"I am ready to sell" 

Black Leopards chairman David Thidiela says he is ready to sell offensive midfielders Siphelele Ntshangase and Roggert Nyundu.

Ntshangase and Nyundu have previously been linked with moves to Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits respectively.

Leopards plan to overhaul their squad following their failed bid for promotion in 2015/16.

"I am ready to sell. People interested must bring money," says Thidiela.

Meanwhile, Lidoda Duvha have added former Mamelodi Sundowns general manager Kenneth Makhanya to their administrative staff.

Leopards finished the past season in eighth place on the National First Division table.

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Jomo Sono says Cosmos played like world beaters

Jomo Cosmos boss Jomo Sono admits he was bemused to lose 3-1 to Maritzburg United on the final day and be condemned to NFD football yet again.

Cosmos – widely criticised for parking the bus too often this season – had a few chances to put the Team of Choice away but didn’t take them, and a plucky Maritzburg fought back for their lives with three goals in the last 10 minutes.
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The look on Sono’s face said it all after his team went behind so late, and the coach failed to pitch for his post-match interview and instead left the pitch quickly upon the final whistle.
“We played like world beaters in the second half, we dominated the game. I thought we’re going to smash them four or five,” he is quoted as saying by PSL.co.za.
“It’s very disappointing and I'm disgusted, but what can you do? We got injuries to key players at an important time.”

Real Madrid have not lost the champions league for their past 4 finals

The repeat of 2014 Champions league

In 2014 Real Madrid faced Atletico Madrid and the finak score was 4-1 can the under dog change the game and lift the cup ? Can Semion win the Champions League ?.

Sergio Ramos: "It's difficult to imagine Real Madrid C.F. without Cristiano Ronaldo: he guarantees you at least 50 goals a season." #UCLfinal

Confederation of African Football (CAF) have slammed a five-year ban on Chris Giwa and four of his disciples thereby confirming and extending the same five-year ban placed on them by the Amaju Pinnick- led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The four others affected by the continental ban are Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong.

In a letter signed by CAF’s secretary -general, Hicham El Amrani and dated May 27th 2016 and copied to NFF’s President Amaju Pinnick, it stated that the ban forbids them from all football related activities for 5 years.

CAF’s letter titled:

RE- CONVEYANCE OF SANCTIONS BY NFF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS EXTENSION AT THE CONTINENTAL LEVEL reads;

Dear President,

Following your previous correspondence dated May 16th and subsequent exchanges, CAF has well noted the decision of the NFF’s Disciplinary Committee dated May 12th placing five(5) year ban from all football related activities for the following people.

Christopher GiwaMuazu SuleymanYahaya AdamaSani FemaJohnson Effiong

Following receipt of the documentation and details on the case, CAF hereby confirms the extension of such sanctions at the continental level.

Please accept, dear President, our most sincere regards.

CONFEDERATION AFRICAINE DE FOOTBALL

Hicham El Amrani, secretary general

 

 

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Is it going to be a trophyless season for Orlando Pirates ??

The Soweto giants have not held a trophy this season after they had a long and trophyless season last year while they were docused on the continental tournament CAF. But the 28th presents an opotunity that can grant them a silver wear but yet Super Sports would not go easy on Pirates as they also want the trophy.

                                       KATSANDE MAN OF THE MOMENT

Willard Katsande was the main man again and walked away with R235 000 at Kaizer Chiefs’ end-of-season awards on Thursday night.

Katsande – who was the second-top scorer with seven goals despite being a defensive midfielder – won Player of the Season, Player’s Player, Fans’ Player, Online Player and four player of the month awards.

The Zimbabwean won even more money than last year's standout performer Tefu Mashamaite (R170 000), and he was helped by an extra R25 000 for the Players' Player award, which was worth only R25 000 this year.

George Lebese came home with R50 000 extra for ending as the club’s top scorer with eight goals in all competitions, as well as winning two player of the month awards.

Lorenzo Gordinho was also rewarded for his breakthrough season with a Most Improved Player win and two player of the month awards, pocketing a lovely R50 000 ahead of the cold winter.

