The 2020-21 ISL season is going to be the most competitive

 Since its inaugural edition in 2014, the Indian Super League (ISL) has gone from strength to strength, with the quality of football and fanfare increasing exponentially. In fact, the competitiveness of the tournament has showcased such an upward trajectory that the identity of the semi-finalists usually boils down to the final few fixtures of the league phases. 

And, that trend continued last season as well when Chennaiyin FC narrowly pipped Mumbai City FC to make the ISL semi-final. To put things into perspective, the Marina Machans had been languishing at the bottom at the half-way mark, before Owen Coyle mounted a comeback of gargantuan proportions. In the process, the Chennai-based outfit highlighted the thrilling and the competitive nature of the ISL. 

A few days before the Islanders play their opening 2020-21 ISL encounter against NorthEast United FC, the Spaniard was quick to point out the ebbs and flows the ISL entails and how he expects the upcoming campaign to be the toughest ever.

Having said that, plenty of football enthusiasts have earmarked Mumbai City FC as favourites for the ISL title, courtesy the plethora of talented individuals in their ranks and the fact that they have arguably the most astute manager in the ISL. Sergio Lobera though, was swift in swatting aside those claims, explaining that the Islanders only wanted to concentrate on what they could do best, rather than concerning themselves with things that are out of their control.

“I want to respect all teams in the ISL and I think we need to work a lot and hopefully, we can work in this way and at the end of the season, we can be happy with our jobs. My focus and our dream is to work hard and to try to finish in the best possible position,” he added.

Last term, Mumbai City FC had the wood over the Highlanders, with the former collecting four points out of a possible six. While the Islanders drew 2-2 in Guwahati, the 2018-19 semi-finalists got the better of NorthEast United FC (1-0) at the Mumbai Football Arena. However, Sergio Lobera emphasized that past ISL contests might not play any role when the two sides clash on Saturday, for the past rarely shapes the future.

Ter Stegen: Goals which start from the back make me happy

 Marc Andre ter Stegen is fully recovered from injury and has taken back his No.1 role at Barcelona. The German sat out the recent international break in a mutual agreement with Joachim Low in order to get back to full fitness, and is now raring to go again for his club side.

A big challenge awaits the German in the form of Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday, but being the calm figure that he is, particularly with the ball at his feet, it is unlikely that the fixture will faze him.

His ability with both feet, as well as his hands, has made him the starting point of Barcelona's attacking moves, and nothing gives the former Borussia Monchengladbach star more pleasure than seeing a goal scored on the back of one of his passes.

"When I look back on recent seasons how many goals have been scored from playing out from the back, it makes me very happy," he told Barca TV. "I see that I can bring solutions to the team, and that's what I want to do, helping the team by giving others the freedom to move around and make it difficult for the opponent to pressure us.

"We all want to reach our full potential and always improve. And this is what I have tried every year, there is always something you can do better." The German was also asked about his relationship with Barcelona goalkeeping coach Jose Ramon de la Fuente.

"We make a good team. We have analysed things in which he believed I could improve and we have made changes," he stated. "We are honest in the analytical part, so that it can be better every time.Ter Stegen is now not only expected to keep clean sheets on the field, but off it as well, having become a father last December. "I think being a parent is exhausting, but at the same time very nice when you can spend time with your children. I am very proud, when he gives me a hug, for example, it is beautiful. It drives me crazy, completely," he said. 

                                      -written by MOULIK Porel.

Mascherano Retire at The Age of 36

 Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.

Mascherano Announcement in press conference at his current club Estudiantes the most capped Argentina's midfielder said," I want to announce that today I am retiring soccer professionally.

I want to thank this club that gave me the opportunity to finish my career in Argentina. I lived my profession 100% to the maximum that Possibly can and for a while now that been getting harder.

In 2006, winning domestic title's in South Africa with River Plate and Corinthians, he made a transfer to West Ham and get united with Carlos Tevez. 

He made 139 apprances in a sucessful three year spell with the club and finishing four points behind Manchester United in the 2008-09.

Mascherano then won two champions league crowns and a pair of club world cup title's win Barcelona along with five wins each in La Liga and the Copa del Rey, and played in 2014 World Cup final for Argentina.

 Then he moved to Hebei China  Fortune and Estudiantes followed in the twilight of his career with latter club giving him the opportunity to play along side follow national team stalwart Marcos Rojo.

Mascherano overtook Javier Zanetti's caps record of 143 in 2018, finishing with the princely total of 147.

