Goal Keeper Hope Solo in saga of exception from Participating for USA team in FIFA Women's World Cup

Goal keeper Hope solo's participation at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup has been thrown in to doubts after she was suspended from the USA national team for at least 30 days.

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As reported, Solo ,33, one of the team's star names and an ever-present in the US run to the 2011 World Cup Final, will miss the crucial tune-up matches at France and England. The suspension comes two days after celebrity website TMZ revealed Solo was a passenger in the car when her husband, former NFL tight end jerramy Stevens, was arrested for drink driving. The report also said Solo was "acting belligerent," pulled out her cell phone to record police officers' actions and was nearly arrested for disorderly conduct.

The US team's announcement merely said the suspension and solo's release from training camp stemmed from an incident that took place during the team after the 30-day suspension, pending review and approval by US coach Jill Ellis and the US Soccer Federation.

"During our current national team camp, Hope made a poor decision that has resulted in a negative impact on US Soccer and her team-mates,"Ellis said. "We feel at this time it is best for her steps away from the team."

Transfer : Yakubu back to England after Joining Reading FC on Deadline Day

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has joined Reading Football club in England.
                      
The Former Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Everton, Blackburn to name a few. He makes a return to England as a free agent from Qatar side Al Rayya.

The 32-year-old scored 150 goals during his spells in England before heading out to china in May 2012 to Gaungzhou FC.

According report, Reading manager, Steve Clarke, told the reading website: "Yakubu brings a fantastic scoring record to this club and his addition will complement the strikers we have already got and help us to improve as a team in latter stages of the season.    

Transfer: Mattia Destro reported signed for Ac Milan

Ac Milan have signed AS Roma striker Mattia Destro on loan and with an option to buy regarding reports around Italy.
                           
The 23, ex-Genoa and Siena forward have this season scored five times in just eight starts for second-placed Roma in Seria A.

Milan have yet to release details of the deal but the news reported by Reuters is that it a done deal.

Real Madrid Stadium Santiago Bernabue To Be Renamed As 'Abu Dhabi Bernabeu'

The Arab money country 'Dubai' are now investing into sports all across the globe, has Abu Dhabi is set to have its name in front of one of the world's most iconic stadiums, the Santiago Bernabeu.
                               
According to report, the Arab Emirate has sealed a financial partnership worth 15milion a year with Real Madrid in November 2014 and will last a reported 20-year period. Diarios AS claims this deal includes the naming rights for the club's stadium.

Micorsoft and Coca-Coal were also in the race to win the rights, but Spanish energy Cespa- which is owned by the IPIC (International Petroleum Investment Company), which is owned by the Abu Dhabi government - beat both companies to it.

Although president Florentino Perez was caught on camera saying the stadium will be called "IPIC or Cespa, whatever they want", but As reports the sponsors have settled for 'Abu Dhabi Bernabeu'.

Transfer: Crystal Palace Signs Shola Ameobi on a Free Transfer

Former Newcastle and super eagles of Nigeria striker Ameobi has reunite with his former manager Alan Pardew at Selhurst Park, as a free agent on a deal until the end of the season, having left Turkish side Gaziantep in December.  
                        
The 33-year-old forward scored 53 league goals during his time on Tyneside,Newcastle. He now has to face another second spell challenge in England.

AFCON 2015: Guinea go through on Lots Rule to face Ghana in Quarter final

Congratulations!!, Guinea have come victorious in the Lots rule. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) uses the Lots rule to pick the winner and runner-up of group D after Guinea and Mail became tie up on points.

Guinea coach Dussuyer and Mail boss Henri Kasperczak had also both said before Thursday's draw that it was an unfair way of separating the teams.

 "Mail do not deserve to be eliminated in this way, just as we do not" Says Dussuyer.

Kasperczak added: "We have to solve the problems of qualifications without a drawing of lots." 

The Syli Nationale of Guinea will now face Ghana on Sunday in quarter final stage. While other matches are Congo locks horn with DR Congo, Tunisia battles the host Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast challenge the Algerians in an epic battle for a place in the Semi Final.  

Balotelli Only will leave Liverpool for 60-70million Euros says Agent Mino Raiola

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli agent Mino Raiola, has yet again come out in the press with comments regarding his maverick client, reported Goal.

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Raiola claims that the 24-year-old will stay at Anfield despite the fact that he's failed to score a single Premier League goal, and hasn't started a Liverpool match for over two months now.

"The plan is to continue at Anfield. I saw him on Monday and told him:'You have a 4 year contract and i won't bring you away. or you leave Liverpool at 60-70 million, and i won my bet,or you will die there,"' Riola said.
"It's the first time i make a speech like that to a player. I've seen him quiet, changed, different than Milan. And ''Very disappointed with himself too," Raiola stated.

"He's going through a bad time like he never had before. In Liverpool he hasn't his spaces: if you don't make things as they want, you stay out. Then he was broken for eight weeks, he lost the rhythm."

It's been widely speculated this January that the Italian would leave to join Seria A club before the transfer window closes, but these quotes intimate that Balotelli will continue fighting to resurrect his Liverpool career.

