Friday, 3 June 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo Donates His €600,000 Champions League Win Bonus to Charity

Real Madrid forward who won the third Champions League trophy in his carrer ,Cristiano Ronaldo is a captivating character in world football, and his exploits in the aftermath of Saturday's Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid have been capturing the world's attention.

During Real Madrid's celebrations of their 11th continental crown, the Portuguese star was filmed taking photographs with fans in the disabled section of Milan's San Siro Stadium.

Leicester City Have Snapped Up Hannover Goalkeeper in a £3 Million Deal

Leicester City have snapped up Hannover goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler on a four-year deal, the Foxes announced on Friday. The Premier League champions confirmed the news via their official Twitter feed. The World Cup-winning stopper has signed a contract with #lcfc until June 2020.

Zieler was once a youth player at Manchester United, where he played with fellow Red Devils alumni Danny Drinkwater, Danny Simpson, Ritchie De Laet and Matty James. 

The 27-year-old revealed his delight at the move after enduring relegation with Hannover:

Gabon International Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Named 2015-16 Bundesliga Players' Player of the Year

Bundesliga players have voted Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as their Player of the Year for the 2015-16 season. The division’s official Twitter feed confirmed the result of the ballot on Thursday. Under the guidance of BVB boss Thomas Tuchel, the Gabon international enjoyed an extraordinary campaign. He lit up the German top flight with a number of scintillating performances, bagging an impressive 25 goals in the process.

Per the division’s official website, Aubameyang was a narrow winner, beating Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski to the award by just 0.2 per cent. Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan came third in the polling.

Manchester United Tabled ‘mad’ Offer for Thomas Muller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Confirmed

Bayern Munich's forward Thomas Muller has been a long target for Manchester United and Bayern's chief executive officer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has come out to confirm that Manchester United have made a dizzying world record offer for Thomas Muller last summer.

The Germany international forward was among a clutch of high-profile targets the Premier League giants missed out on before taking a late, ultimately successful gamble, on Anthony Martial.

Rummenigge admits United’s offer would have shattered the existing transfer record of £86 million which Real Madrid paid Tottenham for the services of Gareth Bale in 2013.

The Presence of Cristiano Ronaldo Increases the Risk of ISIS Terror Attack at Euro 2016, Says Portugal coach

Considering the fact that Former Manchester United winger Ronaldo, a three-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner, is one of the most recognized figures in the tournament, Portugal coach has expressed his fear of imminent terrorist attack during Euro2016 which is due to commence on June 10.

The presence of Real Madrid star and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo increases the risk of an Islamic State style terror attack at Euro 2016, claims national team boss Fernando Santos.

France are set to host the tournament this summer on high security alert, overshadowed by the ISIS terror attacks that shook Paris last November, leaving 130 people dead.

Thursday, 2 June 2016

OFFICIAL - Barcelona Confirm Dani Alves' Departure

Juventus bound and Barcelona right back is set to depart Barcelona this summer. Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez has confirmed that Dani Alves will seal a transfer away from the club this summer. Manchester United have been linked today with a move for the Brazilian, who looks to have played his final game at the Nou Camp after this revelation from Fernandez.

Alves won two trebles in his eight years as a Barca player, but at 33 years of age no longer seems to be in their plans for next season.

Former Chelsea Manager to be Appointed as New Aston Villa's Manager

Chelsea's legend and former manager is set to take over the reign at Villa park against next season in championship. With the reports spreading every where, it looks like Roberto Di Matteo will be the man at the helm of Aston Villa’s first attempt to get back to the Premier League.

Villa was relegated for the first time in the PL era this season after Remi Garde couldn’t pull Tim Sherwood‘s early season struggles out of the drop zone.

Now in the Championship with new investors and a brand new challenge, Villa looks set to turn to Di Matteo, who last guided Schalke and made his name leading West Brom to promotion and Chelsea to the 2011-12 FA Cup and UEFA Champions League titles.

There's a Special Feeling with Juventus, I Could Coach in Turin - Zidane Opens to Juventus Switch

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane who just of recent led Madrid to their 11th Champions League glory has reiterated  his desire to manage his former club. The Frenchman steered Real Madrid to their 11th Champions League triumph by defeating city rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties in Milan, just months after taking over from Rafa Benitez.

