The world number one Novak Djokovic meet World number two Rafael Nadal in Australia Open final Grand slam for 2012

The world number one Novak Djokovic meet World number two Rafael Nadal in Australia Open final Grand slam for 2012.  The two have played 29 head to head games against each other so far and as it stand before 2012 Australian Open R. Nadal leads Novak Djokovic with 16 win compared to N. Djokovic. Last time they meet on hard court in US open final and N Djokovic won the tie. D jokovic beats R nadal in the last six ties which took place last year.  In hard court Novak Djokovic leads Rafael Nadal with 9 win out of 13 encounters, Australian Open Men is played on Hard Court.

Rafael Nadal

Real Madrid overcome Real Zaragoza with 3-1 win to go seven points clear at La liga summit after Barcelona drew 0-0 with Villarreal.

Real Madrid responded well to Copa del Rey exit with fight back from one goal behind to win the La liga tie against Real Zaragoza 3-1 at the Bernabeu, thanks to goals from Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mezil Ozil.

Earlier Angel Lafita put Zaragoza infront at 11th minute before the special one club cruise to comfortable win and goes seven points clear at La Liga summit. La Liga champions, Barcelona has the opportunity to cut Real Madrid lead back to form five points but they failed to beat struggling Villarreal. Real Madrid stay top with 52 points and four more goals difference than Barcelona at second place with 45 points after 20 matches.

Man of the match

Villarreal goalkeeper, Diego Lopez inspired his club and he was top man of the match and goal.com gave him 8.5 points. Diego Lopez denied Lionel Messi and his accomplices to earn the deserved one point against UEFA champions. Though the host was doing better in most position had better position 35% than most team against Barcelona.

Real Madrid vs Real Zaragoza goals summary

Lafita 0-1 (11')
Kaka 1-1 (32')
Cristiano Ronaldo 2-1 (49')
Mesut Ozil 3-1 (56')

La liga results and fixtures
Espanyol vs Mallorca 1-0
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano 3-2

Real Madrid vs Real Zaragoza video highlights

szólj hozzá: Real Madrid 3-1 Zaragoza

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund stay at bundesliga summit as top scorer Mario Gomez netted again

Bayern Munich remained at the top of the Bundesliga log after 2-0 victory against Wolfsburg, but has same points as second placed Borussia Dortmund, the reigning champions playing without teenager Mario Götze managed to secure three points with 3-1 win against Hoffenheim. Current Bundesliga top scorer, Mario Gomez and Arjen Robben scored the two goals on 60th and 90th minutes respectively.Schalke will face Cologne and may go on level points with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund if they win.

Borrusia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim

Bundesliga fixtures and results

Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen 1-1

Hamburg vs Hertha Berlin 2-1

Kaiserslautern vs Augsburg 2-2

Schalke vs Cologne 0-1 (42th minute)

Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg video highlights

szólj hozzá: BAYERN vs WOLFSBURG 2:0 GOALS

Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim video highlights

szólj hozzá: D3-1H

Premier League: Manchester City vs Tottenham - late Mario Balotelli penalty maintain 100% home record

Manchester City maintained 100% home record this season after snatching 3-2 victory in five-goal thriller. Samir Nasri opened the score line with fantastic goal after super vision and assist from David Silva, the leading top assistor in premier league this season. Joleon Lescott went in with the ball to make it 2-0. Jermain Defoe capitalized on defence error to pull one back before Gareth Bale superb direct volley to level the score 2-2.

Then came Jermain Defoe miss in final minutes, he just miss timed the ball following good effort from Bale. Spurs then have to pay the price, Mario Balotelli fouled by Ledley King in penalty box, Balotelli converted the spot kick on 94 minutes. Salute to Roberto Mancini for Balotelli substitution, he looked dangerous with every ball despite controversial fouls which look like the good, the bad and Balotelli pointed out in soccernet.com. City remain 3 points clear at the top of premier league table after United 2-1 victory over Arsenal.

Manchester City vs Tottenham goals summary

Samir Nasri  1-0 (56')      

Joleon Lescott 2-0 (59')

Jermain Defoe  2-1 (60')

Gareth Bale  2-2 (65')

 Mario Balotelli  3-2 (pen 90')

 
Manchester City vs Tottenham video highlights


szólj hozzá: City vs Spurs 3:2 EXTENDED

Tottenham hotspurs starting lineup and subs: Brad Friedel, Ledley King, Joleon Lescot, Younes Kaboul, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Kyle Walker, Scott Parker, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon (Steven Pienaar), Jermain Defoe and Rafael Van der Vaart (Jake Livermore).

