Spanish International Xavi has put to ease the fears of the Barcelona faithful after signing a contract extension that will tie him to the only club he’s ever played for until 2014.
It was just a week into September when West Ham United learned that kit sponsor XL Leisure Group had been placed into administration, terminating their deal the very next day.
Now things are getting even uglier for Gianfranco Zola’s men as Iceland’s Landsbanki - the second largest bank in Iceland and controlled by their Icelandic Chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson - has been nationalized due to the world wide crunch.
Now the general belief is that the money will be drying up quickly around Upton Park as the hit in the pocket could be a third blow (don’t forget the ongoing lawsuits aimed at West Ham and the Carlos Tevez era) to the financial strength of the Premiership club.
Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim, the face of the men with the money explains why they bought Manchester City and what they intend to do with it.
UPDATE - Krkic’s pockets just got a lot deeper after signing his new contract just 24 hours after his 18th birthday, one that will tie him to Barcelona until 2013.
Joining the elite crew of Puyol, Iniesta and Xavi as players that have risen through the youth ranks and into the bigtime stage, his buyout price tag just hit the 80 Million Euro mark.
Bojan’s loyalty not only remains with Barcelona, but the 18 year old also confirmed he’s a Spaniard at heart by pledging his loyalty to the champions of Europe, Spain.
“It was a great privilege to of been in the squad of the champions of Europe. What I want is to continue growing and learning and hopefully I will have the luck that one day I can debut with the national team.”
Almost Spain International and current rising star Bojan Krkic is set to be handed a new contract with FC Barcelona on August 28th, the day he turns 18 years old and becomes eligible for a senior contract.
After scoring 12 goals in all competitions last season and showing the form in which so many thought he had, Krkic is now set to put pen to paper on a five year deal that is believed to include an 80 Million Euro buyout clause.
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Real Madrid right back Sergio Ramos has his brother / agent on the job and has been looking to improve on his 6 Million Euro per season salary.
With Rene Ramos meeting with Madrid Chief Director Jose Angel Sanchez last Monday and pre-negotiations seemingly agreed to according to El Mundo Deportivo, a new contract worth 6 Million Euro NET could be signed as early as next Monday, the day after the Transfer Window closes.
22 years old, that kind of flow and mad women….. Wonder what it’s like to spend a day in his shoes?
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T.I. x Kanye West x Jay-Z x Lil’ Wayne
This is absolutely nuts! Could be one of the sickest I’ve heard flat out and I can’t stop listening to it.
This is why one of my first stops, everyday and multiple times of the day is over to kanYe West : Blog.
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This 23 year old Dutch model has featured in some of the largest fashion campaigns in the world under Guchi, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Escada, D&G, Valentino, Versace and L’Oreal.
In 2007 Kroes earned an estimated $1.5 Million and was named #14 in the top 15 Supermodels in the world, surprising only because she stands at 5′9″.
More pics after the Jump…
Nike has been going big with their new Nike Sportswear line. Looking back in time to find some of their greatest products, combined with new technologies and innovative design processes, Nike Sportswear is taking things to a new level.
Nike today announced the opening of its first Nike Sportswear retail store at 21 Mercer Street in SoHo, New York City, offering exclusive access to premium products, an elevated retail experience, and a new customization experience called Nike Sportswear Bespoke, where consumers can work with Nike designers to customize premium Nike Sportswear footwear.
“The NSW collection is steeped in Nike’s sports heritage and remixed with cutting edge engineering, craftsmanship, and modern design,” said Dermott Cleary, Vice President, Nike Sportswear. “We’re putting the best of our entire collection under one roof, in New York City, so consumers from all over the world can access it.”
Former Manchester United player Ben Collett was awarded a 4.5 Million Pound settlement in the case that saw his career ended in a tackle during a Reserve Team match against Middlesbrough five years ago.
Mrs. Justice Swift of the London High Court awarded Collett the amount based on the likelihood of the former players chances of earning a Professional contract with the club at 13,000 Pound a week, the testimony of Sir Alex and Gary Neville and the admission of Liability for the injury from Middlesbrough and former player Gary Smith.
Smith, now 24 plays at Brentford FC while Collett is studying English at Leeds University.
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He just retired from the International scene after Captaining Sweden at the 2008 Euros and Freddie Ljungberg is an even richer man today after accepting a 6 Million Pound payoff from Premiership side West Ham.
While he was due to make 8.84 Million Pound just in salary alone over the next two seasons, an extended settlement came about over conversations with West Ham Chief Executive Scott Duxbury after Head Coach Alan Curbishley informed the Swede he’d never play again for the Hammers.
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