Arshavin Keen on La Liga Move
Zenit St. Petersburg forward and current star of Euro 2008 thus far, Andrei Arshavin is the man of the moment. Reports suggest that he is ready to try his trade outside of his native Russia, and he has received offers from England and Germany.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo REAL Or UNITED With Sir Alex FergusonWhat is going on with Cristiano Ronaldo? Idolised by millions of United fans world wide with the chance of becoming a legend at one of the worlds biggest clubs it seems the Portuguese genius has turned his back on the club that has made him from teenage hopeful to world and european footballer of the year elect! It’s time to let him go and cash in!
Soccer World Cup in 2010 – Learn the Lingo Before You VisitBefore you visit South Africa to see the soccer world cup in 2010, there are few things you are going to need to know. Biltong, borewors, braaivleis rugby and soccer are what South African’s love. Learn a little about the culture and what you can expect.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Ousted From Euro 2008 by GermanyPortugal’s Euro 2008 championship aspirations came to a premature end as some would say when they were defeated 3-2 by Germany in the quarter-final stages of the competition. Even with the skillful and dazzling Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal was no match for the Germans who displayed discipline and composure in defense to deny the Portuguese attacking players any space.
Mourhino “The Speial One” is Back!Jose Mourinho has once again entered the soccer arena after being out of a job for about a year, and already the Portuguese, charismatic coach has made his mark. Yes, Mourinho was appointed as coach of Inter Milan for the upcoming season and though that may be the highlight in the news about him thus far, it’s not what I’m speaking about. Mourinho is a very controversial character and he just loves the spotlight, he is always in the media whether or not it is football related.
How to Teach Players Accuracy and Correct Weight Using a Push PassWe all know that the push pass is the most used pass in soccer, but how can you get younger players to practice the push pass in a way that is competitive and keeps them amused. Well I stumbled across this drill somewhere and tried it in last weeks session session that I had. This drill is best suited for younger players, and they seem to have loads of fun with it.
The Cristiano Ronaldo Drama ContinuesWell, it finally happened. The nonsense with Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the point where it is reminiscent of a serialized television drama, and a rather predictable one at that. Picture the key players: Ronaldo, the young, desirable hero; Manchester United, the woman who currently has him; Real Madrid, the woman chasing him; FIFA, the frustrated school official; and Sir Alex Ferguson, the father of Manchester United. And here is the current installment….
Ronaldo – Will He Stay Or Will He Go?Surely there is something more than just rumour afoot regarding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. As the rumours continue unabated, and with Ronaldo himself refusing to quell the stories linking him to Real Madrid, speculation inevitably grows and it is still a distinct possibility that the brilliant Portugese striker/winger will join the Spanish giants. Sir Alex Ferguson has said, very loudly, that Ronaldo is simply not for sale and if ‘push came to shove’, then Ronaldo would sit out next season in the stands.
EPL Teams Constantly Stealing Foreign TalentRecently in the news Bruno Conti, technical director of Roma, has blasted Sir Alex Ferguson for his double standards as Manchester United has prized Davide Petrucci, a youth player who is tipped to be the next Francesco Totti, away from Roma. Alex Ferguson is being specifically blasted because of the current Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga, where he and Manchester United have criticized Real Madrid for trying to prize the gifted winger away from Old Trafford, yet on the other hand continue to steal young talent from clubs like Roma that developed them.
Portugal is in the Quarter FinalsThe team of Portugal sealed its place in the Euro 2008 quarter finals by beating the Czech Republic 3 goals to 1 last Wednesday. The footballers Pepe and Raul Meireles did a good job in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Turkey, while Cristiano Ronaldo and replacement Ricardo Quaresma made the difference against the Czechs after Libor Sionko cancelled out Deco’s early opener.
Steve Nash Hoping For MLS ExtensionThere is news at the Major League Soccer in the United States as Steve Nash could be the person to take a MLS franchise team to Vancouver. The Phoenix Suns Newspaper mentioned that Nash has been related in talks with the Vancouver Whitecaps owner, the MLS Chief Don Garber and the President of Yahoo Jeff Mallett.
Villa in DemandDue to his amazing performances at Euro 2008, many of Europe’s elite clubs are interested in signing El Guaje from Valencia this summer. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and now Liverpool have all been linked with the 26 year old.