Chiefs Award Winners

Vodacom Player of the Season
Willard Katsande (R100 000)

Black Label Players’ Player of the Season
Willard Katsande (R25 000)

Vodacom Fans’ Player of the Season
Willard Katsande (R50 000)

Most Improved Player
Lorenzo Gordinho (R30 000)

Top Scorer
George Lebese - 8 goals (R30 000)

Nike Goal of the Season
Siphiwe Tshabalala (R20 000)
(vs Free State Stars at FNB Stadium)

Online Player of the Season
Willard Katsande (R20 000)

Hollard Fair Play Award
Siphiwe Tshabalala (R20 000)

Vodacom Players of the Month (R10 000 each)

August – George Lebese
September – George Lebese
October – Erick Mathoho
November – Erick Mathoho
December – Lorenzo Gordinho
January – Lorenzo Gordinho
February – Willard Katsande
March – Willard Katsande
April – Willard Katsande
May – Willard Katsande

Chairman’s Special Award
Grievance Malunga (long-serving staff member)

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One Day To GOOO!!

The city of Madrid and the rest of the world will stand on their feet as they watch Milano shaken by the hyper footballing that shall end in a trophy lift. Who will go home joyful and who will go home heartbroken ? That you may ask Ronald and Griezman after they game. Dont miss it cause i wouldnt miss it for the world.#Road2MilanoFinals.

TED DUMITRU DIES, AGED 77

The late Ted Dumitru during his time at Kaizer Chiefs,
as the head coach

Former Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana coach Ted Dumitru passed away on Thursday after suffering a massive heart attack.

Romania-born Dumitru collapsed at East gate Mall earlier on Thursday. He was 76.

SAFA Technical Director, Neil Tovey, confirmed the passing of the Dumitru, who has won an array of South African football competitions throughout his coaching career.

Dumitru won two Absa Premiership titles with Mamelodi Sundowns, before adding another two at the helm of Kaizer Chiefs.

He also coached Bafana Bafana at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.

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                 THE LEGENDARY COACH DIED AT 76

Cape Town - Former Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana coach Ted Dumitru passed away on Thursday after suffering a massive heart attack.

Romania-born Dumitru collapsed at Eastgate Mall earlier on Thursday. He was 76.

Dumitru won two Absa Premiership titles with Mamelodi Sundowns, before adding another two at the helm of Kaizer Chiefs.

He also coached Bafana Bafana at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Platinum Stars have decided against offering  Tlou Segolela a new contract.

The former Orlando Pirates winger’s contract expires at the end of the month, but after 10 League starts and just one goal, Dikwena have opted not to renew.

However, good news for Stars’ fans is that Robert Ng’ambi will be staying.

The midfielder has for some seasons been on the big three’s radar, but KickOff.com’s source says they have tied him down for another campaign.

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Late Night Post #ThrowBack

30 June 2002, Yokohama.
Brazil, on top of the world again

Loris Karius signs for Liverpool: Mainz goalkeeper completes £4.7million move after release clause activated

Liverpool have completed the signing of Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius after activating his £4.7million release clause at the German club.
The 22-year-old has will take Liverpool’s vacant number 1 jersey after his request was accepted byJürgen Klopp.

There is a sense that the former Manchester City trainee is returning to England to be more than just competition for Simon Mignolet, whose performances since arriving at Anfield from Sunderland in 2013 have often been criticised.
Last week Karius was voted by readers of respected German football magazine Kicker as the second best goalkeeper in the Bundesliga behind Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer.

Although Karius is yet to be capped by his national team and unless injury intervenes will not feature in next month’s European Championships in France, he is expected to feature in Germany’s Olympic football squad that travels to Rio de Janeiro in August. His presence there would potentially rule him out of the opening three weeks of the Premier League season.

