Ronaldo threatens to boycott Ballon d'Or.

Famous Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested he may boycott the Ballon d'Or following Uefa president Michel Platini comments on Tuesday. 

Ronaldo refused to respond to Platini's comments, while suggesting he may not go to the ceremony on January 13 in Zurich and instead stay in Madrid or go to Portugal.

"I do not think that [Platini] was trying to provoke me," the 28-year-old told reporters in Madeira, where he is enjoying a few days' rest and preparing for the opening of his own personal museum. "I will not respond to his comments.

"On the day of the Ballon d'Or ceremony I may be in Spain or in Zurich... or in Madeira."

 

Wenger & Mourinho insist Manchester United remain in title race.

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho both insist Manchester United remain in the title race despite the Premier League champions falling to a 1-0 defeat at home to Everton on Wednesday evening.

 The Gunners registered a 2-0 victory over Hull City following goals in each half from Nicklas Bendtner and Mesut Ozil but Wenger maintains it would be wrong to write off United at this stage of the season.

“It’s still early,” said the Frenchman.

“It’s a surprising defeat but it’s still early. We’ve seen it before - 12 points on us - but of course we just have to keep winning to have a chance and not worry too much about the others.”

Chelsea remain second in the table, four points behind Arsenal, following their 4-3 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Read more: http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4071/premier-league/2013/12/05/4455965/wenger-mourinho-insist-manchester-united-remain-in-title?ICID=AR_RA_3

REAL & SUAREZ

Real Madrid prepare sensational January move for Suarez.

The Spanish giants have made the in-form Liverpool striker their No.1 marquee target for 2014 and will pull out all the stops to get him.

Liverpool rate Suarez in the same bracket as Gareth Bale, who joined Real for a world record €100m last summer, but the Uruguayan turns 27 in January and is unlikely to ever be able to command a higher fee than next year.

The Merseysiders resisted a £40m-plus-£1 bid from Arsenal for their prize asset in July and Liverpool would instantly dismiss a fresh attempt to sign him from a club they regard as rivals.

Arsene Wenger remains a huge admirer of Suarez but, as reported by Goal in November, Arsenal's pursuit of the forward is now "dead in the water".

Read More on the link below:

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4071/premier-league/2013/12/06/4458511/real-madrid-prepare-sensational-january-move-for-suarez 

Goal Nigeria Player of the Year Nominees Annonced.

 Few players from the Nigerian super eagles squad have been nominated for the Goal Nigerian player of the year.

the players nominated are Godfrey Oboabona, Emmanuel Emenike, Vincent Enyeama, Victor Moses, John Obi Mikel. 

your vote counts alot... you can vote at http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/5608/nigeria-player-of-the-year/2013/12/04/4454354/goal-nigeria-player-of-the-year-nominee-emmanuel-emenike

Football reacts to Mandela's death...

'The world lost a hero, Africa lost a father'

Footballers from across the world have expressed their sorrow at Nelson Mandela's death at the age of 95 on Thursday.

The former South African president witnessed his nation host the first-ever World Cup in Africa in 2010 and his passing will undoubtedly cast a shadow over Friday's group stage draw in Brazil.

Below is a selection of messages from players, clubs, coaches and officials from across the globe for Mandela.

we have truly lost a hero... RIP TATA!!!

photo of nelson mandela when South Africa hosted the world cup below...

read more on the link below including famous footballer's tweets on the legend mandiba...
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2013/12/06/4457905/the-world-lost-a-hero-africa-lost-a-father-football-reacts
 

 

 

FOR ALL SPORT LOVERS...

Peter Hill-Wood honoured by the Club (Arsenal)

Mr Hill-Wood served on the Arsenal board for 51 years from 1962, following in the footsteps of his father, Denis, and grandfather Samuel in a family legacy stretching over 86 years.

In his word's, Mr Hill-Wood said "This was a big surprise for me. I knew nothing about it in advance and I am very flattered and honoured"

He retired earlier this year and on Thursday he was joined by family, Arsenal board members and manager Arsène Wenger for a surprise ceremony to unveil the bust in the directors' entrance of Emirates Stadium.
Paying tribute to Mr Hill-Wood, Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick said: “We are delighted to mark Peter’s contribution in this way. He has been at the heart of all the Club’s major decisions over the past 51 years and his steadfast and visionary leadership have underpinned the progress we have made in that time.
“His contribution to Arsenal Football Club, and that of his father and grandfather before, is immense. We felt it important that it was formally recognised in this way.”
Following the ceremony Mr Hill-Wood, who is recovering well after illness, said: “This was a big surprise for me. I knew nothing about it in advance and I am very flattered and honoured.
"I always regarded it as a great honour to help lead this wonderful football club and I have so many great memories during my time on the board and as chairman. I still have many friends at the Club, and I look forward to following our continued progress.”http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/former-arsenal-chairman-honoured-by-club

picture of Mr Hill Wood below...