World cup snub? Ashley Cole retires from international football.

Chelsea/England left-back, Ashley Cole has announced his retirement from international football. This news came shortly after he was dropped by Roy Hodgson’s from England’s squad to the 2014 World Cup.

The 33 year-old told reporters, “I think it’s best I retire from the England team now. We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything. It was a pleasure to get 107 caps. Like me or not, trust me it’s hurt me to stop playing for my country.”

Ashley Cole on Real Madrid's radar?

There are reports that England left-back, Ashley Cole is about to sign a two-year deal with spanish giants Real Madrid. 
The 33 year-old who’s expected to be Real first summer signing will reportedly be paid a £75,000/week.

PHOTOS: JOHN TERRY, ASHLEY COLE, SAGNA OTHERS GRACE THE 2012 EDITION OF DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION CHARITY BALL

Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba and wife
Sagna and wife
Drogba and Estelle

The third edition of the Didier Drogba Foundation Charity ball took place on saturday 10th March 2012 at Dorchester hotel, London.
The foundation was created in 2007 to provide financial and material support in health and education to the African people.
Stars who honoured the striker’s event are John Terry, Ashley Cole, Bakary Sagna, Estelle, Donna Air and many more.

Photo Source/Credit: Tim Whitby

JAY Z&ASHLEY COLE'S BUSINESS PARTNER ARRESTED FOR MURDER

Chris Nathaniel, an influential businessman and head, London-based NVA entertainment Group who sealed up a multi-million pound deal to open London branch of US rapper Jay-Z's 40/40 restaurant and bar franchise involving Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole has been arrested over the murder of 18 year-old teenager in London.
The 39 year-old was arrested at the Heathrow airport in connection with the killing of Danny O'Shea who was stabbed in the neck outside his mother's home on december 2, 2011.
Nathaniel who was said to have been in anti-knife crime meetings with former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown also claims to have deals with Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, Manchester United Footballer Antonio Valencia, Birmingham City defender Curtis Davies and acted as middle man in a book deal for England football captain John Terry.
He's been freed on bail until March pending further inquiries.

Don't know his connection with the case but will Jay Z and Ashley Cole continue their deal with him?
Source: Daily mail

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