Lionel Messi breaks UEFA Champions League goal-scoring record

Phenomenal Barcelona Forward, Lionel Messi has broken UEFA Champions League goal-scoring record for the most goals for a single club. The 26 year-old Argentine took advantage of an error by Joleon Lescott and netted in his 67th career Champions League goal in the 67th minute of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City. The 4-time Ballon d’Or winner has now surpassed former Real Madrid star, Raul’s 66-goal tally for the spanish club.

WORLD'S RICHEST FOOTBALL CLUBS: MANCHESTER UNITED DROP OUT OF TOP THREE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 17 YEARS (SEE FULL LIST)

 
Giant Spanish club, Real Madrid has for the ninth consecutive time been named world’s richest club with total revenue put at €519 Euros. Coming next is their rival, Barcelona with a revenue of €483 and current UCL title holders Bayern Munich €431 occupies the 3rd spot.
Manchester United has for the first time in 17 years slipped out of the top three spot.
Revenue in 2012-13
1. Real Madrid (Spain) €519
2. Barcelona (Spain) €483
3. Bayern Munich (Germany) €431
4. Manchester United (England) €424
5. Paris St Germain (France) €399
6. Manchester City (England) €316
7. Chelsea (England) €303
8. Arsenal (England) €284
9. Juventus (Italy) €272
10. AC Milan (Italy) €264
11. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) €256
12. Liverpool (England) €241
13. Schalke 04 (Germany) €198
14. Tottenham Hotspur (England) €172
15. Inter Milan (Italy) €169
16. Galatasaray (Turkey) €157
17. Hamburg SV (Germany) €135
18. Fenerbahce (Turkey) €126
19. As Roma (Italy) €124
20. Atletico Madrid (Spain) €120

REAL MADRID PHYSIOS CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE GIFT RONALDO PROMISED THEM AFTER BALLON D'OR WIN

They say the World best footballer is a man of his words. Few months back the current Ballon D’or award recipient promised buying Physiotherapists at Real Madrid a car of their choice for helping him keep fit throughout the year and more importantly if he eventually wins the 2013 Ballon D’or prize. Well, has now scooped the prize, it’s time to fulfil his promise. The Physios can’t really wait to drive their new toys home.
Money isn’t even a problem for the Real Madrid star! The staff stated that if he could give the massage team new watches and iPhones as Thank You presents in the past, getting their cars especially when he has added the second plaque in his museum shouldn’t be a big deal.

CARLO ANCELOTTI CONFIRMED AS REAL MADRID BOSS

Italian coach, Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as Real Madrid coach. The 54 year-old former Paris Saint Germain boss recently signed a 3 year-contract with the spanish club.

"Familiar with the pressures of managing the great teams of the continent (Juventus, Milan, Chelsea and PSG) the Italian is a guarantee to direct an exciting project." Real Madrid wrote on their website. The former Chelsea Manager would be officially unveiled tomorrow.

JOSE MOURINHO EXTENDS REAL CONTRACT

We can now safely say his return to Stamford bridge has been ruled out.
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has extended his contract with Real Madrid by two years.
The Portuguese who joined Real Madrid in 2010 steering the club to Copa del Rey title and whose contract was meant to expire in 2014 will not be leaving until 2016.
The special one as fondly called is the first coach in history to win league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain.

JOSE MOURINHO PONDERS CHELSEA RETURN

And who says this isn't possible? Self-acclaimed 'Special One' Jose Mourinho is considering a return to English football with former club Chelsea.
The incumbent Real Madrid manager also showed interest in Manchester United this season.
Meanwhile Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea boss is already under pressure at Chelsea, as the club are fourth in the Premier League ladder and 12 points behind Manchester City and United.
Mourinho, It would be recalled led the Blues to back-to-back titles in the last decade and could be set for a second stint at Stamford Bridge.

According to an anonymous source, 'Jose would go back to Chelsea, he knows things are a mess there right now. He also knows it would be difficult to go back and make the same impact as before. Winning the Premier League title back to back in his first two years at a club that had not been champions for 50 years was incredible. That's why he's still loved by the fans and why he still loves the club. They were special days. But before agreeing, he would want things very clear between him and Roman Abramovich. He would say "Roman, you are the owner and I am the boss here. Let's work together and the power is in our hands".

Wow! Football fans especially The Blues-supporter, what do you think? In actual fact, Mourinho was the reason I supported Chelsea and the only reason I left….What if the special one comes back?

Source:Skynews

UEFA PRESIDENT LAUDS BARCELONA AND REAL MADRID

Former French football player and UEFA president Michel Platini has lauded the structures of spanish football teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According to him, the system allows supporters to have a greater say in the running of their club, "I love the management structure of Real Madrid and Barcelona because the members remain responsible for the club and their decisions, both preserve their identity and the popularity of football lies precisely in the fact that there are such strong ties with the fans." He concluded.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 DRAW

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 DRAW

 This is the list of the champions league last 16 clubs, lets keep our fingers crossed and see who overcomes who? but the pairings don’t really look bread and butter?

Lyon v APOEL Nicosia
Napoli v Chelsea
AC Milan v Arsenal
Basel v Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona
CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid
Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica
Marseille v Inter Milan
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