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Neymar would shine even more in Premier League: Ronaldinho

November 20, 2015 by

Neymar has ever been the most talked about player ever since he shined playing for Santos and now when he has become an integral part of Barcelona, there are many who imagine him playing for other teams and how would he perform in other popular leagues. Former ace Barcelona starlet Ronaldinho is one such player who insists Neymar is having one of the finest ball holding techniques including his trademark Rainbow Shot and he is possibly the only player who can shine even more playing for any other team in the world. He highlighted English premier league as the best place for him to gleam since it is knowingly the best tourney to get world attention. However, former Santos player does not need to prove anything yet former Brazilian pros often talk about him serving other giant sides and 35-year-old is one of them. He said this after Sr. Neymar hinted his son may not enlarge his contract with Spanish giant citing the running tax evasion case where he is also an accused for evading millions of States taxes.

Anyways, talking about his countryman, Ronaldinho assured Neymar would be as successful as he has been for his former sides no matter where he is playing and this charisma is more than enough to make him one of the all-time finest rollers of the ball. This is undoubtedly a moral boosting statement from one of the former legendries who has won FIFA World Player of the Year awards back in 2004 and 2005, he said, “He could and would succeed at any league in the world. Of course, there are always transition periods. But when you have that much ability you will succeed in any league in any country.

“England is not an easy league to succeed in, but yes of course he would be a success there. I can’t see why Barcelona would want to allow him to leave, but if he was to, I’m sure that it would have to be for a record fee. Neymar, currently on form, is the best player in the world. His rise has not surprised me at all. Even when he was a kid his ability was obvious. At the age he is, I still have every belief he can go on to get better and better. Now he has reached the level of the best in the world, he can stay there for five or six years, comfortably.”

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic answers Danish taunts over his retirement

November 18, 2015 by

Every soccer game carries a fight inside and outside of the field and last Euro qualifier between Denmark and Sweden was one such game that could have possibly been the last career game for Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimović had his side lost the game, but thankfully not only he helped his side reach into the Euro 2016 but as well answered his critics who have long been mocking over him for possibly the last game of his career if Sweden lose Tuesday game. The next year’s European evet would be the last for 34-year-old hence he made no mistake in making it sure they will be the confirmed entrant to the event. Apparently, Danish fans were waiting for his retirement after Blågult defeat in yesterday game but Ibrahimović aggressive gameplay sent Denmark to retirement, this is what is being believed by the Ibrahimović. He said, “There was the thought that this would send me into retirement. I sent their entire country into retirement.

“All of the chat before, and we took ourselves to the playoffs. Many were disappointed with that, but we still had a chance. We got Denmark, everything was against us. We hadn’t won, I hadn’t scored a goal, but we stayed patient. We knew what we wanted: the people who wanted to go to the European Championships most would get there, and that was us.”

However, he made it sure that next year’s event would be the last for PSG’s striker and also criticized the media for unnecessary highlighting his age ahead of every crucial game. Moreover, his performance in the game led at least two Danish figures: coach Morten Olsen and defender Lars Jacobsen go into retirement as both have already announced to leave the game after Euro competition but their disqualification steered them go early. Ibrahimovic added, “It’s destiny that I get the chance to finish at the European Championships. A lot of people complain that I’m old and weak, but it doesn’t look like that.

“How much do we owe to Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Of course, a lot, but we are a team and everyone works really hard. Of course it’s a blessing that we can have him in front to score these important goals. He’s really important but everyone did a massive job today. Obviously we’re hugely happy, considering we had been called Sweden’s worst ever team. So considering that, it’s quite good to get to the European Championships.

“We have done a fantastic job. Considering what we’ve been called, what the team has been called, what the guys have been called, I’m very happy. But it’s not revenge.”

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France should give up its Euro 2016 hosting rights: Just Fontaine

November 18, 2015 by

Amid severe security thread after France terrorist attacks, soccer world seems to have shaken its confidence that is why several games involving French players or destinations have to be called off for obvious reasons, and guess what, UEFA has taken a confident note of the threat over European firmness over the game. Yes, as per latest news coming from UEFA den, Euro 2016 will go ahead as planned without any change to the venue or time. This is informed by UEFA yesterday after going through the aftermath of recent suicidal attacks on France that claimed at least 150 lives and more than 200 injured including two blasts around the soccer venue. However, there are many who are taking it a brave attempt by the French government as it will provoke the extremists to stringent their plans to target the Europe again. France’s 1958 World Cup star Just Fontaine is first known figure to ask the country to give up the hosting for Euro 2016 amid severe security threat to every team and its players going to impart in the mega soccer event while UEFA has claimed via its website post that they will continue with the scheduled program without any forced changes.

