Football

Dream come true as Ronaldo wins World Player award

Dream come true as Ronaldo wins World Player awardZurich - It was a dream come true Monday for Manchester United's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo as he was named the FIFA World Footballer of the Year 
2008.

The 23-year-old, who last month won the European Footballer of the Year award, made history by becoming the first player from the Premier League to win the top individual award in world football.

Dream come true as Ronaldo wins World Player award

Dream come true as Ronaldo wins World Player awardZurich - It was a dream come true Monday for Manchester United's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo as he was named the FIFA World Footballer of the Year 
2008.

The 23-year-old, who last month won the European Footballer of the Year award, made history by becoming the first player from the Premier League to win the top individual award in world football.

World Footballer Marta confirms US move

World Footballer Marta confirms US moveZurich - The reigning women's Footballer of the Year Marta on Monday confirmed that she would be leaving her Swedish club Umea IK to move to the US.

The 22-year-old Brazilian confirmed at a press conference in Zurich that she would be joining the Los Angeles Lakers on a three- year contract. "It is a fantastic project and it will be the best league in the world."

Gazza fears he may have to ask his family to sell homes he gave

London, Jan 11 : Troubled football star Paul Gascoigne fears that he may have to ask his family to sell the homes he gave them.

In his heyday generous Gazza, 41, splashed out thousands of pounds on pads for dad John, mum Carol, sister Anna and brother Carl, the Daily Star reports.

But last week the ex-England ace was forced to sell properties he owns in Spain and Bulgaria to avoid being declared bankrupt.

And with his only income coming from books and appearances it is feared he could have to sell more assets.

Pals say the “worst case scenario” would be that Gazza – once worth a reported 14million pounds – would have to ask his family to help him out.

Juventus close in on leaders Inter Milan

Rome  - A free kick from Alessandro Del Piero helped Juventus beat Siena 1-0 Sunday to move within four points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, who Saturday drew
1-1 at home to Cagliari.

Spurs remain in relegation zone after defeat to Wigan

London  - Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League's relegation zone after crashing 1-0 Sunday at Wigan Athletic.

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