Karius’s five-year Anfield deal means another loan spell next season for Danny Ward, the Welsh international, who could join Huddersfield Town. Klopp’s long-term friend David Wagner is in charge of the West Yorkshire club.
Karius’s recruitment brings the number of Klopp summer signings to three. Red Star Belgrade’s Marko Grujić and Schalke’s Joël Matip are expected to be at Melwood for the first pre-season training session of 2016, which is scheduled to be in the first week of July.

Tendai Ndoro called up to Zimbabwe squad for Afcon qualifier

Orlando Pirates forward Tendai Ndoro’s recent goalscoring prowess has finally attracted the attention of the Zimbabwe national team selectors.

The Buccaneers striker has been recalled for The Warriors’ 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier against Malawi to be played over the first weekend of June.
Ndoro has enjoyed a good run this year at Pirates leading The Bucs’ mini-revival which started late in February and stretched to April.
His goals have been the reason why Pirates are in the Nedbank Cup final this weekend.
In the squad announced today by coach Callisto Pasuwa, KICK OFF Footballer of the Season Khama Billiat headlines the cast of PSL stars that have been called up.
Billiat has fellow PSL-based teammates in Onismor Bhasera, Willard Katsande, Kudakwashe Mahachi, Evans Rusike and Cuthbert Malajila.
The Warriors lead Group L by three points and will automatically qualify for Gabon next year if they win against The Flames and Swaziland and Guinea play out a draw in the other penultimate group match to be played over the same weekend.
Prior to playing Malawi, Zimbabwe will square off with Uganda in a friendly match next Tuesday.

Afcon qualifiers squad
Goalkeepers: Tatenda Mukuruva (Dynamos, Zimbabwe), Donovan Bernard (How Mine), Tapiwa Chilenga (Triangle)
Defenders: Costa Nhamoinesu (Sparta Prague, Czech Republic), Lawrence Mhlanga, Teenage Hadebe (both Chicken Inn, Zimbabwe), Hardlife Zvirekwi (CAPS United, Zimbabwe), Bruce Kangwa (Highlanders, Zimbabwe), Onismor Bhasera (BidVest Wits), Elisha Muroiwa (Dynamos, Zimbabwe), Blessing Moyo (Harare City, Zimbabwe)
Midfielders: Willard Katsande (Kaizer Chiefs), Marvelous Nakamba (Vitesse Arnhem, Holland), Danny Phiri, Tafadzwa Kutinyu (both Chicken Inn, Zimbabwe), Kudakwashe Mahachi (Golden Arrows), Marshall Mudehwe (FC Platinum, Zimbabwe), Farai Madhananga (Harare City, Zimbabwe), Dzikamai Gwaze (Gornik Zabrze, Poland)
Strikers: Knowledge Musona (KV Oostende, Belgium), Nyasha Mushekwi (Dalian Yifang, China), Cuthbert Malajila, Khama Billiat (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Evans Rusike (Maritzburg United), Matthew Rusike (Helsingborgs IF, Sweden), Tendai Ndoro (Orlando Pirates)
Also announced today in Harare is the Zimbabwe squad to play in the Cosafa Castle Cup to be played in Namibia from June 11-25.
Zimbabwe will start off in the group stages against Swaziland, Seychelles and Madagascar.
The only foreign-based player called up to this squad for the regional tournament is Jomo Cosmos forward Charlton Mashumba.
Cosafa Castle Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Tatenda Mukuruva (Dynamos, Zimbabwe), Donovan Bernard (How Mine), Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum)
Defenders: Lawrence Mhlanga, Teenage Hadebe (both Chicken Inn, Zimbabwe), Hardlife Zvirekwi, Ronald Pfumbidzai (both CAPS United, Zimbabwe), Bruce Kangwa (Highlanders, Zimbabwe), Elisha Muroiwa (Dynamos, Zimbabwe), Blessing Moyo (Harare City, Zimbabwe), William Stima (Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe)

