28 June 2009

Spain Snatch World Record

Spain collected their record-breaking 15th consecutive win tonight as they saw off hosts South Africa in the Confederations Cup.

Goals from David Villa and Fernando Llorente took Spain past Brazil, Australia, and France, while also moving them level with Brazil's record of 35 games unbeaten.

Manchester United Completes Ronaldo Sale

Manchester United has completed the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. The unconditional £80million transfer fee has been paid.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world.

"His contribution has been a major factor in the club’s success in that time and his talent, his ability to entertain and his infectious personality have enthralled fans the world over.

“Everyone here wishes him well in his future career.”

Man Utd Unveil New Home Kit

United's new home kit for the 2009/10 campaign has been officially unveiled.

The red kit, celebrates 100 years of Old Trafford with a large chevron across the chest, reflecting the design of the shirts worn by United when the stadium first opened during the 1909/10 season.

The back of the shirt has an engineered mesh, which is a series of small chevrons, a performance feature to offer the players even greater ventilation during games. Inside the black round-neck collar is a high quality woven label in red, white and black, while engineered into the side seam is a small label that reads ‘The Theatre of Dreams Since 1910.’

The players will don the kit for the first time during their pre-season tour of Asia next month.


17 June 2009

8 Facts About Kaká


Full Name :
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite

Birthday : 22nd April 1982

Place of Birth : Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Position : Attacking Midfielder

1. His brother Rodrigo, created his nickname because he could not pronounce his real name

2. Kaká began his life with myopia and a rare bone deficiency, and was considered too weak to make it into football

3. At the age of 18 Kaká suffered a spinal fracture in a swimming accident, but escaped paralysis

4. Until he had laser eye surgery, Kaká could barely see without his contact lenses or glasses

5. Kaká twice been voted Brazil's sexiest footballer

6. Fans of AC Milan doubt Kaká signing by saying "We already have Rivaldo and Rui Costa, maybe we needed a defender”

7. Kaká made his debut with Brazil on 31st January 2002, in a 6-0 win over Bolivia.

8. In 2008, Kaká was voted as the FIFA World Player of the Year

New Name for UEFA Cup

The UEFA Executive Committee has approved the change of name for the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League from 2009/10.

The UEFA Europa League 2009–10 will be the first season under a new name. The final will be played at the HSH Nordbank Arena, home ground of Hamburger SV, in Hamburg, Germany.