Manchester City starting lineup and subs: Joe Hart, Stefan Savic, Gaël Clichy, Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, James Milner, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Edin Dzeko (Mario Balotelli) and Sergio Agüero.

Premier league: Manchester United stay in touch with City with 2-1 victory over Arsenal FC

Manchester United doubles win Arsenal vs Manchester encounters

Manchester United stayed closer to Manchester City with 2-1 win over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Goal from Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck were enough to see off Arsenal and restore 3 points gap with Premier league leaders. Premier league top scorer,  Robin van Persie scored his 18 premier league goal of the season but was not enough to stop Sir Alex Ferguson club. The gunners lost to United 8-2 in the first round Arsenal vs Manchester United encounter. Earlier Manchester City grabbed a 3-2  late minute win over Tottenham.

Van Persie joined Torres in this week crucial goal miss
Van Persie joined in Torres miss drama this week. Chris Smalling fell down allowed Tomas Rosicky  to snatch the ball and presented Van Persie with goal scoring opportunity, he hit the ball with left foot just ten yards in front of the gaping goal but surprisingly the ball went wide and it his Van Persie miss. What a miss for top striker!!

Arsenal FC vs Manchester United goals summary
Antonio Valencia 0-1 (45')
Robin Van Persie 1-1 (71')
Danny Welbeck 1-2 (81')
Arsenal vs Manchester United video highlights

szólj hozzá: A1-2M

Arsenal FC starting lineup and subs:  Wojciech Szczęsny, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, , Johan Djourou (Nicholas Yennaris), Tomas Rosicky, Alex Song, Robin Van Persie, Aaron Ramsey (Park Chu-Young), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin) and Theo Walcott.

Manchester United starting lineup and subs:  Anders Lindegaard, Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones (Rafael - Park Ji-Sung), Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Paul Scholes), Antonio Valencia, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney.

Africa Cup of Nations 2012: Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea secured a $1 million bonus plus plus $20,000 for a goal in 1-0 victory against Libya

Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea secured a $1 million bonus plus $20,000 for a goal in 1-0 victory against Libya in African Nations Cup opening game of the tournament. The bonus is a reward promised by president son Teodoro Obiang Nguema. Midfielder Javier Balboa scored the winning goal on 87'.

For Libya team this is more than just a football tournament, it is coupled by celebration for Libya freedom post Colonel Gadaffi. El Khatroushi and Juma Gtat joined the then rebel force and fight Gadaffi regimen. El Khatroushi said “Everybody is afraid of dying at a young age, but we had to do something,” …… “I'm proud of what we did, but that's not why we fought. We did it for our country.”

Equatorial Guinea vs Libya video highlights

The tournament give opportunity for more football minor teams to show their quality as the famous Africa giants Nigeria, Cameroon, Egypt and South Africa failed to qualify. Ivory Coast are clear favorites and would fance the opportunity to capitalize on absence of Africa giant. Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou, Koro Toure and Yahya Toure are among top player among with many others.

Premier league: Fulham destroy Newcastle United in 5-2 victory, Clint Dempsey hattrick

Fulham FC vs Newcastle United goals summary

Danny Guthrie 0-1 (43')

Danny Murphy (pen) 1-1 (52')

Clint Dempsey 2-1 (58')

Clint Dempsey 3-1 (64')

Bobby Zamora (pen) 4-1 (67')

Hatem Ben Arfa 4-2 (85') 

Clint Dempsey 5-2 (89')

Fulham FC vs Newcastle United video highlights - Clint Dempsey hattrick

szólj hozzá: Fulham v Newcastle 5:2 GOALS

Premier league: Fernarndo Torres misfire against Norwich City in goalless draw (video))

Newly promoted Norwich held Chelsea in a goal less draw as Fenarndo Torres misfire again in the crucial moments but this time the chance wasn't very open compared to teh famous Torres misfire against ManchesterUnited. The Spanish striker have now played 15 games without a goal since his double at home to Genk in Champions league. 

