UEFA 2012 Second Games Qualifying Matches Report
Czech Republic, Rusia and Portugal are European heavyweight team who are lost in second games. Czech lost to Lithuania 1-0 at Olomouc, Russia lost to Slovakia 1-0 at Moscow and Portugal lost to Norway 1-0 at Oslo. However all European favorite national team meet their expectation when win their games to find a place in final.
Phil Neal – Liverpool FC LegendPhil Neal signed for Liverpool in 1974 and has the record for the most medals, not only as a Liverpool player, but more than any other player in English football, helping them win twenty-two trophies during his eleven years at the club, including four European cups. Neal signed from English fourth division team Northampton Town in 1974 for 66,000 GBP and was at the time manager Bob Paisley’s first signing for the club.
Bruce Grobbelaar – Liverpool FC LegendBruce Grobbelaar spent nearly fourteen years at Liverppol, and will probably be remembered for his eccentricities on the pitch as well as his great goalkeeping skills, the fact remains that he won six League titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups and famously one European Cup in 1984. Born in 1957 in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Grobberlaar was signed from North America side Vancouver Whitecaps for £250,000 in March 1981 by then manager Bob Paisley. Within months of signing he secured a regular first team place after Liverpool goalkeeping legend Ray Clemency signed for Tottenham Hotspur.
The Origin and Rise of Soccer As the Greatest Sport Entertainment in the WorldThe history of the utilization of leisure for the working class as we know it today begun as an 18th century phenomenon first in England then spread to the whole Europe and the Americas. Before then leisure time was time reserved for the upper class. The first sporting code to have developed mass appeal thus influencing thousands of people was soccer.
What a Modern Midfielder Should BeTrends in soccer change all the time. Today’s defensive midfielders are supposed to do a lot of things, and Sergio Busquets does them all.
Manchester United Target Neuer To Replace Van Der SarManuel Neuer could have a long tenure between the posts at Manchester United if Sir Alex Ferguson has his way. Van der Sar, currently United’s number one choice in goal, will turn 40, later this month. Manuel Neuer, 24, appears an ideal choice to replace the Dutchman.
Premier League: Liverpool To Lose 9 Points Owing To Ridiculous RuleWhy should players be penalised for no fault of theirs? Liverpool FC face the unwelcome prospect of being docked 9 points in the Premier League, thereby pushing them into possible relegation. This is what is likely to happen if Kop Holdings the company that owns the club goes into administration, an event that looks increasingly likely to happen after the Premier League’s approval of the club’s sale to New England Sports Ventures (NESV).
Euro 2012 Preview: England Vs MontenegroMontenegro have done well in the short span of three years they have spent in international football, but speculating about a win against England at Wembley could be a bit ambitious. Given their performance so far, Montenegro can hope to qualify from the group even if they were to lose Tuesday’s match. That said, England will underestimate their Balkan rivals at their peril. Montenegro will miss Steven Jovetic owing to injury, but their balance of attacking and defence makes them formidable rivals, despite Montenegro’s relative inexperience at the international level. There will be no pressure at all on Montenegro, and that will make them an even bigger threat.
The New Real Madrid of MourinhoJose Mourinho’s arrival at the Royal Club changes a lot of things. And the midfield is definitely one of them.
New Football Shirts More Popular Than Ever!There is no doubt that football is the top sport in the world right now. The 2012 World Cup in South Africa once again thrust the game into the spotlight with football fans from all over the world making the final the most watched World Cup final ever. During the World Cup soccer jersey sales went through the roof with fans buying a record number of new soccer jerseys and kits.
Liverpool Football ClubLiverpool Football Club was founded in Liverpool with an initial set of youngsters interested in football. This later grew up to a giant of foot ball game club. It now plays games at the Premier League.
Red RedemptionIts an article on the current poor form of Manchester United in this season. the reasons behind their dismal performances and what could be the way out. We also take a look at the competitors and their respective chances. Can age be a factor for their failure?