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Goals comparison between Messi and Ronaldo :
In the last 5 games .............. 6 - 7
In the last 10 games ............. 12 - 10
In the last 25 games ............. 21 - 26
In the last 50 games ............. 47 - 54
In the last 100 games ........... 114 - 104
In the last 150 matches ......... 168 - 163
Yes, both of them are the legends. Comparison not always mean degrading other.
In the last 5 games .............. 6 - 7
In the last 10 games ............. 12 - 10
In the last 25 games ............. 21 - 26
In the last 50 games ............. 47 - 54
In the last 100 games ........... 114 - 104
In the last 150 matches ......... 168 - 163
Yes, both of them are the legends. Comparison not always mean degrading other.
#10 Mikael Forssell
18 years and 346 days old.
#9 Danny Cadamateri
18 years, 348 days old
#8 Raheem Sterling
18 years, 321 days.
#7 Federico Macheda
18 years, 231 days.
#6 Andy Turner
18 years, 166 days
#5 Micheal Owen
18 years, 148 days
#4 Franesc Fabregas
18 years, 118 days
#3 Wayne Rooney
16 years, 360 days
#2 James Milner
16 years, 356 days
#1 James Vaughn
16 years 241 days
18 years and 346 days old.
#9 Danny Cadamateri
18 years, 348 days old
#8 Raheem Sterling
18 years, 321 days.
#7 Federico Macheda
18 years, 231 days.
#6 Andy Turner
18 years, 166 days
#5 Micheal Owen
18 years, 148 days
#4 Franesc Fabregas
18 years, 118 days
#3 Wayne Rooney
16 years, 360 days
#2 James Milner
16 years, 356 days
#1 James Vaughn
16 years 241 days
Real Madrid have beaten off competition from rivals Barcelona to land 11-year-old American Joshua Pynadath.
The youngster spent time on trial at both clubs but opted for a move to the Spanish capital after being offered the chance to join Madrid's famed youth setup.
They have secured the talented attacker on a minimum one-year deal to join their academy this autumn.
Pynadath becomes the first American to join Madrid's youth system, which has produced the likes of Los Blancos legends Iker Casillas, Raul and Guti.
Madrid were initially alerted to the player's potential by Jeff Baicher, the technical director of Pynadath's current team, De Anza Force Soccer Club.
Baicher sent Real officials a video highlighting the youngster's dribbling, passing and shooting skills a year ago and it was enough to convince the club to invite him for a week of training in late November.
The attacker, from Los Altos Hills in California, did enough to earn an extended trial earlier this year and also attracted interest from another Spanish giant, Barcelona.
He spent 17 days at Barca's famed La Masia academy but was then offered a chance to join Madrid's Alevin A Team.
Joshua told the Los Altos Town Crier: 'Both trials were very serious, as kids are fighting to either keep a spot or to earn a spot.
'It was a very good feeling to be able to play well against this top competition since the level and speed of play over there is amazing.
'I was blown away when I got the official news from Real Madrid.
'They told me that I was the first American that they have ever accepted into their academy. I told them that I would set a good example.'
On his time spent with Madrid's rivals, the Cristiano Ronaldo fan added: 'I enjoyed my time at Barcelona.
'I was happy to hear the coaches tell me that I was a very good player and that I improved every day of the trial.'
But Joshua, who has just completed fifth grade at St. Nicholas School, was certain which club he wanted to join.
He said: 'The Real Madrid academy team and coaches seemed very excited to have me back. It was like I had never left.
'I can’t wait to get started over there. They already have an amazing team that went 25-1 in their league, so I know that playing with them every day is going to make me that much better.'
Joshua and his family, including younger brother Jason who will play for one of Real's satellite teams, will move to Spain soon. The boys are set to attend the American School of Madrid.
Sources : Daily Mail
The youngster spent time on trial at both clubs but opted for a move to the Spanish capital after being offered the chance to join Madrid's famed youth setup.
Pynadath becomes the first American to join Madrid's youth system, which has produced the likes of Los Blancos legends Iker Casillas, Raul and Guti.
Madrid were initially alerted to the player's potential by Jeff Baicher, the technical director of Pynadath's current team, De Anza Force Soccer Club.
Baicher sent Real officials a video highlighting the youngster's dribbling, passing and shooting skills a year ago and it was enough to convince the club to invite him for a week of training in late November.
The attacker, from Los Altos Hills in California, did enough to earn an extended trial earlier this year and also attracted interest from another Spanish giant, Barcelona.
He spent 17 days at Barca's famed La Masia academy but was then offered a chance to join Madrid's Alevin A Team.
Joshua told the Los Altos Town Crier: 'Both trials were very serious, as kids are fighting to either keep a spot or to earn a spot.
'It was a very good feeling to be able to play well against this top competition since the level and speed of play over there is amazing.
'I was blown away when I got the official news from Real Madrid.
'They told me that I was the first American that they have ever accepted into their academy. I told them that I would set a good example.'
On his time spent with Madrid's rivals, the Cristiano Ronaldo fan added: 'I enjoyed my time at Barcelona.
'I was happy to hear the coaches tell me that I was a very good player and that I improved every day of the trial.'
But Joshua, who has just completed fifth grade at St. Nicholas School, was certain which club he wanted to join.
He said: 'The Real Madrid academy team and coaches seemed very excited to have me back. It was like I had never left.
'I can’t wait to get started over there. They already have an amazing team that went 25-1 in their league, so I know that playing with them every day is going to make me that much better.'
