Beckham bought an Arsenal t-shirt with own autograph for £ 10,000

Former Manchester United’s midfielder and the England National Team David Beckham bought the Arsenal shirt with own autographed copy for £ 10,000.

Famous footballer participated in the charity event and bought the t-shirt as a birthday gift to his son Romeo, who turned 13 years old on 1st of September. Romeo is a fan of Arsenal and is in the London Club's Academy.

During the whole charitable evening 7 million pounds were collected for the Charity Fund, specializing in providing music therapy for isolated and vulnerable people in Britain.

Liverpool will offer Steven Gerrard a new contract

Liverpool started talks with Captain Steven Gerrard on the extension of the term of the contract.

The current agreement with the Englishman's early will expire in the summer of 2015, but the player said he did not intend to end the career of a player. Liverpool is going to offer Gerrard to extend the current contract for one season until the summer of 2016.

Sergio Aguero: Manchester - it's a very quiet place

Striker of Manchester City Sergio Aguero told about his life in Manchester, and compared it with life in Argentina. From the point of view of Aguero, the public in England is much more educated than the home player.

"Manchester - it's a very quiet place. It is safe to go for a walk. When I first came here, I was not really known. I could walk around the city, at least near the Old Trafford, and no I did not recognize. I became more recognizable after the championship goal (in the season 2011/2012) I was approached by people, but if they see that I eat, they will not stick. Satisfied that I had finished, they can politely ask to be photographed.

In Argentina, is quite different. There I could just get in the car and, without showing anywhere, just home. If I went out on the street - the people around me spinning from the first minute. If I am in the restaurant - they come and take pictures without permission. One guy came up and started taking pictures. I asked him to wait a minute, he said: "No, I must go" - said Aguero.

Robin van Persie: We needed to win

Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie believes his team can beat Chelsea (1:1) in the championship match in England. It should be noted that it was the Dutchman's goal in injury time helped United avoid defeat.

"Sense of mixed we could win. I have had two points in the beginning of the match and fortunately I got another chance at the end of the game, taking advantage of them. We needed to win, to score three points, but in the end we can be satisfied with a draw. In training we feel better, more successful run with the ball. However you want to show the quality of football is not the episodes, and throughout the match.Manchester United can catch up with Chelsea? Of course. It is still far from the end of the season. Failed half way", - said Van Persie.

Rooney: It's a good win for us

England National team's striker Wayne Rooney said on the match with Estonia national team in the qualifying stage of UEFA Euro 2016.

“Over the years, I've proven that I can score goals. Their goalkeeper had a great match, but we can be happy with their game, we have a young team. We knew that the game would be so expected that Estonia will play from the defense and it will be difficult to hit their gate. It's a good win for us. We have a strong line-up, in the starting line-up we may leave many players. The choice of the coach was not wrong,” – said Rooney.

Pirlo: We tried to play good football

Italy national team's midfielder Andrea Pirlo, injury of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, with the captain's armband, said the «azzurri» showed herself courageous team. Cesare Prandelli's side defeated England by 2:1.

«I was the captain of Italy a very courageous. We tried to play good football, wanted to impose Britain their game. We played well, despite the heat. We are a real team, and we are ready to move on, despite the difficulties.

I think we are with Marco Verratti's great work together. We failed in the first half of the match» - said Pirlo.

Beckham: I have a wish to resume my playing career

Former England team's captain David Beckham, now owning the FC Miami, hinted at a possible resumption of his playing career. 39-year - old Beckham retired last year. His last club was French PSG.

«Before never the club owner was at the same time its player. Why not? I often go to the basketball games, and when I watch them, I have a desire to return. I ask myself, Will I be able to play again? Will I come back?» - BBC quoted Beckham.

Died Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer

Died Manchester United's owner Malcolm Glazer. 86-year-old businessman's life ended on the morning of 28 May.

Glazer began buying shares of Manchester United in 2003, and has gradually gained control. Under his leadership, United won in five seasons of the Premier League (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2010/11 and 2012/13), and also won the Champions League-2007/08.

Glazer also was the owner of the team's National Football League (NFL) «Tampa Bay Buccaneers».

Old Trafford stadium name can be sold to Nike for £ 500 million

Fans of Manchester United outraged on the club's management plans to sell the name of the team 's home stadium Old Trafford. According to British sources, the club is negotiating with the American company Nike and is planing to gain from a long-term deal around £ 500 million. A plausible to the rumor adds the fact that Nike is the official outfitter of Manchester United , whose owner Malcolm Glazer did not hide his ambition as soon as possible to repay the loans taken in 2005 for the purchase of the club.

Representatives of the football MU does not comment on the information about negotiations with Nike.