Andre Villas-Boas couldn't believe was he saw and he later opted to give opportunity for Romelu Lukaku. He express his frustration after the game "The second half was all ours. We finished with 12 shots on goal and we couldn't find the back of the net again,"  "It was a frustrating day."

Norwich City starting lineup: Ruddy; R Martin, Ayala, Whitbread, Naughton; Pilkington, Johnson, Fox, Surman; Holt, Morison. 
Subs: Steer, Drury, Crofts, Jackson, Hoolahan, Bennett, Wilbraham

Chelsea starting lineup: Cech; Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard, Meireles; Sturridge, Torres, Mata. 
Subs: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Essien, Romeu, Malouda, Lukaku, Bertrand.


Norwich City vs Chelsea FC  Torres missed goal chance video highlights

szólj hozzá: Norwich v Chelsea HIGHLIGHTS

Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray defeat Michael Llodra 3-0 (6-4, 6-2, 6-0) to book place in fourth round

Bundesliga video highlights: Borrusia Moenchengladbach complete double wins against Bayern Munich as youngster Marco Reus and Patrick Herrmann score.

Borussia Monchengladbach clinches a crucial win against Bundesliga league leader Bayern Munich at Borussia Park Stadion to move to second position in the log with just a point difference with league leader. Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 both a game at hand and could reach 37 point as league leader if they won their upcoming matches. 

Upcoming bundesliga fixtures for Borrusia Dortmund and Schalke 04

Hamburg vs Borussia Dortmund Jan 21, 2012
Schalke 04 vs Stuttgart Jan 21, 2012

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer mistakes vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Manuel Neuer mistake while clearing the ball earned home side goal scoring opportunity and Marco Reus, Moenchengladbach top scorer superbly volley the ball to put Moenchengladbach infront on 11th minute. The 20 years old, Patrick Hermann added 2nd and 3rd just before Bayern Munich get consolation goal through Bastian Schweinsteiger. Neuer mistake on his debut at FC Bayern Munich in first encounter of the two clubs also lead to a decider winning goal for Borrusia Moenchengladbach at the Allianz Arena.

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich goals summary

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich - Marco Reus 1-0 (11')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Patrick Herrmann 2-0 (41')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Patrick Herrmann 3-0 (71')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Bastian Schweinsteiger 3-1 (76')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich video highlights

Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer champions squad wallpaper 2011

Los Angeles Galaxy squad for 2011-2012 season including new Major League Soccer signings for champions. David Beckahm have extended his contract after despite PSG transfer rumours to join Ancelotti in a bid to strengthen the squad. Other LA galaxy players Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane have sign short term loan deals with premier league clubs Everton and Aston Villarespectively but they will be back to the Major Soccer League. Thierry Henry like two players from Los Angeles Galaxy also signing loan deal with Arsenal and already scored a win in his debut against Swansea.

Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer champions squad wallpaper from Left to right Goalkeepers Nick Noble, Brian Perk and Josh Saunders, Defenders Sean Alvarado, A.J. DeLaGarza, Todd Dunivant, Sean Franklin, Omar Gonzalez, Frankie Hejduk, Leonardo, Dasan Robinson and Ryan Thomas. Midfielders David Beckham, Chris Birchall, Paolo Cardozo, Hector Jimenez, Juninho, Dan Keat, Jovan Kirovski, Miguel Lopez, Dustin McCarty, Marcelo Sarvas, Michael Stephens and Jose Villarreal. Forwards Chad Barrett, Adam Cristman, Bryan Jordan, Robbie Keane, Mike Magee, Jack McBean, Pat Noonan and Landon Donovan. Team Coaches  Bruce Arena, Dave Sarachan and Curt Onalfo. Source. LA Galaxy.com

Copa del Rey quarter final video: Barceloana win 2-1 to level 86 wins each in fourth El Clasico of 2011-2012 as Ronaldo, Puyol and Abidal score

Barcelona equal Real Madrid record wins in El Clasico

Real Madrid faced Barcelona in Copa del Rey quarter final at Santiago Bernabeu, a fourth El Classico of 2011-2012 season and failed to defend their head to head record as Barcelona won 2-1 to level El Clasico record to 86 each after the encounter after 218 meetings. So far this season the clash of Spain giant club can occur six times this season, second leg Copa del Rey quarter final and remaining La Liga encounter. Six encounters will be a record meeting of Los Blancos and Catalans. 
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 12 minutes video highlights

There is also possibility of more Real Madrid vs Barcelona matches if they meet in Champions league. Maximum possible encounters are 9, but the ninth can only occur if European Super cup final which won’t occur this season because for that to occur one club have to be champions of Champions league and another champion in Europa cup. Fantastic news football records can be made today and this just add more flavour to this best El Clasico could be.