Midfielders: Danny Phiri, Tafadzwa Kutinyu (both Chicken Inn, Zimbabwe), Marshall Mudehwe, Hillary Bakacheza (both FC Platinum, Zimbabwe), Farai Madhananga, Raphael Manuvire (both Harare City, Zimbabwe), Nqobizitha Masuku (FC Platinum, Zimbabwe), King Nadolo (Highlanders, Zimbabwe), Talent Chawaphiwa (ZPC Kariba, Zimbabwe)
Strikers: Mitchell Katsvairo, Obadiah Tarumbwa (both Chicken Inn, Zimbabwe), William Manondo (Harare City, Zimbabwe), Walter Musona (FC Platinum), Charlton Mashumba (Jomo Cosmos)

Article by: Lovemore Moyo KICKOFF

Mamelodi Sundowns drawn with Zamalek, Enyimba, ES Setif in CAF Champions League group stages

Posted: 24 May 2016 Time: 14:47

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Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Zamalek, Enyimba and ES Setif in Group B of the CAF Champions League following their reinstatement to the continental showpiece.

The match-up was decided by a draw at CAF's headquarters in Cairo, which pitted Zesco United, Al Ahly, ASEC Mimosas and Wydad Casablanca together in Group A.
CAF earlier announced AS Vita Club - who beat Downs on away-goals in the competition - had been disqualified for fielding an ineligible player.
READ: CAF explain Vita expulsion
The Brazilians consequently took the Congolese side's place in the group stages of the tournament.
GROUP STAGES
CAF Champions League
A1 - Zesco United (Zambia)
A2 - Al Ahly (Egypt)
A3 - ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
A4 - Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
B1 - Enyimba (Nigeria)
B2 - Zamalek (Egypt)
B3 - ES Setif (Algeria)
B4 - Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Fixtures
17 June
28 June
15 July
26 July
12 August
23 August
CAF Confederation Cup
A1 - Mo Bajaia (Algeria)
A2 - Young Africans (Tanzania)
A3 - TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
A4 - Medeama SC (Ghana)
B1 - Kawkab Marrakech (Morocco)
B2 - Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia)
B3 - Fath Union Sport (Morocco
B4 - Al Ahly Tripoli (Libya)

Article by: Staff Reporter KICKOFF

                                   DOWNS BACK  IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Mamelodi Sundowns have been promoted back into the Champions League after AS Vita Club were disqualifed, CAF have announced.
The Confederation of African Football announced in a tweet from their offcial Twitter account that the PSL side will take the Congolese team's place in the top-tier competition.
https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/735050888037969920?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwVita eliminated Sundowns from the Champions League on away-goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw before The Brazilians dropped down into the CAF Confederation Cup, where they were eliminated in the same manner after a 3-3 aggregate draw against Ghanaian side Medeama SC.
This means Sundowns will be in Champions League group stage action as early as 17 June and will have to cut short their off-season break.
They will be in today's draws for the group stages of both continental competitions, which take place at the CAF headquarters in Cairo at 14h30.
Pitso Mosimane's side will be in the mix alongside Al Ahly, Zamalek (both Egypt), ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast), ES Setif (Algeria), Enyimba (Nigeria), Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) and Zesco (Zambia).
Vita have reportedly been disqualified for fielding an ineligible player – Idrissa Traore – who played in the second leg when they knocked out Sundowns on away-goals.

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REUNION ?

These three could be reunited next season. That should be fun...

Louis van Gaal sacked by Man Utd over poor style of play

Louis van Gaal was sacked as Manchester United boss because his side played poor quality football this season.

United scored just 49 league goals and were criticised for the lack of attacking play as they finished fifth in the Premier League table.

Dutchman Van Gaal, 64, said he was "very disappointed" to leave, but added "the foundations are firmly in place" to "achieve even greater success".

Jose Mourinho is expected to be named as his successor this week.

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss is due to hold talks with senior United officials on Tuesday.

BBC Sport reported on Saturday that United's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace would be Van Gaal's last game as boss.

United finished fourth and fifth in the Premier League in his two seasons in charge, missing out on Champions League qualification this term to Manchester City. Article from BBC SPORTS

Man City transfer rumours: Everton to make £40m bid for Hart, Vardy available for £20m

Now that the Premier League is over, transfer silly-season is starting to kick in to top gear.

