Having walked up the beloved steps at Wembley Stadium as a winner, he then immediately dedicated the win to Sir Alex Ferguson, thanking him for the opportunity that was given to manage such a prestigious club. It took over a decade of hard work, trial, anguish and almosts until Moyes finally lifted a trophy, except […]
The summer heat in Qatar can reach 50 degrees celsius with an average of 40 degrees celcius. Evidence has emerged that highlights the dangers of playing games at these temperatures.
Recently released were the salaries of the highest paid players in the MLS. Very interesting reading considering that many football players in the MLS (Major League Soccer – USA) receive annually between $30-$100,000. As follows: Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player for the second straight season, edging Los Angeles Galaxy […]
Well so much for my predictions, but after overcoming the initial shock of Sir Alex Ferguson’s announcement to retire and then the even bigger kicker of the announcement that followed and his fellow Glaswegian taking the reigns, I have to come to terms with it and by doing so I will try and understand why? […]
David Moyes set to be appointed as the new Manchester United manager? Rumours have been brewing and sources close to the Everton boss have suggested that indeed this could happen after Sir Alex shocked the world with the news. We all knew that at some point this day would arrive, but we were never emotionally […]
![Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He serves as the captain of his country's national football team. By the age of 21, Messi had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. The following year, in 2009, he won his first Ballon d'Or[2] and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He followed this up by winning the inaugural FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2010, and again in 2011[4] and 2012.[5] He also won the 2010–11 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer in all official club competitions. At age 25, Messi became the youngest player to score 200 La Liga goals. Consistently rated by commentators, coaches and colleagues as the best footballer in the world and as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Messi is the first football player in history to win four FIFA/Ballons d'Or, all of which he won consecutively. Messi has won five La Ligas, two Copas del Rey, five Supercopas de España, three UEFA Champions Leagues, two Super Cups and two Club World Cups. In March 2012, Messi made Champions League history by becoming the first player to score five goals in one match. He also matched José Altafini's record of 14 goals in a single Champions League season. Messi became the first player to top-score in four successive Champions League campaigns. He set the European record for most goals scored in a season during the 2011–12 season, with 73 goals. In the same season, he set the current goalscoring record in a single La Liga season, scoring 50 goals. On 16 February 2013, Messi scored his 300th Barcelona goal. On 30 March 2013, Messi scored in 19 consecutive La Liga games, becoming the first footballer in history to net in consecutive matches against every team in the league.](http://www.footballdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lionel-messi-top-10-footballers-in-the-world-200x200.jpg)
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The Bosnian goal keeper will be allowed to leave, with Butland coming in, leaving doubts over De Gea’s future at the club. Begovic is lined up for his long-awaited move after impressing this season at Stoke. His ratings have been almost second to none grabbing Sir Alex Ferguson’s attention. With David De Gea not being […]
Mario Balotelli (Manchester City to AC Milan) Mario Balotelli, recognized more for his antics off the field than on finally seems to be on his way out. Roberto Mancini was adamant he could tame the 22-year-old front man, but is resigned to the fact that even he can not quench the fire that burns at […]