While admitting that Balotelli has failed to impress so far, Raiola reckons that no other footballer has to deal with 'injustices' like the forward does, and that is lack of self esteem causes him to occasionally misbehave.

"Of all the players i knew I've never met one forced to face the injustices suffered by Mario"

"People do not know him, the truth is that  Mario is an insecure boy, and due to his insecurity maybe he does stupid things"

However, most of these occurrences have been blown out of proportion due to the media's obsession with the Striker.

Agent Raiola has reiterated the fact that his client needs help from teamates and coaching staff alike,however.

"Ac Milan needed a leader. Give the ball to Mario, he scores a goal, everyone is happy. But he is not a leader, and it is also wrong to ask him to be a leader. There are very strong players who have no leadership, others less strong but which have leadership," he said.

Let's hope Steven Gerrard, and other senior players in the squad, can help Balotelli finally find his feet at Liverpool- as his talent has never been questioned.

Let's also now hope the return of Daniel Sturridge will help him boost his goal scoring abilities back to the way we use to know him for.

According to curl report from : (The Empire of the Kop)

Transfer : OutCast West Ham United Midfielder Morrison Joins Lazio

Former Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison has completed his move to Lazio Italy, from West Ham on a free transfer according to report.

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Morrison young talented player and he will be wearing number 4 jersey. More details to come about the move to one of the top clubs in Italy.

Transfer : Arsenal Signs Gabriel Paulista from Villarreal

The Brazilian 24-year-old defender Gabriel Paulista on Wednesday signed for Arsene Wenger side Arsenal in a deal reported to be around 15m euros (£11.2m) from Villarreal with their Costa-Rica striker Joel Campbell, going the other way on loan until summer.

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The defender who has never played for his native country 'Brazil' before admitted that joining a team in the English Premier League is a dream come true for him to play in Europe. He also laid emphasis on him coming from a club not that big in Brazilian League, I quote "I came from a club that is not that big in Brazilian football (Esporte Clube)", he said.

That was why  "I went to Spain to play Spanish Football with Villarreal and that was another dream comes true, to play in Europe".

He also said: "I had talks with my family and i told them that it was a dream to play in the Premier League.

"I am here at this club "Arsenal" to help the team, and my team mate, so the fans can expect a Gabriel that on the field has a lot of will to be able to help the team win important things".

AFCON 2015: Yaya Toure and the Gangs Land in Quarter finals, Set to face Algeria

Indeed it was a cracker, as two African giants Cameroon and Ivory Coast battle it out in a crucial last group stage qualifying matches to proceed into the knock-out stages in the on-going African Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea.

Ivory Coast Celebrate their Goal

The Elephant and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon had it tough but the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire secure their victory at the end through Max Gradel first half goal. The forward smashed in a drive from 20 yards to set up a last eight match with Group C runners-up Algeria on Sunday.   

Cameroonian will now be packing their bags from Malabo since they cant progress into the last eight. But it wont be them alone as their other group counterpart Mail and Guinea are yet to know who will be following suite due to their draw of the night to make both teams level on points and hang their fate of qualifying in luck and God hands.    

The African governed body CAF has now announced that the winner will be decided today when the Lots rule will be applied to pick the winner.

Taye Taiwo Joins Legia Warsaw On Trial

Nigerian Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has joined Polish league Champions Legia Warsaw on trials till the end of the season. 
                      
The 29-years-old has teamed up with the Polish league leaders on trials after falling out of place with his Turkish league.

Taye Taiwo has had a first training session with the Legion. The left footed defender appeared in the gym on the morning of activation," Legia wrote on their website.

The 'Tornado' as he is fondly called is line to face wither Karabakh Agdam or Zenit St.Petersburg in the two friendly games billed for the Legions on Tuesday.

Legia currently sit on top of the Polish league with 38 points in 19 games and take on Jagiellonia Bialystok in their next game.

He has been handed jersey no 31 had stints with Olympique Marseille, Ac Milan, Queens Park Rangers, Dinamo Kiev and Bursaspor. 

Flying Eagles defeated Wari Wolves in the Super six Competition to make it three wins in three matches

The Flying eagles of Nigeria has continue their impressive form this afternoon after they defeated Warri Wolves of Nigeria Professional League in the Super Six tournament going on in the Abuja National Stadium.

The Manu Garba led team have been impressive so far, as every team that crossed their path suffered a defeat. In the just concluded match between  them and Warri Wolves ended 1-0 in favor of the Flying eagles. This now make it 3 game played and all 3 won.

Congratulations Guys, keep it up. Unto the next one

Luis Figo to Challenge for FIFA President with Sepp Blatter and the Rest

Portugal Legend Luis Figo has announced that he ready and intends to challenge Incumbent FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the forth coming FIFA president elections.
                       
Figo twitted today to say this and i quote:
''I am delighted to announce my candidacy for the FIFA Presidency. Football has given me so much during my life & i want to give something back." @LuisFigo

 The 42- year-old is one of a number of candidates to have recently declared their interest in the role, which will be decided by a vote of the 209 Member FAs at the FIFA congress on May 29.

