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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Brazil Ashawo to learn English for 2014 world cup
Fans of soccer and paying for s*x will be sweating with excitement when they arrive in Brazil for the World Cup in 2014. Prostitution is not only legal there, but local hookers are preparing for the onslaught of horny hooligans by taking English lessons.
In Belo Horizonte (no, we did not make that up), at least 300 working girls are expected to sign up for free English lessons put on by the regional Association of Prostitutes . “They’ll have to learn how to work out financial deals and also use a specialized vocabulary with sensual words and fetishes,” explained the association’s president, Cida Viera.
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In Belo Horizonte (no, we did not make that up), at least 300 working girls are expected to sign up for free English lessons put on by the regional Association of Prostitutes . “They’ll have to learn how to work out financial deals and also use a specialized vocabulary with sensual words and fetishes,” explained the association’s president, Cida Viera.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Lionel Messi Bags World Best Player Of The Year
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been named world footballer of the yearfor the fourth time in a row, marking another unprecedented achievement. He pipped Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo to the title.
No other male footballer has been named the best on the planet in four separate years, let alone four in succession.
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Photos: Demba Ba completes £7 million Chelsea move!
Ba passed a stringent medical and had agreed terms on a £70,000-a-week deal but the switch from Newcastle was delayed as at least three agents argued over how to divide a £2 million payment.
An agreement was reached on Thursday night, however, and Ba is now expected to be included in Rafael Benítez’s squad for the FA Cup tie against Southampton on Saturday.
Congrats to Ba & Chelsea FC! Hope the goals start rushing in now!
Continue to see pictures of him training with his new team mates ...
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Transfers: Liverpool Signs Striker, Daniel Sturridge From Chelsea
Daniel Sturridge says he is “humbled and happy” after formally completing his move from Chelsea to Liverpool.
Liverpool, who had been in talks with the 23-year-old’s representatives during December, confirmed the striker had signed a long-term contract. The transfer fee is understood to be inthe region of £12m.
Sturridge told Liverpool’s website: “I am humbled and happy to be here. Brendan Rodgers said he sees me here for a long time, and I also see myself here for a long time. I’ve not signed here to play for a couple of years and then move on.
“I’ve signed to be here for as long as possible. It’s a humongous club – for me, one of the biggest in the world – and to have the fans and world-class players we have here is amazing.”
Sturridge also said he looked forward to playing alongside Luis Suárez. “To have him as a teammateis great. He’s a very good player, very talented and rated as a one of the best players in attacking positions in the world right now. It’s good to be part of a team with him in and I’m surewe’ll be able to play well together.
“With Luis, Raheem [Sterling] and the other players that are here, it’s going to be great for myself and I’m sure we’ll connect well together. We all have similar attributes, so hopefully we’ll be able to create a few nightmares for defenders.”
Chelsea are set to replace Sturridge with Newcastle’s Demba Ba after being given permission to open talks with the Senegal striker.
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Liverpool, who had been in talks with the 23-year-old’s representatives during December, confirmed the striker had signed a long-term contract. The transfer fee is understood to be inthe region of £12m.
Sturridge told Liverpool’s website: “I am humbled and happy to be here. Brendan Rodgers said he sees me here for a long time, and I also see myself here for a long time. I’ve not signed here to play for a couple of years and then move on.
“I’ve signed to be here for as long as possible. It’s a humongous club – for me, one of the biggest in the world – and to have the fans and world-class players we have here is amazing.”
Sturridge also said he looked forward to playing alongside Luis Suárez. “To have him as a teammateis great. He’s a very good player, very talented and rated as a one of the best players in attacking positions in the world right now. It’s good to be part of a team with him in and I’m surewe’ll be able to play well together.
“With Luis, Raheem [Sterling] and the other players that are here, it’s going to be great for myself and I’m sure we’ll connect well together. We all have similar attributes, so hopefully we’ll be able to create a few nightmares for defenders.”