Joshua and his family, including younger brother Jason who will play for one of Real's satellite teams, will move to Spain soon. The boys are set to attend the American School of Madrid.
Sources : Daily Mail
#11 Peter Schmeichel
Schmeichel was a giant in between the sticks during his time in England. Seven years at the service of Manchester United saw him win 5 premier league titles with the Red Devils. Schmeichel was named Goalkeeper of the Year four times. Peter also owns the record for clean sheets to games ratio with an astonishing 42% of his game ending without conceding a goal
#10 Gary Neville
The often-controversial Gary Neville made an astounding 400 league appearances for the Red Devils throughout his career. He was named captain during 5 different seasons and was part of the team of the year 5 times. Neville and the Red Devils clinched eight premier league titles during his tenure.
#9 Rio Ferdinand
Premier League veteran Ferdinand has become the rock of every team he’s played in. Voted into the team of the season six times during his premier league career. While at West Ham he was voted Hammer of the Year, he captained Leed’s in his two seasons with the club and led Manchester United to six premier league titles in just over 300 appearances with the club
#8 John Terry
Terry has become a model of consistency for centre backs across the world. He’s made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Over 350 in the premier league. John Terry is the club's all-time highest scoring defender. He was named player of the year in 2004-05, and has captained Chelsea to three Premier League titles. Not the most agile of defenders, but for what he lacks in pace he make sup for in tactical awareness and strength.
#7 Ashley Cole
Cole was a staple in the Arsenal side that won two premier league titles and went invincible in that memorable season. However he soon became a traitor in the eyes of Arsenal fans, when he switched London clubs and made his way over to Chelsea where he won another premier league title. Cole possesses great quality in being a firm defender but can also join his team in attack.
#6 Paul Scholes
Possibly the most decorated player that has ever graced the Premier League stage. Scholes made 497 appearances and scored over 100 goals in his 19 years with the Red Devils. His technical ability, one touch football and vision led United to 11 league titles during his time, truly one of the best.
#5 Steven Gerrard
A one club man, and possibly the greatest English midfielder to play the beautiful game. Whether it’s picking out the perfect pass or smashing in a goal from 30 yards out, Stevie G has done it all during his time at Anfield. 450 games and 100 goals later and it appears Gerrard might never win that illustrious Premier league medal, however that will not place a dent in the illustrious career of Gerrard.
#4 Frank Lampard
Lampard has over 650 appearances under his belt, an astonishing 167 goals, and has led the league in assists twice during his career. A fantastic box-to-box midfielder vital to his teams attack and defense Lampard is as good a passer as he is a goal scorer. Frank’s goal scoring tally has been in double figures in the his last 10 seasons.
#3 Cristiano Ronaldo
Arguably the worlds best player, Cristiano’s time with United was phenomenal. In the 6 years he spent at United, he developed from scrawny teenager to world player of the year winner. Just over 196 appearances with United saw him accumulate 84 goals, 3 Premier league titles and 4 team of the year honors. Ronaldo became the most dangerous player in recent Premier league memory, all in such a short time.
#2 Thierry Henry
A menace when played either through the middle or out on the wing Henry had 175 goals in just under 260 appearances, and accumulated double digit goals in each of his 8 seasons with the gunners. Remarkable pace, combined with a great eye for goal saw him constantly win the one-on-one battles and slip through on goal. Henry was an intricate part to the invincible season and has rightly been gifted a statue in his honor outside of the Emirates.
#1 Alan Shearer
Undoubtedly the greatest striker of the Premier League era, Shearer holds the record for Premier League goals with 260 in 441 appearances. Truly a classic centre forward, Shearer was best known for his aggressive play, stature and unmatched strength which allowed him to surpass the 20 goal mark in 7 different campaigns. Shearer was not only a physical menace but he was also a force in the air with 25% of his goals scored from headers. Truly the greatest striker the Premier League has seen.
10. Joe Hart
Saves made: 50
Goals conceded: 20
Save percentage: 71.0
9. Simon Mignolet
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 32
Save percentage: 71.2
8. Jussi Jaaskelainen
Saves made: 65
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.4
7. Petr Cech
Saves made: 57
Goals conceded: 21
Save percentage: 72.7
6. Tim Howard
Saves made: 64
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.7
5. Asmir Begovic
Saves made: 73
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7
4. Wojciech Szczesny
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7
3. Artur Boruc.
Saves made: 49
Goals conceded: 14
Save percentage: 77.8
2. Adrian
Saves made: 37
Goals conceded: 9
Save percentage: 80.4
1. Vito Mannone
Saves made: 74
Goals conceded: 16
Save percentage: 82.0
Saves made: 50
Goals conceded: 20
Save percentage: 71.0
9. Simon Mignolet
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 32
Save percentage: 71.2
8. Jussi Jaaskelainen
Saves made: 65
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.4
7. Petr Cech
Saves made: 57
Goals conceded: 21
Save percentage: 72.7
6. Tim Howard
Saves made: 64
Goals conceded: 24
Save percentage: 72.7
5. Asmir Begovic
Saves made: 73
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7
4. Wojciech Szczesny
Saves made: 82
Goals conceded: 26
Save percentage: 75.7
3. Artur Boruc.
Saves made: 49
Goals conceded: 14
Save percentage: 77.8
2. Adrian
Saves made: 37
Goals conceded: 9
Save percentage: 80.4
1. Vito Mannone
Saves made: 74
Goals conceded: 16
Save percentage: 82.0
Drogba is a living legend at Chelsea for his exploits in the eight years he spent at the club, having been signed by current manager Jose Mourinho from Marseille in the 2004.
