Wayne Rooney's Manchester United Jersey No.10 Best Selling in Premier Legue

Wayne Rooney proven as the most popular player in Premiership, indications are that Rooney Manchester United Jersey became the best selling for the season 2010/2011.

In the list of best selling shirt, Wayne Rooney managed to rank first then followed by Chelsea’s Striker Fernando Torres. Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard occupied third position.

For the first time Red Devil jersey, Wayne Rooney Jersey becoming the most in demand, since the predicate is achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo for the season 2007/2008.

United's Javier Hernandez, known by his nickname Chicharito going straight in at No. 4 during his first Premier League season.

Top Ten Premier League best selling jersey:

Rank	Name	Club	Jersey Number
1.	Wayne Rooney	Manchester United	10
2.	Fernando Torres	Chelsea	9
3.	Steven Gerrard	Liverpool	8
4.	Chicharito	Manchester United	14
5.	Robin van Persie	Arsenal	10
6.	Frank Lampard	Chelsea	8
7.	Didier Drogba	Chelsea	11
8.	Luis Suarez	Liverpool	7
9.	Andre Arshavin	Arsenal	23
10.	Ryan Giggs	Manchester United	11

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Cameroon Fans Burn Eto’o Jerseys

As reported by news.cameroon-today.com, Cameroonian soccer fans burnt Samuel Eto’o’s jersey in anger against the teams dismal performance in African qualifying.

In a sign that local fans have yet to get over the goalless draw Cameroon was held to by Senegal last weekend in 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying a replica of Samuel Eto'o's number nine jersey has been burned in Yaoundé by irate fans who posted the act on Youtube. The Inter Milan striker lost out on a last minute penalty that would have lost out on the Indomitable Lions’ qualifying chances.

The video was posted ten days ago and has attracted close to 20,000 views, with fans having a war of words with each other underneath.

Cameroon saw their qualifier chance fly further away from them after a disappointing stalemate with Senegal as the Teranga Lions edge closer to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

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Van Persie said England players are too hedonist

Arsenal's Robin van Persie criticised several English colleagues for their hedonistic lifestyle and raised doubts over Arsenal's ability to challenge for the title.

He has taken aim at some of his English team-mates and believes their lifestyle could limit the length of their careers. The Dutch strikers told The Sun he felt a party and drinking culture was more widely embraced by English professionals, and was part of the reason their careers did not last as long as those of their counterparts from the continent.

Van Persie and his wife

"When I know the English players like to go out at night until three in the morning, I conclude that their careers will end at the age of 33 years." He said.

"For me, it's very important to be having breakfast every morning with my two children and that wouldn't be possible if you were hanging about in a discotheque all night."

"I have made another choice and that's to be doing what I love the most, playing football."

Van Persie impressively scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season from a total of just 33 appearances - 26 of which were starts.

In Arsenal, Van Persie is one of the most senior player, and has made ​​95 goals in 230 matches in all competitions since coming in 2004.

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Roma has appointed Luis Enrique as coach

Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder, Luis Enrique has signed a contract to become coach of AS Roma on two year contract worth €1.6m per season net with an option for a third campaign.

Sky Italia reports that an agreement has been reached between AS Roma and the former Barcelona B coach, and that an official announcement is expected soon.

He will bring in four of his staff from the Barca B unit along with another member, who will remain in Barcelona, including assistant manager Ivan De La Pena, who played two years for Roma's crosstown rivals S.S. Lazio, plus a fifth figure who will remain in Barcelona as a talent scout.

Luis Enrique replace Vincenzo Montella as the AS Roma head coach. Montella was appointed the interim tactician following the departure of Claudio Ranieri in February this year.

Gialorossi finished sixth in Serie A campaign this season (2010-11) and will enter the UEFA Europa League playoff round for next season.

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No agreement with Barca over Alexis Sanchez, He would prefer Manchester United move?

Just hours after reportedly saying that Alexis Sanchez is set to join Barcelona, the Udine club’s chief has denied any deal has been arranged.

Goal.com says Udinese have denied that there is any sort of agreement with Barcelona over the transfer of Alexis Sanchez to the European Champions.

Udine's President Franco Soldati issued a statement on their official website on Tuesday, saying that they have not started negotiations with Barca for the sale of their attacker.

He would prefer Manchester United move?

Manchester United know the price needed to pay for Udinese star Alexis Sanchez. The Sun says the Red Devils were hoping to land the Chile golden boy, 22, for £5m less - but Udine Club are refusing to lower their asking price.

