25-year old Brazilian midfielder Kakà , who earns €6.0m a year is top of the hill in Serie A’s rich list with Roma’s Francesco Totti a close 2nd (€5.5m), followed by 3 Inter players (Patrick Vieira, Adriano, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, all with €5.0m). Check out the full list here.
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The Punch by Luiz Felipe Scolari – Video
UEFA have launched an investigation into the conduct of Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who appeared to punch a Serbia player at the end of the countries’ 1-1 Euro 2008 qualifying draw.Scolari threw a punch at Ivica Dragutinovic amid chaotic scenes of confrontation after the final whistle, but did not appear to make strong contact.… Continue reading The Punch by Luiz Felipe Scolari – Video
The Bribed Referee? – Video
Turkey-Hungary Euro2008 Qualifier The biggest mistake a ref can ever make. A clear penalty and a red to the keeper, it’s even visible from the moon, but Mr Dougal (the scottish ref) thinks othervise. Maybe bribed, maybe blind, he gives the second yellow for diving. It’s like adding salt to an open wound, the Hungary… Continue reading The Bribed Referee? – Video
This is NOT the way to brush up yout Footy Skills – Video
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Euro 2008 Qualifier – Portugal 2 – 2 Poland – Video
Portugal suffered a setback against Poland as they only managed to draw 2-2 with Poland’s second goal coming in the 87th minute, a wonderstrike by Krzynowek.M Lewandowski had given the Poles the lead in the 44th minute but Maniche cancelled it out 6 minutes later to make it 1-1. Cristiano Ronaldo and substitue Quaresma combined… Continue reading Euro 2008 Qualifier – Portugal 2 – 2 Poland – Video
FIFA: Health checks for all Footballers is a must
FIFA has taken a step foward by iniating a move that would require footy players to undergo regular health assessments in a bid to reduce deaths due to cardiac arrest. FIFA chief medical officer Jiri Dvorak said Thursday that extensive heart tests for players and questions about their family’s medical history could help identify the… Continue reading FIFA: Health checks for all Footballers is a must
Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson to escape fine over sex party romp
Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson are set to avoid a large fine by Man Utd after it was revealed that the trio had a wild orgy with five prostitutes. The Times says Juliana Baltrusch, a 24-year-old Brazilian prostitute, who works for Mckenzies escort agency in Leeds, and two of her colleagues have claimed that they… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson to escape fine over sex party romp
The Reason for Jens Lehmann's Blunders – Video
Antonio Puerta – 26 November 1984 – 28 August 2007
My deepest condolance to Antonio Puerta and his family, it brings me memories of Marc-Vivien-Foe and how he too dies too early on. On 25 August 2007, Puerta collapsed and lost consciousness during Sevilla’s first match of the 2007-08 La Liga season at their home stadium Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán against Getafe due to a… Continue reading Antonio Puerta – 26 November 1984 – 28 August 2007