Liverpool boss Rodgers 'Proud' to Succeed Kenny Daglish 

Liverpool have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers is their new manager after agreeing a compensation package with Swansea. More
Brendan Rodgers has revealed his pride at being appointed manager of Liverpool.The 39-year-old left Swansea for Anfield after a compensation package was agreed between the two clubs.
"I'm very proud, it's a club with wonderful tradition and I feel very blessed with the opportunity to manage the club," Rodgers said at his unveiling on Friday morning.

Premier League - Rodgers 'appointed Liverpool manager'

Wed, 30 May 16:38:00 2012

Liverpool have reportedly appointed Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers on a three-year deal.

It is believed Rodgers met with Liverpool's owners on Wednesday and that a three-year deal has been agreed with the man who took Swansea to 11th place this season.
Though Wigan manager Roberto Martinez also held talks with Fenway Sports Group in Miami, Rodgers is now expected to replace Kenny Dalglish at Anfield.
The Northern Irishman led Swansea City to promotion last summer and the Welsh club thrived in the Premier League, winning a legion of admirers thanks to a fluid passing game that has drawn comparisons with Barcelona.

30 May 2012

Brendan Rodgers agrees deal to become new Liverpool manager

Brendan Rodgers has agreed a deal to become the new manager of Liverpool Football Club.

The 39-year-old is understood to have agreed a three-year contract at Anfield and his appointment is likely to be officially confirmed within 24 hours.

Paul Scholes has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United.

Retired England and Manchester United midfielder as Signed a year contract extension at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed earlier in the month that Scholes, 37, would be remaining at the club for another season having impressed following his return from retirement in January.
The deal has now been formally completed by the club, who missed out on the Premier League title on goal difference following Manchester City's injury-time win over QPR on the final day of the season.
Scholes made the decision to reverse his retirement, announced last summer, in January and made 17 Premier League appearances, scoring four goals.
More also,United have also announced that goalkeeper Ben Amos has signed a new three-year deal at Old Trafford.

NFF STAGES Federation Cup Draw in Abuja

The Draw Ceremony for the national preliminaries of the 2012 Federation Cup will hold at the FIFA Technical Centre, National Stadium Complex, Abuja on Wednesday.

NFF’s Director of Competitions, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said on Tuesday that 60 clubs from across the States of the Federation have qualified for the national preliminaries and will enter the Draw, which starts at 12pm, on Wednesday.

Among the 60 participants are Cup holders Heartland FC of Owerri and last year’s runners-up Enyimba FC of Aba, as well as CAF Champions League contenders Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Enugu Rangers, Warri Wolves, Niger Tornadoes, Wikki Tourists, Gombe United FC, Kwara United
FC, ABS FC, 3SC of Ibadan, Kano Pillars, Sharks FC, Akwa United FC, Lobi Stars, Dolphins FC, Rising Stars, Kaduna United FC and Ranch Bees FC – all Premier League clubs.

There are also 15 Nigeria National League Clubs, 14 Nigeria Nationwide League Clubs and 12 Non-League Clubs.

The 15 Nigeria National League clubs are: Abia Warriors, Bayelsa United, El-Kanemi Warriors, Rovers FC, Sportlite FC, Kogi United, First Bank, Nasarawa United, Gateway FC, Prime FC, Crown FC, Plateau United, JUTH FC, FC Taraba and FC Abuja.

Hazard to sign a deal worth £80 with Chelsea

 
 CHELSEA's deal for Lille star Eden Hazard is set to cost almost £80 million. The Telegraph says Chelsea will pay a fee of around €40 million (£35.3 million) to Lille, with Hazard having demanded wages of £4.6 million a year net of tax, so around £9 million a year for his new employer. That averages out at £170,000 a week.

In addition his agent, John Bico, who has conducted an aggressive auction has made it clear that he wants a fee of £6 million.

If all the demands are met and with Hazard expected to agree a five-year deal, it means the overall cost of the signing, fees and contract will amount to around £78 million which, even by Chelsea standards, is a substantial investment.

Meanwhile, the Hazard family are proud Lille star Eden Hazard will be joining Chelsea.
Hazard declared last night on Twitter he was joining the Blues.
Dad Thierry said: "Of course you're proud when your child goes to a top team.
"After all these years in France, Eden is ready for a new challenge and he really is making a logical step. At Lille he reached his ceiling. The Premier League is the best league in the world.
"In England Eden will both technically and physically be able to develop further."