                            - written by MOULIK Porel.

Will Ronaldo Return To Man Utd

 Manchester United have made a formal offer to the Jorge Mendes( Ronaldo's agent) to bring back Ronaldo to Olde Trafford, 11 years after he departed for Madrid.

Cristiano have a linked with a move away from Juventus in recent, the Italian Champions want rid of superstar and his £28 million salary per year.

Portugal newspaper recorded via sport windows were the first to break the story of Ronaldo reading to Madrid in 2009 and have to mendes who represents the five time Ballon d'or winner. The financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic have elit club across Europe look to club their spending their Bill's and Juventus are not different.

Ronaldo is far and away the club's top erner - he earns five times more than clubs highest paid player Paulo Dybala.

"I talk to my players a lot they make the choice when they are on pitch, and kill of the game earlier Pirlo told former England boss Fabio Capello during and interview on sky sports.

We play with two forward plus to wide man once we get everyone in shape we can evaluate how to use toughter so for not everyone has been 100 percent so it's been Normal to rotate them and leave one out.

Manchester United fans adored Ronaldo during his time at the club and many would no doubt love to see the Portuguese return to finish his carrier at old Trafford.

United boss  Solskjaer in this summer add his attacking opsition following in his parsait of £108m to Borussia Dortmund star Stan Sancho. 

Ronaldo, at 35 age twilight of his career and while Portuguese medias are talking up an encradble return it remains uncleared if United would abondone her desire to purchase CR7 to return with the winger once more.

 

                            - written by MOULIK Porel.

    

Manchester United (History to Present)

 Manchester United founded in 1878 as Newton Health Landry Football club. It has operated for over 140 years the team first ended the English first division then the highest LEAUGE in English football and first of it's English Leauge title in 1908. In 1910 they moved to Old Trafford, current stadium. 

In 1986 club appointed Sir Alex Fergusion as  as a manager in 1990 we won the FA Cup and began a proide of success that continue until present. Since 1992 Manchester United have won the primier Leauge 13 time they won a record 20 times English champions making one of the best club in England.

Ledgens of Game :-  since 1992 club enjoyed consists success and growth with popular players such as Eric Contona , David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, Paul Scholes, Roy ken Bryan, Robson, Chirstino Ronald, wayne Roony and Robin Van Persie. 

                    The popularity of players are distinguished traditon and history on feld success first team allowed them to expand club into Global brand .

Now :- 

              On January 19, 2019 Solskjaer appointed as manager and on 28th March 2019 following the victory over Paris Sant Germin in the Champions Leauge Solskjaer was given permanently job. 

From season 2019-2020  to 2020 - 2021, their performance graph touch almost ground.  Manchester United during this season 2020-2021 played total 7 games with 3 win 1 draw and 3 loose they are at no 14 team in the table with 10 points. Team captain Paul Pogba is not satisfied with his situation at Manchester United 

His situation at Man United,  he found himself in something of a rut -  Deschamps says he need to the rythm again. 

The Franch coach Didier Deschamps has suggested Paul Pogba a may not be happy with his situation at Man United. Pogba has played 11 times for United in all competitions this season but only five time he was in playing XI.  3 of them were loose defeats including 6 - 1 humiliation by Totenham he has only had a hand in three goals as well. Team is not in a good condition now they have unchanges over Greenwood's attitude after he reported traind poorly. Man United  are increasing concern over mason Greenwood's attitude as the teenager continues to endhre difficult proide in his fledgling carrier.

Phil Neville on Pogba's role Man United it's absolutely disgraceful formen Manchester United deefender Phil Neville has questioned Ole Gunner Solskjaer decision to leave Pogba out of his team . The rumours are Manchester United selling Pogba during the summer .

Things are not going well for Manchester United let's hope for  better game during the season.

                             - written by MOULIK Porel

 

 

Madrid is Too Soft !

 Valencia ruines Madrid last night at Mestalla Carlos Solar scored a hat-trick of penalties as Valencia end the game a four match winless run in La Liga with 4 - 1.

Match Report :-   

Karim Benzema who scored more goals than anyone in La Liga since the resumption in june. But he was not enough to inspire Zidan last night. 

In 23' Madrid striker Benzema scored a goal with a long short out side penalty box, but Vazquez's handball gave a chance to Valencia to equalise. 

Soler take the penalty saved by Courtoise he  shot it again but it hit the post, Masah slammed home, VAR spotted the 17 year old had encrouched into the area.