European watchdogs said over their official web portal showing their strict stand against the recent threats, “For over three years now, Euro 2016 SAS has been working closely with the relevant authorities to develop the most appropriate mechanisms in order to guarantee there is a safe and secure tournament and we are confident that the necessary measures will be taken to ensure that is the case for all involved. The Euro final draw will go ahead as scheduled on Dec. 12 at the Palais des Congres in Paris and the final tournament will be played in France from June 10 to July 10, 2016.

“Following the dramatic events that occurred last Friday in Paris, UEFA and Euro 2016 SAS wish to reaffirm their commitment in placing safety and security at the centre of their organisational plans.”

While Fontaine said supporting his advice to call off the event on French soil, “Any other country could stage, but we cannot. I think France should forego the tournament. I am very afraid that this black Friday could be repeated. I think we cannot guarantee the safety that is required to host such a big event. It is simply too dangerous. Do you really think that people are going to go to the Stade de France in future?”

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Sergio Romero finds it too hard now reclaiming United’s first goalie post

November 12, 2015 by

Big sides always have more options for every field placement than what they need hence every player – no matter how big name he has been in his career- has to fight for his survival and Manchester United goalie Sergio Romero is one such player who understands this challenge in front of him. He accepts the competition he is having for a place in first eleven and even readies to fight for it. This is despite the fact that he joined the Red Devils as first goalkeeper after former David De Gea lost the space and was almost ready to make a switch to Real Madrid. David’s poor form and unwillingness to continue in England cleared Romero path to secure his place as the first goalie so he also participated in the season’s first six games for Old Trafford side but later when David’s Spanish move failed for some reason and he also got an extension in England itself, Romero had to vacate the position for his former. Now, 28-year-old is finding it too hard to be welcomed undisputed at the helm hence is prepared to pass any test to become number one goalie again.

Talking about his future and if he can again be the United’s first goalkeeper, former Sampdoria goalkeeper said, “I am not really thinking, at least not in this moment. There is a lot of time to see what happens. I don’t think too much in the future I prefer to live what is going on every day. In football you never know what could happen. Today you play, tomorrow you don’t. What I know is that you always have to be ready for when the chance comes. Nobody is the owner of any position in football. I am happy at Manchester United. I am at one of the most important English teams and one of the most important teams in the world.”

Accepting that now it’s a matter of do or die to have a regular stay in the side, he added, “If I say no (on being first-choice goalkeeper) it would be a lie. But I knew from the first minute that it wasn’t going to be easy as there are guys in the team that have a great quality and that I was going to have to win my place. In this job you have to show every day that you are the one that deserves the position. Van Gaal is a very intelligent coach with a lot of experience. He knows what he does and what he decides is the best for the team.”

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Ronaldo ensures timely release of his documentary: “Ronaldo”

November 10, 2015 by

Big starts are known for their shining performances in the field over a longer period of time than others and to further enlarge their contribution to the game, there are many who have been featured in the motion movies in the past and if we talk about modern soccer, Real Madrid’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is possibly the only one to have a debut with a full featured film named “Ronaldo.” It is actually a documentary made on the life of the star forward and is about to release in London this Monday. But there could apparently be a delay in the premier if we rely on the close sources after Real’s 3-2 loss to Sevilla in La Liga. Although, both director of the documentary and player are nulling any such report but it looks a possibility amid recent media conversation with the club bosses. At the time of writing this story, Ronaldo has assured there will be no delay in releasing his documentary specifically for the defeat at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán and fans also don’t want to have a postpone of the much talk about real life visualization of Portuguese career.

Ensuring a timely release of ‘Ronaldo’ Real starlet said to reporters, “Of course I’m a bit sad about the game yesterday, I don’t want to mix that up with today. This is one of the most important days of my life. Not everyone who plays gets the opportunity to have a film made about them by these people. It’s a unique moment in my life and I want to enjoy it. With United I have a great passion. What Jorge did for me at 18 with the words of Ferguson was a dream. To play in Sporting and move was ‘wow, what is that?’

“When Ferguson wanted me and said I’d play 50 percent of the games that was unbelievable. I took that decision because Jorge helped me. The last word from Ferguson was key also.”

Adding how different it was for him sharing the house with a film crew, he said, “At the beginning it was a little bit strange to be honest because during my life I have never put people in my house I don’t know…well…sometimes! Too much? Maybe but I just had fun. I don’t regret anything. I feel unbelievable. When you do something people will find reason to criticise you, but it’s normal.”

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