RUTHLESS NADAL WINS US OPEN TITLE

Rafael(Red),Novak(Blue)

 Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic in a pulsating four-set final to claim his second US Open title in New York. 

The Spaniard, 27, held on magnificently in the third set to go on and win a gripping contest 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 in three hours and 21 minutes. 

One incredible 54-shot rally - the longest in the tournament by 20 shots - summed up a battle that thrilled the 23,000 spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium. 

Nadal has now won 13 Grand Slam singles titles and moves within one of Pete Sampras in the all-time list, with Roger Federer leading on 17.

NANI SIGNS NEW DEAL @ MANCHESTER UNITED

Portuguese winger Nani has inked a new five year deal to keep him at the Theater of dreams until 2018.He joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and has won eight trophies during his stay.

For some years now,there have been rumors that Nani would leave old trafford but this new deal shows new manager David Moyes believes in the abilities of the winger.He is now on international duty with Portugal.

GARETH BALE PRESENTED TO REAL MADRID FANS

Former Tottenham winger Gareth Bale agreed personal terms to join Real Madrid for a world record fee of over Eighty Five million euros and has since moved to the Bernabeu

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JOSE MOURINHO`S SECOND SPELL AT CHELSEA BEGINS WITH A VICTORY OVER HULL

CHELSEA FC hosted HULL CITY on Sunday the 18th of August at Stamford bridge and won their first 2013 premier league game of the season.Thanks to two first half goals by Oscar and Frank Lampard.

It was the first competitive game Chelsea played under Jose Mourinho since he returned to manage the club for the second time.He(Jose) praised the efforts of his players saying their first half performance was the best start to the Premier league by any Chelsea team he has ever managed.He admitted the tempo was slow in the second half due to the busy schedule of the players just before the start of the premier league

Frank Lampard had his penalty saved by Hull City goalkeeper Allan Mcgregor before Oscar slotted home from Kevin De bruyne's pass to give Chelsea the lead.

Chelsea's Fernando Torres was fouled by James Chester and the free kick that resulted from that saw Frank Lampard score the second goal in a superb style.

HULL city pressed harder in the second half especially when Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore were introduced into the game.They had a clear chance which was conveniently saved by Chelsea goalkeeper,Petr Cech.

The Blues slow tempo in the second half prompted manager Jose Mourinho to introduce Andre Schurrle,Romelo Lukaku and Van Ginkel but the scoreline remained the same(2-0) in the end.

Both teams will be hoping to improve in their next games but Chelsea can take consolation in the fact that they won their first game of the season and kept a clean sheet.

DAVID MOYES MAKES HIS MARK AS MANCHESTER UNITED BOSS

David Moyes' term at Manchester United began with a trophy after an emphatic 2-0 victory over Wigan in the Community Shield.

Striker,Robin Van Persie scored after 6 minutes, as he powered a header into the corner from Patrice Evra's cross.

Wigan impressed for periods but Van Persie's second goal through a deflection won the match for Manchester United.BBC's Kevin Kilbane said "It was an excellent performance from Manchester United. They dominated Wigan, who did not put David De Gea in the Manchester United goal under any pressure. There were many positives for David Moyes. The win has relieved a little bit of pressure on him."

Yobo works out with his wife

Nigeria and Fernabache defender Joseph Yobo works out with his wife Adaeze.I think this is cute.

CHELSEA TRASHED BY REAL MADRID

Chelsea Fc yesterday tasted their first pre season defeat following a 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.The Europa league winners beat Inter Milan and Ac Milan to set up a final clash with Real Madrid in the Guinness International Champions Cup in the United States Of America.

Real Madrid defender,Marcello scored the first goal of the game after side stepping Gary Cahill in the 13th minute but his goal was cancelled three minutes later by fellow Brazilian,Ramires who chipped the ball above Iker Casillas(the keeper) as he rushed out to dispossess Ramires of the pass from Romelu Lukaku.

TODAY MARKS ROMAN ABAMOVICH'S 10TH YEAR AT CHELSEA FC

With a formal share offer, published on this website late on Tuesday 1 July 2003, it was announced to the world that Chelsea Football Club was embarking on a new era, and sparking a new age for English football too.
After a long weekend of negotiations and paperwork, a deal had been agreed that day for a Russian businessman to buy 50.09 per cent of the existing shares in Chelsea Village plc from then chairman Ken Bates and other owners. It meant a new man was in control of the 98-year-old club.
The published share offer was a mandatory one for all the remaining shares which were in many hands, and in due course Roman Abramovich became the sole owner. Among the formal words in the share offer on chelseafc.com a decade ago today was a comment:
'We are delighted to agree this deal to acquire what is already one of the top clubs in Europe,' it said.
'We have the resources and ambition to achieve even more given the huge potential of this great club.'

JOSE MOURINHO is Chelsea’s new boss — and that’s official!

