BREAKING: Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua, takes three world titles

BREAKING: Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua, takes three world titles

USA's Andy Ruiz (L) knocks down England's Anthony Joshua (R) in the 7th round to win by TKO during their 12-round IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Championship fight at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 1, 2019. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Ruiz recorded a monster upset, knocking down Britain’s Joshua four times to take the World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization titles.

Ruiz came into the fight as a massive 20-1 underdog. But he won it in the middle of the seventh round when the referee stopped it at 1:26 of the round after the fourth knockdown.

Ruiz, sent to the canvas once himself, knocked Joshua down twice in the third round and twice more in the seventh.

Joshua had a massive height and reach advantage as he weighed in at a chiselled 255 pounds compared to the portly Ruiz, who beefed up to 268 pounds compared to 250 for his most recent fight.

England’s Anthony Joshua (L) kneels after being knocked down by USA’s Andy Ruiz (R) in the 7th round to win by TKO during their 12-round IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Championship fight at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 1, 2019. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Ruiz, who has won four fights in a row, looked fearless and poised while Joshua — who had won all 22 of his previous bouts — never seemed to recover from the first knockdown early in the third.

Ballon d’Or winner, Modric criticises Ronaldo, Messi over gala snub

Ballon d’Or winner, Modric criticises Ronaldo, Messi over gala snub

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Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric kisses the trophy after receiving the 2018 FIFA Men's Ballon d'Or award for best player of the year. Photo: AFP

Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for choosing not to attend this month’s ceremony where he was given the award.

He said their decision was unfair to fellow players and voters.

Croatian captain Modric broke Messi and Ronaldo’s decade-long stranglehold on the prestigious prize last month.

He said in a newspaper interview on Saturday the pair’s absence from the gala in Paris on Dec. 3 did not make sense.

“I cannot speak about why someone didn’t turn up at an award ceremony, it’s their choice. It doesn’t make sense, does it?

“It seems these votes and awards are only significant when they win,” the Real Madrid midfielder told Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti.

“It’s unfair to fellow players and voters who have nominated them in the past 10 years, as well as to football and the fans. However, people will act the way they think they should.”

Juventus forward Ronaldo came second in the 2018 Ballon d’Or vote behind his old Real team-mate Modric, while Messi was fifth.

It was a ranking which met with some consternation at both the Argentine’s club FC Barcelona and in the Catalan media.

Modric lifted a third successive UEFA Champions League title with Real last season and led Croatia to a first-ever FIFA World Cup final.

But he said Ronaldo and Messi were still the best two players around, even as he added that it did not mean they should always be named best player each season.

“In my opinion, things are very simple: Ronaldo and Messi are phenomenons who have been dominant in the past 10 years or so. They’ve been in a league of their own,” Modric said.

“But we are talking about a season’s accomplishments here and I guess it means something that votes by national team coaches, managers, football legends, journalists and fellow players have produced the same results.”

The Croatian also offered the sarcastic suggestion: “If the debate is going to be about how good a particular player is, the only course of action is to award all trophies to Messi and Ronaldo until they retire and scrap the voting.”

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2018 FIFA The Best Awards: Modric beats Salah, Ronaldo to gong

2018 FIFA The Best Awards: Modric beats Salah, Ronaldo to gong

Croatian football icon Luka Modric on Monday saw off competition from former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and last season’s European top scorer Mohamed Salah to the 2018 FIFA The Best award in the male category at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

The award came to existence in 2016 after FIFA parted ways with France Football magazine the organisers of Balon’dor, the award has been dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the past decade, the award was joined with the Balon d’or between 2010 and 2015 and it was called FIFA Ballon d’Or an award that was also dominated by the pair.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric breaks the jinx of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo winning the individual awards in recent years as he won the male FIFA best player of the year.

Both players failed to attend the gala with Cristiano Ronaldo claiming his team have a midweek fixture to prepare and Lionel Messi giving a personal reason for snubbing the event.

Luka Modric was named the FIFA The Best player of the year for his contribution for both club and country as he beat former teammate and winner of the award Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the award.