Lionel Messi El Classico records delayed

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were important players in the encounter and each tried to prove his wealth. Messi has scored 13 goals in El Classico one less than Cesar though Real Madrid players Di Stefano and Raul, have scored more. Ronaldo opened the score in eleventh minutes but Barcelona levelled the score through Carles Puyol and later Eric Abidal fired a decisive goal on 77 minutes.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Cristiano Ronaldo 1-0 (11')

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Carles Puyol 1-1 (49')

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Eric Abidal 1-2 (77')

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi leading La Liga top scorers

Real Madrid are going to the El Classico with 5 point advantage in La Liga thanks to Ronaldo who has scored 2 more goals than Lionel Messi in La Liga this season and the clash could easily change these La Liga top scorer stats. Mourinho might miss the service of Angel Di Maria who leads La Liga with most goals assists while Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola FIFA Men’s Football Coach of the Year have Jose Pinto between the post and Pep label cup tie as crucial. It an important clash that will see change in the number of trophies between the two clubs. Real Madrid has won 73 trophies and Barcelona 70 and Athletic Bilbao follow with only 32 trophies.

Real Madrid starting lineup: Casillas, Ramos, Carvalho, Pepe, Coentrao, Alonso, Diarra, Altintop, Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain.

Barcelona starting lineup: Pinto, Puyol, Abidal, Alves, Pique, Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, Messi, Sanchez.

Carling cup: 20 min video highlights of Liverpool vs Manchester City Carling cup tie, Steve Gerrad penalty.

Steven Gerrald taking penalty kick in Carling cup first leg tie with Manchester City

City went to the game without defense back bone Vicent Kompany who saw his appeal for four matches ban after two feet tackle on Nani on FA Cup third round turned down. Steven Gerrard converted a penalty kick on 12th minute have Daniel Agger fouled by Stefan Savic.

City also lacked the service of David Silva (Injured), Ivorian internationals Yahaya Toure, Kolo toure who went to the African Cup of Nations. Having being knocked out of Champion league and FA cup, City boys have to pull their socks and try win the second leg Carling cup tie or else they will be knocked out in third title challenge. Mancini and his boys also have to concentrate on winning the Barclays premier league and have advantage of being three points ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham Spurs. Man City manager is expecting to sign new face in January Premier league transfer window to cover for African players.

Watch Carling cup Liverpool vs Manchester City video highlights

szólj hozzá: City v Liverpool 0:1 EXTENDED

Premier league: Tottenham defeat Everton 2-0 to level point with United, Lennon and Assou-Ekotto super-strike

Tottenham Spurs meet in the game that was postponed on premier league opening day. The on form Spurs won 2-0 to level point with United and only three point behind Manchester City and eight point clear from fourth placed Chelsea that are a point on top of Arsenal. The goals come from Aaron Lennon on 35th and then came the super striker goals by Benoit Assou-Ekotto on 63rd which assured Tottenham of three points. Tottenham hotspurs are on the right right course to mark their fight for premier league title and prove their wealth in sport world.

Benoit Assou Ekotto firing a ball to score a superb goal for Tottenham.

  Watch Tottemham vs Everton video highlights

szólj hozzá: Tottenham H. 2-0 Everton

Transfer sport news: Premier league completed latest transfer and rumours in January transfer window 2012

Thierry Henry and Robin Van Persie combination set to do wonders for Arsenal

Premier league January transfer window open and already players movement have started and some played on 02 January 2012 fixtures. All completed premier league transfer news for transfer out and transfer in for premiership clubs are listed below. Updated transfer news will be provided as new transfers occur. The list does not involve transfer rumours or ongoing transfer talk. Transfer sport news look at EPL January window.