And there is a belief at Man Utd, who have also held extensive talks, that it is a ploy by Udinese to push up Sanchez's price.

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Ancelotti will take a year off

Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday (6/6/2011) he is in no hurry to return to coaching a club and plan to take a year off.

The former AC Milan coach recently got the sack at Chelsea, Ancelotti led Chelsea to the Premier League and FA Cup double last year (2009/2010), in his first season at the club, but was sacked last month after the London club failed to win a trophy this season.

Ex-AC Milan

He has since been linked with clubs such AS Roma, Aston Villa and Fulham, but he is not interested in taking up a new job just yet.

The ex-AS Roma player then went on to say that he still has the ambition to coach AS Roma at one point in his career, but this time is not right yet to lead at Olimpico stadium.

He said recent events had not put him off England and he would stay in London.

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Messi was punched by Rosario Central supporter

Lionel Messi had a punch thrown at him by a school-age assailant on Thursday (6/2/2011). This incident happened when a fan of local giants Rosario Central punched him in the face on leaving a restaurant to pose for a photo.

The hero of the Champions League final was eating lunch in the Club de la Milanesa restaurant with two friends, when a group of schoolchildren gathered outside and requested a photograph with one of the region's most famous sons.

Finished lunch, Messi stood with the youngsters when he was spotted by a fan of Central. "I'm a Central supporter, you're from Newell's", the unknown individual reportedly shouted, landing a punch on Messi's face before being separated by the crowd which had gathered to see Barcelona star.

Messi meanwhile made no reaction to hit back, The supporter of Rosario Central easy to do his action because Messi with no security personnel and accompanied only by his friends. Messi not react to attacks. He quietly moved from the scene without any comment. Messi is known as a supporter of Newell, the club where he started his career before moving to Barcelona academy eleven years ago.

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Andre Villas-Boas has released clause only 15 million euros in his contract

Andre Villas-Boas success as a coach the youngest winner of the European League with FC Porto, Chelsea wanted to sign him. In addition to replacing Carlo Ancelotti considered feasible, the price of 15 million euros demanded by Porto is cheaper for the Blues.

Unfortunately, the Plan of the Roman Emperor seemed to be unrequited. President of Porto, Pinta da Costa informed that the Next Mourinho was going to reject an offer from any team.

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Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2011 Golden Boot award

Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Golden Boot (Golden Boot) 2010/2011 season (presented to the top scorer of all European leagues), thanks to 40 goals that he created in La Liga. CR7 mention that this award was not his own, but belongs to all Real Madrid.

Ronaldo won the Pichichi Trophy (presented to the top scorer in La Liga) with 40 strikes, nine more than runner-up Leo Messi, and he break Pinichi record and become highest top scorer in a single Primera Liga season.

The Portuguese player breaks record of points in the history of the award (80) and becomes the eighth player to win the trophy twice, having previously taken it in 2008 as a Manchester United player.

The other footballers who have won the award twice are Eusebio, Muller, Georgescu, Fernando Gomes, Jardel, Henry and Forlan.

Golden Boot 2011
Place			Player		Team	Competition	Goals	Goal Value	Points
1			Cristiano Ronaldo		Real Madrid	Spain	40	2	80
2			Lionel Messi		Barcelona	Spain	31	2	62
3			Antonio Di Natale		Udinese	Italy	28	2	56
4			Mario Gomez		Bayer Munich	Germany	28	2	56
5			Cavani		Napoli	Italy	25	2	52
6			Sow		Lille	France	22	2	44
7			Demba Cisse		Freiburg	Germany	22	2	44
8			Gameiro		Lorient	France	21	2	42
9			Alex		Fenerbahce	Turkey	28	1.5	42
10			Eto'o		Inter Milan	Italy	21	2	42
11			Berbatov		Manchester United	England	21	2	42
12			Tevez		Manchester City	England	21	2	42
13			Matri		Juventus	Italy	20	2	40
14			Negredo		Sevilla	Spain	20	2	40
15			Aguero		Atletico	Spain	20	2	40
16			Frei		Basel	Switzerland	26	1.5	39
17			Miller		Bursaspor	Turkey	26	1.5	39
18			Di Vaio		Bologna	Italy	19	2	38
19			Dembele		Levski Sofia	Bulgaria	25	1.5	37.5
20			Soldado		Valencia	Spain	18	2	36
21			Llorente		Athletic	Spain	18	2	36
22			Villa		Barcelona	Spain	18	2	36
23			Van Persie		Arsenal	England	18	2	36
24			Hulk		Porto	Portugal	24	1.5	36
25			Rossi		Villarreal	Spain	18	2	36
26			Vleminchx		NEC Nijmegen	Netherlands	23	1.5	34.5
27			Bent		Aston Villa	England	17	2	34
28			Novakovic		Koln	Germany	17	2	34
29			El Arabi		SM Caen	France	17	2	34
30			Pazzini		Inter Milan	Italy	17	2	34

