Real Madrid have released their home kit for the 2015/16 season. The kit is made by Adidas and is sponsored by Fly Emirates.
Photos: Real Madrid unveil new kit for 2015/2016 season
"I named my dogs Messi, Figo" – Real Madrid midfielder, Isco.
Real Madrid midfielder Isco has revealed that two of his dogs are
named after Barcelona and Real Madrid legends, Lionel Messi and Luis Figo.
The 23 year-old who joined the Los Blancos from Malaga in 2013 told AS in a recent interview. “I had one who was called Figo and another who was called Messi. And another—Bubu. I’ve got lots of dogs!”
Messi to stand trial for tax evasion.
Some bad news for the Argentine star. Lionel Messi who was accused of evading tax for 3 years (2007, 2008 and 2009) and refusing to pay €4.1m (£3m) will have to stand trial for tax evasion after his appeal was rejected by a Barcelona judge.
According to reports, his father Jorge Messi who is in charge of the World best footballer’s businesses and deals revealed that his son had no knowledge of their operations because he was too young to handle them.
The judge decreed that the Barcelona player will testify in person in court before they decide if he knew about the illegal operations. If he’s found guilty, I’m afraid he could be cooling his feet in prison for years.
Flying Eagles players visit children at New Plymouth Hospital.
I hope they will also do this when they return to Nigeria. As part of their community service organised by the local organizing committee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, Flying Eagles players visited the children’s ward of the New Plymouth Hospital.
They spent quality time with the ailing children, played football, signed autographs, posed for photographs and donated cash to them.
Spotted at the hospital were Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Eze, Bernard Bulbwa and Izu Omego.
“I like children and so I was happy to come and put a smile on the faces of some of them who are ill. I hope they all get well quickly and return to school.” Iheanacho said.
Credit: Nigeria Football Federation.
"I can imagine what he's going through" Keshi commiserates with Emenike.
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has commiserated with striker, Emmanuel Emenike over the death of his father,Emenike Ndukwu . The Fenerbahçe forward has been receiving condolence messages from his Super Eagles teammates as well as officials at his Istanbul-based club ever since the news broke.
“I can imagine what Emma is going through at the moment, the
pain and the sense of loss that comes with losing someone as close and dear as one’s father. On behalf of every member of the Super Eagles, including the coaches, backroom staff and the players currently in camp here in Abuja, I want to console him and ask him to be strong for those Pa Emenike Ndukwu has left behind. We ask God to also strengthen him and comfort him,” Keshi was quoted on NFF website.
Photos: Arsenal fans tear Fabregas banner down from Emirates.
It’s been a long time coming. The call for the removal of the banner actually started few weeks backs, before the game between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Shortly after Arsenal FC’s FA cup win last night, some unforgiving Gunners fans ripped off a banner of their former player, Cesc Fabregas at the Emirates.
Real Madrid boss, Ancelotti knows fate today
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti’s chances of managing the club next season are 50-50. Although the Italian hasn’t confirmed his departure but he’s decided to take a year out to focus on his health.
His second spell at the Spanish club has been quite disappointing and there are reports that would be replaced by Adriano Galliani or Raphael Benitez.
The former Chelsea handler who knows fate today disclosed that if he is shown the exit door at the Bernabeu, he won’t be taking any managerial role from any club for now.
“I said it in the press conference and I repeat: I will stop for a year. Also because I have a very serious reason for stopping. I have to have an operation because of my cervical stenosis. For some time, it has been affecting my hands and if I lose any more time, it could pass into legs, so I have an appointment for surgery. And, frankly, I do not know how long I have to be physically stopped, in terms of the post-operative phase and the subsequent rehabilitation.
He continued,”It will be a pleasure to host Galliani for dinner, but I cannot change my programme. I will have the operation in Vancouver, Canada, where I have already got a house with my wife. I will rest, between Madrid and Canada. Because the two years at Real have been very tough, believe me.
“Nobody can imagine how much training Real takes out of you, in terms of physical and nervous energy. Then, I will return home for another event: in a month, my grandson will be born. That’s something that I cannot and do not want to miss.” He stated.
Photos: Barcelona celebrate La Liga win
A goal from Lionel Messi was enough for Spanish club, Barcelona to secure the 2015 La Liga trophy and their 23rd title. The winning goal was delivered by the Argentine winger at the 65th minute of the game.
Exactly one year after Atletico won the Liga at the Camp Nou, The Blaugrana have won the Liga at Atletico’s Vicente Calderon stadium.
Barcelona players and coaches were in high spirits after defeating the 2014 La Liga champions at the 37th game of the season. They took to the pitch and dressing room to celebrate their well-deserved victory.
Barcelona now have a game left in the season. With 4 points behind rival, Real Madrid; the outcome of their next game i.e win, lose or draw will be insignificant.
Photo Credit: Twitter
Charity deny reports that Cristiano Ronaldo donated £5m to Nepal
‘Save The Children’ charity organization has denied reports that circulated few days back that Real Madrid talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo donated £5m to earthquake-hit country, Nepal.
Nepal recent earthquakes has killed over 8,000 people and injured more than 15,000. Below is an official statement from the organization denying Ronaldo’s charity involvement in the Charity Relief fund.
“The global ambassador for Save the Children, Cristiano Ronaldo, has used his voice and his global visibility to raise awareness of the problems that the most vulnerable children around the world, including those affected by the earthquake in Nepal face.
The latest information on the donation of Cristiano Ronaldo to the emergency response of Save the Children in Nepal is false. After the second earthquake, which has brought further devastation to the country, the NGO wants to thank Cristiano Ronaldo and other influential people support to publicize the situation in which children and families in Nepal are. To learn more about how help go here.”
Well deserved! Eden Hazard scoops FWA's footballer of the year prize.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard continues to scoop awards in recognition of a his sterling performances at the English Premier League club.
Few weeks after he was adjudged the Premier League’s Player of the Year, Eden Hazard has been named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year. Harry Kane and John Terry came third respectively.
He also becomes the first Chelsea footballer to be named footballer of the year after Lampard in 2005.
Hazard’s impressive stats this season for The Blues.
- The most successful take-ons (165)
- The most final third passes (897)
- The second highest total of chances created (91)