Tag: soccer

Chelsea John Terry Found Not Guilty of Racially Abusing Anton Ferdinand

Ex-England captain John Terry has been cleared of racially abusing fellow footballer Anton Ferdinand. The Chelsea and England defender had denied making the comments to the Queens Park Rangers player during a match at Loftus Road last October. The 31-year-old told Westminster Magistrates’ Court he was merely repeating what he thought Mr Ferdinand had said… Continue reading Chelsea John Terry Found Not Guilty of Racially Abusing Anton Ferdinand

Ten-Men Chelsea Stun Barcelona in Championship League

Chelsea are into the final of the Champions League after surviving John Terry’s red card to seal a truly remarkable victory over Barcelona. The Blues were in serious trouble after goals from Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta put Barca ahead either side of Terry’s red card for violent conduct. But Ramires strode forward to chip… Continue reading Ten-Men Chelsea Stun Barcelona in Championship League

Soccer Passion in Men

I have observed with keen interest in recent years the level of passion exhibited by men of all ages , status, color et al for soccer. Though I admit being a soccer fan, but cant find my place amongst the myriad of men who seems to live for soccer viz-a-viz their respective club sides. It… Continue reading Soccer Passion in Men

Five Mexico Soccer Players Test Positive for Banned Substance

Five Mexico internationals have tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol. The players named are goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, defenders Francisco Rodriguez and Edgar Duenas and midfielders Antonio Naelson ‘Sinha’ and Christian Bermudez. Mexico are taking part in Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States. They beat El Salvador 5-0 in their opening match and face… Continue reading Five Mexico Soccer Players Test Positive for Banned Substance

South African Pienaar Joins Tottenham, Not Chelsea

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has agreed to join Tottenham after the two clubs agreed a fee of about £2.5m. The South Africa international, 28, who was nearing the end of his contract at Goodison Park has signed a four-year-deal with the north London club. “To end speculation, I am going to Spurs,” confirmed Pienaar on… Continue reading South African Pienaar Joins Tottenham, Not Chelsea

Football Fanatics

I am not a fanatic of anything, let alone the round-leather games, whose players only entertain and then smile to the banks. Why should people bully and kill themselves over a “game”? The result of a game can go either way. So, it is important for the supporters of players to withstand the outcome of… Continue reading Football Fanatics