Referee Jesus Gil Mazano order the penalty to be re-taken. Courtoise guess the penalty right way but was unable to save it. 

However Valencia took the lead before halftime Maxi Gomez's cross little touch by Varane  and Courtoise was not able to save it and ball cross the goal line. In 54' after a long VAR a penalty was given. Marcelo scythed down Gomez and solar stepped up and find the net this time also Courtoise guessed it  right but not  was able to save.And at 63' the 3rd penalty given to Valencia due to Ramos's handbal, and it again Soler who found the net again.  Match ended with 4 - 1 against the champion team Real Madrid.

ZIDANE, manager of Real Madrid blunts reflection of Madrid's heaviest La Liga defeat in over two years. 

Despite of Benzema first goal Zidan said, then crumbled as Valencia on Pressure at scoreboard got worshle. He admitted that they did everything once they conceded their first goal. We started the fast half well,"After their goal we dropped our level a bit and stoped doing everything wrong it's difficult to them and under Stand down performance.

The ledgentdary deffender, Paulo Maldini has given damning comment on Real Madrid after 4 - 1 defet, Real Madrid have a problem Maldini said after the game," They are not defending well, they've conceded goals in their last seven games and that's no coincidence. They're very soft in defence and playing without rhythm, like today it doesn't favour them." 

                                  -Write by MOULIK Porel

Not in The Stats :- Sadio Mane

 Sadio Mane born 10th April 1992 is Senegalese professional footballer, who is known for his pace, skills, dribble and goal scoring ability. In this article you will come to know all about this amazing football player.

Full name.   :-         Sadio Mane .

Nickname.   :-.        Said .

Born.            :-         April 10, 1992.

Place             :-          Sedhiou , Senegal.

Nationality  :-       Senegalese.

Current Team :-  Liverpool.

No.                    :-  10 .

The jurny started in 1992, 10th April in sedhiou, senagal. He born in a very poor family his parent have  many children so Mane had to live with his uncle .

He could not able to go to school due to poverty, he grew up playing street football from morning when he woke up and in the evenings when the  Sun  went down. The moment spike his life watching the Senegal national team in the world cup, and get the quater finals, even beting world champions in group stage despite playing first time in the world cup.

His parents had other plans for Mane so they didn't support football at first. They didn't want Mane to involve in football, but Mane was very serious about football he wanted nothing else. So they started supporting him by selling their farm to get money to get mane into a football academy( Generation Football) in Dakar. 

He moved from Generation to Metz in Leauge 2. He played 19 games for Metz scoring single goal. 

Mane moved to Red Bull Salzburg (2012 - 2014) reported €4 million for Bundesliga. This was the 3rd biggest transfer made by Metz.

On 27 October 2012 he scored the first hat-trick of this carrier during Acia Cup win against Kalsodrf and by may 2014 he scored 31 goals in 63 apprance Salzburg .

On September 1st 2014 Mane moved to Southampton after a 4 years contract for €12 milon first game was 2 - 1 win against Arsenal in the Leauge Cup.

On May 16th 2015 Mane scored a hat-trick in 6 - 1 win against Aston villa it took 2 minute 56 second to score all 3 goals. It is fastest hat-trick ever in the Premier Leauge. 

Mane join Liverpool in the Summer of 2016 on a contract of €34 million, the most expensive African Player all time. In 2018 Mane became the part of a formidable quarter with Firminoh, Coutinho and Salah.

 

 He played in the senior team for Senagal  in 2012 Olympics and beaten (4 - 2) by Mexico in  the Quarter finals. He played African National Cup in 2017 and  lost in penalties against Camroon in the Quarter finals.

Due to out standing performance he is awarded the best African footballer of the year   January 2020.

                          -Written by MOULIK Porel

Undefeated Bayern

 The match was started with a minute of sclience in Salzburg to honor  the victims of Monday's terrorist attack in Vienna.After the sclience a storm crumbles Salzburg deffence the storm called Bayern storm .They increase their 14 straight victory in Champions Leauge after defeating Salzburg.

In 79' Boateng finds the net from kimmich's corner. Lately sane, Lewandowski, Lucas confirmed the victory with 3 goals. Match ended with 6 - 2 . Bayern's  consecutive 3 wins in this season. 

Boateng told,"It was a tough game as expected, Salzburg played very well but we never give up and win the match". 