Chelsea are set to replace Sturridge with Newcastle’s Demba Ba after being given permission to open talks with the Senegal striker.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Wayne Rooney out for three weeks
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be out of action for up to three weeks after injuring knee ligaments in training.The striker has been ruled out for between two and three weekswith the problem, which kept him out of a thrilling Boxing Day victory over Newcastle.
Rooney’s replacement Javier Hernandez scored aninjury-time winner in a 4-3 success which put United seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.And after the game Sir Alex Ferguson told MUTV the reason for Rooney’s omission from the 18-man squad.
He said: “It was a volley towards the end of training. He did a ligament at the back of his knee and could be out for two to three weeks.”
Ferguson’s worst-case scenario would see the England international miss Premier League games against West Brom, Wigan and Liverpool and the FA Cup third round tie at West Ham.
Source : MTNFOOTBALL.COM
Rooney’s replacement Javier Hernandez scored aninjury-time winner in a 4-3 success which put United seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.And after the game Sir Alex Ferguson told MUTV the reason for Rooney’s omission from the 18-man squad.
He said: “It was a volley towards the end of training. He did a ligament at the back of his knee and could be out for two to three weeks.”
Ferguson’s worst-case scenario would see the England international miss Premier League games against West Brom, Wigan and Liverpool and the FA Cup third round tie at West Ham.
Source : MTNFOOTBALL.COM
2013 AFCON: Mikel Obi confirms Jan 5 arrival
Mikel Obi has told MTNFootball.comhe will reportat the Nigeria training camp in Faro, Portugal, for the AFCON on January 5. The Chelsea midfielder also played down a knock on his knee in an English Premier League game against Norwich City, sayinghe is fully fit even though he was not listed for Sunday’s clash at Everton.
Mikel told MTNFootball.comthat he will leave for Faro, Portugal, along with club mate Victor Moses immediately after a FA Cup game against Southampton.
“I have two more games to play for Chelsea before I will resume at the Nations Cup training camp in Faro, that would be the league game against QPR and the FA Cup against Southampton on January 5. I will leave for the camp immediately after the game together with Victor Moses,” he informed
Mikel is poised for his fourth AFCON after he madehis debut at the 2006 tournament in Egypt.
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez had wanted have his Nigeria stars till at least January 9 for the Capital One Cup semi-final against Swansea City.
Source : MTNFOOTBALL.COM
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Mikel told MTNFootball.comthat he will leave for Faro, Portugal, along with club mate Victor Moses immediately after a FA Cup game against Southampton.
“I have two more games to play for Chelsea before I will resume at the Nations Cup training camp in Faro, that would be the league game against QPR and the FA Cup against Southampton on January 5. I will leave for the camp immediately after the game together with Victor Moses,” he informed
Mikel is poised for his fourth AFCON after he madehis debut at the 2006 tournament in Egypt.
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez had wanted have his Nigeria stars till at least January 9 for the Capital One Cup semi-final against Swansea City.
Source : MTNFOOTBALL.COM
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Atletico Madrid striker Falcao Honoured With Globe Soccer’s best player of 2012
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has expressed his gratitude after being named GlobeSoccer’s best player of 2012 . The 26-year-old was awarded the prize at the star-studded event in Dubai , and he was quick to pay tribute to his colleagues at both his club side and in the Colombia national squad after a tremendous year on the pitch.
“Without the help of my team-mates at Atletico and in the Colombian national team I couldn’t have won what I have won,” he told reporters upon receiving the trophy.
Falcao remained coy on whether or not he felt he was a worthy winner, adding: “I’m not the right person to decide who has been the best player this year. There are people who are qualified to make that decision. I’m very happy about the trophies won with Atletico and for the amount ofgoals I’ve scored. This is all very important in my career.”
The former Porto forward was equally pleased to represent his home country at the event in the Middle East, stating the importance of putting Colombian football on the map.
“It’s very important to me and for Colombian football to be present at these events and to win this type of prize,” he said.
“It makes me happy to be able to put the name Columbia in the limelight, so it is known around theworld.”
