Portsmouth Football Club have been hit with yet another punch as the threat of administration
looms – with manager Michael Appleton stating he is ‘ready for a points deduction.'
But is a points deduction really fair on Portsmouth Football Club?
Pompey's recent dogged luck has been created by individuals who were inadequate to run the football
club and a controversial system in which they were appointed: the so called Fit and Proper Person's
Test.
The 2012 January transfer window was a rather more sedate affair than it's 2011 predecessor.
Money was spent much more sensibly this time around as opposed to being thrown around like a
compulsive gambler who had hacked into a free bets website.
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez did not get a move away from the Etihad and Manchester
United did not break the bank to sign Wesley Sneijder.
There was a lack of real excitement during the final day of the 2012 January Transfer Window,
with none of the Premier League's big names on the move and a subsequent drop in spending from the
same day 12 months ago means the latest transfer window closed without much of a noise.
The speculation that ran wild from Sky Sports News reporters situated at Premier League grounds
became boring with attention being finally turned to actual fixtures that took place on the
night.
Many fans were hoping for early activity from the Gunners in the transfer market, especially to
bolster the defence, but things have largely been quiet. Given that Ferguson had to go back to Paul
Scholes and Chelsea are taking so long over the Cahill deal, one can assume this is going to be, at
best, a tricky month for football business.
Is your little soccer player hoping to grow up and go to the World Cup – not as a spectator
but as a player? If so, nutrition is important. Because soccer is a high-endurance sport, it is
essential that you and your child learn as much as you can about proper nutrition, and how best to
fuel up before the big game.
The number if Italians plying their trade abroad is steadily increasing. Yet despite this, there
wasn't a single Italian named on the Balon ‘dor short list last week. In one way this isn't
entirely surprising given the common disregard Serie A is held in nowadays. Since the hey-day of
the last 80′s early 90's, financial resources of Italian Serie A clubs have decreased
significantly.
Bet it will be easier for a young English born Indian/Pakistani footballer to get into the India or
Pakistani national team than it has been for a similar kid to make progress in cricket in the
UK.
Interesting times in Asia for football.
Asian Football Business Review reports:
South Asian giants plan football promotion series for their expatriates in England
An innovative joint marketing effort by the All India Football Federation and the Pakistan Football
Federation, will promote football to over 2 million of their countries' compatriates and their
decendents living in England through three international friendlies.
Arsenal made a profit last year, despite a drop in property sales (because we had already sold most
of Highbury Square) and despite buying buy not selling players. The operating profit (before
exceptional costs, depreciation and player trading) in the football business was £45.8 million
(2010 £56.
As the star players of Real Madrid, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are already household names.
Now they are becoming a Twitter sensations. With over 5 million followers, Kaka is the most
followed athlete out of any sport on Twitter. Cristiano—trailing Kaka by 1.
The e-mail account of Spanish Football Sports is almost collapsed by readers around the World
asking why I am not posting on the after shock-wave effects, or stating an opinion about the FC
BARCELONA - REAL MADRID brawl & Mourinho "eye-poke" incident during the Spanish Super Cup last
week. Why? Because everyone has already voiced an opinion, the majority from their own "coloured"
glasses
Many would say Barcelona could not get any stronger following the way they despatched of
Manchester United in the 2010/11 Champions League final at Wembley. Perhaps they just have with the
acquisition of Serie A's best player, Alexis Sanchez of Udinese.
Parting with £23million for the Chilean's services, the Catalan giants could end up paying a
further £10million in add-ons.
Oh this football business is so confusing. So much information. So many assertions and
exclusives.
Take this morning, for example, depending on what you read Manchester City have either agreed a
deal for Samir Nasri or they haven't.
The Mail
We've got Nasri! Manchester City claim £19m deal for Arsenal rebel
Manchester City believe they have captured Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri for
£19million.
More and more sports teams continue to allow younger players into their professional ranks.
That's good for individual sports franchises in a couple of ways. Everybody loves to see a young
kid shine on the field and compete well against older, more experienced players. It makes us feel
good because it appeals to the side of us that root for the underdog.
Luka Modric
Having spent most of his career in the shadows, Luka Modric burst spectacularly into the limelight
this week as Chelsea launched a bid to lure the talented Croatian away from White Hart Lane.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be monitoring the situation and is ready to
pounce for the player he believes should have been crowned the PFA player of the year last season
ahead of his team-mate Gareth Bale.
The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation has issued the following statement to
the Asian Football Business Review: "We, the members of the AFC Executive Committee, express our
deepest concern at the latest developments within FIFA and that involves the AFC President Mohamed
Bin Hammam.
The Qatar Football Association has issued the following statement to Asian Football Business Review
regarding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. "Qatar 2022 categorically deny any wrongdoing in
connection with their winning bid. "We are urgently seeking clarification from FIFA about the
statement from their General Secretary.
Currently appearing in the high court are an ex-Pompey director, past owner and recent
manager on various charges of tax-evasion. Charged with fraud and unfair trading practices
at court an ex-Cardiff City director and Plymouth chairman, whilst at Wrexham a consortium
containing a solicitor debarred on eighteen counts attempts a take over.
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Pushing New Boundaries: UEFA Champions League trophy heads to Asia is a post from: Just
Football
The power of the UEFA Champions League is unequivocal. "It is the ultimate competition in
Europe," says FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. "A competition that puts you to the test at the
highest level with the best teams.
For the sixth consecutive year, Real Madrid claims top spot as the world's largest football club
according to this measure. Real is now just two years short of matching Manchester United's eight
year reign from 1996/97, the first edition of the Money League, through to 2003/04. FC Barcelona
retains second place ahead of Manchester United, making it a Spanish one-two for the second
successive year.
