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Guus for Chelsea! Will it be another Guus miracle?

After having performed a miracle albeit controversial with South Korea in the 2002 World Cup, followed up by leading the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 34 years only to beaten somewhat controversially against Italy who went on to win the World Cup and not to mention his recent success with Russia where he took them all the way to the semi finals in the 2008 European Championship, Guus may be on the brink of another fairytale.

In true Hiddink form, Guus has taken charge of Chelsea for a short term contract that ends in the summer. Guus will be charged now doubt, to bring the Champions League to Stamford Bridge. This is the one trophy that has so far eluded Mr. Abramovich and following the personal debacle of Moscow last year, Roman quite clearly feels that Guus is the man. And certainly, he just may be. After being in charge of Australia for only 3 months, Guus not only clinched qualification for the boys from downunder but took them to Germany where they received accolades for their stellar performance from football quarters around the world.

Here is a video from Germany 2006 where Hiddink's Socceroos came back impressively to beat Japan.

Foreign Ownership in the Premier League: A Good or Bad thing?

Foreign ownership in the Premier League is on the rise. Manchester City the most recent club to be bought by wealthy foreign investors who 'like to watch the premier league' so they decided to go buy a club rather than buy a television like most people would.

So is this growing trend which looks set to continue a good or bad thing for English football and football in general.

One thing is clear and that is English clubs are now the most successful in the world and the Premier League the most watched competition. All this success is due in part to foreign ownership.

Clubs in the other major leagues may just have to follow suit in order to compete in the future with the English teams.

English football may lose its authenticity, however, the Premier League has been besieged with foreign players and managers for the best part of a decade. So in truth, the Premier League started losing itself a long time ago. Foreign ownership may well just be the nail in the coffin.

This still may not altogether be a bad thing. Ask a Chelsea fan if they would of have it any other way and I'm sure they would be rather happy with the state and success of the club now. Same goes for Manchester City fans, who I'm sure must think of it as some divine miracle the their new owners plan to make it the biggest club in the world. Quite possible, given that Manchester City is now the most popular club in the world.

Below, catch a glimpse of the magic on display now at the City of Manchester stadium. 

Beckham really should stay in Milan

Beckham is really starting to prove that he still has what it takes to play at the top level. It seems now, that for Beckham to return to the LA Galaxy is a terrible injustice. Here is a glimpse of Beckham against Lazio once again showing off his magical talent.

Beckham is by far the most popular player to ever play the game. He is a phenomenon in short. He may not be the greatest and true, he was never recognised as the best during his career, but he has achieved overwhelming success nonetheless. He has played for arguably the two most successful clubs in the world, captained England, won the Champions League, the Spanish and English leagues and has claimed a host of other trophies and personal honours. Furthermore, he is a true champion, in that he has always comeback when people were writing him off. Now at Milan, he is doing the same. Beckham is back to his brilliant best. However, this may well be short lived due to his contractual obligations with LA Galaxy.

Surely there must be a way that Beckham can stay in Milan and continue to once again bedazzle audiences around the globe. If Beckham returns to Galaxy, football loses out.  

Should Beckham make his stay in Milan permanent?

 Beckham, so far has been a great success in Italy with Milan. Two goals in a handful of games and his latest one, a trademark of a goal from a free kick is exactly. Beckham is once again proving people wrong. Undoubtedly he was bought for rather finanical reasons however, once again he is proving that he is really a champion players. Forza Beckham.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlnWH9_CNGg

Have your say whether he should stay.

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