SOCCER AND 4-3-3: AFRICAN DICTATORS

A certain Alexandre Pedro, journalist in an European sport magazine has decided to publish this soccer team. we really don't know what was his target but after being confuse, we have decided to publish it. We are not making politic, but to equilibrate everything we shall also publish for Europeans and  American who have been done by the viewers in their website.
Unfortunately Africa is a continent where the heads of state like to cling to power. Re-elected in the first round (or not elected at all), these men play personal, individual liberties and confiscate tackle the opposition. Okay, the referee is a cousin.

Muammar Gaddafi (Libya): Early Despot, the mere colonel discovered the intoxication of power in only 27 years. An avid camper, he also planted many tent opposite the Hotel Marigny in Paris and before the cages of his country. It remains for 41 years the guardian of the revolution, some longevity explained by his morning consumption of camel milk. He ended his career on an approximate release. 

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (Equatorial Guinea): Mbasogo changing for the second time in three years before his audience at this CAN. Not the most famous African potentates, he holds his right flank and his country since 1979. With his military training in Franco's Spain, it took the opposition in individual marking. Opta stats of his re-election speak for him (96.96%; 99%; 97.1%; 96.7%). 

Joseph-Désiré Mobutu (Zaire): Less gifted than his comrade Patrick Lumumba training, Mobutu offset by a sense of anticipation and great betrayal. If the leopard his cap discomfort to the head set, Mobutu itself as an undisputed leader. He even decided to change the name of his team (Congo became Zaire). Biggest salary of the team, his personal wealth is estimated at 6 billion euros. 

Idi Amin (Uganda): With its 1,90m and quintal, man has physical jobs. A hard stopper on the human right and that owes much to his military training. An admirer of the Scottish game, Amin loves going to contact, preferably when it comes to political opponents. Suspected by the Disciplinary Committee to lick his classmates, his case has not yet been decided. 

José Eduardo Dos Santos (Angola): Passed through a Soviet training center, the President of Angola occupies the left side, but never hesitate to go on his right foot. With oil wealth in his country, he leads a comfortable lifestyle. His daughter Isabella now manages his career and so what if she did not have his UN official license. 

Bedel Bokassa Jean (Central): too fast, too high, too early. President of the Central African Republic, Bokassa requires a revaluation. Became emperor of the environment in 1976, the rough diamond burns the wings in three years. Probably disrupted by frequent trips to Paris with his wife, he lost the confidence of his French coach, Valérie Giscard d'Estaing. Resentful, it will help him to lose a very important game in 1981. 

Omar Bongo (Gabon): Not the greatest dictators in size, Bongo knows that a career is judged over time.Never hurt or suspended, the Gabonese will be the sentinel of "Françafrique" for 41 years and six months.Crew appreciated by Paris, he gave way late in the game to his son Ali. 

Ben Ali (Tunisia): He took advantage of an injury of Habib Bourguiba incumbent to win a starting spot.After walking in the footsteps of its predecessor, it stands out later with a more physical style and a tendency to many retain power. Too much play in small spaces with his in-laws, it is pushed by a disgruntled public to a free loan return option in Saudi Arabia. 

Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwe): Players enjoyed early career, since Mugabe disappoint. The team's veteran uses and abuses of torture never consider remonstrances of the international referee. His style, however fractious ensure a place holder since 1987. He refuses to play in white and with homosexual he calls"decapitating". 

Mswati III (Swaziland): Incumbent since his 18 years, "son of" blazes his career since. In June 2005, he posted twelve wives, fiancées both official and 24 children. It also has one of the most luxurious fleet Africa.Not always focused on his professional obligations, Mswati III is widely criticized for his performance against AIDS ravaging his country. He prefers request a budget increase to expand its palaces and accommodate all new brides. 

Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti): Not the best known or the most spectacular of the team, but a president who is talking numbers. He released the perfect election in 2005 with 100% of the votes. And if Djibouti is not the most hyped team of the continent, its performance would have made some jealous. 