According to reports in the Sun this morning, Everton are set to make a rather surprising £40 million bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart .

With Tim Howard leaving the Toffees this summer, it's known that they are looking for a goalkeeper to challenge Joel Robles for the Number 1 jersey.

The paper claim that the Merseyside club are ready to offer Hart £200,000-a-week to join them.

The Sun also claim that Pep Guardiola may be willing to sell Hart if he were able to get Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona - but any bid from Everton for the England No. 1 would fall in to the "ambitious" category.

In other news, Leicester forward Jamie Vardy is available to Champions League clubs for a cut-price £20 million - according to reports.

Reports in the Daily Mail suggest that Manchester City extensively scouted the Foxes striker during his incredible campaign this year - which has almost certainly earned him a place on the plane to Euro 2016.

Vardy - who is also reportedly a target for the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham - has recently signalled his intentions to stay at the King Power Stadium.

However, the Daily Mail claim that the striker's low asking price will mean that Champions League clubs will inevitably come calling. Article from Manchester evening.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Sir Alex's favorite ?

Sir Alex Ferguson: "Cristiano Ronaldo has everything. He can shoot with both feet, head the ball & he’s as brave as a lion." ‪#‎UCLfinal‬ #road2millano

Show Time for 2015/2016 PSL Champions Mamelodi Sundowns

The President of Mamelodi Sundowns Motsepe and his team found themselves celebrating in Pretoria after taking the title away from from Soweto. The players are all enjoying wining the PSL title and were also carrying the TKO trophy.

 photos by khosa Given & Maanda Bele

5 European Trophies down for Real Madrid ??

5 European Trophies down for Real Madrid ?

Ahead of a possible 11th title in next weekend's Champions League final for the Blancos, an online petition against them has amassed a huge number of votes

Real Madrid should be stripped of their first five European Cup wins, according to an online petition that has amassed 50,000 votes.

The petition on change.org claims the trophies Real Madrid won in the first five European Cup tournaments, between 1955-56 and 1959-60, were not in the same format as the modern Champions League.

Real Madrid have won the European Cup and Champions League 10 times in total, and they have the chance to make it 11 when they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28 in Milan.

The petition, started by Spain-based user 'Justicia Deportiva', which translates as Sporting Justice, reads: "We wish to request, in the name of the values represented by the sport and by democracy, that Real Madrid's European Cup titles won between 1955-56 and 1959-60 are immediately revoked.
[This would be] in recognition of the fact that those trophies in no way correspond to the competition recognised today as the UEFA Champions League."

Champions League organisers UEFA will be the recipient of the petition once it's complete.

Earlier this season, another Real Madrid-themed petition was started on change.org calling for the resignation of club president Florentino Perez, however it was not a success. Article from goal.com.

Collins' future on hold

Collins Mbesuma run over Ramahlwa Mphahlele

Mbesuma, on 14 goals, should finish top scorer in the Absa Premiership, especially if he can bang in one or two more goals against Free State Stars at Mbombela Stadium in Saturday's final round of matches.

Second-placed Prince Nxumalo is breathing down Mbesuma's neck on 13 goals, needing to score a few when Ajax Cape Town meet Bidvest Wits at Cape Town Stadium.

Ertugral and Aces' conditioning staff have been instrumental in the revival of Mbesuma, getting him fit and hungry, and playing to a gameplan that suits the Zambian's style of play.

But the 32-year-old striker has weighed in with just three goals in the last three months, prompting a cautious response from Ertugral on whether he believes Mbesuma still has what it takes to perform again next season.

"I don't know - we need to speak to him first, obviously. We need to see what the club's perspective is, too," Ertugral said yesterday.

"I think Collins has it. I think he will have the hunger also. I hope that he wins the Golden Boot. And then we will sit down next week and analyse this properly."

Ertugral is still eyeing an outside chance at third place for Aces.

At worst, Aces will have their best finish of sixth, beating seventh in 2013-14, if they lose against Stars and Chippa United beat Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.

