Rooney will shine in 2014 FIFA World Cup: Ferguson
Comments OffThe weight of expectation on Wayne Rooney at the 2010 FIFA World Cup was to blame for the striker’s below par performances, claims Sir Alex Ferguson. In four matches, the Manchester United star failed to score and looked a shadow of the player who shone for the Premier League side last season.
He believes the striker [...]
Spain’s win will be talked about for years to come: Torres
Comments OffThis Spain team will be talked about for years to come if they beat Germany tomorrow, believes Fernando Torres, although his presence is doubtful in the start of the match.
For all of Spain’s games bar the opener against Switzerland, Torres has been in the starting XI. following a knee operation in April, the 26-year-old, who [...]
I don’t mind if Germany is favorites: Fabregas
Comments OffWhen Spain takes on Joachim Low’s side in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, Cesc Fabregas does not anticipate a repeat of the mind games that dominated the build-up to the Germany-Argentina clash. The two countries who met in the final of UEFA EURO 2008 when Fernando Torres‘ goal earned victory for Spain and [...]
Ballack – Confident of Germany’s Victory
Comments OffIn Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, injured Germany captain Michael Ballack has predicted that his side will beat Argentina 3-1, after watching the team train here on Friday. The 33-year-old midfielder told German daily that he could offer little advice to the young side, which has produced some electrifying football. Ballack, Germany’s star midfielder [...]
FIFA likely to suspend Nigeria
Comments OffNigeria is facing possible suspension from FIFA. The country’s football team will be banned from competing internationally for two years, announced by the President Goodluck Jonathan, following their poor World Cup performance.
Jonathan’s decree includes the appointment an interim board and Nigerian Football Federation being dissolved. From involvement with the running of national federations, FIFA’s rules [...]
Sneijder: No rift with Persie
Comments OffNetherlands teammate Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder are under limelight because of news that broke out regarding the rift between them, although Sneijder has dismissed it.
When the Arsenal striker was substituted against Slovakia, he told Coach Bert van Marwijk that it should have been the Inter Milan midfielder making way and this is believed [...]
FIFA’s warning for France Government
Comments OffWarnings to the French government has been reiterated by the FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Jerome Valcke, the secretary general, that it must tread very carefully in its dealings with the French Football Federation (FFF).
Nicolas Sarkozy, French president, has indicated his government will investigate the national team’s humiliating performance in South Africa. If Sarkozy meddles [...]
An Apology from FIFA President, Blatter
Comments OffOver Frank Lampard’s “goal” for England against Germany, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized and said FIFA “will naturally take on board the discussion on technology and will have the first opportunity to discuss this in July at the business meeting of the International FA Board”.
Claiming that human error was part of the game, Blatter [...]
Portugal concern me: Vicente Del Bosque
Comments OffSpain’s win against Chile by 2-1 gave the Spanish team the top spot in the group rankings and it got a berth in the Last 16. By securing a last 16 showdown with Portugal, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque does not feel his side has gained any advantage rather than five-time world champions Brazil. Last [...]
World Cup Preview: Uruguay versus Ghana
Comments OffAs the 2010 World Cup has narrowed down to the quarter finals, most of the final eight teams are predictably from Europe or South America. The lone exception is Ghana, who as the last African team in the tournament will likely have the support of the entire host continent Friday when they face Uruguay.
The [...]