via realmadrid.com

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Chelsea sack Ancelotti

Chelsea have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti after he ended his second season at Stamford Bridge without a trophy.

He was fired after the 1-0 loss to Everton, as the blues finished second in the Premier League.

The Italian had one more year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues manager has been under pressure after seeing his side fail to defend the Premier League and FA Cup Double achieved in Ancelotti's first season despite several big money signings.

The Stamford Bridge outift were also knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester United, with that trophy in particular the prime target of club owner Roman Abramovich and the Italian has paid for that failure with his job.

Ancelotti's case was not helped after the signing of Fernando Torres in January for £50 millon failed to spark a mid-season revival.

Torres has scored just one goal since his move from Liverpool and although the signing of David Luiz has proved more successful, it was not enough to turn Chelsea's season around.

Chelsea's attentions will now turn to finding Ancelotti's successor, their seventh manager in the eight years since Abramovich took control of the club in 2003.

Porto's highly rated Andre Villas-Boas, Hiddink and former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard are all in the frame.

Dutchman Hiddink, who has a close relationship with Abramovich, revealed he still has an advisory role at Stamford Bridge.

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Lionel Messi being scolded for drumming on airplane emergency exit door panel

It's just a good thing his mom wasn't there

Lionel Messi scolded by airline pilots who brought Barcelona go home from Valencia on Wednesday, because he's banging on the door panel of emergency.

It was started when the Barcelona players celebrated their success on the plane after winning the Primera Liga as a 1-1 draw against Levante.

There were champagne toasts, signing and banging on the overhead compartments. And in Lionel Messi's attempt to join in, he banged on the wall of the plane next to his seat. Except the wall wasn't a wall - it was an emergency exit and as he slapped it, a piece fell off.

He was Able to reattach it, but the pilot still wasn't happy and stores to the PA system to tell everyone to settle down as Messi looked to the back of the plane with the wide-eyed expression of a little kid just got Called That out by the teacher for passing notes in class. It's just a good thing his mom wasn't there.

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Messi was reported to go looking for flight attendants, to report that he was accidentally destroy emergency exit door panels.

The flight attendant then informed the problem to the pilot, and shortly thereafter, from the loudspeakers came the pilot's voice.

“What a beautiful night. This is your captain speaking. We have been told that one of the exit door panel has changed the conditions. I know there is joy among us, but please all the while maintaining the peace. Thank you,”said the pilot.

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The Eredivisie trophy dropped by Maarten Stekelenburg in Ajax title celebrations

The incident dropping the trophy by winning team this season was not only exist in Spain. Still fresh in our memory when Sergio Ramos did not accidentally dropping Copa del Rey from the top bus parade around the city of Madrid.

Eredivisie thropy drops
by Stekelenburg

Slightly more worrying for Ajax keeper Maarten Stekelenburg is that first off he is a goalkeeper and should be able to keep hold of objects whilst the bus the new Eredivisie champions were on did not appear to be open topped.

After defeating FC Twente 3-1 in the winner-takes-all last day clash in Holland, Ajax went on a tour of Amsterdam parading their first Eredivisie title in seven years.

Stekelenburg - who did not play in the Amsterdam Arena as it is still injured - sitting next to vice captain, Jan Vertonghen, lifting the trophy on the buses paraded toward the Museumplein, the square of Amsterdam.

By accident, saucer-shaped trophy regardless of Stekelenburg hand and fell into the street. Luckily, fate was did not as bad trophy Copa del Rey which is falling apart due to get run over by a bus.

Watch the video when Stekelenburg drops the Eredivisie thropy:

An Ajax fans (one in a bright yellow suit) took great delight in rescuing it. So, who else will follow Ramos and Stekelenburg to dropping thropies?

The fact, it wasn't Stekelenburg's fault at all...it was the cable which made the trophy fell.

