PHARAOHS COACH WITHDRAWS FROM EAGLES RACE.

The pharahians coach of Egypt Hassan Shehata has dropped his interest in taking the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the world cup in South Africa 2010 in june this year, as nation coach. Hassan Shehata is interested in the Nigeria short-team job that could have lasted until the end of the world cup, but the Egypt Football Association turned down the Nigeria's offer. The EFA were not interested in the deal.
The willing Shehata told UAE Media that his contract continues with Egypt National team until the end of 2010. He has also received many offer but the Egypt Football Association closed the door on them and announced that he will continue until the end of his contract. Shehata is the second coach on Nigeria list to withdraw from the coaching RACE after Bayern Munich trainer Louis Van Gaal also withdraw.
Other coaches who had been shortlisted ealier include Russia Coach Guus HIddink, former Ghanaian manager Ratiomir Dujkovic and Qatar Boss Bruno Metsh. As of on 10th febuary 2010, the Nigria FA announced that republic of Ireland Coach Giovani Trapattoni has been included on a shortlist of coaches. Also Trapattoni is one of the most succeful Seria A coaches, having won seven league crown with Juventus and Inter Milian. He has also won leagus championship in Germany, Portugal and Austria.

MESSI AND MARTA CROWNED WORLD'S BEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

LIONEL MESSI.

Was there any doubth that lionel messi would win FIFA'S world player of the year award on monday in Zurich?

Messi of Argentine and Fc Barcelona to his successful season, he has lefted up six(6) cup trophies this season, including:

* The Supercopa de cup.

* The Uefa super cup.

* Fifa world club cup.

* Uefa Champions League cup.

* La liga cup(spanish league).

* Copa del Rey cup.

What a grat year for lionel messi, of 22, being the first plater from argentina to win the FIFA prize was voted by 147 coaches and captain of national soccer teams from around the world. Lionel messi finished first in balloting, with 1,073 points, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (352 points), Xavi Hernandez (196 points), while Kaka (190 points), and Andres Iniesta (134 points).

Also, Messi has already clamied alot of individual honours this year including the Prestigious Ballon d OR Golden Ball from France Football magazine. The screateof award came on the heels of an incredible 2008/09 season that saw messi score 38 goals in 51 games in all competitions. He has also signed a contract extension that ties him ti Bacelona through 2016.

MARTA.

Marta of Brazil was named woman's world player of the year for a record of fourth consecutive time. She has also join LOS ANGLES SOL in the newly formed women's professional soccer league in the United States.

CRISTIANO RONALDO.

Ronaldo was the winner of the Puskas Award for the most beautiful GOAL of the year, last season champions league "MAN U against FC PORTO.

And late sir BOBBY ROBINSON, of former Newcastle manager, was given the FIFA FAIR play award for 2009.....................................................................

THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUS DRAW 2009/2010.

As the uefa champions leagus was held at 18th DEC 2009, on fiday in Nyon, Switzerland. This are their results from the draws of the first knockout rounds draw.

Check out your team if they are on a hot side and if they can make it. these are the term named first at Home in the first Leg.

AC MILAN(ITA) VS MANCHESTER UNITED FC(ENG).
16TH FEBRUARY/ 10 MARCH 2010.

OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS(FRA) VS REAL MADRID FC(ESP).
16TH FEB/ 10 MARCH 2010.

FC BAYERN MUNCHEN(GER) VS ACF FIORENTINA(ITA).
117TH FEB/ 9 MARCH 2010.

FC PORTO(POR) VS ARSENAL FC(ENG).
17TH FEB/ 9 MARCH 2010.

OLYMPIACOS FC(GER) VS FC GIRONDINS DE BORDEAUX(FRN).
23RD FEB/ 17 MARCH 2010.

VFB STUTTGART(GER) VS FC BARCELONA(ESP).
23RD FEB/ 17 MARCH 2010.

FC INTERNAZIONAL MILANO(ITA) VS CHELSEA FC(ENG).
24TH FEB/ 16 MARCH 2010.

PFC CSKA MOSKVA(RUS) VS SEVILLA FC(ESP).
24TH FEB/ 16 MARCH 2010.

Draws picks chelsea return for mourinho.
Lyon return for R/madrid.
Can your club make it to the next stage knockout part, let watch out and see if they can make it. wish you all club FANS A MERRY XMANS AND HEPPY NEW YEAR.

YOU CAN CHECK THE FIFA DRAW THROUGH THIS LINKS www.fifa.com/worldcup/