Luka Modric won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and also had a wonderful World Cup in Russia as he inspired his country to the finals of the tournament which they lost to France 4-2 but he was compensated with his performance with the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament ahead of Eden Hazard and Antoine Griezmann

The three finalists were the same as the UEFA player of the year’s award held in Monaco which the Croatian National team captain won also which now makes the fifth award in a row for the playmaker.

Here is the list of the awards won by Luka Modric:

FIFA Club World Cup player of the tournament

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball 2018

UEFA Midfielder of the year 2018

UEFA Player of the year 2018

FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year 2018

It is have been long awaited for the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo called to be broken with the only player coming close is Franck Ribery but the latter won the FIFA Ballon d’Or ahead of the Bayern Munich winger.

Other award winners tonight are:

FIFA Puskas Award: Mohamed Salah

FIFA Fan Award: Peru Fans

FIFA The Best Women’s Player of the year: Marta

FIFA The Best FIFA Men’s coach of the year: Didier Deschamps

FIFA The Best FIFA Women’s coach of the year: Reynald Pedros

FIFA The Best Fifa Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

The FIFA Fair Play Award: Lennart Thy

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Ronaldo given two-year prison sentence after striking deal over tax charges

Ronaldo given two-year prison sentence after striking deal over tax charges

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The new Juventus signing will not see the inside of a prison cell but must pay a hefty fine after coming to an agreement over evasion allegations

Cristiano Ronaldo will accept a two-year prison sentence and a fine worth  €19 million (£16.9m/$22.15m) after striking a deal with Spanish authorities over tax charges. 

The ex-Real Madrid striker, now at Juventus, pleaded guilty to four charges of evasion between 2011 and 2014 worth a total of €14.7m. 

According to EFE, that amount has been reduced in his guilty plea to €5.7m, although taking into account fines, interests and other cost the sum ascends to €19m. 

The charges were initially denied by Ronaldo and his management company Gestifute, with the player answering tetchily whenever questioned over the matter. 

After reports emerged that the Spanish government had rejected an initial offer to settle the case, Cristiano wrote on Instagram "Don't try to spoil the beautiful moment I'm living through with fake news," while on another occasion he insisted:  "I do things the right way and I will continue to do so."

As a first-time offender Ronaldo's prison sentence will not be made effective, meaning that he will not spend time behind bars. 

Under Spanish law, though, if the Portugal striker re-offends during the duration of the sentence he would then be open to a custodial sentence. 

Ronaldo's sentence still must be confirmed, which will occur when the star presents himself before Madrid's Pozuelo de Alarcon court to hear the final verdict. 

The charges and prospective sentence are almost identical to those initially handed down to Ronaldo's great rival, Barcelona wizard Lionel Messi. 

Messi and father Jorge had been sentenced to 21 and 15 months in prison respectively for tax fraud, having failed to pay some €4.1m owed on image rights. 

But in July the pair saw their sentences commuted in return for the payment of additional fines. 

Other footballers that have fallen foul of Spanish tax authorities in recent years include Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez and former Argentina captain Javier Mascherano. 

Lionel Messi makes shock Cristiano Ronaldo confession after World Cup struggles - report

Lionel Messi makes shock Cristiano Ronaldo confession after World Cup struggles - report

LIONEL MESSI has reportedly conceded his Argentina side are weaker than Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty in Argentina's draw with Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines last night as his stunning hat-trick secured Portugal a 3-3 draw in their World Cup opener with Spain.

Lionel Messi failed to take his chance to make the back pages though as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw with Iceland with the Barcelona talisman missing a penalty.

And Spanish publication Don Balon claim Messi is angry his chance of securing a sixth Ballon d’Or already appear to be slipping.

With five Ballon d’Or awards each to their name, both will be vying for a record sixth come the end of the year.

Messi won La Liga with Barcelona this season, while Ronaldo won a third consecutive Champions League title with Real Madrid.

Lionel Messi fluffed his lines against Iceland in Argentina's World Cup opener

The result of this year’s award winner could come down to whoever triumphs in the World Cup.

