Ronaldo wins 2013 Globe Soccer’s Best Fan Award In Dubai

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday received Globe Soccer Award for the fans favorite player in 2013. The player was speaking at a Dubai International Sports Conference when he was awarded.

In his speech during the conference, Ronaldo said it won’t be easy for him to record 69 goals like he did in 2013.

“It won’t be easy to repeat what I’ve achieved. But I will certainly try to break more records because I won’t develop unless I try,” Ronaldo said

“I’ve been developing myself for (almost) six or seven years. I continuously improve and scoring goals is part of the development of my (skills),” the Real Madrid forward said.

David Mark and others in Dubai to motivate Eaglets

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday constituted a high-powered delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal Government at today’s FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Finals between Nigeria and Mexico in the United Arab Emirates. President Jonathan charged the delegation to ensure that the Golden Eaglets receive all necessary support and motivation.

COACH GARBA: NIGERIA WILL BEAT SWEDEN

Coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba has stated the desire of his team to defeat their Swedish counterparts ahead of Tuesday’s semifinal clash in Dubai at the ongoing Fifa Under-17 World Cup. Both sides meet for the second time after an entertaining 3-3 draw in the group stage and Garba has declared his boys will go all out for the win and book their place in Friday’s final. Sweden remains the only team to have taken points from Nigeria in a match in which we had to come back twice. My verdict - Nigeria would make there way to the final but it will be tough. Up Naija, please make us proud boys, we cant wait to celebrate you.