Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Messi vision of the future for Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo
On Monday evening, Barcelona star Lionel
Messi once again stole the show as he was voted the best player in the
world for the third year in succession during the annual Fifa Ballon
d'Or Gala in Zurich.
The Argentina international thus followed in the footsteps of former France star Michel Platini to become only the second player in history to win the award three years in a row.
Two of the main personalities of the football world who weren't present at the ceremony at the Kongresshaus were Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, nominated for the Coach of the Year and Player of the Year awards respectively.
The duo opted not to attend as they prepare for Tuesday's Copa del Rey away match against Malaga, and was possibly watching the event unfold on television.
Neither of the two won in their respective categories, but perhaps they will have better luck in the next few years ...
The Argentina international thus followed in the footsteps of former France star Michel Platini to become only the second player in history to win the award three years in a row.
Two of the main personalities of the football world who weren't present at the ceremony at the Kongresshaus were Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, nominated for the Coach of the Year and Player of the Year awards respectively.
The duo opted not to attend as they prepare for Tuesday's Copa del Rey away match against Malaga, and was possibly watching the event unfold on television.
Neither of the two won in their respective categories, but perhaps they will have better luck in the next few years ...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Cantona, Sir Bobby follow Scholes out of retirement?
Fergie: Don't worry Paul - you won't be the oldest in my team by February!
Hours before the weekend's Mancunian derby,
Manchester United dropped a bombshell by revealing that manager Sir Alex
Ferguson had dragged Paul Scholes out of retirement to aid his midfield
crisis.
Despite a couple of shaky moments, the 37-year-old debutant looked good on the ball, and showcased the same tenacity that defined his career during his first stint.
Despite a couple of shaky moments, the 37-year-old debutant looked good on the ball, and showcased the same tenacity that defined his career during his first stint.
Apparently fed up with his youthful side's
anaemic performances, Ferguson is looking to bring club legends Eric
Cantona and Sir Bobby Charlton's back to Old Trafford.
With Wayne Rooney's form waxing and waning with every passing game, Charlton and Cantona's eyes for goal could come in useful - they netted over 300 goals for the club between them.
Let's just hope the duo aren't suffering from persistent hip problems.
With Wayne Rooney's form waxing and waning with every passing game, Charlton and Cantona's eyes for goal could come in useful - they netted over 300 goals for the club between them.
Let's just hope the duo aren't suffering from persistent hip problems.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Thierry Henry's return to ignite Arsenal
Opposing defenders are already quaking in their boots as they dare to look at the Arsenal team sheet.
Thierry Henry standing alongside Robin van Persie. The Frenchman is the Gunners' all-time leading scorer and the Dutchman has just broken his returning team-mate's record for the most goals in a calendar year at the north London club.
Thierry Henry standing alongside Robin van Persie. The Frenchman is the Gunners' all-time leading scorer and the Dutchman has just broken his returning team-mate's record for the most goals in a calendar year at the north London club.
Arsene Wenger hopes that his on-loan signing
from the New York Red Bulls will rediscover his scoring prowess in the
Gunners' front line.
From 1999 to 2007, Henry terrorised Premier League defences, scoring 174 goals in 254 appearances and winning the league's Golden Boot award four times.
While scoring goals may not be a problem for Arsenal, they are among the league's worst in goals conceded.
From 1999 to 2007, Henry terrorised Premier League defences, scoring 174 goals in 254 appearances and winning the league's Golden Boot award four times.
While scoring goals may not be a problem for Arsenal, they are among the league's worst in goals conceded.
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