Soccer is an immensely popular sport in the United States of America. Interestingly, USA is the only country which has yielded skilled players in numerous foreign leagues. Among the first Americans to become regulars in foreign leagues were John Harkes at Sheffield Wednesday in England, Eric Wynalda at Saarbrücken in Germany, Kasey Keller at Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany, and Earnie Stewart at NAC Breda in the Netherlands.
With his breathtaking moves, swift dribbling and first-rate score card, Ronaldo is one of the best soccer players we have ever had.
As the winger of Spanish club Real Madrid and captain of the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo has made and broken numerous soccer records. Time and again compared to the Brazilian legend Pele, Ronaldo is often touted as the best soccer player ever.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been banned from football for two months by FIFA for his furious outburst after last month’s victory over Uruguay.
Controversies seem to be a company to Maradona. Already under a scanner for Argentina’s poor performance and frequent player rotation, Maradona has now been banned for his bawdy tirade against reporters and critics. Under pressure in the run-up to the match against Uruguay last month, Maradona reportedly directed an expletive-laden diatribe that was broadcast on live TV.
Trouble seems to be following Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Soon after Nani lashed out at the manager for his tyrannical management, the Football Association (FA) has announced a fine and ban for Ferguson for his stinging attack on referee Alan Wiley’s fitness.
Sir Alex Ferguson has received a two-match touchline ban for his comments about referee Alan Wiley’s fitness.
Nani has spilled the beans about the tyrannical reign of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
(Source: Sun Sports)
In a revealing interview, to the Portuguese paper I, the Portugal winger has charged Fergie for breaking promises and not giving him enough time on the pitch.
(Ref: BBC News)
Tributes have been placed at the scene of Robert Enke’s death.
Germany and Hannover 96 goalkeeper Robert Enke has died after being hit by a train in an apparent suicide on Tuesday, police have confirmed. Enke, 32, was fatally injured at a level crossing north west of Hanover.
The German football federation (DFB) said in a statement: “The German team has learned of the death of Robert Enke with great shock.”
A statement released by the German indicates a suicide- “The victim is apparently national team goalkeeper Robert Enke from Hannover 96. The first police indications are that it was a suicide.”
Enke was reportedly struck by a regional train travelling between Norddeich and Hannover at a railway crossing in Neustadt am Rubenberge and died on the spot.
Enke had played eight times for Germany and also for clubs Carl Zeiss Jena, Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce and Tenerife, before returning to the Bundesliga with Hannover in 2004. He made his international debut aged 29 and became Germany’s number one keeper after Jens Lehmann retired from internationals at the end of Euro 2008.
Robert Enke
Born: 24/8/77, Jena, East Germany
Debut: 1995-96
Clubs: Carl Zeiss Jena, Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96
Germany debut: 27/3/07 versus Denmark Caps: 8
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They are the best of the breed. They ooze excitement, thrill and talent. They conquer games and our hearts alike. Here are the 15 top players of 2009 who made and broke records, exhibited excellent game and took the game of football to newer heights with their unparalleled talent.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
2. Lionel Messi
3. Fernando Torres
4. Iker Casillas
5. David Villa
6. Kaka
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
8. Steven Gerrard
9. Ronaldinho
10. Emmanuel Adebayor
11. Wayne Rooney
12. Sergio Aguero
13. Frank Lampard
14. Franck Ribery
15. Samuel Eto’o
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most expensive player of all times! Whopping £80m paid for him place Real Madrid in the top four spots for most expensive purchases. Making a big splash (of money), the soccer club has signed up the last two men crowned World Player of the Year- Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka.
Take a look at some of the game’s most pricey transfers of this decade (1999-2009).
Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United to Real Madrid – £80m (2009)
Kaka: AC Milan to Real Madrid – £56m (2009)
Zinedine Zidane: Juventus to Real Madrid – £45.62m (2001)
Luis Figo: Barcelona to Real Madrid – £37m (2000)
Hernan Crespo: Parma to Lazio – £35.5m (2000)
Gianluigi Buffon: Parma to Juventus – £32.6m (2001)
Robinho: Real Madrid to Manchester City – £32.5m (2008)
Christian Vieri: Lazio to Inter – £32m (1999)
Dimitar Berbatov: Tottenham to Manchester United – £30.75m (2008)
Andriy Shevchenko: AC Milan to Chelsea – £30m (2006)
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