And the two could be reunited once again at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with the Ivorian striker’s current contract with Galatasaray due to expire at the end of the season.
Drogba has a heavy affinity with the Blues from his time with the club, having won the league title three times and scoring the vital penalty that secured Chelsea’s first ever Champions League trophy.
His wife and children still live in Surrey, not far from Chelsea’s Cobham training ground and he is believed to intend moving back to England upon the conclusion of his playing career.
Chelsea are believed to want to help the 35-year-old ease into that transition by bringing him back to the club in a coaching capacity in order to help the Blues’ next generation of strikers improve their games and create a great striking dynasty in West London.
Chelsea will come face-to-face with Drogba this Tuesday as they take on Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Credits : Divesh Agarwal
And the two could be reunited once again at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with the Ivorian striker’s current contract with Galatasaray due to expire at the end of the season.
Drogba has a heavy affinity with the Blues from his time with the club, having won the league title three times and scoring the vital penalty that secured Chelsea’s first ever Champions League trophy.
His wife and children still live in Surrey, not far from Chelsea’s Cobham training ground and he is believed to intend moving back to England upon the conclusion of his playing career.
Chelsea are believed to want to help the 35-year-old ease into that transition by bringing him back to the club in a coaching capacity in order to help the Blues’ next generation of strikers improve their games and create a great striking dynasty in West London.
Chelsea will come face-to-face with Drogba this Tuesday as they take on Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Credits : Divesh Agarwal
#8 LMA Manager
The LMA manager series focused primarily on the visual aspect of game play by using a 3D engine but also maintained the detail that was required to satisfy users. It became hugely popular as it gave users the chance to manage their own side which was a hugely attractive prospect at the time this series started. It was certainly not the best football game but it gave an enjoyable experience nonetheless
#7 Volley Challenge 2012
This is certainly the most one-dimensional game on the list but is one that will see the hours pass you by if you are not careful. The idea of the game is simple, to score volleys coming from different angles but it is the ability to be your favorite team and play in shoot-outs against the rest of the league to give a final standing that makes this game so great.
#6 Virtua Striker 2
The simplicity of this game is what made it so entertaining. Not the most commonly played game by any stretch of the imagination but it is certainly up there with the best football arcade games. It was not an in depth game with too many controls and tactical necessities, it relied on its fast pace to make it entertaining
#5 World Cup 98
World Cup 98 was an absolute classic at the time. The introduction of actual team kits was an improvement from the previous EA sports game and there was certainly no better game at the time to lead your country to World Cup glory. This game is synonymous with the soundtrack ‘Tubthumping’ by Chumbawumba
#4 FIFA Street
FIFA Street was a fantastic introduction to the video console games but has gone off the scene in recent years. It did however give the player the chance to perform some outrageous skills and pretend that they weren’t just pressing random buttons. It was a nice break from our Number 1 game but was short lived.
#3 Pro Evolution
As a game it is certainly up there with the best football games but when competing with FIFA it really has no chance. You can try and convince yourself you are Tottenham when you are the North East London but it won’t work. You’re mom probably only playing this because your Mum got confused between this and FIFA for your Christmas present. A good game it has to be said but will not challenge FIFA for the best
#2 Football Manager
This is one for the more avid football fan, the sort of fan that thinks he can do a better job than the manager. This game gives you the opportunity to mold your own squad, to do the impossible and take your local conference side to the Champions League in 6 seasons (I’ve seen it been done). There are different sorts of players of this game stretching from those who will analyze every aspect of a player before inspecting the clubs finances to try and make the purchase to those who will save before a cup final and replay it until they get the win but that’s what makes this game so great
#1 FIFA
There can be no dispute with the winner of the best football game. I defy anyone to find me a football fan that does not enjoy a game of FIFA. Whatever standard you are there is no better game to take control of your teams players and get one over on your mates. FIFA has it all; top quality graphics, up to date squads, celebrations, the list is endless. There is no better game.
The LMA manager series focused primarily on the visual aspect of game play by using a 3D engine but also maintained the detail that was required to satisfy users. It became hugely popular as it gave users the chance to manage their own side which was a hugely attractive prospect at the time this series started. It was certainly not the best football game but it gave an enjoyable experience nonetheless
#7 Volley Challenge 2012
This is certainly the most one-dimensional game on the list but is one that will see the hours pass you by if you are not careful. The idea of the game is simple, to score volleys coming from different angles but it is the ability to be your favorite team and play in shoot-outs against the rest of the league to give a final standing that makes this game so great.
#6 Virtua Striker 2
The simplicity of this game is what made it so entertaining. Not the most commonly played game by any stretch of the imagination but it is certainly up there with the best football arcade games. It was not an in depth game with too many controls and tactical necessities, it relied on its fast pace to make it entertaining
#5 World Cup 98
World Cup 98 was an absolute classic at the time. The introduction of actual team kits was an improvement from the previous EA sports game and there was certainly no better game at the time to lead your country to World Cup glory. This game is synonymous with the soundtrack ‘Tubthumping’ by Chumbawumba
#4 FIFA Street
FIFA Street was a fantastic introduction to the video console games but has gone off the scene in recent years. It did however give the player the chance to perform some outrageous skills and pretend that they weren’t just pressing random buttons. It was a nice break from our Number 1 game but was short lived.
