Emirates Gives Sponsorship to Football Team AC Milan

Italian soccer team AC Milan is currently the holder of the UEFA Champions League, well for three years now. Aside from this award AC Milan is also a holder of 13 European titles, 16 International titles and 17 Series A title in the domestic area. And with Emirates agreeing to sponsor their team, they should be even more inspired to play the best game. AC Milan will be the fourth team that Emirates has sponsored after Paris saint Germain, Hamburger SV and Arsenal Football Club.

David Beckham On the Sidelines for Six Weeks Due to Injury

David Beckham must be feeling so bad right now…because of the injury on his right knee and the speculation that he could not play for the rest of the year. Both factors are quite bad for a star-player as Beckham. This injury was acquired last Wednesday after Fernando Salazar, midfielder from their opposing team Pachuca, tackled him in their SuperLiga title match.

After acquiring the injury here’s what Beckam had to say, "It's gone from one thing to another…It's hard to tell, but it doesn't feel good. With a ligament strain, it's four to six weeks, but we'll have to see."

Beckham Won't be Playing Against Toronto FC

It has been officially announced that David Beckham won't be playing with his new team L.A. Galaxy against Toronto FC, today Sunday!
Although Beckham was present at the teams practice yesterday, he's still suffering from his ankle injury. He was spotted putting ice on the injury a few times while on the green.
I guess the fans who have bought tickets to the match are going to get a bit of a disappointment!

Iraq Wins First Asian Cup

After the almost non-stop bombings and wars Iraq has a reason to celebrate. In the Asian Cup held on Sunday in Jakarta, Indonesia, Iraq won their very first Asian Cup. This victory is a very inspiring one for Iraq because of the tragedies that they have recently experienced. Iraq’s soccer team won over Saudi Arabia in a 1-0 score. The Iraq team was not daunted by the fact that the favor leant heavily on the Saudi Arabia team, which won the Cup for three times already. Iraq soccer team’s captain is Sunni Turkman and the whole team is made up of Sunni Arab and Kurdish players.

Will Beckham Play with L.A. Galaxy on Saturday?

Around a thousand fans showed up yesterday to watch David Beckham train with his new team, the L.A. Galaxy.
As exciting as it was to see Beckham in his yellow jersey. it must be super exciting watching him play his first game with them on Saturday against Chelsea!
But ... will Becks be playing with L.A. Galaxy?
Beckham may not make his highly-anticipated debut due to an ankle problem!
The coach said: "There's always a possibility that he will not be playing because of his injury, but hopefully he will be."

David Beckham on TV!

David Beckham just signed another contract for a TV show that will hold the title of ‘David Beckham's Soccer USA’ and will document Beckham’s move to LA! This TV show will take the format of a diary and will give his fans an insight into the life of Beckham. This TV show will air on the British Network Five and is highly anticipated by fans all over the world. This isn’t David’s only TV project, he is also wrapping up a documentary about his final weeks in Spain where he loyally played for Real Madrid.

Is it over for AC Milan’s Paolo Maldini?

Paolo (born on the 26th June 1968 in Milan, Italy) is the son of Cesare Maldini, a former Italian football player and coach. Therefore the talent runs in the family. Paolo is the living proof of the fact that it is true when they say, “like father, like son” because in 2003 Paolo captained AC Milan to the UEFA Cup Championship back in 2003; which happens to be 40 years after his father reached the same achievement.
Maldini is regarded as one of the best Italian players in the era and is recognized internationally for his unquestionable talent. His outstanding achievements speak for itself, including World Player of the Year Award. A man with fantastic captaincy, brilliant capability to play both by feet and defence, his sharp and well-timed attacking runs, his ice-cool nature and very grounded has his name recognized at a World Class Player.

AC Milan Raise The UEFA Cup High

Last night, AC Milan was crowned the Winners of UEFA 2007.

The man responsible is Filippo Inzaghi; who happens to be the very same man who was forced to sit out in the Finals in Istanbul two years ago, allowing Liverpool to win the Cup and raise it high.
Two years later, he was back and on the pitch making up for what happened. A goal in each half from him guaranteed that AC Milan will take their sweet revenge back at Liverpool, and most importantly get(ting) their hands back on the Cup. Filippo Inzaghi, is now the man responsible for AC Milan claiming the UEFA Cup for an extraordinary seventh time in Athens.

AC Milan and Liverpool delivered a brilliant and entertaining game. It all started solid, but eventually one had to take the lead.

Shattered Dreams for Liverpool at the UEFA Finals

For AC Milan and Liverpool the road to Athens was one that both teams truly deserved; after AC Milan’s enthralling defeat against Manchester United in one of the best games of the season and with Liverpool’s thrilling defeat against Chelsea in an exciting, hopeful and outgoing game. The finals seemed to be a very promising entertainment that would be packed with great potential.