The Special One sealed a spectacular £40million four-year deal on Tuesday night.
A senior Blues source revealed: “It’s official Jose is a Chelsea man again! Everyone is delighted he’s coming back — the club, the players and the fans

Chelsea agree £250,000 a week deal for Jose Mourinho

Outgoing Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has agreed terms on a £250k a week deal to become Chelsea’s next permanent manager according to the Daily Star.
The 50 year old Portuguese manager is due to officially return to Stamford Bridge on June 2nd, the day after his final game in charge of Real Madrid, and will put pen to paper on a four year deal that will net him a cool £52m.
Source:lockerdome

Mourinho to leave Real Madrid

Real Madrid FC has confirmed that Jose Mourinho will be leaving the club at the end of next month after 3 years in charge at the Bernabeu.During his time at Madrid,he won the Copa  del Rey and the La liga.
The chairman of the club,Florentino Perez said in a press conference that Mourinho has not been sacked.It's just an end to his relationship with the club as Head coach.
Jose Mourinho is widely expected to take the reins at Chelsea football club this summer when Rafael Benitez bows out.He was sacked as the Manager of Chelsea in September 2007 after a successful spell and has since went on to manage Inter Milan where he won the treble which includes the Champions league before proceeding to Real Madrid.
Chelsea fans will be excited to hear about this development because this is all they have been asking for.Good luck to Jose Mourinho who we expect to be in charge of the blues next season.

Chelsea wins 2013 Europa League

Chelsea Fc today played Benfica in the final of the Europa league and won 2-1.This is exactly a year after they beat Bayern Munich to lift the UEFA League in 2012.
They become the first club to win the Champions League and the Europa League in two consecutive seasons.
Fernando Torres opened the scoring line but a penalty was given to Benfica which allowed Oscar Cardozo to equalize but Chelsea kept pressing and Ivanovic eventually scored from a header in the dying minutes of the added time.
Rafael Benitez has delivered...Congratulations to Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC News

Manchester City Sacks Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini was sacked yesterday by his employers,Manchester city FC.The decision to sack him was based on his failure to meet any of the club's target this season with the exception of qualification for Champions league next season .Sun sport reports that his fate had been sealed before Manchester city's FA cup final match with Wigan which they lost.
During his 3 and half years at the club,he delivered the FA cup and the Premier League as well as the Community Shield.The team also qualified for Champions league football during his reign but got knocked out.
Manchester City now joins Chelsea FC and Everton FC in the search for new coaches next season.It will be exciting!!
The fact remains that Roberto Mancini is a top coach and his achievements speak for him so he's expected to walk into a new job pretty soon.Monaco are reportedly offering him a job already.
I wish him success for the future.

Chelsea secures top four spot as Frank Lampard breaks all time record

Chelsea earlier today came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the Villa park to secure their qualification for Champions league football next season.Christian Benteke put Villa ahead in the 14th minute with a strong run beating Gary Cahill and Petr Cech.Ramires was later sent off just before half time.Benteke also got a red card after a reckless challenge on John Terry in the second half.
Frank Lampard scored two second half goals in the 61st and 88th minute.He becomes Chelsea's all time leading goal scorer after breaking Sir Bobby Tambling's record of 202 Chelsea goals...Congratulations to him!!!

Top Football News and Transfer Rumours 10-05-2013

Manchester United's new manager David Moyes wants to sign Maroune Fellaini and Leighton Baines from Everton FC for £40m..Read More

 

West Ham set to sign Andy Caroll but face competition from Spurs and  Newcastle..Read More

Tottenham coach,Andres Villas Boas hopes to lure Barcelona Striker to the London club in a  £12.6m deal..Read More

David Moyes Is New Manchester United Boss

David Moyes

David Moyes has signed a 6 year contract to be the Manager of Manchester United FC after Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.
He will be leaving Everton FC when his contract expires at the end of the season after 11 years.Alex Ferguson reportedly said he is impressed with how successful David has been at Everton despite the financial situation of the club over the years.He will be at Everton till the end of this season and he has vowed to be committed to them until then.

One of his first tasks at Manchester United will be to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the future of Wayne Rooney whom he coached at Everton FC many years ago as well as managing the Ego of the Big players but his long term goal will be to continue the success of Sir Alex Ferguson.I wish him success for the future as the Boss at the Theatre of Dreams.

Chelsea draws Tottenham in London Derby as David Moyes is sounded out as Sir Alex Ferguson's replacement

Tottenham 2-2 Chelsea

David Moyes

Tottenham Hotspur's hope of making the 2014 UEFA Champions League was almost dashed when they played Chelsea FC yesterday at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea dominated most of the match with constant threats from Ramires,Mata,Oscar and the masked Fernando Torres..

Sir Alex Ferguson Retires.

Although i cheer for Chelsea,i am more of a soccer fan and for this reason,i constantly keep tabs on the events that occur in the English Premier League.
Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement comes not as a surprise but more as a reality that has been waiting to happen and we have no concrete reason why the most successful coach in the EPL is retiring.