Substitutes: 

Hosni Mubarak (Egypt): Another victim of the Arab trademark transfer window of 2011. 

Charles Taylor (Liberia): The executioner Sierra Leone joined the club in The Hague in late career. And no one will complain. 

Blaise Compaoré (Burkina Faso): 21-year career and starting in October on the sly without even a jubilee. 


Pierre Nkurunziza (Burundi): Re-elected with 91% of the vote in 2011, it tends not to share the ball with his Tutsi partners. 

SAMPDORIA GENOA: SAMUEL ETOO'O REFUSED TO TRAIN!

The story of Samuel Eto'o to Sampdoria started badly. Cameroon striker refused on Monday to train and left the club's training center in Milan. According to reports, Eto'o refused to follow the dual training required by the staff now, surely felt that it was too hard for him.
Eto'o refuses training twice / day with samp and returned to Milan.
The past weekend, Eto'o made his debut in the colors of Sampdoria. A start marred by a 1-5 defeat facing Torino. The former Chelsea player who started the game on the bench came 20 minutes from time. But this new mood jump should not fix its coast.

THIERRY HENRY OUT OF RETIREMENT

As he had announced his retirement on December 16, Thierry Henry has surprised everyone Monday night on Sky Sports. The former striker of the team of France has announced it will finally resume service in the English Championship. A signature with Queens Park Rangers ... to lead a very quiet transfer window.

Last December 16, Thierry Henry announced the end of his athletic career. "After 20 years of career, I decided to retire from professional football. This has been an incredible journey and I want to thank all the fans, teammates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the France team that made my career a special moment, "he had announced on Facebook. In the aftermath, the 1998 world champion gave details of his conversion, as a consultant on Sky Sports: "It is now time for me to start another career and I am happy to announce that I will be back in London Sky Sports team. I go, I hope to share some of my ideas, observations and experiences learned over the years with you. I have some amazing memories (especially good!). And I remember a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I enjoyed taking part. See you on the other side ... "

Thierry Henry host of the end of the transfer window

Thierry Henry has started his new career as a consultant. "I look forward to starting a new chapter in my life alongside Sky Sports. I played for some of the biggest football clubs and now I join in my opinion the best television crew. I love the game, and I think I can still bring a lot to the game. (...) Of course, if I can help the Sky Sports team to be better, I will. I think the journalist job is to make people understand in a simple football - and sometimes a little more technical - but manage to get his message ", said the attacker in formalizing his arrival on Sky Sports. Monday night, Thierry Henry was top on British television by the end of the winter transfer window. And, surprise, he announced he was restored to favor, signing a contract with the club Queens Park Rangers! Unfortunately for fans of the club, it was a big joke, to host a late transfer window very, very quiet. QPR penultimate Premier League, so do not take advantage of human talent with 51 goals with the team of France ...

SIX CANDIDATES FOR TRIAL: FIFA PRESIDENCE

Not always serious, often surprising, candidates for the presidency of FIFA have multiplied in recent weeks. Figo to David Ginola through Ali bin Al-Hussein, they are now five to oppose Sepp Blatter. Magazine "workforce".

The Patriarch: Sepp Blatter (Switzerland, 78, FIFA president since 1998)

Profile: born in 1936 in the Valais, Sepp Blatter joined Fifa in 1975. Blatter climbs the ladder, becoming General Secretary and Executive Director. In the summer of 1998, he succeeded Joao Havelange as President of the proceedings by beating the favorite of the election, the Swede Lennart Johansson. He was reappointed in these functions in 2002, 2007 and 2011. In September, the Swiss has confirmed that accounted for the presidency of FIFA in spite of his age and the many controversies that plagued its management (of suspected corruption Fifa elections in the award of the 2018 World Championships and 2022 etc.). In 2011, after his reelection, he had announced that his fourth term would be the last.
Its strengths: its experience, networks.
Its flaws: his pots, his age.
His chances: Blatter is the favorite of the election. Apart from UEFA (54 federations) that opposes him, the Swiss account support in the other five confederations component Fifa. Only Michel Platini, UEFA president, seemed able to beat him. But the French preferred to represent the head of the European Confederation.Sepp Blatter is the boss of FIFA since 1998. (L'Equipe)