Source : Goal
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“Without the help of my team-mates at Atletico and in the Colombian national team I couldn’t have won what I have won,” he told reporters upon receiving the trophy.
Falcao remained coy on whether or not he felt he was a worthy winner, adding: “I’m not the right person to decide who has been the best player this year. There are people who are qualified to make that decision. I’m very happy about the trophies won with Atletico and for the amount ofgoals I’ve scored. This is all very important in my career.”
The former Porto forward was equally pleased to represent his home country at the event in the Middle East, stating the importance of putting Colombian football on the map.
“It’s very important to me and for Colombian football to be present at these events and to win this type of prize,” he said.
“It makes me happy to be able to put the name Columbia in the limelight, so it is known around theworld.”
Source : Goal
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez hails team after sensational win over Aston Villa
The Blues boss was delighted with his side’s 8-0 victory on Sunday – and also confirmed the Daniel Sturridge has been undergoing a medical ahead of£12 million switch to Liverpool.
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hailed his side’s improvement after a scintillating 8-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
The Blues blew away Paul Lambert’s men to move into third place in the Premier League – and Benitez refused to rule out a title challenge despite his team sitting 12 points behind leaders Manchester United with a game in hand.
“You can see the team improving,” Benitez told reporters. “With this type of performance, we willtry to be as close as possible [to the title].
“To win is always special but the main thing is to see the team progressing and improving. Every training session we adjust little things and you can see the team growing.
“The players were really focused from day one. They have been trying to learn and improve. I think you can see the team is really concentrated,with belief and confidence in themselves.
“Now we have to sustain this run, keep winning games and then it will be easier for me to send the message across that we can compete.”
Benitez, who was appointed interim boss in November, also reserved praise for Fernando Torres after the Spaniard scored his 13th goal ofthe season to open the scoring with a superb third-minute header.
“As a striker, he needed to score goals,” he added.“The team is doing well, he has more chances and confidence because he is scoring goals.”
Meanwhile, Benitez confirmed that Daniel Sturridge has been at Liverpool undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed £12 million transferto the Merseyside club in January.
Benitez said: “The information I had was that he was there [at Liverpool] having the medical. I don’t have any more information because I have been focusing on the game, so we will let you know. I think he’s a good player, he has all the talent.”
Source : Goal
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Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hailed his side’s improvement after a scintillating 8-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
The Blues blew away Paul Lambert’s men to move into third place in the Premier League – and Benitez refused to rule out a title challenge despite his team sitting 12 points behind leaders Manchester United with a game in hand.
“You can see the team improving,” Benitez told reporters. “With this type of performance, we willtry to be as close as possible [to the title].
“To win is always special but the main thing is to see the team progressing and improving. Every training session we adjust little things and you can see the team growing.
“The players were really focused from day one. They have been trying to learn and improve. I think you can see the team is really concentrated,with belief and confidence in themselves.
“Now we have to sustain this run, keep winning games and then it will be easier for me to send the message across that we can compete.”
Benitez, who was appointed interim boss in November, also reserved praise for Fernando Torres after the Spaniard scored his 13th goal ofthe season to open the scoring with a superb third-minute header.
“As a striker, he needed to score goals,” he added.“The team is doing well, he has more chances and confidence because he is scoring goals.”
Meanwhile, Benitez confirmed that Daniel Sturridge has been at Liverpool undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed £12 million transferto the Merseyside club in January.
Benitez said: “The information I had was that he was there [at Liverpool] having the medical. I don’t have any more information because I have been focusing on the game, so we will let you know. I think he’s a good player, he has all the talent.”
Source : Goal
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Man. City Mildfielder, Yaya Toure Retains African Footballer of the Year Title
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has retained the African Footballer of the Year title.
The Ivory Coast international held off competition from compatriot Didier Drogba and Cameroon’s Alex Song, who plays for Barcelona.
The 29-year-old was adjudged winner of the continent’s highest individual football prize for 2012 by coaches of national teams affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
“This night is so special for me,” Toure said after receiving the prize in Ghana’s capital, Accra on Thursday. “Thanks to all of you. Even my captain is here today. Thanks to everyone and we are happy for this award.”
