Having lost out on his number one target Pep Guardiola, rumours were abound last week that Roman Abramovic has sounded out a possible move for Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini to become the next man to take a seat in the Stamford Bridge dugout.
Paolo Di Canio this week made a fiery departure from his post as manager of League One side Swindon Town sparking rumour that the Italian is in line for a return to the Premier League as boss of his beloved West Ham United.
Arsenal’s relatively promising start to 2013 in the Premier League appears to have papered over the cracks. In a week that has seen the Gunners exit the FA Cup and more than likely the Champions League, the pressure on Arsene Wenger to end his 17 year old reign in North London is stronger than ever.
After 19 games of a 30 game season, both Portuguese giants Porto and Benfica remain unbeaten in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Gareth Bale’s sparkling form for Spurs recently has reportedly prompted an offer from Spanish giants Real Madrid who are believed to have been long term admirers of the Welsh winger.
“We have a stronger squad now.” Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his current Manchester United team are better than the famous treble-winning of 1999 and he may prove to be right.
3 time African Player of the Year winner Samuel Eto’o is renowned for his acceleration and clinical finishing. 2 time winner Didier Drogba is renowned for his strength and power. 22 year old Nigerian Victor Moses has the potential to become renowned for all these abilities and to become Africa’s next superstar.
Ask people to point to Uzbekistan on a map and the majority will struggle. Ask people what they know about the Uzbek football team and you’ll be met by a blank look. You may even be asked to leave the building. Yet in just under 500 days time, we may be learning a lot more about Central Asia’s rising football powerhouse on football’s biggest stage – the World Cup finals.