#3 Pro Evolution
As a game it is certainly up there with the best football games but when competing with FIFA it really has no chance. You can try and convince yourself you are Tottenham when you are the North East London but it won’t work. You’re mom probably only playing this because your Mum got confused between this and FIFA for your Christmas present. A good game it has to be said but will not challenge FIFA for the best
#2 Football Manager
This is one for the more avid football fan, the sort of fan that thinks he can do a better job than the manager. This game gives you the opportunity to mold your own squad, to do the impossible and take your local conference side to the Champions League in 6 seasons (I’ve seen it been done). There are different sorts of players of this game stretching from those who will analyze every aspect of a player before inspecting the clubs finances to try and make the purchase to those who will save before a cup final and replay it until they get the win but that’s what makes this game so great
#1 FIFA
There can be no dispute with the winner of the best football game. I defy anyone to find me a football fan that does not enjoy a game of FIFA. Whatever standard you are there is no better game to take control of your teams players and get one over on your mates. FIFA has it all; top quality graphics, up to date squads, celebrations, the list is endless. There is no better game.
1. Netherlands
The Dutch, as is quickly becoming the norm, were absolutely imperious in their qualifying group, sealing a spot in Rio with two games to spare. The Dutch were just too strong for everyone really.
From the opening match, they looked galaxies away from their competitors. Changing manager and a mini squad-overhaul after the disastrous Euro 2012 campaign turned out to be a tonic for the side as the newfound freshness, hunger, unity and order has translated in brilliant, ruthless and efficient performances on the pitch.
2. Germany
Germany will always be there or thereabouts when it comes to major tournaments.
That is as accurate a statement as 1+1 = 2. Germany has been an almost ever-present at continental and global competition.
They have qualified for every FIFA World Cup finals, with two exceptions, doing
so automatically as hosts or holders five times.
3. Spain
The current holders of both the European and World Cups head into Brazil as the team everyone wants to beat.
Brazil already did it at the Confederations Cup in the recent past and if for nothing else, the manner of that defeat may well have given many other nations a glimmer of hope and a blueprint of how to finally be able to get the better of a La Roja side that had become ultra-dominant for the better part of half a decade.
4. Argentina
Two time champions Argentina qualified somewhat easily for the World Cup, topping the ten-team round-robin pool and booking their place with a game to spare.
Third on the FIFA rankings, the Selleccion have transformed into a force to really be reckoned with. Recent friendly victories against Brazil, Germany, Sweden and Portugal have gone some way into illustrating just how far they have come in the journey back to the top of the footballing pyramid.
Premier League: Five most hated clubs
5. Tottenham
Main rivals: Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham
Reasons to hate Spurs...
- No league title for 52 years, but still regarded as a big club
- Lord Sugar
- Phil Collins
- Olympic stadium debacle
- Poor transport links
4. Arsenal
Main rivals: Tottenham, Man United, Chelsea
Reasons to hate Arsenal...
- Bringing Emmanuel Adebayor to the PL.
- They moved to Tottenham's patch then kicked them out of the league
- Ticket prices
- Arsene Wenger's coat
- Ivan Gazidis' salary
3. Liverpool
Main rivals: Man United, Everton
Reasons to hate Liverpool...
- Luis Suarez
- Kenny Dalglish's indignation at Luis Suarez's ban
- Alan Hansen
- Scouse accents
- Deluded supporters
2. Chelsea
Main rivals: Arsenal, Manchester United, Fulham
Reasons to hate Chelsea...
- John Terry
- Ashley Cole
- Jose Mourinho
- Celery
- George Osborne
1. Manchester United
Main rivals: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal
Reasons to hate Manchester United...
- Roy Keane's tackle on Alf Inge Haaland
- Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick
- Sir Alex Ferguson not talking to the BBC
- Winning too often
- Steve Bruce's nose
5. Tottenham
Main rivals: Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham
Reasons to hate Spurs...
- No league title for 52 years, but still regarded as a big club
- Lord Sugar
- Phil Collins
- Olympic stadium debacle
- Poor transport links
4. Arsenal
Main rivals: Tottenham, Man United, Chelsea
Reasons to hate Arsenal...
- Bringing Emmanuel Adebayor to the PL.
- They moved to Tottenham's patch then kicked them out of the league
- Ticket prices
- Arsene Wenger's coat
- Ivan Gazidis' salary
3. Liverpool
Main rivals: Man United, Everton
Reasons to hate Liverpool...
- Luis Suarez
- Kenny Dalglish's indignation at Luis Suarez's ban
- Alan Hansen
- Scouse accents
- Deluded supporters
2. Chelsea
Main rivals: Arsenal, Manchester United, Fulham
Reasons to hate Chelsea...
- John Terry
- Ashley Cole
- Jose Mourinho
- Celery
- George Osborne
1. Manchester United
Main rivals: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal
Reasons to hate Manchester United...
- Roy Keane's tackle on Alf Inge Haaland
- Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick
- Sir Alex Ferguson not talking to the BBC
- Winning too often
- Steve Bruce's nose
10. Westfalenstadion (Borussia Dortmund)
9. CenturyLink Field (Seattle Seahawks)
8. Crocodile Stadium (Bursaspor)
7. Incheon Main Stadium (South Korea)
6. Estadio Municipal de Braga (Braga)
5. Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts)
4. The Rock Stadium (Al Ain)
3. AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)
2. World Games Stadium (Taiwan)
1. Al-Wakrah stadium (Qatar)
9. CenturyLink Field (Seattle Seahawks)
8. Crocodile Stadium (Bursaspor)
7. Incheon Main Stadium (South Korea)
6. Estadio Municipal de Braga (Braga)
5. Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts)
4. The Rock Stadium (Al Ain)
3. AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)
2. World Games Stadium (Taiwan)
1. Al-Wakrah stadium (Qatar)
12. Javier Hernandez (Manchester United)
Javier Hernandez (Chicharito) was the man Sir Alex Ferguson went to when Manchester United needed a goal and his successor David Moyes is using the little Mexican in the same way.
