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Showing posts with label sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sports. Show all posts

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Mourinho 'raged and cried' at Moyes getting United job

Jose Mourinho raged and screamed after being overlooked for the vacant manager's job at Manchester United, according to a new warts-and-all biography of the Portuguese manager.
Spanish journalist Diego Torres's book "Preparense Para Perder" - or "Prepare to Lose" in English - paints a portrait of Mourinho's time as Real Madrid manager.

And the book claims that the moment Mourinho discovered he found out he would not be moving from the Bernabeu to Old Trafford, "were the most miserable hours of Mourinho in his time as manager of Real Madrid."

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: USA ends Nigeria's Title Ambition

USA have won their way into a third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over 2010 finalists Nigeria in Tokyo. Goals midway through either half from Morgan Brian and Kealia Ohaiproved enough for the two-time champions to see off the hitherto unbeaten Africans, and set up a decider against either holders Germany or hosts Japan.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Why Iniesta Deserves the UEFA Best Player Award

Andres Iniesta who is a central midfielder for FC Barcelona won the 2011-2012 UEFA Best Player Award in Europe. Iniesta defeated the other two candidates Lionel Messi ( Barca ) and Cristiano Ronaldo ( Real Madrid ) during a vote by journalists from UEFA Member countries accordingto CNBC .

Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and club-mate Lionel Messi in a journalists' poll.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

QPR to take Ricardo Carvalho on loan from Real Madrid - Telegraph

QPR manager Mark Hughes has agreed a season-long loan deal with Real Madrid to bring Ricardo Carvalho to Loftus Road.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Arsenal did not sell Alex Song to Barcelona because of his unprofessional attitude

Alex Song has reacted angrily to claims he was sold by Arsène Wenger over an 'unprofessional attitude'. Having undergone a medical on Monday, the Cameroon international has been unveiled as a £15 million signing at Barcelona .

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Sport Minister: “Nigeria Should Have Budgeted More Money for Olympics” - Sahara Reporters

In the wake of Nigeria’s embarrassing performance at the just concluded London Olympics, Julius Ogunro, a top aide to Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, has argued that the country should have provided more funds for the games.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Arsenal had no choice over sale of Robin Van Persie - Wenger

Arsène Wenger insists Arsenal were left with "no choice"but to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United after a fee wasfinally agreed between the two clubs for last season's Golden Boot winner.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

USA Basketball Defeats Spain To Win Gold Medal At London Olympics

In the end, the United States men's basketball team wouldn't be denied the gold medal . But Pau Gasol and Spain's national team made sure that the traveling troupe of NBA All-Stars with USA emblazoned across its jerseys hadto sweat it out until the very, very end.

What the London 2012 Closing Ceremony will Look Like Tonight.

The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. London will hand over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the Games.

What the London 2012 Closing Ceremony will Look Like Tonight.

The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. London will hand over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the Games.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Jamaica Men Smashes 4x100 World Record.

The Jamaican track team supplied the good news for all Jamaicans this evening by winning the Gold medal in the men 4x100m final with a new world record. The triumph came from the incredible Usaine Bolt anchoring a world record effort with a smoking-hot time of 36.84 seconds.