Indeed it was at the Athens Olympic Stadium. Last night, the UEFA Finals delivered another brilliant game. From the very start to the very end the constant high level of capability and talent was maintained and delivered.

2011 Super Bowl Heads to Texas

It will still be a few years before the Superb Bowl but even though that is the case the location for the Super Bowl XLV is already being established. As of Tuesday afternoon the bid for the Super Bowl XLV in February 2011 was awarded to North Texas. The sate won over contenders Indianapolis and Phoenix. Football fans have the joy of looking forward to this event that will be held in Texas, specifically the Cowboy’s new $1 billion dollar stadium in Arlington. The decision was established out of the voting of the NFL owners when they met up in Tennessee. Previously, football fans complained about not being able enjoy the Superb Bowl because of limited space. But for the 2011 event, more fans will be accommodated since the Cowboy’s new stadium can hold up to 100, 000 fans.

Maradona Hospitalized for Over-indulging!

Football legend Diego Maradona has been rushed to hospital after over-indulging on food & drink!
46-year-old Maradona, was taken to a hospital in Buenos Aires, against his will, after falling ill at his parents' house.
Maradona's personal doctor said that he got ill because of excessive eating, drinking & smoking. He will stay in the hospital for a couple of days to undergo some tests.

Wembley Stadium Chosen for the FA Final Cup

Football fans, bracing yourselves for the FA Cup final? Well it’s not just you because the Football Association has also made the necessary arrangement for the said event and for this year’s final, London’s Wembley Stadium will be the host. The necessary inspections have been conducted already, even conducting two test events – a community day and last Saturday’s Under-21 between England vs. Italy, in the Wembley Stadium to see if it is really on the ready for the FA Cup final.

David Beckham Injures His Knee

Sunday night during Real Madrid's match against Getafe, David Beckham injured his knee!
Beckham limped off after he ran into the 'advertising hoardings' behind the goal -this happened during the second half of the game- ... This is scary for him! Not only because of the injury itself, but because of what the injury means to his upcoming step of moving to Los Angeles!

Qatar Trying to Get Erickson?

The Asian Football Game winners Qatar are on a role! They've won their first ever Asian Games title after beating Iraq in the final match 1-0 and clinched the Gold.
Now, they're dreaming of more than Asia and they want one of the best coaches in the world to help them.
And of course, money is no issue.
They want Erickson! And I'm not talking cell phones here. They are in negotiations to get the ex-English team's coach to the Gulf in order lead the Qatar team to glory.

It's Fabio Cannavaro's Year!

Fabio Cannavaro, or 'Il Muro Di Berlino', is one of Italy's best players, he is the Italian national team captain, a defender & has proven to the world that he can be much more!
Cannavaro won the title of Best European player 2006 & many complaints were reported that it's too much for the 33-year-old player!
But, it seems fate has answered these skeptics, because on Monday, Cannavaro was named FIFA World Player of the Year 2006!

Qatar 1-Iraq 0: Qatar Wins the Gold in Football

More bad news for Iraq came today as its team lost the final game against host nation Qatar in the Asian Cup Games held in Doha.

Both teams came to a goalless draw at the end of the fist half but that goal silence was ended at the 65th minute when Bilal scored a header from a corner kick. Iraq's team tried hard to equalize the result but Qatar's team proved of a higher standard keeping the result at 1-0 all the way up till the 90th minute.
The Iraqi team kept the crowd guessing till the last minute with their die-hard, never give up style but that wasn’t enough to get the ball in the net.

Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona

With Cech out with a fractured skull and Cudicini also missing because of concussion, Barcelona could have easily taken advantage of the wonderful game between Chelsea and Barcelona in the Champions League. But nevertheless, the London group scored a goal signed by Drogba seconds after half-time to give Jose Mourinho's side a thoroughly deserved win and make it three straight victories in the group.

Zidan Nominated for FIFA Award

Despite ending his career with the head-butt of the century, Zinedine Zidane was nominated for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year award.
FIFA released its shortlists of 20 women and 30 men in contention for the two annual awards honoring its best players where coaches and captains of men's and women's national teams around the world will be eligible to vote.

Zidane, the former captain of France, was ejected during the World Cup final against Italy for butting Marco Materazzi in the chest. Zidane was red-carded and Italy won the title on penalty kicks.

England Loose 2-0 From Croatia!

"We were all outstanding. We played a fantastic game and the score in no way flattered us," said Captain Niko Kova after a 2-0 victory over England in group E of the Euro 2008 qualifying round…
…and he was right!

Croatia were not only good, England were terrible! The result stretched Croatia's impressive unbeaten run at home to 30 competitive matches and Bilic believes it also put England in a complicated position.
A position that received no mercy from England’s harsh media. The Sun newspaper said the keeper's "comedy caper" showed McClaren's new England era was "fast turning into a joke" and said fans jeered the England players as they made their way to the team bus.