England Premier League completed transfer deals, updated on 14 January 2012

Premiership transfer sources includes soccernet.com and Skysports.com

Arsenal FC

Arsène Wenger is concerned about injuries for his left backs André Santos and Kieran Gibbs, also departure of two African players for Africa Cup of Nations; Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho. Thierry Henry will be available for this short period to cover for the forwards.

Transfer In

Thierry Henry from New York Red Bulls - Short term loan

Transfer out

Emmanuel Frimpong to Wolverhampton Wanderers

Vito Mannone to Hull City 
Luke Freeman to Stevenage
Sead Hajrovic  to Barnet   

Aston Villa

McLeish picked three points from Chelsea with 3-1 victory and the suffer shocking 2-0 defeat against Swansea and the manager might consider strengthening his squad. But the club might sell important player/s to get some money and seek others player to fill the gap.

Transfer in

Enda Stevens from Shamrock

Robbie Keane from Los Angeles – Short term loan

Transfer out

Elliot Parish to Cardiff City

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn struggling at the bottom, Keane need to strengthen defense position and find alternative striker to reliave the burden off Yakubu. The manager has been supported by club owners and expect some funds for some players. Samba is top target to cover for injured Ledley King and William Gallas.

Bolton Wanderers

The club has poor goal difference after Wigan with -20 and still struggling at the 20th position collecting only 13 points after 19 games. Owen Coyle started the league with games against top club and was hoped they will gain points from other club but it was not the case. With limited funds they should opt for cheaper players and loan deals cover for weakness in several positions. Gary Cahill has attracted interest from top clubs but Chelsea has been more linked to the his transfer recently. Tim Ream from New Yolk Red Bulls is among Coyle target.

Transfer out

Gary Cahill to Chelsea  

Jack Sampson to Southend United

Chelsea

André Villas-Boas has already loss Nicolas Anelka and Alex transfer request was accepted. African players, Didier Drogba, Salomon and Mikel Obi will be away for Africa Cup of Nations. He might seek to replace Anelka and Alex but also strengthen the squad especially with central defender and a striker.

Transfer in

Gary Cahill from  Bolton Wanderers

Transfer out

Gaël Kakuta to Dijon FCO

Nicolas Anelka to Shanghai Shenhua

Rhys Taylor to  Rotherham United - Loan
Ben Gordon  to Kilmarnock
Joshua McEachran to Swansea City
Patrick Van Aanholt to Vitesse Arnhem 

Everton

David Moyes have make it clear that he need a striker and might wait for funds after they sell Jack Rodwell who had attracted interest from top premier league clubs. His price expected to be in region of £20m. Already the club have been linked to short term loan deal for Landon Donovan.

Transfer in

Landon Donovan from Los Angeles Galaxy- short term loan
Darron Gibson from Manchester United

Transfer out

Aristote Nsiala to Accrington Stanley - Loan
Shkodran Mustafi to Sampdoria 
James Wallace to Stevenage

Fulham

Martin Jol had tremendous results, 1-1 draw with Chelsea and 2-1 victory over Arsenal. Club chairman Al Fayed could be ready again to spend some money and try to push his team to the Europa league.With two star strikers Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson likely to leave the club the manager might have name for replacement already in his books.
Transfer out
Jack Grimmer from  Fulham
Lasse Vigen Christensen from Fulham 

Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish striker Luis Suarez club current top scorer is facing 8 matches ban, the club expensive signing, Andy Carroll has yet to make impact a new striker might be best addition to Liverpool squad. After falling to qualify for champions league and early exit from Europa league Dalglish would on pressure to strengthen the squad and compete for top four places which seem to be more tougher this year.

Transfer out

Danny Wilson to Blackpool - Loan

Manchester City

Roberto Mancini really face difficult moment despite starting 2012 at the top of the log. Carlos Tevez is already out of Mancini list and Kolo Touré and Yahya Touré are leaving for Africa Cup of Nations, club will be short of alternative choices for these positions. Yahya Touré has been very instrumental in first XI and it will be hard to find perfect replacement even for a short period. In order to balance players according to UEFA rules the club need to offload before buying.

Transfer out

Harry Bunn to Preston North End

Kieran Trippier to Burnley 
Chris Chantler to Carlisle United

Alex Nimely to  Coventry City

Manchester United

 Sir Alex Ferguson is not planning to add players in his squad but he might be forced to enter the market due to injuries or red cards in coming matches.The premier league champions were kicked out from champions league and only compete for domestic titles.

