Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

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Before the Vuvuzela blew itself into the number one spot as the most hated part of this summer's football festivities, the players were already busy companing about the 'beachball' better known as the Jabulani. Now that the official World Cup ball has been buried along with England's dismal campaign, we turn our attention back to [ Read More ]

Ferguson beats Mourinho: What a Bebe! (UPDATED)

Posted by Karan Israni On August 12, 2010 2 COMMENTS
Tiago Manuel Dias Correia aka 'Bebe'

Manchester United have signed Vitoria Guimaraes striker Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, better known as Bebe. Personal terms have been agreed with the 20-year-old and he will move to Old Trafford for an undisclosed fee. The Portuguese forward had also been closely linked with Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid but he will join fellow new signing Javier [ Read More ]

Things Joe Cole can do and Lionel Messi can't...

Posted by Karan Israni On August 11, 2010 1 COMMENT
Joe Cole vs Messi

...and neither can any other human ( i guess). Perfect definition of "Ball Skills"

Real Madrid snap up Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho

Posted by Karan Israni On August 11, 2010 2 COMMENTS
Ricardo Carvalho

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho will join Real Madrid after both teams agreed to the deal last night. The Blues confirmed they have agreed terms for the sale of the Portugal international defender, while Madrid revealed Carvalho will join on a two-year deal. A Chelsea statement read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has agreed terms [ Read More ]

Latest transfers in the BPL 2010

Posted by Aman Milwani On August 9, 2010 1 COMMENT
BPL

Latest transfers in Barclay's  Premier League(BPL) date player to from m€ Aug '10 Mame Biram Diouf Blackburn Manchester United Aug '10 Ivan Klasnic Bolton Nantes Aug '10 Ramires Chelsea Benfica Lisbon 22 Aug '10 Winston Reid West Ham Midtjylland 4.2 Aug '10 Tal Ben Haim West Ham Portsmouth Jul '10 Boaz Myhill West Brom Hull City [ Read More ]

Valencia 1-3

Domestic football is back! After a not-so-intriguing FIFA World Cup 2010, which Spain claimed for the first time in their history, we resume rivalry between the major clubs in their domestic leagues. And today, it was last year's winners Chelsea up against runners up Manchester United. Walk in the Park Though it was a clash [ Read More ]

Airtricity 1-7

What a start at the Lansdowne Road Stadium! The first match on the new ground was a treat to everyone, including the ground staff, as the world witnessed a demolishing performance by Manchester United. The Red Devils beat minnows Airtricity League XI 7-1 in front of a packed stadium to prepare pretty decently for the [ Read More ]

ManUtd-MLS

Manchester United became the first team to beat the MLS All Stars when they ran riot at the Reliant Stadium, clinching the match 5-2. The Red Devils started off very quickly indeed, with Macheda getting in the scoresheet within just 24 seconds! He then grabbed his second, 10 minutes later, from a corner kick, heading [ Read More ]

Best celebration ever in a game of Football (video)

Posted by Karan Israni On July 27, 2010 1 COMMENT
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Below is the video of the best celebration ever in a game of football. Just how did they think of it? Any comments?

manutd vs celtic

United's players were relieved to get back in action against Celtic after almost a fortnight of training ground slog, according to Sir Alex Ferguson. In order to build a fitness base to withstand the rigours of a full season, the players tread some hard yards under instruction from the fitness and coaching staff. Having put [ Read More ]

Worst dives of all time in a game of soccer (video)

Posted by Karan Israni On July 16, 2010 1 COMMENT
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With football's biggest masterpiece coming to an end, with Spain claiming the glory, and the Dutch the agony, we discuss a topic which has been debated after almost every single game - diving! Yes, diving is becoming more and more a part of the modern day game as more players try to con the referee [ Read More ]

David Silva joins Manchester City

Posted by Karan Israni On July 15, 2010 ADD COMMENTS
Silva fell out of favour with Spain boss Del Bosque at this summer's World Cup

Manchester City have completed the £24m transfer of Spain international winger David Silva from Valencia. Silva, 24, had a medical on Wednesday before signing a four-year contract at City, where he hopes to earn Champions League qualification next season. "I will be happy if at the end we are in the Champions League - or [ Read More ]