHISORA KNOCKED OUT OF THE HAYE
David Haye defeated Dereck Chisora with a fifth-round knockout in an enthralling contest at Upton Park.
Haye floored Chisora with a brutal left-hook, right-hand combination in the fifth.
Chisora just managed to climb to his feet but after three right hooksand two lefts from Haye the fight was over.
Earlier, Chisora had controversially rocked British rival Haye with a punch after the bell had sounded in the third round.
The victory will now open up the possibility of a fight against WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko - who Haye has been calling out for over two years.
On a possible fight with Klitschko, Haye said: "I've sent out a very scary message. I'll be surprised if Vitali Klitschko wants to fight me after that. He will no doubt try to fight some chump nobody has ever heard of and then retire to bea politician."
For Haye this was redemption following his comprehensive points defeat to Wladimir Klitschkolast year. Haye retired following that defeat but was tempted to make a return to the ring after he was involved in an ugly brawl withChisora at a news conference in Munich in February 2012.
That set up a widely-hyped grudgematch and in front of 30,000 fans at a rain-soaked Upton Park this fight lived up to its billing.
Chisora, 28. entered the ring hooded and masked to the theme music from Gladiator as the rain pelted down while Haye as ever looked relaxed and focussed.
And it was Chisora who landed thefirst clean punch of the fight a solid left hook that rattled the chin of Haye. But Haye, wearing trainers, was in the mood to fight and he shaded the opening three rounds before the first moment of controversy.
As the bell sounded Haye was caught with two cheap shots fromChisora, the second - a huge left - rocked Haye as he stumbled back to his stool.
It served only as motivation for Haye, and after the pair stood toe-to-toe trading some fierce shots in a thrilling fourth round, the 31-year-old finally floored his man in explosive fashion.
After stalking his man throughout the round, a huge left-right combination in the final minute of the fifth floored Chisora who bravely climbed to his feet.
It took five more brutal punches for Haye to finish the fight - all of which Chisora took flush, includinga sickening final left hook - with the end coming just in time for thebell. Again Chisora climbed to his feet, but he was in no condition tobox on and the contest was endedby referee Luis Pabon.
Haye said: "Chisora has one of the best chins I've hit. I was hitting him with shots that would normally put people away but he kept coming.
"I didn't give him much respect before the fight but that is the wayboxing is. He gave me a lot harder night than I anticipated.
"This is the best atmosphere I've ever experienced in my life. This was one of the best British boxingmatches in recent years."
Chisora, who was stopped for the first time, said: "That was a great fight, I got caught, I don't know what with, but it was a great shot. This is boxing - there has to be one winner, I will come back."
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