Don Balon say Messi is already conceding defeat in the battle to be crowned the world’s best player because he reportedly believes Portugal have a better team than Argentina.

Speaking after the match Messi said: “The truth is that we can not win the match, add up the three points.

“I think we deserved to win the match, but now it's to follow and think about what's next.

Lionel Messi's rival Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Spain

“It hurts to lose the penalty, because it would give us the advantage.

“And getting a difference changes the match, as did not happen in the first goal.

“But we could not keep because they drew fast.”

Messi’s Argentina next play Croatia on Thursday after Ronaldo’s Portugal play Morocco on Wednesday.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League

Real Madrid Vs Liverpool

Real Madrid proved once again that they are uniquely made for European final nights but it had a lot to do with early Christmas gifts from Liverpool goalkeeper, Loris Karius, who handed the defending champions two goals.

One goal from Karim Benzema and two from Gareth Bale confirmed Real Madrid as champions of Europe for the 13th time despite an equaliser from Sadio mane in the 55th minute.

After a frenetic start from Liverpool, in which they kept Real Madrid pinned in their own half, it took the shoulder injury to Mohamed Salah to give the Spaniards a foothold in the match. Before the Egyptian left the pitch in tears, Liverpool had attempted eight shots but immediately after he went off, Liverpool were seemingly doused.

They were on the ascendancy toward the end of the first half and took the lead, rather fortuitously in the second half as Karius rolled the ball against Benzema’s outstretched leg.

But it was also Bale’s crowning moment. The Welsh speedster came on in the second half and just seconds later scored a wonder goal, that left everyone watching stunned. Karius then further stunned the crowd as Bale’s speculative shot melted through his fingers.

Real Madrid are champions for a third consecutive time a second time in their history.

Ronaldo breaks silence on his comparison with Mohamed Salah

Ronaldo breaks silence on his comparison with Mohamed Salah

Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah are neck-to-neck on 44 goals this season, but the Real Madrid star thinks any similarity ends there.

The Real Madrid ace maintains there is no point comparing him with the Egyptian attacking maestro, Mo Salah as they are "completely different" players.

The comparison between the two footballers began after the Egyptians stellar performance this season with the Premier League side, Liverpool netting 44 times across all competitions to equal Ronaldo.

Salah has enjoyed a record-breaking first season at Anfield, becoming the first player to score 32 goals in a 38-game Premier League campaign, while he has also netted 11 times in Europe.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, recovered from a difficult first half of 2017-18 to match Salah on 44 goals in all competitions, with 15 of those coming in Madrid's run to a third consecutive Champions League final.

The two forwards will go head to head on Saturday when Jurgen Klopp's side take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Kiev.

Ronaldo insists he shouldn't be compared with Mo Salah as they are different types of forward on the pitch.

"People want to compare me with other players. I'm different than anyone, Salah is different than other ones," he told BT Sport.

"He plays with the left, I play with the right; I'm tall, he's a little bit shorter, I play with the head. We are completely different.

"But, I have to say, he had a fantastic season. Saturday... let's see."

OFFICIAL: Former Nigeria striker son joins Liverpool

OFFICIAL: Former Nigeria striker son joins Liverpool

Former Nigerian striker son Ade Akinbiyi joins Premier League side Liverpool according to club official webpage.

Remi Parle-Akinbiyi was unveiled as a player of Liverpool last week alongside England international Trent Alexander-Arnold and the whizkid will play for their U9 team in the 2018-2019 season and hope to emulate his dad.

Akinbiyi was born in London but qualified to play for the Super Eagles through his parents and earned his only cap in a 2-0 defeat to Greece in an international friendly on November 13, 1999.

Akinbiyi started his career with Norwich City before moving to Premier League new boys Wolverhampton Wanderers and become Leicester City's record signing when he joined the clubs in 1999 and 2000 respectively.

Akinbyi also featured for Stoke City, Burnley, Sheffield United, Houston Dynamo, Notts County and Colwyn Bay where he went on to notch 152 goals in 562 appearances in all competitions during his playing days.

