Author Archive: Bharath Ram
Stumbling onto football, I have learnt to love this sport like no other. Football is now my religion. I am an engineering graduate currently working as a freelance content writer.
AC Milan Striker Mario Balotelli Talks About Roberto Mancini Getting the Sack
Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has said that he was not surprised to hear that his former club had sacked manager Roberto Mancini. The Italian had overseen at disappointing season at the Etihad Stadium at both domestic and European levels. During his three years at the club, he managed to win the Premier League [...]
Chelsea Man Confident of New Contract
The future of Frank Lampard has been up in the air for long, but finally there seems to be a conclusion in sights. The Chelsea man has said that the signs look increasingly promising that he will remain at the club next season. His contract runs out in just over a month’s time. Lampard has [...]
Racism Strikes in Turkey as Former Chelesa Man Didier Drogba Abused
Racism continues to be one of the hot topics in world football even in 2013, and Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba is the latest to be affected by racist chants. The Galatasaray striker was racially abused by Fenerbahce fans during a recent match between the two rivals, which finished in a 2-1 win for Fenerbahce. [...]
Benfica vs Chelsea: Europa League Final Preview and Projected Lineups
Chelsea will be looking to become the first club to have two major titles from UEFA at the same time when they take on Benfica in the Europa League final on May 15. Benfica, meanwhile, will be looking to win their first European title after more than five decades. Such contrasting fortunes, though, are unlikely [...]
Arsene Wenger Refuses to Rule Out a Move for Wayne Rooney
A summer of confusion looks set to descend at Old Trafford with regard to the future of star striker Wayne Rooney. The 27-year-old was left out of the squad altogether by Sir Alex Ferguson for his last home game. Even though he participated in the trophy awarding ceremony, the striker was certainly not in the [...]
Chelsea News: Will Eden Hazard and John Terry Be Fit for the Europa League Final?
Chelsea are keeping their cards close to their chests, as they have not yet revealed the results of fitness tests for both John Terry and Eden Hazard ahead of the Europa League final with Benfica. Both players sustained what seemed to be serious injuries in the weekend’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Terry is suspected [...]
Arsenal News: Gunners Given Boost With Cesc Fabregas and Barcelona La Liga Triumph
Arsenal can look forward to spending another £2 million in the summer transfer window, as they have just received this windfall from past sales. The Premier League outfit inserted clauses into the deal that took Cesc Fabregas to the Camp Nou. As a result of Barcelona winning the league title this season, Arsenal will be [...]
PSV Manager Dick Advocaat Suggests Kevin Strootman Should Move Abroad
PSV Eindhoven manager Dick Advocaat will not have won any fans over after admitting that the time is right for star midfielder Kevin Strootman to leave the club in the summer. PSV finished second in the Dutch Eredivisie this season courtesy of a better goal difference than third-placed Feyenoord. For long periods of the season, [...]
Benfica Star Taunts Chelsea Ahead of Europa League Final
The Europa League final may not get as much attention as the Champions League final, but it is still an extremely important competition for the participating teams. Benfica will be taking on 2012 European champions Chelsea in the final of the competition. If it was not for Chelsea, Benfica would have been a favourite to [...]
David Moyes Sets His Sights on Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines for Manchester United
Over the last decade, David Moyes has had to live on a meager budget – in comparison with the top clubs – when it comes to the transfer window. After being announced as the next Manchester United manager, Moyes seems ready to flex his muscles. Despite the enormous debt at United, the club has always [...]
Gareth Bale Hints at Tottenham Stay Even Without Champions League Football
Tottenham have long been in the shadows of Arsenal, but the last few years have seen a seismic shift in the fortunes of the club. They have not only made it into the Champions League group stages for the first time in their history, but they are also closer to repeating the feat this season. [...]
Has Manchester United Star Wayne Rooney Put Chelsea on Alert?
After constantly playing second fiddle to Robin van Persie this season, it was only a matter of time before Wayne Rooney started expressing his displeasure. This displeasure has been expressed by the striker in the form of a desire to leave Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. Of course, it is not the first [...]
Manchester United Prepare a Dream Return for Cristiano Ronaldo
It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep Manchester United out of the headlines in the last few days. Even before the dust has settled after Ferguson’s retirement, United are already in the headlines in trying to bring one of their former stars back to Old Trafford. It has been four years since the departure of [...]
Arsenal Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: Tottenham Do Not Have Enough Quality
The first serious mind game from Arsenal has started with only two matches remaining in the season. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s comments that Tottenham do not have enough quality to finish in the top four might be a Kevin Keegan style rant. Only time will tell if it is successful or not. Arsenal have only two [...]
Bayern star Robben wants Champions League victory
The injury to Toni Kroos could not have come at a much better time for Dutch winger Arjen Robben. After being relegated to the role as a substitute only a few months ago, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger once again found himself in the limelight after helping Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 7-0 on [...]
Zinedine Zidane on Gareth Bale: The Best Player in Europe
Every footballer aspires to be acknowledged as the best player in the world. It is special when this acknowledgement comes from an icon. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are regarded as the best players in the world right now, while whether Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is on par with them is subject to debate. Former [...]
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