11. Edin Dzeko (Manchester City)
Edin Dzeko is the player Manchester City use in this position when Sergio Agüero is fit to start a match bringing on the Bosnian international when they need a late winner.
10. Leo Messi (Barcelona)
Leo Messi has been called upon many times to come off the bench and score a goal for Barcelona, and even when getting a start at the Camp Nou he is the player everyone looks to when a goal is needed.
9. Steven Naismith (Everton)
Steven Naismith has proved his worth on a few occasions for Everton this season coming on as a substitute to help find a late goal for the Toffee’s.
8. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Luka Modric the Croatian midfielder has been a game changer at times for Real Madrid with a fine example of his 30-minute Champions League cameo against Manchester United last season that won the match for Los Blancos.
7. Peter Crouch (Stoke)
Peter Crouch has scored late winners for all the clubs he has ever played for and is doing it once again at Stoke City – agreat striker to have available when you need to change the game.
6. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham)
Since getting older, Jermain Defoe has been called upon by Spurs managers when the club needs a goal, and is used as a super-sub.
5. Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Paul Pogba is becoming an impact player for Juventus fining his way into the first team, and will be a prime target for French champions Paris Saint-Germain next summer.
4. Kevin Gameiro (Seville)
Kevin Gameiro is a French striker currently playing for Sevilla in Spain’s La Liga– agreat player to have in your team when chasing a late goal.
3. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Eden Hazard has shown this season that his skill can be a game changer especially when Chelsea is behind and needs a goal.
2. Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal)
Tomas Rosicky has proved time and again that his introduction late into a game can change things for Arsenal and while the Czech international is not getting any younger he is still proving his worth to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
1. Luis Suarez (Liverpool)
Luis Suarez can just like Messi change the game in a matter of seconds. The Uruguayan striker is leading the Premiership in goals this season as well as Liverpool to what they hope will be their first top-four finish in years.
Javier Hernandez (Chicharito) was the man Sir Alex Ferguson went to when Manchester United needed a goal and his successor David Moyes is using the little Mexican in the same way.
11. Edin Dzeko (Manchester City)
Edin Dzeko is the player Manchester City use in this position when Sergio Agüero is fit to start a match bringing on the Bosnian international when they need a late winner.
10. Leo Messi (Barcelona)
Leo Messi has been called upon many times to come off the bench and score a goal for Barcelona, and even when getting a start at the Camp Nou he is the player everyone looks to when a goal is needed.
9. Steven Naismith (Everton)
Steven Naismith has proved his worth on a few occasions for Everton this season coming on as a substitute to help find a late goal for the Toffee’s.
8. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Luka Modric the Croatian midfielder has been a game changer at times for Real Madrid with a fine example of his 30-minute Champions League cameo against Manchester United last season that won the match for Los Blancos.
7. Peter Crouch (Stoke)
Peter Crouch has scored late winners for all the clubs he has ever played for and is doing it once again at Stoke City – agreat striker to have available when you need to change the game.
6. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham)
Since getting older, Jermain Defoe has been called upon by Spurs managers when the club needs a goal, and is used as a super-sub.
5. Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Paul Pogba is becoming an impact player for Juventus fining his way into the first team, and will be a prime target for French champions Paris Saint-Germain next summer.
4. Kevin Gameiro (Seville)
Kevin Gameiro is a French striker currently playing for Sevilla in Spain’s La Liga– agreat player to have in your team when chasing a late goal.
3. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Eden Hazard has shown this season that his skill can be a game changer especially when Chelsea is behind and needs a goal.
2. Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal)
Tomas Rosicky has proved time and again that his introduction late into a game can change things for Arsenal and while the Czech international is not getting any younger he is still proving his worth to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
1. Luis Suarez (Liverpool)
Luis Suarez can just like Messi change the game in a matter of seconds. The Uruguayan striker is leading the Premiership in goals this season as well as Liverpool to what they hope will be their first top-four finish in years.
Top 10 Kits to be bought this time
10 Celtic Away Kit
Celtic Football Club has a proud history, and a very nice history of Away shirts, this season's kit sets new standards in the club's kit room. This yellow and green kit is one of the most sold away kits in Celtic's history already. Very smart kit.
9 PSG Home Kit
PSG, or P$G, have been spending big this season, and with this lovely new home kit, their superstars such as Cavani, Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic will shine bright in Ligue 1 with this kit!
8 Napoli Away Shirts
The number eighth spot goes to this wonderfully design Napoli away kit, made by Macron, this kit is sure to be very popular with the fans, and will look great on their star players.
7 Arsenal Away Kit
With Arsene Wenger splashing out on superstar Mesut Özil, Arsenal needed a gorgeous kit to accompany this wonderful player and their new away kit suits this requirement perfectly! This kit, with Özil on the back is very popular!
6 Liverpool Home Kit
Liverpool Football Club, one of the most recognizable teams in world football, this new Warrior home kit really does look amazing and is rated among the best Liverpool kits in history, this is why it's number 6 on our list!
5 Chelsea Home Kit
Chelsea Football Club has enjoyed quite a lot of success over the past decade, their kits have also lived up to this success, especially their latest home kit! This kit made by Adidas is very simple and Chelsea fans love it, and there's a good reason why!
4 Leyton Orient Home Kit
So the runner up is Leyton Orient, with this gorgeously designed kit, which will look amazing on their players and it sure to sell a lot of replicas in the club store! This kit certainly deserves more attention.
