Football

Capello Confirms Beckham No Longer in His Plans

metro-reality.com – England coach Fabio Capello admitted he called time on David Beckham’s international career on Wednesday without first breaking the bad news to the star. Beckham was unable to play in the World Cup due to an Achilles injury suffered while on loan at AC Milan in March… Continue reading

Even Referees’ Brains Have Their Limits

metro-reality.com -  It was the World Cup goal seen around the world but missed by the eyes that mattered most: England midfielder Frank Lampard’s shot that dropped cleanly past the German goal line but was not given by the referee.

The avalanche of complaints about that missed call and others during the… Continue reading

Chinese Businessman Wants Liverpool

metro-reality.com – Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has reportedly offered to buy Liverpool’s 237 million-pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.’s control of the English Premier League club.

The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported Monday that Huang is in talks with Royal… Continue reading

Emotional Maradona Lashes out at ‘Treason’, ‘Lies’

metro-reality.com – Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall. “Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed me,” said an emotional Maradona, whose colourful and controversial reign as Argentina coach came… Continue reading

Argentine President Saddened by Maradona Sacking

metro-reality.com – Argentina President Cristina Kirchner has expressed her sadness at Diego Maradona’s sacking as national football coach, saying the star did not deserve his treatment. Kirchner personally phoned Maradona after his press conference on Wednesday evening during which he lashed out at Argentine Football Federation president Julio Grondona and team manager Carlos… Continue reading

Ronaldo Leaves Son with Mother to Top up His Famous Tan

metro-reality.com – Fatherhood doesn’t appear to be cramping Ronaldo’s style – what little of he possesses anyway. The world’s foremost metrosexual footballer was out taking a boat cruise with friends yesterday in a pair of skimpy green shorts and white vest.
The Portuguese star, whose son Cristiano Junior was… Continue reading

After World Cup, South Africa Ponders Olympic Bid

metro-reality.com – As South Africa comes down from its World Cup high, the country is already looking for its next sports fix, raising the prospect of an Olympics bid. South Africa poured 38 billion rands (five billion dollars, four billion euros) into preparations for the first World Cup in… Continue reading

No Quadruple for Sneijder, Only Frustration

metro-reality.com – A perfect season for Wesley Sneijder turned sour, minutes from its happy conclusion.  Instead of a perfect sweep of Italian league, cup, Champions League and World Cup titles, the biggest game of the year escaped him.
“I won three titles (this season) and now I lost tonight… Continue reading

Spanish Press Hails ‘Epic’ World Cup Win

metro-reality.com – Spanish newspapers on Monday hailed Spain’s “epic” and “historic” first ever World Cup win. “Champions of the world,” top-selling daily El Pais said on its front page above a photo of keeper Iker Casillas holding the trophy above his head as he stood surrounded by his teammates… Continue reading

Viva Espana, Says Paul The ‘Psychic’ Octopus

Viva Espana, Says Paul The ‘Psychic’ Octopus
Let the fiesta begin. Spain will win the football World Cup for the first time in their history on Sunday, according to Paul, the “psychic” octopus with a perfect prediction record… Continue reading