The Ivorian was in powerful form for Ivory Coastin the Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the season, and was unfortunate to see his side lose in the final to Zambia, in a penalty shootout.
Toure returned to his club, however, in inspired form and helped City to a first Premier League title in 44 years - a double at Newcastle in the penultimate game of the season proving vital to the cause.
The midfielder has taken that form over to 2012-13 and has scored six goals in 23 appearances so far this season, as well as captaining the side in Vincent Kompany's recent absence.
Winners of the other categories are:
National Team of the Year – Zambia
National Women’s Team of the Year – Equatorial Guinea
Club of the Year – Al Ahly
Fair Play Award – Gabon Supporters Union
Coach of the Year Award – Herve Renard
Most Promising Talent Award – Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Women’s Footballer of the Year – Genoveva Anonma (Equatorial Guinea)
Referee of the Year – Gamal Hymoudy (Algeria)
Caf Legend of the Year Award – Rigobert Song (Cameroon) and Mahmoud El Gohary (Egypt)
African Player of the year – Based in Africa - Egypt's Mohamed Aboutreika - Al-Ahly
Zambia's Rainford Kalaba - TP Mazembe
Zambia's Stoppila Sunzu - TP Mazembe
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The Ivory Coast international held off competition from compatriot Didier Drogba and Cameroon’s Alex Song, who plays for Barcelona.
The 29-year-old was adjudged winner of the continent’s highest individual football prize for 2012 by coaches of national teams affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
“This night is so special for me,” Toure said after receiving the prize in Ghana’s capital, Accra on Thursday. “Thanks to all of you. Even my captain is here today. Thanks to everyone and we are happy for this award.”
The Ivorian was in powerful form for Ivory Coastin the Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the season, and was unfortunate to see his side lose in the final to Zambia, in a penalty shootout.
Toure returned to his club, however, in inspired form and helped City to a first Premier League title in 44 years - a double at Newcastle in the penultimate game of the season proving vital to the cause.
The midfielder has taken that form over to 2012-13 and has scored six goals in 23 appearances so far this season, as well as captaining the side in Vincent Kompany's recent absence.
Winners of the other categories are:
National Team of the Year – Zambia
National Women’s Team of the Year – Equatorial Guinea
Club of the Year – Al Ahly
Fair Play Award – Gabon Supporters Union
Coach of the Year Award – Herve Renard
Most Promising Talent Award – Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Women’s Footballer of the Year – Genoveva Anonma (Equatorial Guinea)
Referee of the Year – Gamal Hymoudy (Algeria)
Caf Legend of the Year Award – Rigobert Song (Cameroon) and Mahmoud El Gohary (Egypt)
African Player of the year – Based in Africa - Egypt's Mohamed Aboutreika - Al-Ahly
Zambia's Rainford Kalaba - TP Mazembe
Zambia's Stoppila Sunzu - TP Mazembe
-BBC
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Messi Has Agreed On A New Contract To Stay Till 2018
Lionel Messi has agreed a new contract that would keep him at Barcelona till the 2018 football season.
The Catalan giants confirmed on their official website that the Argentine would pen the deal “inthe coming weeks”.
Messi’s current deal runs until June 2016 and the new agreement will keep him at the Nou Camp beyond his 31st birthday.
The forward has enjoyed an extraordinary year, even by his own remarkable standards, netting his 89th and 90th goals of 2012 last weekend.
He is also in contention to claim a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d’Or crown, being named ona three-man shortlist alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andres Iniesta.
Barcelona also revealed that Xavi and Carles Puyol have agreed contract extensions till 2016.
Defender Puyol’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, while midfielder Xavi’s ran out the following summer.
Their new deals are set to keep them at Barcelona for the rest of their careers and underline their commitment to the runaway Primera Division leaders under new coach Tito Vilanova.
They also reduced the chances of former boss Pep Guardiola being able to tempt them away if he returns to club management next season.