Transfer in

Joshua King from Mönchengladbach
Paul Scholes - Unattached

Transfer out

Federico Macheda to Queens Park Rangers - Loan
Joshua King to Hull City 

Darron Gibson to Everton 

John Cofie to Royal Antwerp

Newcastle United

Alan Pardew sayswill lose his top goal scorer, Demba Ba to Africa Cup of Nations but claimed he has no plan to sign his replacement or strikers to support him.

Norwich City

Paul Lambert is eager to enter the transfer market and strengthen his team defense and forward position. For a promoted club being 10 points above relegation zone they should feel comfortable also ensure they sustain and protect their achievements.
Transfer out

George Francomb to Hibernian

Queens Park Rangers

Neil Warnock signed experienced players like Anton Ferdnard, Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips. The club has signed Macheda on loan to boost attacking force to add to their top goal scorer Heidar Helguson with 7 goals. Samba attract interest from QPR.

Transfer in

Federico Macheda from Manchester United - Loan

Stoke City

Tony Pulis guided his team to Europa league knock-out stage and in the top half of the premier league. The manager will be keen to stay in premier league top ten while progressing to next Europa league knock-out stage.

Transfer out

Danny Pugh to Leeds United

Sunderland

Martin O'Neill had tremendous impact since he join collecting 10 out of their 24 points from 4 previous games including a famous 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

Transfer out

Blair Adams to Northampton Town -Loan

John Egan  to Crystal Palace
Nyron Nosworthy to Watford

Trevor Carson to Hull City

Liam Noble to Carlisle United
Ryan Noble to Derby County
Jordan Cook to Carlisle United 
Louis Laing  to Wycombe Wanderers  

Swansea City

Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers had failed to have good results on away games and new relevant players are needed as well as psychological strength to get results in away matches.

Transfer in

Gylfi Sigurdsson  from  TSG Hoffenheim  - Loan

Rory Donnelly  from Cliftonville   
Darnel Situ Buyente from Lens    

Tottenham Spurs

Harry Redknapp has pushed Spurs top four and look set to be at third place for a long period this season.Ganso and Gary Cahill are on Redknap radar but he may need to sell  Steven Pienar who have attracted interest from former club, Everton.
Transfer in
Yago Falqué from Juventus

Transfer out

Andros Townsend to Leeds United - Loan

David Button to Doncaster Rovers - Loan

Harry Kane to Millwall - Loan

Ryan Glen Mason to Millwall - Loan
Yago Falqué to Southampton

David Davis to Chesterfield

West Bromwich Albion

West Brom should struggle and stay at the mid table  though it will be tough for them. 

Transfer in

Scott Allan from Dundee United  
Transfer out
James Hurst  to Chesterfield
Chris Wood to Bristol City
Lateef Elford Alliyu to Tranmere Rovers  

Wigan Athletic

Roberto Martínez snatched two points from Chelsea and Liverpool recently to try move away from delegation zone.The clubs has scored fewest goals in the league and have the worst goal difference. Surely they need a striker and possibly strengthening defense.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mick McCarthy's club need more experienced players at midfielder and defense to ensure they move away from relegation zone. 

Transfer in

Eggert Jonsson  from Heart of Midlothian - Loan

Emmanuel Frimpong from Arsenal FC

Transfer out

Scott Malone  to  AFC Bournemouth

Dean Parrett to Yeovil Town

Lionel Messi won FIFA Ballon d'Or award and FiFPro XI and Neymar clitch FIFA Puskás Award for 2011-2012.

Lionel Messi won his third consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or award after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi. So far he has won every title and some of them twice but the world cup still a tough one despite the possibilities of playing two more world cups. Individually he performed well, but also get a push fantastic top player like Inesta and second run-up Xavi. Club achievement played a major role and made it easy for him to beat Cristiano Ronaldo. Spanish Liga title, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Messi has become the second player after Michel Platini to have won the Ballon D'Or awards in three consecutive years.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi won his third consecutive FIFA Ballon-d'Or award and singer Shakira

FiFPro XI only come from three European teams, Barcelona - 5, Real Madrid 4, and Man Utd – 2 and six of them from Spain national team.

Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester Utd), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Xavi (Barcelona), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney (Manchester Utd).

Other awards
FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year -- Homare Sawa (Japan National team)
FIFA Men’s Football Coach of the Year -- Pep Guardiola (Barcelona)
FIFA Women’s Football Coach of the Year -- Norio Sasaki (Japan women’s national team)
FIFA Presidential Award -- Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United)
FIFA Fair Play Award -- Japan FA
FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal– Neymar (Santos)

FA cup - Manchester Derby: Manchester City to appeal unfair Kompany red card after 3-2 defeat by Manchster United

Manchester united won 3-2 against ten men Manchester City in Manchester derby FA cup match. City played almost 80 minutes with ten men and yet managed to threat United win and nearly snatched an equalizer on final minutes.

Kompany was sent off for raised to foot tackle, at least that is what Chris Foy thought and ended City FA cup dream. Replay show Kompany tackling with two feet but extended his right foot wide and stopped the ball with the inside on the right foot. There was little contact with Nani who did not fall down and the superb tackle. It was a two raise foot tackle, but does that alone qualify it to be a serious foul play?

"We will do an appeal and I am sure that we will win an appeal Roberto Mancini said and went on to add. "There is no way Vincent shouldn't play against Liverpool in the Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday."
Mancini is very confident he will be able to turn around the red card decision. added: "I don't want to talk about this incident. It was 300% not a sending off." He added.

szólj hozzá: 8v,[Matchhighlight.com]
If the red card stand Kompany will face four match ban, which include two Carling cup semi final legs against Liverpool and tough premier league match against the on form Tottenham Spurs. With Yahya and Kolo Toure already left for African cup of Nations, City will try their best to see the ban removed or even reduced by FA.
Liverpool (h) Carling Cup semi-final first leg
Wigan (a) Premier League
Tottenham (h) Premier League
Liverpool (a) Carling Cup semi-final second leg.

According to FIFA laws of the game, send-off qualify when it is a serious foul play. Below are the Sending-Off Offenses in Law 12 - Fouls and misconduct.
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following seven offenses:

1. is guilty of serious foul play

2. is guilty of violent conduct
3. spits at an opponent or any other person
4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity
by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a
goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
5. denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving
towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick
or a penalty kick
6. uses offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
7. receives a second caution in the same match

Law 12 Decision 4 A tackle, which endangers the safety of an opponent, must be sanctioned as serious foul play.

Monfils beat Nadal in two straight set in Qatak Exxonmobile Open in Doha- Qatar 2012

Monfils break Nadal in Qatak Exxonmobile Open in Doha- Qatar 2012 6-3, 6-4. Watch the best rally of the match.

Premier league video highlights: Demba Ba bang his 15th league goals in as Newcastle vs Manchester United ended 3-0.

Demba Ba has now proved without doubt that he can take on any team any defender when he scored his 15th premier league goal, to be second after top scorer Robin Van Persie. He was a nuisance to United, denied call for a penalty early on after Rio brought him down on penalty box though the referee saw otherwise. He went on to be denied call for fouls and miss to connect a mouth watering cross.

United manager Fergusson brought in Anders Lindegaard for De Gea on to see the goalie concede for the first time in premier league and went on to concede three. There was nothing much he could do for all three goals. For the third goal it is not clear if he would have reached the ball before Leon Best if Jones avoided deflecting the ball. Demba score the open with a nice volley over Rio Ferdinand who block Anders Lindegaard vision. The second was pretty much super strike though Cabaye went just two steps behind before hitting the ball that hit crossbar and went inn. It was similar to Lampard goal vs Germany that was denied but Howard Webb did not require goal line technology to make decision. Then came the final nail, Jones own goal as he tries to obstruct the ball from Leon Best. He accidentally deflected the ball but Anders Lindegaard was already moving the other direction. 

Results add to the tally of surprising recent premier league results:

Chelsea vs Aston Villa 1-3

Manchester United vs Blackburn 2-3

Sunderland vs Manchester City 0-1

Fulham vs Arsenal 1-2

Wayne Rooney coming from unpaid week after misbehavior in holiday season was unable to prevent Manchester United consecutive defeat and was withdrawn on 75 minute. United made substitutions and played with 3 forwards before Rooney replacement but still could find a goal.