Is David Beckham's International Career Over?

Ok, things seemed to be going down hill for David Beckham when he announced that he'd resigned as England's team captain.
But nobody thought things would get this bad! David Beckham has been left out of the England squad to face Greece in a friendly game next week!
England's coach Steve McClaren didn't include Beckham or for that matter Rooney, who was left out because he is suspended from England's first two Euro 2008 qualifiers.
McClaren said: I spoke with David last Monday & notified him of my decision & said I was planning for the future, to change things & go in a different direction, & that David wasn't included in that.

Zinedine Zidane Ends it in Shame !

Last night during the most important & critical match of the World Cup between France & Italy, Zinedine Zidane did the unbelievable; he got enraged & gave a dangerous head-butt to Italian player Marco Materazzi & got sent off the green with a red card only 20 minutes before the end of the match during extra-time.
It seems Materazzi provoked Zindane verbally & that's what sent him off.
This final World Cup match is also the final match for Zidane before his retirement, & ending his career like this is a big shame & he will never have a chance to redeem himself!

David Beckham Quits as England's Captain

David Beckham has announced his resignation as England's captain after England lost their chance of winning the world cup by losing to Portugal in penalty kicks on Saturday.
Beckham took this decision of stepping down after a serious phone call with his wife, Victoria, who has supported him on the sidelines during every match England played.
He was very emotional but had to take such a serious step in order to take the pressure off himself & his whole family.
And as for the team's performance in the world cup, Beckham said: Our performance during this World Cup has not been enough to progress further, and both myself and all the players regret that, and I hurt... I hurt by that more than people realize.

Watch Video of Beckham Announcing his Resignation

Pele and Ronaldo: Mutual exchange of criticism

After the bad performance of Ronaldo, the main football player of Real Madrid, in the last Spanish league and the disappointing results of the team, Pele started to criticize Ronaldo by saying that he doesn’t deserve to be a defender in such a big team. Ronaldo, of course, couldn’t keep silent but started to defend himself and attacked Pele by saying that he is a bad example of a Brazilian citizen who can’t stop attacking other Brazilians…

Ronaldinho, European Footballer of the Year

Ronaldinho is set to be awarded European Footballer of the Year on Monday, BBC reported on Sunday.
The Barcelona and Brazilian playmaker has already claimed the Fifa and FIFpro World Player of the Year gongs and he is now favourite to win the Ballon D'Or, which is voted for by European football journalists selected by French magazine France Football.

The award 'The Ballon D'Or' which is widely accepted to be the highest accolade available to a player playing his trade in Europe, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Ballon D'Or was first won by Stanley Matthews in 1956 while George Best won it in 1968.

Michael Owen Moves to Newcastle United

England striker Michael Owen agreed to sign a four-year contract to join Newcastle United, ending his time at Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old Footballer passed his medical and completes his move on Wednesday for a fee of more than $27.11 million.
He would have preferred to return to his former club but Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez appeared reluctant to buy him back.
Owen joined Real last August after eight seasons at Liverpool in which he scored 158 goals in 297 matches, and was named European Footballer of the Year in 2001.

Zinedine Zidane To Rescue French Football Team

Zinedine Zidane surprised football audiences around the world by announcing he was coming out of international retirement to rescue France's wavering national team in their struggle to qualify for the World Cup 2006.
The return of the former World Footballer of the Year will be crucial.
With him, the French team gains an extra weight and an extra threat for the team's rivals.
Zidane has played 93 times for the national team scoring 26 goals including two goals in the 1998 World Cup final win against Brazil.

Beckham to Extend Real Madrid Contract

England football team captain David Beckham is going to extend his contract at Real Madrid by two years till 2009.
The 30-year-old, who has often said he is enjoying his time at the Spanish giants and would like to end his career there, asked club president Florentino Perez for the extension.

Beckham signed a four-year contract in June 2003 after being transferred from Manchester United for 35 million euros.

Asia World Cup 2006 Qualifications – August matches

It has been a while since the last matches between Asian teams for the qualifications for the coming FIFA world cup in Germany, but this month there will be 4 exciting matches on the 17th, for the final round of Asian qualification matches.

Here is the schedule:

Ronaldo to Stop Brazil Career after World Cup 2006

Striker Ronaldo said it would be his last year with the Brazilian National Team in the Fifa World Cup 2006 in Germany. It would be his fourth world cup participation, and he feels he has to give a chance to the new football players finding their way in Brazil.
The Brazilian star still has four years with Real Madrid, and will probably end his career when his contract with the Spanish team expires.

Saudi Arabia Qualifies to FIFA World Cup 2006

For Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, Iran and Japan, their places are secure at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Games in Germany.