3 Barcelona Away Kit
Barcelona have really stepped up in terms of their away kit this year, when you look back to last years away kit, this new one really does look magnificent! When this kit was released before the season, many were skeptical, but Barca fans seem to love it!
2 Borussia Dortmund Home Kit
Borussia Dortmund are quickly becoming one of the most popular teams in Europe, after reaching the Champions League final last season, this brand new home kit is sure to sell well!
1 Real Madrid Home Kit
Real Madrid... white, as usual, but as marvelous as always, with their new superstar Gareth Bale arriving, this new home kit is sure to sell big in the shops around the world! Adidas have yet again made a quality kit, simple and smart design. Keep it simple, always works!
10. Danny Welbeck | Manchester United
The England international only scored one Premier League goal in 27 matches last season, but this term he has managed to net eight in 17 games.
9. Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea
The fact he is keeping the Premier League’s best ever left-back out of the Chelsea team says everything you need to know about Cesar Azpilicueta’s improvement this season.
8. Samir Nasri | Manchester City
Manuel Pellegrini has got the best out of almost every Manchester City player this season, including France international Samir Nasri.
7. Emmanuel Adebayor | Tottenham
Emmanuel Adebayor deserves immense credit for still training hard and believing in himself after being effectively discarded by Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.
6. Jordan Henderson | Liverpool
Jordan Henderson was widely regarded as a big-money flop until Brendan Rodgers arrived at Liverpool; now it’s clear why the Reds paid £20m for his services in June 2011.
5. Adam Lallana | Southampton
From promising League One attacking midfielder to Premier League star, Southampton’s Adam Lallana has developed into a fantastic player over the past four or five years.
4. Luis Suarez | Liverpool
The fact many used to say that Luis Suarez was not a natural goalscorer seems ludicrous today.
3. Eden Hazard | Chelsea
Of all the players Jose Mourinho has improved since returning to Chelsea, Eden Hazard is surely top of the pile.
2. Seamus Coleman | Everton
It’s no surprise that Manchester United and Arsenal are both considering making summer bids for Everton right-back Seamus Coleman.
1. Aaron Ramsey | Arsenal
If you’d asked 100 Arsenal supporters which player they wanted to leave the Emirates Stadium at this time last year, the chances are 50 would have answered with Nicklas Bendtner and the other half with the answer: ‘Aaron Ramsey’.
The England international only scored one Premier League goal in 27 matches last season, but this term he has managed to net eight in 17 games.
9. Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea
The fact he is keeping the Premier League’s best ever left-back out of the Chelsea team says everything you need to know about Cesar Azpilicueta’s improvement this season.
8. Samir Nasri | Manchester City
Manuel Pellegrini has got the best out of almost every Manchester City player this season, including France international Samir Nasri.
7. Emmanuel Adebayor | Tottenham
Emmanuel Adebayor deserves immense credit for still training hard and believing in himself after being effectively discarded by Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.
6. Jordan Henderson | Liverpool
Jordan Henderson was widely regarded as a big-money flop until Brendan Rodgers arrived at Liverpool; now it’s clear why the Reds paid £20m for his services in June 2011.
5. Adam Lallana | Southampton
From promising League One attacking midfielder to Premier League star, Southampton’s Adam Lallana has developed into a fantastic player over the past four or five years.
4. Luis Suarez | Liverpool
The fact many used to say that Luis Suarez was not a natural goalscorer seems ludicrous today.
3. Eden Hazard | Chelsea
Of all the players Jose Mourinho has improved since returning to Chelsea, Eden Hazard is surely top of the pile.
2. Seamus Coleman | Everton
It’s no surprise that Manchester United and Arsenal are both considering making summer bids for Everton right-back Seamus Coleman.
1. Aaron Ramsey | Arsenal
If you’d asked 100 Arsenal supporters which player they wanted to leave the Emirates Stadium at this time last year, the chances are 50 would have answered with Nicklas Bendtner and the other half with the answer: ‘Aaron Ramsey’.
>£300,000 fine for throwing darts at the youth team
>Won £25,000 in a casino, gave £1,000 to a tramp outside
>Threw tomatoes at some Serie A manager
>Threw water balloons at Serie A meeting
>Started a fight with 4 bouncers, after breaking the no touching rule at a strip club
>Had a £120,000 Audi R8 imported and wrote it off within a week
>Had his friends approach girls in clubs and say "Balotelli will see you now."
>Sent to John Lewis by his mother to buy essentials for the house, like an ironing board
>Came back with a giant trampoline and a Vespa and Scalectrix
>Started fights with Kompany, Boateng and Tevez at training
>Was frequently seen at the AC Milan superstore while playing for inter
>Went on TV in an AC shirt with his name on while at inter
>Survived a usually fatal disease at birth
>U21s game for Italy, kicks a swedish player while he's down and proceeds to just sit on the pitch ignoring the opposition and the referee for about a minute.
>Is then offended when he gets sent off and protests about it
>He winked at Ferdinand at the semi final of the FA cup and celebrate in front of the Man U fans.
>After the FA cup final, on live TV, says "This season I have been s***. Can I say that?"
>Was stopped by police driving round Hulme (a real craphole) in his maserati with £25,000 cash on the passenger seat. When asked why he said "because I'm rich"
>Had to go off at half time in a game in Ukraine due to an allergy to the pitch
>Had to be physically hauled away by Zanetti for refusing to let Samuel Eto'o take a penalty that he had won
>Once broke up with a girlfriend via text while she was presenting a live television show
>Slept with a model while his girlfriend was asleep downstairs
>Drove his car into a women's prison so he could have a look around
>Swore on live TV after the FA cup final
>Attempted a roulette back heel shot against LA Galaxy and missed
>Connections with the Naples Mafia, he even testified in court at a Mafia trial
>Brought iPad to bench during International friendly.