This is a good development to him and his boy.

Ferguson rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage

Ferguson rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage

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SIR Alex Ferguson is battling for life after being rushed to hospital.

According to The Sun, the legendary former Manchester United boss is set to have surgery after being whisked to Salford Royal Hospital with a police escort on Saturday morning.

A Manchester United spokesman said, “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.

“The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.”

The Scot won a staggering 49 trophies in management, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.

An ambulance was reportedly called to his Cheshire mansion at 9am (on Saturday) before taking him to Macclesfield district hospital.

He was then reportedly transferred with a police escort to the Salford Royal.

It comes after son Darren Ferguson skipped his Doncaster side’s League One match against Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

A Doncaster club statement said that “Darren Ferguson will not be at Saturday’s game due to family reasons. Darren asks for privacy, and will provide an update through the club during the week.”

In 2003, Sir Alex was admitted to hospital for a heart irregularity and underwent cardioversion electric shock treatment at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, near Manchester.

A club statement at the time said that he had “received treatment in hospital following a routine check-up several months ago which revealed a minor heart irregularity… The treatment revealed he has no underlying heart problem.”

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What Moreno Has Said About Ronaldo Is What Every Liverpool Fan Is Thinking

What Moreno Has Said About Ronaldo Is What Every Liverpool Fan Is Thinking

Alberto Moreno has brilliantly summed up what every Liverpool fan is thinking right now about Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Champions League final.

Liverpool are ONE game away from making it SIX European titles.

After beating AS Roma 7-6 on aggregate in a thrilling semi-final, Liverpool have booked a date against Real Madrid in Kiev, Ukraine.

Defending champions Real Madrid will be seeking for an unprecedented third consecutive Champions League triumph, under the famed tutelage of former 'Galactico' Zinedine Zidane.

And the Spanish outfit will be pinning their hopes on Ronaldo to continue his goal scoring heroics in Europe.

He's already chipped in with an impressive 15 goals in Europe's elite competition.

Ronaldo in action for Real Madrid. Image: PA

While Moreno will likely feature on the bench versus Real Madrid, he's summed up Liverpool fans thoughts about Ronaldo ahead of May 26th.

"Ahead of the final, if I could, I would erase Cristiano," Moreno jokingly told Cadena Cope via Football Espana.

Ronaldo celebrates securing a spot in the final. Image: PA

The Spanish left-back has no words on Liverpool's achievements in the Champions League thus far, before calling the experience 'incredible' while lauding boss Jurgen Klopp.

"I have no words (for Liverpool reaching the final), it is an incredible achievement for us and now we have a trophy in our sights.

"(Liverpool manager Jurgen) Klopp is a very sentimental guy and he definitely has a special connection with this competition," he added.

Liverpool players celebrate in front of the travelling support. Image: PA

Real Madrid will be wary of Liverpool's threat including Mohamed Salah, who has been heavily linked with a move to the iconic Santiago Bernabeu.

'The Egyptian King' has bagged 11 goals in Europe, and Moreno is hoping he can produce the goods in the final.

"Salah is an amazing player and has been so important for us this season, we hope he can produce one more special match."

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UEFA Accidentally 'Reveal' This Season's Champions League Winners

UEFA Accidentally 'Reveal' This Season's Champions League Winners

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Did man walk on the moon? Who really shot JFK? How did the Russian official see the ball go over the line? Don't we all love a conspiracy theory. Football's latest controversy comes from the UEFA website.

This week saw two extremely exciting Champions League semi-finals come to a close. Real Madrid were fortunate to get the win over Bayern Munich and in the end Liverpool were also fortunate to beat Roma setting up an intriguing final.

It's been one of the oddest and most fun Champions League knock-out stages in a while with Roma's come back against Barca, Juve's near comeback against Real, Manchester United's embarrassment against Sevilla and Liverpool's demolition of Manchester City's defence amongst the highlights.

Now we're down to the final two and on Tuesday night most people were saying that Real's performance was enough to give Liverpool lots of hope but the Reds' own near collapse led people to change their outlook.