A statement on the Barcelona website read: “Thisnews means that FC Barcelona have secured ties with three of their most important players. Over the course of the next few weeks,
Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez and Leo Messi will all be signing their respective new contracts.”
- Nigerian Eye
The Catalan giants confirmed on their official website that the Argentine would pen the deal “inthe coming weeks”.
Messi’s current deal runs until June 2016 and the new agreement will keep him at the Nou Camp beyond his 31st birthday.
The forward has enjoyed an extraordinary year, even by his own remarkable standards, netting his 89th and 90th goals of 2012 last weekend.
He is also in contention to claim a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d’Or crown, being named ona three-man shortlist alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andres Iniesta.
Barcelona also revealed that Xavi and Carles Puyol have agreed contract extensions till 2016.
Defender Puyol’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, while midfielder Xavi’s ran out the following summer.
Their new deals are set to keep them at Barcelona for the rest of their careers and underline their commitment to the runaway Primera Division leaders under new coach Tito Vilanova.
They also reduced the chances of former boss Pep Guardiola being able to tempt them away if he returns to club management next season.
A statement on the Barcelona website read: “Thisnews means that FC Barcelona have secured ties with three of their most important players. Over the course of the next few weeks,
Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez and Leo Messi will all be signing their respective new contracts.”
- Nigerian Eye
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Zenit St Petersburg fans warns Club Not To buy black or gay players
The largest fan group of Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg has demanded the club refrain from buying black and gay players.
"We're not racists but we see the absence of black players at Zenit as an important tradition,"
Zenit fan club Landscrona said in aletter, called the "Selection 12 manifesto", posted on its website on Monday.
"It would allow Zenit to maintain the national identity of the club, which is the symbol of St Petersburg."
Zenit have been the only top club in Russia to have never signed an African player while the northern city of St Petersburg is known to have a strong right-wing nationalist influence.
The fans said they want more home-grown or European players in the team. "We only want players from other brotherly Slav nations, such as Ukraine and Belarus as well as from the Baltic states and Scandinavia. We have the same mentality and historical and cultural background as these nations," the letter said.
They also expressed their opposition to having "sexual minorities" in the team. Several prominent black players have turned down lucrative offers from the wealthy club over the past 12 months after receiving death threats from Zenit fans. A Zenit spokesman said on Monday the club would not comment on the fans' letter.
The former Zenit and Russia striker AlexanderPanov said the fans have no right to influence the club's selection policy. "If we don't have enough good players from St Petersburg, then what should the club do?" he said.
"All clubs around the world have black players. If they are absent from Zenit – it's Zenit's problem. I don't think fans should demand the club buy or don't buy certain players. The fans have the right to go to the stadium or stay home."
Zenit have been in turmoil for the past few months with several senior players unhappy after the wealthy club splashed out more than £60m on the Brazil forward Hulk and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel just before the transfer deadline.
Zenit demoted the Russia captain Igor Denisov to the reserve team in September after he refused to play, issuing an ultimatum to renegotiate his contract in line with what Hulk was making.
Denisov was later allowed torejoin the first team after making an apology.
Culled from Reuters
"We're not racists but we see the absence of black players at Zenit as an important tradition,"
Zenit fan club Landscrona said in aletter, called the "Selection 12 manifesto", posted on its website on Monday.
"It would allow Zenit to maintain the national identity of the club, which is the symbol of St Petersburg."
Zenit have been the only top club in Russia to have never signed an African player while the northern city of St Petersburg is known to have a strong right-wing nationalist influence.
The fans said they want more home-grown or European players in the team. "We only want players from other brotherly Slav nations, such as Ukraine and Belarus as well as from the Baltic states and Scandinavia. We have the same mentality and historical and cultural background as these nations," the letter said.
They also expressed their opposition to having "sexual minorities" in the team. Several prominent black players have turned down lucrative offers from the wealthy club over the past 12 months after receiving death threats from Zenit fans. A Zenit spokesman said on Monday the club would not comment on the fans' letter.