Report stated that Figo told CNN: ''I care about football, so what I'm seeing regarding the image of FIFA not only now but in the past years- i don't like it.

"If you search FIFA on the internet, you see the first word that word that comes out: 'scandal'. Not positive words. We have to change that first anf try to improve the image of FIFA. Football deserves much better thank this.

''I have been talking with so many important people in football, players, managers, president of federations and they all think that something has to be done.

"Last year was the World Cup, i was in Brazil too and i saw the reaction of all the fans regarding the image of FIFA and i think something has to be change.

"Change in leadership, governance, transparecy and solidarity, so i think it's the moment for that.

Figo, who played at clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan during his career before retired. He also won Ballon d'or 2000 has well as in the year 2001.

The Former World footballer of the year would now have to faces challenge for the role with names like: Incumbent FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Jerome Champagne, Jordanian FA President Prince Ali- Hussein, Dutch FA chairman Michael van Praag, and former France international David Ginola In-contention. 

Eto'o Complete his Move to Sampadoria

The Cameroonian Legend Samuel Eto'o has finally sign his long awaited deal to Sampadoria.The striker took to his twitter account and announce his departure from Everton, this what he wrote on twitter below:
I have the pleasure to announce that I have signed a contract with U.C. Sampdoria for 3.5 years.

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And the 33-year-old also bid fare well to Everton Club and fans on Instagram-
Dear Toffees,
"I've been blessed to spend these past few months with you.
To my pleasure, I have discovered here a crowd of warm, passionate, affectionate and supportive fans... It's time for me to leave, but wherever I go, I will bring with me all the memories we've built together."

Golfer Tiger Woods Fix his Knocked Out tooth

Golf Legend Tiger Woods has replaced the tooth that got knocked out by a camera man when he was in italy last week to celebrate his girlfriend's Lindsey Vonn breaking world Cup ski record.

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Tiger showed off his complete teeth while chatting with the media during a practice in TPC Scottsdale  Arizona yesterday 27th January.

Liverpool Fans Still behind their Captian Gerrard despite Move to MLS

Liverpool Foot Ball Club fans show case a banner to support their Captain fantastic Steven Gerrard at Standford Bridge yesterday night during the second leg Capital One Cup match.

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Although Liverpool couldn't finish the job they started at the first leg in Anfield, they were still in good support of their team. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw putting them in a position of playing a replay Second leg match.

But the Second leg wasn't the way they might have planed it after the team lost to Chelsea with a Branislav Ivanovic only goal of the match to separate both sides in the 94th minutes after a scoreless regulation time. 

The match end 1-0 on extra time at the night but 2-1 on aggregate .

AFCON 2015: Ghana escape elimination after bouncing back to defeat South Africa

The black stars of Ghana escape the scare of elimination from the ongoing African Cup of Nations after they bounce back from their slumber in the Second half to Qualify for the next round.

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South Africa Mandla Masango had given his team the lead 17 minute into the game with a spectacular volley from 25yards, his goal may possibly be the goal of the tournament.

But in the Second half of the game Ghana keep pressuring the South Africa defense before substitute John Boye drove home an equalizer for the black stars. Before Marseille forward Andre Ayew struck the winning goal for them in the 83 minute to put his team 2-1 up and cement their qualification into quarter finals.  

Ghana had never scored against South Africa in an African Cup of Nations match before, but they were determined to end the record.

Algeria also qualified after beating Senegal by 2-0 to pick up the 2nd spot after Ghana cruise to the top of the group on goal difference.

Roman Riquelme of Argentina has Retired from Football

Argentina and Boca Junior Legend Jaun Roman Riquelme has announced his retirement from the game on Sunday.

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Riquelme was during his days voted Argentine Footballer of the Year, he was a Play maker who combined vision with craft, guile with class, and a man who could score spectacular goals out of nothing. Read More about his career please click link (Liverpool Echo)

Australian Open 2015: Nadal Lost To Tomas Berdych for the first Time ever in Grand Slam Event

Spaniard Rafael Nadal lost in the first time ever in a Grand slam to Cezch Republic,Tomas Berdych in straight sets 6-2 6-0 7-6 to progress into the semi finals of the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

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Berdych also avoided becoming the first man to lose 18 straight tour-level long tennis matches against a single player. This win over Nadal marked his first win since 2006 Madrid quarter-finals.

According to report curl from Source: Atpworldtour.com
The 29-year-old Berdych has not dropped a set this fortnight, and awaits the winner between British man Andy Murray and 19-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios who face off in the night session.

Am Taking a Pay Cut to Join Real Madrid- Lucas Silva

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian 21-year-old midfielder Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro in Brazilian Championships.

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Silva was introduce to the media at the Bernabeu on Monday afternoon after successfully undergoing a medical at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital, according to reports.

The news comes just three days after the Spanish giants sign up 16-year-old Norwegian wonder kid Martin Odegaard.

Carlo Anchelotti has now been gifted with two talented players, young footballers in the past five days, but now the problem the manager will be experiencing his how to squeeze them into his plans.

The £11.5million man has took to his twitter account to say that he wants the move and because of this he has decided to take a pay cut in other for him to be a Madrid player.