Rio Ferdinand Testimonial: Why fans should not miss this match?

One word – Usain Bolt! Is he down to play at Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial as had been suggested by the media all along. But seriously this could all just publicity as the Athletics World Championship is schedule on the  10^th – 18^th August, with Bolt’s main event the 100m slotted on the 10^th and 11^th, and his other event – the 200m schedule on 16^th and 17^th August. This legendary sprinter – a self confess Manchester United fan was even quoted saying he might make an appearance. Fat chance……

Transfer News/ Updates – 7 August: Real Madrid could still end up with the creams of the Premier League!

Imagine this, Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney and Luiz Suarez joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Joining them will be other new signing – Isco, Aier Illarramendi, Daniel Carvajal and Casemiro. Alright then, fantasy football many would say, but it could still happen….

The Wayne Rooney Saga – Part 3: Nobody backing off!

While it has been quiet on this front for most of Manchester United pre season in Asia, the saga is far from over. The lack of ‘noise’ coming from Wayne Rooney and Manchester United does not constitute a backing down of either side…

Transfer News/ Updates: 6 August: Smokescreen tactics for Cristiano Ronaldo?

A rather interesting story surfaces – Manchester United has been negotiating all along, despite the Fabregas bids and the Wayne Rooney saga – in the attempt to bid for Cristiano Ronaldo – in a reported region of £80 million…

Transfer News/ Updates: 6 August – “Luiz Suarez same planet as Gareth Bale” – Brendan Rodgers

This makes everyone laugh (almost, with the exception of some Liverpool fans whom are still blinded by Suarez ‘extraordinary world class abilities’ on the field). If the sum of £100 million is being mentioned for the transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, then Luiz Suarez, according to Liverpool should be worth £100 million! Now we all wonder what they are smoking up there at Anfield?..

Transfer News/ Updates: 6 August – ‘Bale has no more Spurs’

Never mind Luiz Suarez and Wayne Rooney – for now. By now anyone or everyone who reads and follows the transfer news knows – Gareth Bale will be the transfer story for this summer. It is not only the mega sum in excess of £85 million that grabs headlines…