Arsenal conceded eight goals for the first time since 1896 as Manchester United, inspired by a Wayne Rooney hat-trick, romped to an incredible 8-2 victory over the 10-man Gunners at Old Trafford on Sunday. As well as Rooney’s treble, Ashley Young helped himself to two goals, with further strikes coming from Nani and substitute Park Ji Sung after Danny Welbeck had scored the opening goal. United’s stunning display lifted the champions to the top of the Premier League with a 100 percent record from three matches.
Barcelona Crushed Villarreal 5-0 in their opening game of the Season
Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez marked their home debuts for Barcelona in La Liga with goals as the champions crushed Villarreal 5-0 in their opening match of the campaign on Monday.
World Player of the Year Lionel Messi netted twice and Spain Under-21 midfielder Thiago Alcantara was also on the scoresheet for Barca in their bid for a club record-equalling fourth consecutive Spanish title.
Somdev to play Murray, Sania faces Peer in US Open
India's top singles player, Somdev Devvarman has drawn world No 4 Andy Murray, while Sania Mirza will face Israeli Sahar Peer in their first-round matches of the US Open beginning on Monday.
Ranked 64th in the world, 26-year-old Somdev Devvarman will face an uphill task to advance beyond the first round against the in-form Murray.
The one at the Flushing Meadows will be the first meeting between the two.
Drogba injured in Chelsea 3-1 win over Norwich
Chelsea beat 10-man Norwich 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday but the victory came at a cost as Didier Drogba was stretchered off with what appeared to be a serious injury.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was knocked unconscious during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Norwich City but is showing progressive signs of recovery, coach Andre Villas-Boas said. The Ivorian was was accidentally punched as Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy came out to meet the ball. He did not move initially as medics attended to him but he then started to flex his arms before being stretchered off.
Arsenal enters Champions League books CL spot for 14th consecutive season
Arsenal will compete in the Champions League for the 14th consecutive season after their beleaguered side came from behind to record a brave 2-1 win at Udinese on Wednesday. Leading 1-0 from the first leg of the play-off tie, Arsenal were menaced throughout by the threat of an elimination that would have been unthinkable in both sporting and financial terms. In the
Syria kicked out of qualifying over ineligible player
Syria have been disqualified from the 2014 World Cup after fielding an ineligible player in qualifiers, FIFA said on Friday. World soccer’s governing body said in a statement that Tajikistan would be reinstated into the competition in Syria’s place. “The Syrian team is disqualified from the competition, losing their second round knockout phase by forfeit,”
Boca Juniors crushed promoted Union 4-0
Striker Lucas Viatri scored twice as Boca Juniors crushed promoted Union 4-0 while their fans made fun of relegated arch-rivals River Plate at a packed Bombonera on Monday. Champions Velez Sarsfield also turned on the style to beat Banfield 3-0 at home as they went joint top with Boca with four points apiece after two matches of the Apertura championship. Boca fans lit
Pirelli calender 2011 Lakshmi Mennon
Lakshmi Menon is a super model of India.She has done lots of advertisements lots of ramp work in fashion world in India.Now we can see her pictures in Pirelli Calendar 2011.Pirelli Calendar is world's most coveted calender.
Lakshmi Menon is from Banglore. She started her modeling career at early age when she was studying at the Bangalore University with the aim to earn money. Menon entered the international arena after 2006.
Indian Model Lakshmi Menon has now created history in the international fasion world, from last 38 years she become the first Indian face for the renowned "The Pirelli Calendar 2011".
The 28 years old model had to give a nude pose for creating this history, however its not the first time that any Indian model goes nude, many other Indian Models have stripped for various magazines and photo shoots.
Barcelona beat Club America 2-0 in a friendly
David Villa's first-half header and Seydou Keita's 89th-minute strike lifted European champions Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Mexico's Club America in a friendly football match on Saturday.
Mexico's Chivas beat Barcelona 4-1 in friendly
Marco Fabian scored twice in two minutes to lift Mexican club Chivas of Guadalajara to a 4-1 victory over Spanish giants Barcelona in a friendly football match on Wednesday.
The visit of European champions Barcelona drew 70,080 to Sun Life Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins - a record for a football match in South Florida.
Barcelona wasted no time, going ahead 1-0 through David Villa's third-minute strike.
The lead stood at half-time, but Chivas responded with three goals in the space of 12 minutes in the second half.
The visit of European champions Barcelona drew 70,080 to Sun Life Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins - a record for a football match in South Florida.
Barcelona wasted no time, going ahead 1-0 through David Villa's third-minute strike.
The lead stood at half-time, but Chivas responded with three goals in the space of 12 minutes in the second half.
Argentina vs Venezuela Live in Kolkata 2-Sep-2011
This is a dream opportunity for Indian soccer fans to watch To big south American football teams play in India and to watch World's most valuable player Lionel Messi and his magic live when Argentina V Venezuela play live in Kolkata in India.
India is doing some great work in the field of sports.After CWG, ICC World Cup 2011 and the most awaited Indian Grand Prix. It's time for the Indian Soccer Fans to celebrate as they can watch Lionel Messi showing his football skills in Kolkata India this september. Argentina Football team leaded by Lionel Messi will face Venezuela in a FIFA-sanctioned international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium, at Kolkata (India) on 2 September 2011.This news has been officially announced and confirmed by by Celebrity Management Group (CMG).
FC Barcelona reveals about plans to visit India in September 2011 and also Barcelona have big academy plans for India. Argentinean international side will be seen in action at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkatta on September 2011. The Argentinean football team will include all the star players including Lionel Messi. These all plans are really good news for the die hard fans of Lionel Messi. It will be a treat to watch Lionel Messi live in kolkata this September.
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