The unknown: Jérôme Champagne (France, 56)

Profile: he first led a diplomatic career as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In 1998, during the World Cup in France, he met Sepp Blatter. Once elected president of FIFA, the Swiss International called Champagne instance counselor, where he remained eleven years before being ousted in 2010. A year ago, the French announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Fifa, taking everyone speed. Cold with Michel Platini, he led a campaign as early as discreet. He argues for a flawless FIFA functioning and behavior.
Its strengths: seriousness of his program, his knowledge of Fifa.
His faults: Jerome?
His chances: It almost has none. Last week, Champagne said not having the five letters of support from federations for its application. The deadline to get is 29 January.

The "Magnifico" David Ginola (France, 48)
Profile: he led a fine playing career. Went through Nice, Toulon, RC Paris and Brest, Ginola explodes PSG in the early 1990s with the Parisian club, he reached three semifinals of European Cups and won the championship of France 1994. Ten- selected seven times at the Blues striker is one of the major players in France and Bulgaria in November 1993. He joined Newcastle two years later and became one of the stars of the English championship. It puts an end to his career in 2002, and launched into a variety of activities: Gino lends his voice to Jacques in Finding Nemo, participated in Dancing with the stars, presents Match of Ze day on Canal + and announced there ... has ten days his candidacy for the presidency of FIFA. El Magnifico is sponsored by Paddy Power, a sports paris company.
Its assets: her hair, her playing career.
Its shortcomings: the lack of seriousness surrounding his candidacy, his executive experience.
His chances: As Jerome Champagne, David Ginola not available for the moment sponsorships for its application. Its fundraising campaign takes off either. Except surprise, it should not be able to stand for election next May 29 in Zurich.

Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein (Jordan, 39)

Profile: Member of the Jordanian royal family, Ali bin al-Hussein, the son of His Majesty the late King Hussein. He is the current President of the Jordanian Federation but also executive committee member and vice-president of FIFA. Described as "open and modern", it has the support of Michel Platini. "I know him well, he has every right to hold the highest responsibility", launched the French there three weeks. But the Prince is not unanimity in the Asian Confederation.
Its strengths: the support of Platini, his opposition to Blatter experience to FIFA.
Its flaws: his opposition to Blatter, his lack of notoriety.
His chances: His candidacy is certainly serious, but should not scare Blatter.

  

The surprise: Luis Figo (Portugal, 42 years)

Profile: David Ginola after Luis Figo is the second former player to run for the presidency of FIFA this year. The Portuguese Ballon d'Or in 2000, has had a distinguished career in his debut for Sporting in 1989, his visits to Barça and Real, his late career at Inter and his 127 caps for Portugal. This Wednesday, the eve of nominations, he announced his desire to succeed Sepp Blatter. The trigger that pushed him to run? "If you type FIFA on the internet, the first word that appears is scandal. We must work to change that image. "A popular explanation at Google.
Its strengths: his playing career, support José Mourinho.
Its shortcomings: lack of experience in governing bodies, the duplicate with the application of Ginola, support José Mourinho.
His chances: The Portuguese have five federation provides letters of support. But candidates must "have played an active role in football for two years in the five years preceding the proposal [their] application." Which is not the case of Figo.
"I care about football and when I look? S image of Fifa, I don? T like it," said Figo. (Reuters)

The rebel Michael van Praag (Netherlands, 67 years)

His profile: his father, Jaap, was chairman of Ajax from 1964 to 1978. After conducting a refereeing career, Michael van Praag imitate his father by becoming president of the club in Amsterdam in 1989. In 2008, he was appointed at the head of the Dutch federation. Last June, when Sepp Blatter announced that he wishes to European federations to retake the presidency of FIFA, the Dutchman rises and solemnly asks him to change his mind. "Do not see nothing personal, but the reputation of FIFA is now inextricably linked to corruption, Fifa president, you are responsible and therefore you should not represent you," he he says. "I have collected many things in my life, but I had never been there," blow the Swiss about this projection. Monday, Van Praag was also nominated for the presidency of FIFA.
Its strengths: his outspokenness, his opposition to Blatter.
Its faults: the duplicate with the nomination of Ali bin Al-Hussein, the lack of communication with Michel Platini and UEFA about his candidacy.
His chances: he meets all the criteria to validate his candidacy until next May. But he too should not match for Blatter.