>Set house on fire using fireworks
>Said only Messi is "a little stronger" than him, and he is better than all other players
>"Why always me?" shirt, made for him by City kitman Chappy
>Drove around Manchester high fiving city fans from his car the day after 1-6
>Hands £20 notes out to strangers when in Manchester
>Chanted Rooney! Rooney! at the prostitute who claimed to have slept with Rooney
>Won £25,000 in a casino, gave £1,000 to a tramp outside
>Threw tomatoes at some Serie A manager
>Threw water balloons at Serie A meeting
>Started a fight with 4 bouncers, after breaking the no touching rule at a strip club
>Had a £120,000 Audi R8 imported and wrote it off within a week
>Had his friends approach girls in clubs and say "Balotelli will see you now."
>Sent to John Lewis by his mother to buy essentials for the house, like an ironing board
>Came back with a giant trampoline and a Vespa and Scalectrix
>Started fights with Kompany, Boateng and Tevez at training
>Was frequently seen at the AC Milan superstore while playing for inter
>Went on TV in an AC shirt with his name on while at inter
>Survived a usually fatal disease at birth
>U21s game for Italy, kicks a swedish player while he's down and proceeds to just sit on the pitch ignoring the opposition and the referee for about a minute.
>Is then offended when he gets sent off and protests about it
>He winked at Ferdinand at the semi final of the FA cup and celebrate in front of the Man U fans.
>After the FA cup final, on live TV, says "This season I have been s***. Can I say that?"
>Was stopped by police driving round Hulme (a real craphole) in his maserati with £25,000 cash on the passenger seat. When asked why he said "because I'm rich"
>Had to go off at half time in a game in Ukraine due to an allergy to the pitch
>Had to be physically hauled away by Zanetti for refusing to let Samuel Eto'o take a penalty that he had won
>Once broke up with a girlfriend via text while she was presenting a live television show
>Slept with a model while his girlfriend was asleep downstairs
>Drove his car into a women's prison so he could have a look around
>Swore on live TV after the FA cup final
>Attempted a roulette back heel shot against LA Galaxy and missed
>Connections with the Naples Mafia, he even testified in court at a Mafia trial
>Brought iPad to bench during International friendly.
>Set house on fire using fireworks
>Said only Messi is "a little stronger" than him, and he is better than all other players
>"Why always me?" shirt, made for him by City kitman Chappy
>Drove around Manchester high fiving city fans from his car the day after 1-6
>Hands £20 notes out to strangers when in Manchester
>Chanted Rooney! Rooney! at the prostitute who claimed to have slept with Rooney
20. Stoke City - 177.3
19. Sunderland - 178.3
18. Hull City - 182.8
17. Manchester United - 183.5
16. Southampton - 184
15. Aston Villa - 185.8
14. West Ham - 187.3
13. Newcastle - 187.8
12. West Brom - 188.8
11. Cardiff City - 190
10. Fulham - 190.3
9. Swansea - 190.8
8. Crystal Palace - 191
7. Norwich City - 192
6. Chelsea - 193.8
5. Everton - 195
4. Manchester City - 195.8
3. Tottenham - 196.3
2. Arsenal - 200.5
1. Liverpool
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6. Manchester United: Vidic - Rooney
As Manchester United head into a new direction, the man David Moyes could turn to in order to lead the side, may well be Wayne Rooney.
The Red Devils striker certainly leads by example on the pitch and would demand respect from his teammates.
5. Tottenham: Dawson - Vertonghen
At 30-years-old, Dawson will soon be entering the twilight years of his career.
Dawson's eventual departure from the north London outfit will certainly act as a major blow for the White Hart Lane faithful, however they appear to have a ready made successor in Jan Vertonghen.
4. Liverpool: Gerrard - Suarez
Steven Gerrard is still a crucial member of the Liverpool team, but there's no getting away from the fact that he's now 33-years-old.
Life without Gerrard at Liverpool will be strange, but one day he will have to be replaced.
And, as long as Suarez is still at Anfield, he will have to be the next Reds' next skipper.
3. Chelsea: Terry - Cahill
John Terry is another English star that is coming towards the end of his career and Chelsea look as if they have a ready made replacement in Gary Cahill to take over as skipper at the Bridge.
Cahill and Terry have formed a fine relationship this season and the England international could take the armband off his partner in the near future.
2. Manchester City: Kompany - Nastasic
Vincent Kompany is still one of the world's greatest defenders, but the Citizens ace has struggled with injuries in the last few years, so it remains to be seen as to how long he will continue at the top level for.
However, he certainly has two or three years left in him yet and, by that time, Matija Nastasic would have gained enough Premier League experience to replace him as skipper.
1. Arsenal: Vermaelen - Mertesacker
Vermaelen has struggled to get into the Arsenal team in the past year and he could soon be on his way out of the Emirates exit door.
And, despite Mikel Arteta currently the club's vice-captain, the obvious choice to replace him has to be Per Mertesacker.
As Manchester United head into a new direction, the man David Moyes could turn to in order to lead the side, may well be Wayne Rooney.
The Red Devils striker certainly leads by example on the pitch and would demand respect from his teammates.
5. Tottenham: Dawson - Vertonghen
At 30-years-old, Dawson will soon be entering the twilight years of his career.