Zidane acknowledged he still has fond memories of his five-year spell with the Bianconeri, and with so much of his career ahead of him, Turin could well be one of his future destinations.

Morinho Could be a Key Factor as Napoli Legend Claims Gonzalo Higuain Has Received Eye-watering Offer from Manchester United

Former Real Madrid striker and Napoli star player Gonzalo Higuain who is now a key figure in AS Napoli has been linked with different clubs and there is possibility of him moving to one of the EPL giants this summer, most especially Manchester United considering the fact that he played under new United manager Morinho.

Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly received a firm offer to join Manchester United this summer. The Argentine international has been strongly linked with a move away from Napoli in recent months and club legend Jose Alberti says Higuain has received proposals from the Old Trafford club and Paris Saint-Germain.

Brazil Icon Ronaldinho and Famous Boxer Mike Tyson to Star in Martial Arts Film Kickboxer Retaliation

Two-time Fifa world player of the year Ronaldinho is taking his quick feet to the movies. The former Brazil international has signed up to act in the martial arts action film Kickboxer: Retaliation.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ronaldinho is not the only big name from the world of sports to be cast in the film. Boxing legend Mike Tyson and UFC's Paige VanZant will also be acting in the sequel to Kickboxer: Vengeance.

Ronaldinho will take on the role of Ronaldo, an imprisoned martial arts expert known best for his deadly kick, which he will teach Moussi.

Arsenal and Chelsea Targeting Brazilian Sensation Gabriel Barbosa

EPL giants are reportedly running after the signature of Santos wonderkid who has a sensational scoring record. He’s been dubbed as the ‘next Neymar’ in his native Brazil, so it will come as little surprise that Premier League big boys Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in Brazilian sensation Gabriel Barbosa.

The Santos forward is part of Brazil’s squad for Copa America and netted on his international debut during his country’s 2-0 win against Panama last weekend.

Manchester City Annouce the Signing of Dortmund Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan

The midfielder becomes Pep Guardiola’s first signing since the former Barcelona manager was announced as Manuel Pellegrini’s replacement back in February. Gundogan scored 15 goals in 157 appearances for Dortmund since making his debut for the Bundesliga outfit in 2011, but the 25-year-old will now be playing his football at the Etihad.

Germany international Gundogan, who will miss this summer’s tournament in France with a knee injury, will compete for a spot in City’s central midfield with the likes of Fenandinho, Fernando and Fabian Delph.

Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Pele to Auction Off His Personal Collection of Awards and Memorabilia and Donate the Proceeds to Largest Paediatric Hospital in Brazil

The former Brazil football icon who is the only player in history to have won the World Cup thrice, is auctioning off some of his most prized possessions.

A total of 2000 collectables, dating back to the start of his career with Santos FC in 1956, will be auctioned by Beverly Hills-based Julien's Auctions in London from 7 to 9 June. "Having donated a significant portion of my collection to the city of Santos, I have decided to allow fans and collectors to own a piece of my history as well," Pele, who was born in Edson Arantes do Nascimento, said.

"I hope they treasure these artefacts and share my story with their children and generations to come. I will also be donating a portion of the proceeds from the auction to Pequeno Principe, the largest paediatric hospital in Brazil."

Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovic Will Spend Big During the Summer Transfer Window, Says Chief Scout Piet De Visser

Having endured a disappointing season, which left them without any silverware last season and no European football next season, club owner Abramovich has now determined to spend big during the summer transfer to avoid similar fate during the next campaign. and De Visser is expecting to be as busy as he was at the start of the Russian’s reign.

This is the first time under Abramovich era that Chelsea will miss out on Euopean tournament and the Russian billionaire is desperate to bring back the Blues to Europe giant. According to chief scout Piet De Visser, Chelsea are set for a ‘very busy summer’ with Roman Abramovich ready to spend big.

Chelsea Starlet Charly Musonda tp Spend One More Season on Loan at Real Betis

The 19-year-old starlet who was highly impressive during his loan spell from January 2016 to the end of the season with Real Betis is set to spend next season on loan. The Chelsea wonder-kid has earned rave reviews in his maiden campaign in Spain, terrifying defences with his pace, and had even been earmarked as a potential first-teamer under Antonio Conte.

But Chelsea’s veteran scout Piet de Visser has suggested that the Belgian teenager will be given another year in La Liga before returning to Stamford Bridge.