Well it seem that everyone else's opinion doesn't matter because the Champions League winners have already been decided by UEFA, according to their website Liverpool are this year's winners:

This really will be one for the conspiracy theorists, especially those who happen to be fans of Los Blancos.

Real Madrid fans already love to suggest that the European football governing body should be renamed UEFALONA for their perceived favouring of Barcelona, although they were on the end of some favourable decisions against Bayern themselves.

When Mo Salah wins a last minute penalty and Jordan Henderson scores to make it 4-3 to Liverpool from the spot on May 26th don't say you weren't warned!

All you need to know about the Nigerian goalkeeper who made history in La Liga on Sunday

All you need to know about the Nigerian goalkeeper who made history in La Liga on Sunday

Uzoho has a huge chance to have a break-out year with both club and country.

Uzoho Francis, a Nigerian goalkeeper made La Liga history on Sunday.

It was an uneventful afternoon on Sunday, October 15 at the Municipal de Ipurua as host Eibar played out a boring colourless goalless draw with visiting Deportivo La Coruña in a La Liga fixture.

The two mid-table La Liga teams had just nine shots on target between them in the game, a true reflection of the dull game.

The Eibar Vs Deportivo La Coruña stats  (Soccer Punter)

But sometimes you have to go through the rough to get the diamond and from this game, history was made.

The Eibar and Deportivo La Coruna’s game has dominated the Nigerian sports media since Sunday because of 18-year-old goalkeeper Uzoho Francis.

Uzoho Francis made his debut for Deportivo La Coruña on Sunday  (Twitter/La Liga)

Uzoho made his debut for Deportivo in the game, keeping a clean sheet to help his side get a point away from home.

He didn’t have much to do in the game especially in the first half when Deportivo dominated play. But he also showed impressive composure and attention in the game.

He did that very well, guarding his near-post very well to save a shot from the corner of his box in the 12th minute.

He had to wait until the 72nd minute before his next save, calmly collecting a tame shot. In the 80th minute, he showed how decent he was, staying on his toes during a corner kick to quickly dive to catch a shot from the edge of his 18-yard-box.

He was beaten in added time but the Eibar goal was rightly ruled out to be offside.

Uzoho Francis was impressive in he game and kept a clean sheet for Deportivo La Coruña

It was a record-making appearance for the Nigerian who became the youngest foreign goalkeeper to debut in the La Liga.

With the number of legendary non-Spanish goalkeepers we have seen in La Liga history,Uzoho’ achievement is a huge one.

“A day that will never disappear from my memory,” Uzoho said about his debut.

Where it all started

Uzoho’s professional football career came to prominence when he was included in the Golden Eaglets squad for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Uzoho Francis was part of the Golden Eaglets squad that won the 2013 U-17 FIFA World Cup although the goalkeeper didn't play in an game  (Getty Images)

He was with the team which had the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and Dele Alampasu. These talented youngsters led Nigeria to the title.

Uzoho, however, did not play in any game at the World Cup and was Golden Eaglets third goalkeeper at the tournament. He only made the cut following the injury to Adeyinka Adewale who was the first choice when Nigeria finished second at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) earlier in the year.

Deportivo La Coruna

While the likes of Alampasu continued to be in the local limelight, Uzoho had been quiet since his sojourn with the Golden Eaglets in 2013.

He was with the famous Aspire Academy in Qatar before he signed for Deportivo La Coruna in 2016.

Uzoho Francis joined Deportivo

After a year with the youth team, Uzoho is gradually making his way into the first team and his impressive La Liga debut could fasten the process.

Following the exit of German Lux this summer, Deportivo La Coruna manager Pepe Mel is still without a first choice goalkeeper.

Deportivo La Coruña manager Pepe Mel has not decided on his first choice goalkeeper for this season

He surprised everyone by naming Uzoho in the starting XI against Eibar with former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon -who is on loan from Watford- settling for a place on the bench.

Przemysław Tytoń was not named for the game while Ruben Martinez is currently injured.