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Kung Fu kick, Finish a footballer career

Bruce Lee

Because the kung fu kick to the back of a player of Lokomotiv Astana, Radmir Muksinov, in a Second Division game, Kairat midfielder, Armand Masimzhanov, was suspended for life by the Football Federation of Kazakhstan.

A scuffle broke out when a Kairat player committed a bad foul, and as players squared up to each other Masimzhanov lauched himself studs-first at the oblivious Muksinov, who was sent crashing to the turf.

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The match was called off in stoppage time, with Kairat leading 3-2, and police questioned four players.

In handing out the life ban, the Kazakh authorities condemned Masimzhanov's "terrible cruelty".

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Is it true that Osama bin Laden is a Arsenal fan?

Osama bin Laden is a gooner? 

The source is Adam Robinson, in a not otherwise overtly funny or satirical new biography of bin Laden, entitled Behind the Mask of Terror, and the story is as follows: that, during the early 1990s, when he was living in London, the man who was later to become the U.S. government most wanted enemy attended matches at Highbury, in particular during the victorious European Cup-Winners Cup campaign of the 1993-94 season.

It is further alleged that bin Laden visited the Arsenal club shop and bought a replica shirt for one of his sons. Whether, that night in the club shop, bin Laden also bought a Nigel Winterburn duvet cover and some Arsenal shower gel is not recorded. The crucial assertion is this: that Osama is a Gooner.

Osama Bin laden also reported watches Arsenal matches many times. Reportedly, Osama Bin Laden watched Arsenal games in Clock End when Arsenal against Paris St Germain and Torino in Europe League.

The death of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden is being the hot issue right now. But, not all of the people know that actually Osama bin Laden is soccerholic. Then, Osama bin Laden is Arsenal supporter.

Osama Bin Laden reported killed in the intelligent operation in the side of Abbottabad city, 50 km from Islamabad, Pakistan. The death of Osama Bin Laden announced officially by Barack Obama, the president of USA.

The spokesman of Arsenal quotes Osama Bin Laden cannot watch Arsenal game again in Highbury or Emirates Stadium again. There is no Osama Bin Laden loves Arsenal again right now.

Osama likes football since childhood. He spends his time playing ball with his friends in the dusty street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reportedly, Osama also uses football as a tactic to recruit followers to see who can work well in teams and who the leader off the field. Osama also uses football as a source of friendship.

But, according to Guardian, the issue that Osama Bin laden is Arsenal fans and Arsenal supporter is only fake issue. Osama Bin Laden Arsenal fans will be the big question because Guardian and Bleacher are not completing their data and confirmation quotes about Osama Bin Laden Arsenal fans because Osama Bin laden is dead right now.

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AC Milan launching Jersey for next season (2011/12)

Monday (2/5/2011), management of AC Milan officially introduce a new jersey that will worn next season 2011-2012, the new costumes are still a product from adidas, which distinguishes it from last season, new jersey red and black stripes typical Milan designed thinner than the design of the season previously, and white collar.

Adriano Gallani as the vice president of AC Milan quotes that AC Milan will be back to their old tradition, especially with their pattern of AC Milan jersey.

from sports-world.info

Possibly at the 37th week against Cagliari, Milan's players will wear this new shirt, as well as introducing in front of the Milanisti.

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Referee chased up to 13 kilometres by two players, For them, taken a suspension until July 30, 2012

The referee was expelled them, so after game two amateur players have followed him by car for 13 kilometers, they surrendered only after the arrival of police. Both, Marco Belli and Lorenzo Manetti, players of North Chianti (third-class club in Italy), has been suspended from June 30, 2011 to July 30, 2012.

The incident happened after Northern Chianti defeated by Avane, 0-2.

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Roberto Baggio has heaped praise on Francesco Totti, The legend congratulates the legend

Legend congratulates legend
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Knowing his record passed by Totti, Roberto Baggio to stay calm. Former players with a ponytail characteristic, even congratulate Totti, for managed to break his goal achievement.

"What I disappointed? Obviously not. I said that Totti is a great player. He has worked hard to achieve this award. I congratulate him,"said Baggio.

"Who is more intense between me and Totti? Every player has their own characteristics. In this case, Totti has a great passion for football," he said

The former Juventus man, who was a World Cup runner-up in 1994 with the Azzurri, described Totti as one of the greatest Italian players of all time.