Match report :-

 After kickoff Mergim  Bersha gave the lead to Salzburg but in the 21' of match Lewandowski (the top scorer of last season) scored his first goal in the 3rd match , And equal the score (1 - 1) . Bayern get the lead just before halftime. Cross from Muller into the penalty box kristensen  tries to clear it through a head but it stuck in his own net (1 - 2), Bayern although not able to keep the lead for long  in the second half Okugawa equal the score from Ramalho assist (2 - 2). 

In 79' a free header for Boateng to grab his first champions League goals since April 2015, he headed into the far corner to put Bayern 3 - 2 ahead. 

Before 7' of ending match sane make the lead twice from kimmich's assist in 88' the Lewandowski scored his 2nd goal of this season 20-21, assist from Martinez and mak the score (2 - 5). At last in Added time 90'+2' Lucas scored, with this Bayern Munich ruined Salzburg by (6 - 2) goals.  

                             - written by MOULIK Porel

Amendment in Handball Rule :- UEFA's Letter to FIFA

 

This weak Chelsea's win over Rennes in the Champions Leauge breaks the controversy out when the football fans become fustrated and have outspoken about the handball rule of FIFA . The controversial free Kick was awarded to Chelsea and they got two goals ahead in their (3 - 0) victory over Rennes. Rennes playing their first ever match in UCL . 

The controversy culminates when  Rennes President Nicolas Holveck declares the referee as 'man of the match' and says," I would like some one to clearly explain me the rules for handballs in the box.... The score went (2 - 0) without Alfred (G,omis, the Rennes goalkeeper) having to make a save" this broke the news of Aleksander ceferin's (President of UEFA) letter to FIFA to change the rule of handball.

The contents of the letter were confirmed to AFP's sister sport organization in Germany, SID. Mr. Ceferin expressed his concern on recent penalties that are infuriating the players and football fans since the amendment that it is against the " spirit of the game. "

In the letter UEFA emphasised on the rule of review in case handballs specially inside the box. SO the referee gets the chance to judge once again for a fair gameplay. As Mr. Ceferin wrote,"The attempt to strictly define the cases where handling the ball is an offence has resulted in many unfair decisions which have been met with growing frustration and discomfort by the football community."

                              -Written by MOULIK Porel.

Messi and Barca : A long relation mey end here

 Wednesday night leo messi make his 150th Europan apperance with a penalty goal. 

The rumours is that 6th time Ballon d'or holder leo messi requested to leave Barcelona,  he have two best offer from Inter milan and from Man City. He told in a conference that he don't want to renew the contract with Bersa after this January. 

The jurny of 15 years may this end in this very season , will it be the last UCL playing for Bersa ?

Match report:- 

    Fc Bercelona vs FC Dynamo Kiev

 the 6th time Ballon d'or holder score from a penalty in the 5' after kick off. 

Mark- andre ter stegen comback to the 11 man squad after injury,  and make a outstanding performance , prhaps Barcelona also thinking a transfer to Bayern. 

Dynamo play the game with depleted squad due to COVID-19 .

After 65' Bercelona take (2 - 0) lead from Ansu fati's croos to Pique and he  find the net. In the 75' Dynamo Kiev able to score the first goal by Tsygankov and the match ended with (2 - 1) Bercelona win the  three consecutive game in UCL . In group "G" holding the top position with 9 pts.

                  Point table group "G" 

Team               Play.        W.       D.     L.      Pts 

Bercelona.         3.            3.        0.     0.         9 

Juventus.            3.            2.        0.      1.        6

Fc Dynamo         3.            0.        1.      2.        1

FerencVarosi     3.            0.        1.      2.        1

 

In the other side Juventus also ready for the game with Bareclona ,

They defeat  FerencVarosi by (4 - 1) . Morata scored twice goals . After  kick off in the 7' Juventus take the lead a cross from Leonardo Bonucci twords penalty box and Morata tap tap it into the net goal. In the second half 60' Morata make the lead double (2 - 0). 

Due to injured Ramsey replaced by Mc kennie and Morata replaced by Dybala and after few minutes the Argentine striker Dybala scored a early goal and make the lead to(3 - 0) Juventus. 

In the 82' Juventus take 4 nothing lead , this is a own goa by Dvli , Juventus controlling the game but suddenly they loose their clean shit Fencenvarosi attacker Boli scored  a goal .  And the match ended (4 - 1) Juventus win the game. 

                              -Written by MOULIK Porel