Over the years, there have been many football players who carried on their career in management. It makes sense too, the knowledge and insight they have is invaluable when coaching and managing the next crop of players. However, it doesn’t always work out, as there have been numerous top players who have tried their hand … Read more
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has revealed that it will be difficult for him to select goalkeeper David de Gea in his 2016 Euro squad if he remains on the sidelines at Manchester United. The Spanish custodian, who wanted a move to Real Madrid in the transfer window and his dreams were dashed when the deal between both … Read more
Argentina and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, still only 25 years of age, won the World Player of the Year award for an unprecedented fourth year running on Monday. The award came after a year in which the Barcelona player scored a record-breaking 91 goals for club and country. Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was … Read more
FIFA has finally announced its 23-man shortlist for coveted Ballon d’Or award for the year 2012. One would expect Messi and Ronaldo to be in the list as clear favourites and as usual the list is dominated by the Spanish players with six players from the World champions’ squad. While it is safe to say that Lionel Messi and … Read more