The former Zenit and Russia striker AlexanderPanov said the fans have no right to influence the club's selection policy. "If we don't have enough good players from St Petersburg, then what should the club do?" he said.
"All clubs around the world have black players. If they are absent from Zenit – it's Zenit's problem. I don't think fans should demand the club buy or don't buy certain players. The fans have the right to go to the stadium or stay home."
Zenit have been in turmoil for the past few months with several senior players unhappy after the wealthy club splashed out more than £60m on the Brazil forward Hulk and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel just before the transfer deadline.
Zenit demoted the Russia captain Igor Denisov to the reserve team in September after he refused to play, issuing an ultimatum to renegotiate his contract in line with what Hulk was making.
Denisov was later allowed torejoin the first team after making an apology.
Culled from Reuters
Christopher Katongo Wins BBC African Footballer Of The Year
The 30-year-old Zambia captain beat off competition from Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Younes Belhanda and Yaya Toure to become the first winner from southern Africa in the history of the award.
The shortlist for the award was drawn up by football experts from every country in Africa, who based their choices on players' skill, technical ability, teamwork, consistency and fair play.
While all the players on the shortlist have enjoyed a superb year, with four of the players picking up silverware, it is Katongo whose performances and achievements have been considered by African football fans to be the greatest.
Ex- Nigerian international Jay-Jay Okocha remains the only player that has won the award back to back in 2003 and 2004 while playing for Bolton in the English premier league.
The shortlist for the award was drawn up by football experts from every country in Africa, who based their choices on players' skill, technical ability, teamwork, consistency and fair play.
While all the players on the shortlist have enjoyed a superb year, with four of the players picking up silverware, it is Katongo whose performances and achievements have been considered by African football fans to be the greatest.
Ex- Nigerian international Jay-Jay Okocha remains the only player that has won the award back to back in 2003 and 2004 while playing for Bolton in the English premier league.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Didier Drogba Gives £800,000 Worth Of Diamond Rings To Former Chelsea Team Mates
DIDIER DROGBA has given his old Chelsea team-mates rings worth in excess of £800,000.
The Blues legend handed out the jewellery to commemorate their Champions League triumph in May.
But Fernando Torres and sacked boss Roberto DiMatteo were no-shows for the Chelsea Harbour Hotel event hosted by Drogba.
The gold rings were specially designed with diamonds and sapphires.
Every player’s name and squad number was also inscribed, along with the date they defeated Bayern Munich and the score.
Skipper John Terry, who was suspended for the final, attended along with Paulo Ferreira, Daniel Sturridge, Ryan Bertrand, David Luiz, Ashley Cole and Branislav Ivanovic.
Drogba said: “I am very proud of what the club achieved that night and wanted to give something to the team so we can all look back and remember that moment.”
Terry responded: “You’re my hero and everyone at Chelsea loves you.”
Shanghai Shenhua’s Drogba is training with Chelsea ahead of Ivory Coast’s African Nations Cup campaign.
Torres may have stayed away as it was his son’s second birthday yesterday. Juan Mata and Petr Cech also did not attend.
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The Blues legend handed out the jewellery to commemorate their Champions League triumph in May.
But Fernando Torres and sacked boss Roberto DiMatteo were no-shows for the Chelsea Harbour Hotel event hosted by Drogba.
The gold rings were specially designed with diamonds and sapphires.
Every player’s name and squad number was also inscribed, along with the date they defeated Bayern Munich and the score.
Skipper John Terry, who was suspended for the final, attended along with Paulo Ferreira, Daniel Sturridge, Ryan Bertrand, David Luiz, Ashley Cole and Branislav Ivanovic.
Drogba said: “I am very proud of what the club achieved that night and wanted to give something to the team so we can all look back and remember that moment.”
Terry responded: “You’re my hero and everyone at Chelsea loves you.”
Shanghai Shenhua’s Drogba is training with Chelsea ahead of Ivory Coast’s African Nations Cup campaign.
Torres may have stayed away as it was his son’s second birthday yesterday. Juan Mata and Petr Cech also did not attend.
