by Philip Mboya on August 27, 2010
In my previous post Gourcuff Pens Five Year Deal With Lyon, i mentioned the former Bordeaux player as one of the people who would feature in my top ten list of over rated players. Well, another would be Mascherano. No disrespect to any Liverpool fans but in all honesty the Argentine is given more credit than he is worth at least in my view.
Mascherano publicly declared his interest in leaving Anfield after the departure of boss Rafa Benitez to Inter Milan. Then, reports doing the rounds were ripe with rumours suggesting that he could follow Benitez to the San Siro. Read more... (373 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
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by Philip Mboya on August 26, 2010
If there was ever a list of over rated players, then Johann Gourcuff would definitely make the cut. The 24 year old former Milan and Bordeaux player was yesterday revealed as the Stade Gerland as a Lyon player after completing his 22 million Euro transfer.
After impressing fans with his silky smooth style of play, the opportunity to join Italian side AC Milan presented itself in 2006. Gourcuff moved from French club Stade Renne to Milan while only 20 years old but he failed to excite at the San Siro forcing him to return to his homeland on loan to Bordeux. Read more... (274 words, 1 image, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 23, 2010
After stating categorically that Milan will not be spending any more on new players in this transfer window, Milan Vice President seems to have gone back on his word. The Rossoneri executive was quoted earlier this month as saying that the club will not be landing any new players unless, they offload some of their current players.
Now, for the first time, Galliani has broken his silence on the Ibrahimovic saga. Speaking to Sky Sports 24, Galliani was quoted as saying that they will try and sign Ibra, despite the obvious challenges.
“It will be very difficult to sign Ibrahimovic, but we will try.” Read more... (249 words, 1 image, estimated 60 secs reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 22, 2010
It was billed as the clash of the titans. This weekend provided two of the biggest matches to kick start the Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich v Wolfsburg and Hamburg v Schalke.
The Allianz Arena was the centre of attention on Friday as champions Bayern Munich got off to a rousing start beating Wolfsburg 2-1. Bayern’s goal came courtesy of World Cup star Thomas Muller and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Wolfsburg’s solitary goal was scored by Edin Dzeko.
I now understand why Dzeko is such a prime target for some of Europe’s best clubs. Wolfsburg’s new coach Steve Mclaren was however disappointed to see his side throw away points in the dying minutes of the game. Read more... (391 words, 1 image, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 19, 2010
The Neymar transfer saga seems to be ending at least for now. English champions Chelsea are set to withdraw their offer as Santos are bound to make Neymar their highest paid player ever.
Many are not ready to see another rare talent go to waste and that is why there is so much hue and cry surrounding this transfer. There is no doubt that the 18 year old is one of the country’s hottest talents, however, many including Pele and Mario Zagallo and even Brazil‘s current coach Mano Menezes have expressed their desire to see Neymar stay in Brazil. Read more... (289 words, 1 image, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 17, 2010
Promoted Premier League club West Bromwich Albion have signed Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie from Russian outfit Lokomotiv Moscow on a three year contract.
Odemwingie revealed that although Greek club Panathinaikos were also interested in him, he opted for West Brom because it has always been his dream to play in the Premier League.
Like many other star players, Odemwingie did not have a good World Cup. In fact, the then Nigerian coach Lars Lagerback rarely played him and when he did, it was only towards the end of the game where his impact could not be felt. Read more... (309 words, 1 image, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 11, 2010
If you watched yesterday’s international friendly between the USA and Brazil then you know why Neymar is considered one of the selecao’s rising stars. A lot has been written about this 18 year old wonder kid and he did not fail to prove just why he is the centre of media attention in his native Brazil.
One goal each from Neymar and Pato was enough to give Mano Menezes his first victory as Brazil coach. You can now understand why the Brazilians were furious when Dunga excluded both these players from his World Cup squad in South Africa. Who knows, had they been in the team, we could be talking about their record breaking 6th tile right now. Read more... (313 words, 1 image, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 10, 2010
After Martin O’Neill’s shock announcement yesterday that he was resigning as Aston Villa manager, one man has already shown interest in the job. USA coach Bob Bradley has indicated that he would be ready to move to Europe for a coaching role.
The 52 year old who is regarded as one of the USA’s most successful coaches is currently head coach of the senior men’s national team. After leading them to the second round of the World Cup, Bradley has yet to commit himself to the team. Read more... (472 words, 1 image, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 8, 2010
The French Ligue 1 yesterday kick started another 9 months of intense football action across the European scene. Saturday August 7th was d-day for all 20 teams in the league with the most surprising result being Olympique Marseille’s 2-1 home defeat to promoted side Caen.
The reigning champions were the biggest casualties of the night as their runners-up last season Olympique Lyon settled for a goalless draw with Monaco at the famous Stade Gerland.
The most notable victory of the night other then Caen’s went to Paris Saint Germain who were 3-1 winners over St.Etienne. The Parisians now lead the table after gaining all three points on offer in the first weekend of league action. Read more... (369 words, 1 image, estimated 1:29 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 4, 2010
The US national team will play Brazil on August 10 at the new Meadowlands stadium and today coach Bob Bradley announced his squad for the game.
This will be the U.S.‘s first game since the World Cup, and Bradley;s squad has a familiar look to it as 14 of the 18 players named were on the World Cup team.
U.S.’s stars Landon Donovan and Tim Howard will both face Brazil. Missing from squad are Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Oguchi Onyewu, Jay DeMerit and Ricardo Clark.
Here is the squad:
GOALKEEPERS- Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton) Read more... (170 words, 1 image, estimated 41 secs reading time)