These teams completed a full day with success, after playing their matches with confidence and strength.

The matches were as follows:

Korea DPR vs. Japan 0:2
Saudi Arabia vs. Uzbekistan 3:0
Kuwait vs. Korea Republic 0:4
Iran vs. Bahrain 1:0

World Cup 2006 Qualification Matches “Asia Zone”

We are back with news about the Asia qualification matches that have begun again today; with hot matches that lighted up the stadiums, and excited audiences cheering for their teams.
The S.A. match was the most heated and extremely exciting, the Green Saudi’s came on hard on the Blue Kuwaiti’s and gave them a big 3 in the net!

The matches for today were as follows:

Bahrain vs. Japan 0:1
Iran vs. Korea DPR 1:0
Saudi Arabia vs. Kuwait 3:0
Uzbekistan vs. Korea Republic 1:1

World Cup 2006 Asian Qualifications Upcoming Matches

Here is a list of the upcoming matches to be held in June between the Asian teams for the World Cup 2006 Qualifications:

03-Jun-2005
Saudi Arabia vs. Kuwait

03-Jun-2005
Uzbekistan vs. Korea Republic

03-Jun-2005
Iran vs. Korea DPR

03-Jun-2005
Bahrain vs. Japan

Asia Qualifications Stage 2 results

In the exciting fight between the Asian teams to qualify to the World Cup 2006 games held in Germany, the results of the remaining 8 teams are as follows:

GROUP A

Korea Republic 6 points
Saudi Arabia 5 points
Kuwait 4 points
Uzbekistan 1 point

GROUP B

Iran 7 points
Japan 6 points
Bahrain 4 points
Korea DPR 0 points

Asia Qualifications for the World Cup 2006 on 25th/03

On the 25th of March there are four hot football matches that have been waited for for some time; as part of the Asia World Cup 2006 Qualifications, 4 matches will be held on the same day:

South Korea vs. Bahrain
North Korea vs. Saudi Arabia
Kuwait vs. Uzbekistan
Iran vs. Japan

You will find all the results here on WALEG Sports

World Cup 2006, Who Will Qualify First ?

Who do you think will qualify to the World Cup 2006 from Asia?

Korea Republic
Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Japan
Bahrain
Iran
Korea DPR

Football World Cup 2006 Germany

The Football World Cup 2006 Qualification Process “Asia”

The 32 nations were drawn into eight groups of four teams. The winners Iran, Kuwait, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Uzbekistan, Japan and Bahrain moved on to the Final Stage which will start in February 2005.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany, while the two third placed teams meet in a home and away play-off to decide who will face the fourth-place team from the North America, Central America and the Caribbean Zone in a two-leg play-off with the winner qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany.

JUVENTUS V REAL MADRID

Who do you think will be better this year UV or real madrid?

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Real Madrid Ended the Year as a Loser!

Real Madrid ended a miserable year on a low note when they lost 1-0 at home to high-flying Sevilla in the Spanish Primera Liga on Wednesday.

Brazilian striker Julio Baptista produced a cool finish after 19 minutes, clipping the ball over the head of keeper Iker Casillas to inflict a second home defeat of the season on Real.

It was Sevilla’s first league victory at the Bernabeu in 20 years and had it not been for some superb last-ditch saves from Casillas and some wasteful finishing by Sevilla’s forwards the margin would have been much greater.

David Beckham , Zinedine Zidan and Raul in Goal !

English football captain David Beckham is set to make his Hollywood debut next year in "Goal!" , the first film of a soccer trilogy.

In the $100 million series, which will co-star Real Madrid teammates Zinedine Zidan and Raul, Beckham plays a young Latino soccer player who joins the English team Newcastle United, reported Ananova...

Chelsea Striker Adrian Mutu

Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has admitted to testing positive for cocaine usage.
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) stated on Tuesday that the Romanian international will not take a second drugs test, as his acceptance of September's positive result means that he foregoes any right to a second or 'B' sample.

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said: "He will not be going ahead with the second test. He has tested positive for cocaine...

"It was deliberate," David Beckham told The Daily Telegraph

David Beckham has admitted the foul on Ben Thatcher that earned him a yellow card in England's World Cup qualifying win over Wales was premeditated.

"It was deliberate," Beckham told The Daily Telegraph. "I am sure some people think that I have not got the brains to be that clever, but I do have the brains."...

UAE Airline & Scotland Arsenal Football Club Deal

The United Arab Emirates's Emirates Airline and Scotland Arsenal Football Club signed a biggest club sponsorship in football history, worth 100 million pounds.

The agreement authorizes the Dubai-based international airline with the naming right to the club's new 60,000-seat stadium, which is under construction and boasts cutting-edge facilities. For the next 15 years and with immediate effect, the 357 million pounds stadium will be known as the Emirates Stadium...