Swiss authorities have indicted 14 top FIFA officials and sport-marketing executives on charges of corruption and in doing so, will extradite them to the United States so as to face federal corruption charges. Acting US attorney, Kelly T. Currie, explained the reasons for this action, in saying, “Today’s announcement should send a message that enoughRead More
Xavi Hernandes leaves Barca for Al-Sadd, credits Van Gaal for his development
As Xavi Hernandes, captain of FC Barcelona, departs the club this season to Al-Sadd, he brings up a conversation with Van Gaal as being considered better than Zinedine Zidane. In explaining how important the Dutchman was to his career to El Pais, Xavi said, “Van Gaal taught me a lot. He told me ‘you areRead More
Gareth Bale’s signing for Chelsea would spell trouble for Premier League rivals
Gary Neville has recently stated that if Bale was to join The Blues during the forthcoming summer, he would be such an advantage to the team that this would help Chelsea to get further ahead from competition. After he had been subject to a difficult spell this past season in Spain, many have speculated thatRead More
De Gea’s Move to Real Could Depend on Casillas
Iker Casillas has has recently came head to head with Andoni Zubizarreta’s record for the most wins recorded in the history of La Liga. Real Madrid is however considering the transfer of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to come to play for the spanish team. De Gea’s contract with United is set to expireRead More
Coutinho Hopeful Regarding Liverpool’s Fate
Their defeat to Manchester United was a turning point in their season game and Liverpool is now more than ever determined to outdo their rival team in the 22nd March game to boost chances to be in the top four. In December Brendan Rodgers’ side had lost by a 3-0 at Old Trafford. However, theRead More
Van Gaal Revealed Having Turned Down Liverpool
Louis van Gaal has recently revealed that he had turned down a chance to be part of Liverpool three years ago. The Manchester United manager was speculated to be among those considered to be joining Anfield in May 2012. However, instead of the Dutchman, Brendan Rodgers was chosen as manager. Last summer, having previously beenRead More
Carrick and Young Praise Di Maria
Manchester United players Michael Carrick and Ashley Young are persuaded that their side did not commit an expensive mistake with the signing of Angel Di Maria. In August 2014, Di Maria has joined united for £59.7m, quitting Real Madrid. The amount had broken the club’s transfer record. There were signs that this costly transfer wouldRead More
Dybala Will be Leaving Palermo in 2016
Following Dybala’s reluctance to sign for a contract extension, Palermo president Zamparini has recently announced that his plans are to sell the player to the highest bidder this summer. At 21 years old, the young player has recently attracted quite much of the attention of leading European clubs such as PSG, Chelsea and Juventus. ThisRead More
Importance of Warming Up Before A Game
Written by Soccer Shoes.us There are three principal reasons why a good warm up is crucial before a soccer match. An effective warm up alleviates any risks of injury during the game. Secondly, it promotes the agility of the player and provides a release of strength that would enable him to perform well without feelingRead More
Young’s front-to-back shows he is young at heart
Manchester United’s Premier League cast right now is gaining quite some interest. Some have even compared the ever-change cast and shape of the game to some kind of modern jazz concerto with unexpected thrills and twirls as well as some zigzags, just like it would have been the case for a jazz band. However, United’sRead More