"I want to compliment Francesco Totti, scoring 206 goals is a great achievement. It does not matter That he has beat me as he is a great player," Baggio said as reported by ansa.it

Exactly,"Faccio i complimenti a Francesco Totti: aver segnato 206 gol e' un grande risultato. Non importa se mi ha superato, lui e' un grande giocatore".

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Damiano Tommasi named president of AIC, lead 4.500 players

Damiano Tommasi has been named president of the Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC) - the Italian Footballers' Association as he takes the place of Sergio Campana, which has led the AIC since 1963.

Enthusiastic playing style, is typical of Damiano Tommasi. Reasonable when Tommasi become an irreplaceable figure in the defensive midfield position when Roma won the Scudetto 2001.

Tommasi is a figure very uphold fairness. In 2005, he received contract renewal for one season in Roma with a fee equivalent to junior players. He just paid 1500 euros. It happened because of injury when the friendly against Stoke City in 2004. Tommasi rate, it is a very fair contract because he did not play.

October 2005, a year after a knee injury, Tommasi return to play. He replaced Olivier Dacourt in the game against Ascoli. Tommasi's return was welcomed a long standing ovation by the Roma's supporters.

After ten years with Roma (1996-2006), Tommasi moved to Levante (Spain). Continue to Queen's Park Rangers (England) and Tinjin Teda (China). Tommasi went home to Italy and joined an amateur club Sant'Anna d'Alfaedo. He plays along with two his brother, and was still active until now.

In the Italian national team, Tommasi included in Italy squad at the 2002 World Cup. In the field of business, he founded the company in China named Tommasi Pretti Seeber Culture and Sports Exchange Co.Ltd (TPS), the Company in the areas of football.

The former Roma and Italy midfielder will be confirmed the association's new leader on May 9.

Tommasi replaces Campana who announced he would be stepping down from his position last week.

It was Campana who founded the AIC in 1968 and will leave after 43 years at the helm. The 76-year-old established the AIC alongside players such as Gianni Rivera, and Sandro Mazzola.

Some measures established by the AIC during Campana's time in charge include freedom at the end of contracts, and social security.

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Balotelli vs. Edin Dzeko on Funny Joke

Funny jokers

Mario Balotelli not stop making news. This time Balotelli revenge against Edin Dzeko after Manchester City beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at Ewood Park, Monday, April 25, 2011.

Dzeko scored his first goal for City in the Premier League goal against Blackburn. Goals are also secure the position of The Citizens in the top four English Premier League standings.

There are interesting events after the fight. Dzeko who was celebrating the victory with another player stands in front of City fans, suddenly pulled his feet by Balotelli from behind. Consequently the former VfL Wolfsburg striker was dropped.

Dzeko which puzzled directly to find out who made ​​him fall. After knowing that is Balotelli prankster, Dzeko was not so angry and just cuddle with Italian international striker.

Balotelli acts, is a revenge for the measures Dzeko who fun of him at practice. Dzeko imitating measures Balotelli, who can not install the bib or vest the exercise itself. Former Inter Milan striker should get help from team officials to install the vest.

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Amazing!, 1.5 years old boy, signed a professional contract with a football club

Baerke van der Meij could be youngest soccer player ever signed a professional club. Think, while signed the Dutch Eredivisie club, VVV Venlo, van der Meij age was not yet two years old!.

From his birth records, van der Meij was aged 18 months, or year and a half. Venlo interested to sign him because of van der Meij create impressive action on the social networking site YouTube, to be precise with the address in the 'Amazing football / soccer talented boy from the Netherlands 1.5 year old !!!!'. With accurate, he kicked three consecutive balls into the toys box.The regional, national and even international media reacted to this, resulting in more exposure than could possibly be expected.

The movie of Venlo’s footballing toddler Baerke has been viewed 900,000 times on various websites such as Youtube and Dumpert. U.S. network CNN and the American magazine Sports Illustrated put the movie on their website.

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Could be because of seeing it as a certain talent, Venlo was handed a professional contract duration of ten years.

This adorable child had followed the practice session with Ken Leemans Venlo star in stadium De Koel before signing a contract.

"Favourite position has not been determined. However, we can know he is a strong player with the right foot with a good kicking technique, perseverance and most importantly, he has good genes from his grandfather," wrote VVV Venlo in their release, quoted by goal.com.

Van Der Meij does have a grandfather who could defend VVV Venlo. The club also showed a professional contract has been signed that adorable child.

a professional contract of ten years

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