The one you've escaped Mino Raiola.Mino Raiola (47) himself has renounced run for the head of the proceedings. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent agreed with Van Praag. "Even my 12 year old kid knows that the only thing good about FIFA, the video game," he had said last week.

ASIA TO AFRICA: TRANSFERT - NICHOLAS ANELKA CANNOT PLAY IN ALGERIA

Algerian professional football league has refused to issue a waiver that would have allowed Anelka to evolve under the colors of a local club.

Anelka in Algeria, it should not be. Instances of Algerian football refused to issue an exemption to the former French international Nicolas Anelka to allow him to play in a club of Algiers, said Monday the president of the Algerian League of professional football. "The laws on foreign players covering the right to evolve in the Algerian league are clear: only those aged under 27 and international selections in their countries are allowed to sign in our clubs," said Mahfoud Kerbadj quoted by the agency APS. "We do not intend to breach this register," he insisted.


Anelka, 35 years old, was led last week with NAHD who requested a derogation to hire him for 18 months, according to club chairman Mahfoud Algiers Ouled Zmirli. Anelka has evolved in several major European clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus or Real Madrid. In 2013, former French international with 69 selections was suspended for five games by the English Football Association and licensed by West Bromwich Albion for a "scoop", a move seen by some as anti-Semitic, which had been the author to celebrate a goal in Premier League. End of 2014, Anelka joined the Indian Super League club FC Mumbai City. 

ASIA

All these can help us to try to solve the problems of soccer and stars? None of us ignore that stars are coming to Asian just when they cannot be able to play again in Europe or when the salary and contract who have been offered to them seems to be small. Meaning they are coming just for money. How many stars or former soccer stars are staying in Asia to promote soccer? Algeria doesn’t really have money Mumbai gave to Anelka (not only Anelka is in this situation) but he was not going there for free.

without a second thought.

How to explain that football in Africa is mobilizing sponsors (even if there are not so reach as in Asia) and viewers than Asia? How to understand that Asia with all these infrastructures, cannot manage to pass Africa. When you see talented players in Europe, you will always count African players. We are not saying that Africa should not be at this level, we analyze just a situation, in the future sort of things will be able to kill expectations of football fans in countries like India, Pakistan, China, Maldives, etc ... The example of United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia should be the first thing to consider. The arrival of stars at the end of career in a country like India has no really impact in Indian soccer. Soccer will not be more popular than cricket because of old stars. We understand that the influence of players' agents has increased dramatically and reduced to almost zero the influence of organization like ours in the recruitment process and even trials for players and coaches who have, in many cases more talent and competences. If we leave things going like that soccer will be only a business.

An organization like ours regarding the coaches is much more equip than you may think because most of those who ask our help are experience coaches from Africa, America from, of Europe and Asia . However, our expertise has given us very often right. A player who is not very experienced,  title less, give everything to get there. Because he knows he has talent and he wants to get a name. The solution for football in Asia may be to take risks wisely. You cannot come to me when you have something to give me, to help me, but you come to me just when you need my money. People mostly thing that a star brings fans, right but for how long? What usually happens is this: fans even start to criticize and compare stars and others and realize sooner that what the star has “brought” is already in the team. Therefore they are coming in the field to see him in live because they are watching them just through television. Our advice for all Asians clubs is to think twice. How come that Palestine (some years ago Iraq created a big surprise in ACN) is playing Asian cup of nations? Why not India, Pakistan... Take risk to consult any association/organization like ours don’t just things that only a soccer agent has expertize to bring you players or coaches, in another way, you better judge them in trial without second thougth