Jose Mourinho: Foreign players bring to English football a lot of good

The head coach of the Chelsea Jose Mourinho did not pay attention to the indignation of the players and the coaching staff of Arsenal work of judges in a match of two teams in the 17-th round of the Championship of England. In particular, Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta, complained that the judge forgave John Mikel Obi does not become delete Nigerian off the field.

«Arsenal loves to complain, it's a tradition. I will prefer to say that the Brits - and here I cite at least Frank Lampard - would never have provoked such situations. Players from other countries, especially from certain countries, this behavior is in the blood. Foreign players bring to English football a lot of good, but in such cases I prefer English blood in football: Let's play!» - said Mourinho.

Giroud may miss the match Arsenal vs Manchester City

French striker of Arsenal Olivier Giroud might miss an important game for his team against Manchester City in the FA Cup, according to the French press. Football player reportedly got a deep cut on his knee. Saturday will be examined, Giroux that will answer the question of the participation of the French striker in the upcoming game.

We remind that the match Arsenal vs Manchester City will take place in London, Emirates Stadium, the current Sunday, January 13.

Alex Ferguson: Rooney is still injured

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss the match-day 22 for Premier League against Liverpool, which will be held on January 13. The head coach-mate Sir Alex Ferguson.

«Rooney is still injured. Damage is not most important, but he will need more time to recover than we had anticipated. Perhaps two more weeks or so. He will not be able to play against Liverpool,» - Ferguson said.

We remind Rooney got injured during training on Dec. 26.

Van Persie has dedicated a goal to the deceased friend

The Manchester United's striker Robin Van Persie has dedicated to the deceased friend goal scored in a home match against West Bromwich Albion ended in victory with a score of 2:0. Scoring a goal, Van Persie lifted the shirt of Manchester United, which was a T-shirt with the inscription «Rest in peace, Chung. We will never forget you.» - Van Persie said to Friend Chong, died the day before in Rotterdam.

It is worth noting that the Dutchman started the match Manchester United-West Bromwich Albion "on the bench, and appeared on the field at the 66th minute, replacing Shinji Kagava.

Mancini: We have forwards the masthead light level

Head coach of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini has once again made it clear that the attackers led by him will command more, and did not rule out that this may be changing.

«We all have the same problem: we don't fill our how much should. And it means that changes are needed. Maybe you want to play without forwards and maybe with one striker. Need to do anything. If we want to be champions, you have to score goals the way did it last season.

We have forwards the masthead light level, however, in the case of scoring we act as, without the pressure to think that with players such is not necessarily now, so next time. We have four hitters in the top-tier, and it is time for them to score. This is why they are here: to crush rivals,» - Mancini said.

Manchester City after 19 rounds of the FA Cup - 2012/13 ranks second, behind leading Manchester United by seven points.

Mancini: Today all my team played well

Manchester City's coach Roberto Mancini said the victory of their wards with a score of 3:1 in an away match against Newcastle United in the 17-th round of the Championship of England.

«Today all my team played well. We could have scored more, and five, and six, or even seven goals. There were a lot of moments. When you miss so many chances, everything may change if the opponent will punish thee bare, but the situation was fortunately because we scored more. Will tell you that a large number of created things reminded me of last season,» - Mancini said.

Arsene Wenger: We played very attacking football

The main Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger refused to blame his team's sensational defeat by Bradford as part of the English League Cup quarter-final.

«This was a typical Cup match, which was held at the heavyweight field. In General, I can't blame the players of Arsenal's lack of diligence. The box was a bit slippery. The opponent is very deep and just make the ball was on the defensive front. We played very attacking football, a whole hour on the field had five forwards, we've had a lot of chances, but the opponent is well protected. It is difficult to play in this game, and when it comes to penalties, you always know how it can end,» - Wenger said.

Gerrard: The goal for Ibrahimovic is one of the best I have ever seen

England midfielder Steven Gerrard impressed against Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal late in the game, a friendly match between Swedes and Brits in Stockholm.

«The goal for Ibrahimovic is one of the best I have ever seen. Ibrahimovic spent the game on the highest level,» - Gerrard said.

Sweden-England match ended in victory for the Swedes with a score 4:2 and all of the four goals scored by Ibrahimovic. Curiously, for it was Gerrard, 100th anniversary match for England.

Wayne Rooney: Now I don't think about that episode

England striker Wayne Rooney said he would not consider the match of World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Montenegro as an opportunity for revenge. We remind that the match with Montenegro Rooney did not keep the emotion has been removed and subsequently disqualified, having missed the first two matches of the European Championship.

«I don't see this match as a chance for revenge and retaliate against Montenegro not going. It left in the past. Now I don't think about that episode. For our team it will be a tough game in which to score points. Here's what should be the focus,» - said Rooney.