soccerzone: June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Mikel's Goal Against Uruguay Rated Among The Best In Confederations Cup

Fortaleza, Brazil John Obi Mikel’s goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Uruguay in Salvador during the Group B tie, has been listed among the best goal of the ongoing Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil....

RECORD: Mikel score His best Goal Ever in his Football Career Against Uruguay

During Interview With John Mikel Obi after The Match Against Uruguay, He said Scoring unbelivable Goal AGainst Uruguay lift his spirit Beyond His Expectation.....

Diego Forlan celebrated his 100th cap for Uruguay by thumping in the winner as the South Americans closed in on the last four of the Confederations Cup by beating rivals Nigeria in Salvador....

Fernando Torres believes Spain can carry the goodwill and determination displayed by the Tahiti team they decimated 10-0 on Thursday for the remainder of the Confederations Cup....

Chelsea have denied that midfielder John Obi Mikel is set for a move to Galatasaray....

A public appearance by David Beckham in China prompted a stampede from fans which left seven people injured, including five security personnel.....

TODAY'S FOOTBALL RUMOURS AND NEWS FOR ALL SPORTS LOVERS

**Manchester United are favourites to sign Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alacantara, 22, who would cost £15m. Thiago scored a hat-trick as Spain Under-21s beat Italy 4-2 in the final of the European Championships on Tuesday. Alacantara made 15 league starts for Barca last season....

The the world football ruling body, FIFA, has disqualified Uwa Echiejile as the first goal scorer of the match between Nigeria and Tahiti.....

Manchester United lift the Barclays Premier League trophy

Who will be Barclays Premier League champions come 11 May 2014?

The fixture list for 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season has been released.

Please find below the fixtures. All kick-off times are 3pm, unless stated. Please note these fixtures are subject to change.....

According to reports in Italy, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani, has told Allegri, to promote Nnamdi Oduamadi to the first team in pre-season....

According to reports in Marca – widely regarded as Real Madrid's mouthpiece – the club has taken another step to show they are desperate to land Gareth Bale this summer, by reserving their number 11 shirt for him.....

Mata PPY 2013Barcelona are keeping an eye on Juan Mata's situation at Chelsea, after it emerged that new manager Jose Mourinho, has blocked a wage increase due the midfielder, under the terms of his current deal...

Mario Balotelli proposes to model girlfriend with £100k diamond ring [PICTURED]

According to reports, the sportsman told his Real Madrid teammates that they could sleep with Fanny if the team beat Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League clash....

Messi has proven to Neymar that size doesn't matter, says Michael Laudrup

Laudrup says Messi has proven to Neymar that his small frame is irrelevant

Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup believes that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has proven to new team-mate Neymar that size doesn't matter....

1. Real Madrid Net worth: €513 million

2. Barcelona Net worth: €483million.....

Galatasaray open talks with Chelsea to sign Mikel Obi

Galatasaray are understood to have opened talks with Chelsea, to sign their Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi.....

The Premier League has released a list of 154 players, who have been released by their clubs, after their contracts ran out this year....

A report on Futaa claims that Barcelona's senior officials spoke with superstar player Lionel Messi, before completing the deal that will see Neymar move to the Nou Camp from Santos this summer....

Arbeloa thinks Ronaldo should be the centre of Real Madrid's transfer attention

The Portugal international has been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu side on more than one occasion, but club president Florentino Perez stated earlier this week that he expects that the attacker will stay at Madrid until the end of his career....

Wayne Rooney holds talks with two clubs as he pushes for an exit

Wayne Rooney held secret meetings with two clubs in the same day as he lays the foundations for his Manchester United exit....

Former Real Madrid manager John Toshack believes Gareth Bale is already a better player than Barcelona forward Neymar, claiming the Tottenham winger could be "worth €100 million"....

2011 Soccer - Emirates Cup Press Conference - July 29, 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to be offered a new deal,after the club signified their willingness to still retain his services,after the expiration of his current contract next season.....

Uruguayan star,Edinson Cavani is believed to be nearing a transfer move from Napoli to Chelsea as was revealed by the club President, Aurelio De Laurentiis.....

Uruguay youngster Guillermo Varela, is set to become David Moyes first signing as Manchester United manager....

Despite an impressive 2-2 draw against Mexico in Houston and a 1-0 victory over Kenya on Wednesday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have fallen down by three positions from the 28th position they occupied last month....

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has given a hint that that he could keep club captain John Terry on the bench, just like he did with Iker Casillas at Real Madrid....

Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson, has said that manager Arsene Wenger, should not be trusted with the Gunners summer transfer budget....

According to an exclusive report on Goal.com, Arsenal have activated Marouane Fellain's release clause, which is about £22m and will conclude a deal to bring him to the Emirates in the next few weeks....

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, has made it clear that he wants to play upfront for the club.
The player, who has handed in a transfer request and is linked with a move to Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, is set to sit down with new manager David Moyes, to discuss his future.....

Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League

Laurent Koscielny has admitted that he might leave Arsenal, if they do not start winning silverware soon.
The Gunners finished their eight season without winning a trophy – a spell that has seen them lose top players, but consistently qualified for the Champions League....

Super Eagles midfielder,John Obi Mikel,is hoping that Nigeria emerges victorious at the forthcoming FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.....

Japan becomes first team to qualify for 2014 World Cup

Japan's senior football team, became the first team to book their place in next year's World Cup in Brazil, after emerging victorious in a penalty shoot-out against Australia.

Forbes' list of the most valuable football clubs

Rank	Team	Country	Value ($M)^[2]	% change on year	Revenue ($M)
1	Real Madrid	Spain	3,300	76	650
2	Manchester United	England	3,165	42	502
3	Barcelona	Spain	2,600	99	613
4	Arsenal	England	1,326	3	368
5	Bayern Munich	Germany	1,309	6	468
6	Milan	Italy	945	-4	326
7	Chelsea	England	901	18	409
8	Juventus	Italy	694	17	248
9	Manchester City	England	689	35	362
10	Liverpool	England	651	5	296
11	Tottenham Hotspur	England	520	-8	226
12	Schalke 04	Germany	498	-15	221
13	Borussia Dortmund	Germany	436	16	240
14	Internazionale	Italy	401	-18	236
15	Lyon	France	368	-4	167
16	Corinthians	Brazil	358	-	119
17	Napoli	Italy	330	16	188
18	Hamburg	Germany	300	-16	154
19	Marseille	France	285	-18	167
20	Newcastle United	England	263	9	146