If AmaZayoni win and Platinum Stars and Chiefs both lose, Ertugral's side have a chance of third place.

"I think the team have done well. The problem is that in my opinion we could have done better. I'm not happy," Ertugral said

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The 24-year-old initially revealed the tribute to the Barcelona and Argentina superstar before joining Real Madrid in 2013, but now insists the name was not his idea

Real Madrid midfielder Isco says he can no longer walk his dog because he named him after Barcelona icon Lionel Messi.

The 24-year-old, who has been heavily linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after failing to cement a regular first-team place, revealed the tribute to Messi months before joining Real.

Ahead of his move from Malaga in 2013, Isco said he chose the name because "Messi is the best in the world and so is my dog" - comments which still haunt the player to this day.

So, what's the best way to handle the situation? Blame it on your family!

"I have to say, in my favour, that calling the dog Messi was more my brother and dad's idea than mine," he insisted in an interview with Antena 3.

"I'm washing my hands with it [the naming of the dog], I'm a Madridsta and that's that. I don't walk him anymore, imagine me calling him Messi in the streets."

Still, though, it's a dog's name. Who cares? Apart from Cristiano Ronaldo, of course. Article from Goal.com

Bafana Bafana Squad announced by Shakes

Shakes Mashaba announcing the match squad

Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba (Bafana Bafana coach), has announced the squad for the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Gambia.

Bafana Bafana are going to face Gambia in an AFCON qualifier at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on June 4.

Mashaba announced the team at SAFA House today (Thursday).

Bafana are third in Group M and have collected three points, while  Cameroon lead the group with eight points and Mauritania are second with seven points.

Bafana’s chances of qualifying for next year’s AFCON in Gabon took a severe blow, following consecutive draws against Cameroon in March, although the team is not mathematically out of the race just yet.

Gambia are at the bottom of the group with two points, with two games left for all the teams to play.

The Bafana squad:

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Jackson Mabokgwane, Brighton Mhlongo

Defenders: Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Diamond Thopola, Thabo Matlaba, Erick Mathoho, Sifiso Hlanti, Rivaldo Coetzee, Teboho Langerman

Midfielders: Andile Jali, Thulani Serero, Thapelo Morena, Mpho Makola, Mandla Masango, Hlompho Kekana, Keagan Dolly, Dean Furman, May Mahlangu

Strikers: Thamsanqa Gabuza, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Ndumiso Mabena, Thobani Mncwango

The game with Gambia has been set to take place at 19h00 (SA time). 

Liverpool FC VS sevilla FC

Can klopp bring the trophy back home to the BPL or is the sevilla sealed fate by the  sevillian fans true. The answers will be revealed just after 90 min. Whose side are you on ?.

300 APPEARANCES FOR CAPTAIN SHABBA               

Goodbye Paris. Hello England.

A one year contract is good enough for Zlatan at Old Traford.

A good game lost the GOLDEN GLOVE

Marcus Rashford added another goal to his impressive tally, and his form will undoubtedly be seen as the most positive thing to come out of a season that has seen many of his more experienced team-mates struggle to retain such consistency.

Captain Wayne Rooney also turned in a man of the match-winning performance from his new midfield role, netting his 100th goal at Old Trafford to open the scoring just before half-time. Ashley Young grabbed the third United goal in the 87th minute.

All in all it was a comfortable night for the Red Devils, but a last minute own goal from Chris Smalling means this season's Golden Glove will go to Arsenal's Petr Cech, rather than David De Gea, who he otherwise would have shared it with. Article by Matt Tate website JOE.co.uk.

Alex Ferguson on the Ronaldo vs Messi

American football had it with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady over the past decade, while in rugby things were a little less fair as Richie McCaw and Dan Carter found themselves playing for the same team.

In football, the debate of who to pick between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will never truly be solved.

Each year we think that one of them has put the discussion to rest, the other pops right back up starts the conversation all over again

For all his unquestionable talents, Lionel Messi's legacy will always - fairly or not - carry the disclaimer on these shores that he never did it in the Premier League.