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Happy 32nd Birthday to Chelsea Captain John Terry
Happy Birthday To My Captain John Terry..
John George Terry (born 7 December 1980) is an English professional footballer . Terry plays in a centre back position and is the captain of Chelsea in the Premier League .
He was also captain of the England national football team , holding the post from August 2006 to February 2010, and again from March 2011 to February 2012.
Terry was named UEFA Club Defender of the Year in 2005, 2008 and 2009. PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005, and was includedin the FIFPro World XI for four consecutive seasons, from 2005 to 2008. He was also named in the all-star squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup , the only English player to make the team. He wears the number 26 shirt for Chelsea.
Terry is Chelsea's most successful captain, having led them to three Premier League titles, four FA Cups , two League Cups and a UEFA Champions League since 2004. He is one of five players to have made over 500 appearances for Chelsea and is also the club's all-time highest scoring defender.
In 2007, he became the first captain to lift the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium in Chelsea's 1–0 win over Manchester United , and also the first player to score an international goal there, scoring a header in England's 1–1 draw with Brazil .
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Mario Balotelli Welcomes a New Baby
This week brought the announcement of what was probably the most eagerly awaited baby news in the UK, and quite possibly in the world.
The child in question will be one of the most privileged around, and is able to lay claim to a very high-profile father that everyone wants to meet.
It is, of course, Mario Balotelli's newly-born baby girl, reportedly named Pia Fico.
Forget Kate and Will's royal baby. Yes, it will probably have a gold encrusted cot and its own bathroom in Buckingham Palace, not to mention holding the enviable position of heir to the throne of England, but will their dad have a camouflage 'onesie' that matches his Bentley? No, he won't.
Little Pia may not get showered with the same royal jewels and riches as Kate and Will's child is likely to, but she is sure to never have a dull moment - with firework shows in the Balotelli household a regular entity.
The controversial Manchester City striker missed the birth of his child, who arrived three weeks early after originally being due on Christmas Eve.
It is unclear whether the 22-year-old will now return to Italy to see off-on girlfriend Raffaella Fico and his first-born, but reports suggest he has spent thousands of pounds on a hand-painted Disney mural for Pia's nursery.
The couple's relationship had been on the rocks for some time earlier in the year, with Balotelli denying paternity and asking for DNA tests when Raffaella said she was pregnant.
However, the Italy international is apparently delighted at the birth.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Ghanian Star, Michael Essien Adds Another Year
Michael Kojo Essien (born 3 December 1982) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Real Madrid , on a season-long loan from Chelsea , and the Ghana national football team .
He is a midfielder who has often been touted as a box-to-box midfielder for his ability to exert boundless energy in supporting offensive and defensive play and for his tough tackling style which has earned him the nickname "The Bison".
Essien can also play as a defender , both on the right of defence and in the centre.
Essien began his career playing for Liberty Professionals in his home country.
In 2000, he moved to France joining SC Bastia .
Essien spent three seasons at the club appearing in over 60 matches before joining league champions Olympique Lyonnais in 2003. At Lyon, Essien won back-to-back league titles in 2003–04 and 2004–05 and also played in the UEFA ChampionsLeague for the first time.
During his five-year stint in France, he acquired French citizenship. In 2005, Essien signed with Chelsea for a fee of £24.4 million and, at the time of his signing, was the most expensive African footballer in history.
At Chelsea, Essien helped the club win the Premier League in 2006 and 2010 , as well as three FA Cups and one Football League Cup .
In 2008, he appeared in the UEFA Champions League Final . He has won the Chelsea Goal of the season award twice, in the 2006–07 and 2008–09 seasons.
Essien is a Ghanaian international . At youth level, he represented his country at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship and 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship with the latter team finishing as runner-up.
Essien made his senior team debut in January 2002 and has represented his nation at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2006 FIFA World Cup , where Ghana reached the Round of 16 .
He is often referred to as the Bison for his tough tackling style, boundless energy and physical presence on the pitch.
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