Dawson's eventual departure from the north London outfit will certainly act as a major blow for the White Hart Lane faithful, however they appear to have a ready made successor in Jan Vertonghen.
4. Liverpool: Gerrard - Suarez
Steven Gerrard is still a crucial member of the Liverpool team, but there's no getting away from the fact that he's now 33-years-old.
Life without Gerrard at Liverpool will be strange, but one day he will have to be replaced.
And, as long as Suarez is still at Anfield, he will have to be the next Reds' next skipper.
3. Chelsea: Terry - Cahill
John Terry is another English star that is coming towards the end of his career and Chelsea look as if they have a ready made replacement in Gary Cahill to take over as skipper at the Bridge.
Cahill and Terry have formed a fine relationship this season and the England international could take the armband off his partner in the near future.
2. Manchester City: Kompany - Nastasic
Vincent Kompany is still one of the world's greatest defenders, but the Citizens ace has struggled with injuries in the last few years, so it remains to be seen as to how long he will continue at the top level for.
However, he certainly has two or three years left in him yet and, by that time, Matija Nastasic would have gained enough Premier League experience to replace him as skipper.
1. Arsenal: Vermaelen - Mertesacker
Vermaelen has struggled to get into the Arsenal team in the past year and he could soon be on his way out of the Emirates exit door.
And, despite Mikel Arteta currently the club's vice-captain, the obvious choice to replace him has to be Per Mertesacker.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has named his top five all-time favourite players - and there’s a space for Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
Hazard's top five:
1. Zinedine Zidane
2. Thierry Henry
3. Ronaldinho
4. Robinho
5. Juan Roman Riquelme
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The club was bought less than three years ago but is “unofficially” on the market again.
City bankers say US owners Fenway Sports Group have become disenchanted since paying £300million for Liverpool in 2010. Despite spending £187million on players they haven’t got near the top of the Premier League.
A City source said: “They went into this to make money but the club hasn’t got into Europe, flopped in the league and spent well over £100million on transfers. The fact Luis Suarez could be sold is no coincidence. Selling a star player is a classic sign of wanting to get out.”
You’ll never hawk alone … John Henry, Liverpool owner
Sources say the club approached oil giant Saudi Aramco to discuss sponsorship months ago. Aramco is thought instead to have proposed a takeover that Fenway, fronted by John W Henry, is considering.
FSG investors are said to be furious at the money lost on transfers under former manager Kenny Dalglish, including Andy Carroll who was bought from Newcastle for £35million and sold to West Ham for £19million.
Suarez has doubled in value but has caused problems. He has been banned for racially abusing one opponent and biting another.
Bankers say two other US billionaires are in the running for ownership, but would not reveal names.
VIA THE SUN
City bankers say US owners Fenway Sports Group have become disenchanted since paying £300million for Liverpool in 2010. Despite spending £187million on players they haven’t got near the top of the Premier League.
A City source said: “They went into this to make money but the club hasn’t got into Europe, flopped in the league and spent well over £100million on transfers. The fact Luis Suarez could be sold is no coincidence. Selling a star player is a classic sign of wanting to get out.”
You’ll never hawk alone … John Henry, Liverpool owner
Sources say the club approached oil giant Saudi Aramco to discuss sponsorship months ago. Aramco is thought instead to have proposed a takeover that Fenway, fronted by John W Henry, is considering.
FSG investors are said to be furious at the money lost on transfers under former manager Kenny Dalglish, including Andy Carroll who was bought from Newcastle for £35million and sold to West Ham for £19million.
Suarez has doubled in value but has caused problems. He has been banned for racially abusing one opponent and biting another.
Bankers say two other US billionaires are in the running for ownership, but would not reveal names.
VIA THE SUN
Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to make a £40million bid to sign Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj this summer, according to the Daily Star.
The 19-year-old has been a revelation during his breakthrough season for the Premier League champions, so much so that the Ligue 1 giants offered £15million to sign him in January.
Red Devils boss David Moyes was quick to reject any advances for the talented teenager, having made it his priority to keep the youngster at Old Trafford.
Januzaj signed a new long-term deal with Manchester United in October, but that won't deter Laurent Blanc from testing the English club's resolve with an offer nearly three times bigger than what was on the table last month.
PSG will attempt to lure the forward to Parc des Princes with a contract of around £100,000-a-week, that will make Januzaj one of the highest paid teenagers in world football.
Manchester United will be hopeful of retaining the Belgian-born starlet's services beyond the summer, but know that their failure to finish in the top four - and qualify for the Champions League next season - could prove detrimental to their chances of keeping Januzaj in England.
PSG star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given Cristiano Ronaldo the most unique of birthday presents.
The Ballon d'Or winner received the very special present from the Swedish forward on Wednesday, reports The Mirror.
Ronaldo would have been shocked when he unwrapped the gift to find a t-shirt with the slogan ‘Dare To Zlatan’ embroidered into it.
Ibrahimovic then shared the gift with the world, sending the Real Madrid man a photo of the gift on Twitter.
The picture has been retweeted over 27,000 times but the world player of the year was quick to respond with a cheeky comment himself.
Ronaldo said thanks to Ibra, telling him how it will 'look better on me than you'. And it wouldn’t be the first time Ronaldo got one over the Swede.
Last November the pair came head-to-head in November’s World Cup play-off between Sweden and Portugal. Ronaldo inspired his side to the win with a second leg hat-trick.
Since then, both players have gone on to score bags of goals, but it may be the PSG man who receives most of the plaudits for this one.
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