Ronaldo, on the other hand, has proven that he is able to do it on the proverbial wet and windy night at Stoke, and it's this adaptability which sets him apart from Messi, according to his former manager Alex Ferguson.

Speaking at an event in Dublin, the former Manchester United manager said: "When the ball is at Messi's feet it is like he is wearing slippers. But there is a difference between Messi and Ronaldo and I'll tell you what it is.

"I think Messi is a Barcelona player but Ronaldo could be playing for Stockport County and he would score a hat-trick. He is brilliant in the air and he has two feet."

While it's not quite the Stoke cliche, it's pretty damn close. Even if he does have a point.Article from JOE.co.uk.

Manchester United Fails To Make It To The UEFA
Champions League

Manchester City fans mercilessly trolled Manchester United as Louis van Gaal’s side missed out on the top four in front of a sparsely-filled Old Trafford.

City knew it would take a miracle for their bitter rivals to pip them to the last Champions League place - with United needing to beat Bournemouth by 19 goals to secure fourth.

While that provided enough amunition for Blues supporters on social media - the sight of empty seats at Old Trafford was just an added bonus.

United ultimately won 3-1 to finish ahead of Southampton in fifth place - but it will be a season of Europa League football for the red half of Manchester next term. Article from Manchester Evening.

And even pundit Gary Lineker couldn’t resist getting involved in the banter, Tweeting: “Can’t really see Manchester United doing it now. 19 goals in an hour is a big ask.”

THROW BACK TIME

Kelvin De Bruyne

First Musician to open the UEFA finals

Alicia Keys x UEFA Champions League = ‪#‎InCommon‬

Part 1: Alicia talks about ‪#‎Passion‬ as she prepares to make history as the first ever musician to open the UEFA Champions League final, with Pepsi!. BOOM THE VIDEO AVALIABLE ON FACEBOOK.

Man United bomb fiasco

There has been a call for a full inquiry after Manchester United’s final Premier League game of the season was abandoned following the discovery of an apparent explosive device that later turned out to be a fake bomb planted as part of a training exercise.

Greater Manchester’s police and crime commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said it was necessary to find out how the bogus explosive came to be left behind by a security company.

The blunder led to United’s home stadium being evacuated 20 minutes before their match against Bournemouth was due to kick off after an “incredibly lifelike explosive device” was found at the ground.

“It is outrageous this situation arose and a full inquiry is required to urgently find out how this happened, why it happened and who will be held accountable,” said Lloyd.

“This fiasco caused massive inconvenience to supporters who had come from far and wide to watch the match, wasted the time of huge numbers of police officers and the army’s bomb squad and unnecessarily put people in danger, as evacuating tens of thousands of people from a football stadium is not without risk.”

Army bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on the dummy device, which was discovered in the toilets within the north-west quadrant of the stadium, between the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the Stretford End.

ANOTHER JABU PULE IN THE MAKING

Just 26 years old  and  has been dismissed  from  four PSL clubs viz SuperSport United, Bivest Wits Chippa United and now Platinum stars.Are we about to witness another  fallen  soccer  star because of discipline. we have witnessed  great players like Jabu pule  fall because of not being disciplined is Zongo next? Thats the question that fans have been asking themselves after the  skillful star was s fired from  platinum star.soccer legend and jomo cosmos coach Jomo sono advised  Zongo to stop drinking.

"I have given you my opinion that he is good player but if he screws around I couldn't help him. Nobody else can help him and he must help himself. It is up to him if he wants to enjoy life," Sono told KickOff.

"There is one thing I always tell my players: beer, we were all born and we found our parents drinking beer... our grandparents were drinking beer, our great, great parents drinking utshwala (liquor) so you are competing with something that has been there forever and it won't help you.

"Beer has been there for decades and you have only five or four years to play football and make money and enjoy it.

"I tell them (my players) that bottle will stand there and tomorrow morning when you come it's still there so you can't compete with nice time... nice time has been there for all these years."