Super Eagles chance

Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has similar problems in his goalkeeper’s unit. With his first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme out indefinitely as he continues to battle acute leukaemia, no one has held down the No 1. shirt.

Daniel Akepeyi’s pitiable outing against South Africa in June meant he is not reliable enough and while FC IfeanyiUbah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has impressed in three games for the Super Eagles,  he is still very culpable of making rash decisions. Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Rohr’s goalkeeping options are very open.

With Carl Ikeme out for an extended time, Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has not decided on his first choice goalkeeper

These uncertainties in the goalkeeping units at both club and country present Uzoho with a huge chance to have his break-out year.

Despite his impressive outing against Eibar, he faces an uphill task to hold down the No. 1 jersey at Deportivo La Coruna.

If he manages to do that, then he will surely be on the Super Eagles plane to Russia.

21 years old Asisat Oshoala scores on her debut as Arsenal Ladies win

21 years old Asisat Oshoala scores on her debut as Arsenal Ladies win

Lucky girl! Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala made a goal-scoring debut in Arsenal Ladies 3-1 victory against Reading FC Women on Wednesday night at Meadow Park.

Her first appearance for the Gunners few days after her switch from Liverpool Ladies became a reality as she started against Reading in her second season in the English Women's Super League.

On the resumption of the second half, the 21 year old sailed into the box and rounded the goalkeeper before slotting into an empty net her first goal to double Arsenal's lead. Congrats to her!

Louis Van Guard! Man U coach employs extra security to prevent him and wife from being attacked by angry fans

Louis Van Guard! Man U coach employs extra security to prevent him and wife from being attacked by angry fans

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has reportedly employed a special team of trained security personnel to protect him and his wife.

According to a report by Mirror Sport, the former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Holland coach is so scared of being attacked by angry Manchester United fans that he has employed a 24 hours security team equipped with the latest security gadgets and dogs to protect him and his wife Truce in their expensive Cheshire home. The under fire boss already has guards at games and the training ground.

Fans have been calling for Van Gaal's sack for over a month now, with some even hurling abuses at the manager in the stadium after a deadly patch of form throughout the month of December, with out of Work Jose Mourinho and assistant manager Ryan Giggs being mooted as managers to succeed the Dutchman.

Louis Van Gaal's men will face Stoke Cityon Tuesday in the English Premier League.

Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney breaks Thierry Henry's English Premier League record of 175 goals for one team

Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney breaks Thierry Henry's English Premier League record of 175 goals for one team

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is now a premier league legend after breaking the record for the highest number of goals scored by a player in the English Premier League with his superb effort against Liverpool this evening.

This comes just days after his brace helped the Red Devils stumble to a 3-3 draw against Premier League side Newcastle United.Rooney went ahead of Thierry Henry's record of 175 Premier League goals for a single club.He has scored five times in United's four January fixtures and adding to his career total of 242 career goals for the Manchester club.

My say on the Lionel Messi Footballer of the Year 2015

My say on the Lionel Messi Footballer of the Year 2015

Well every one really know how it goes, but the bitter truth remains that on the grounds of Messi been named the player of the year is a consequences of his team work, we all know that Ronaldo worth it a million times and we just have to hide the sentiments under the carpet. I still appreciate his team and his act afterwards. He is still my man of the year come rain and sun. Congratulations Christiano Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time, photos

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time, photos

The Barcelona superstar enjoyed an incredible year and has now scooped the prestigious prize for a fifth time.
Messi has been beaten by Cristiano Ronaldo in the last two years but has edged out the Real Madrid superstar and team-mate Neymar this time around.
His previous wins came between 2009 and 2012 with the latest triumph indicating his return to the top of the world game. More photos after the cut..

Lionel Messi wins World Footballer of the Year 2015 for the 5th time

Lionel Messi wins World Footballer of the Year 2015 for the 5th time

The Argentine beat rivals Neymar (Barcelona/Brazil) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid/Portugal) to clinch a record 5th Ballon D'or award.The award was voted by all National team coaches and approved Journalists. Well deserved. Congrats to him!

He truly deserved it. Congratulations Lione  Messi