Showing posts with label English Football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English Football. Show all posts

Monday, September 29, 2008

Luiz Felipe Scolari Praises England Football

Luiz Felipe ScolariIn an interview broadcast by Brazil's Globo TV on Sunday, Scolari praised the Premier League, saying the quality of English clubs puts it on a different level when compared to all other national leagues around the world.

"It is the best championship in the world right now, in all aspects," the Brazilian said.

Scolari said no other can match the Premier league when it comes to the clubs' structure and financial situation.

"All clubs are very well organized," he said.

Scolari also said he feels very comfortable coaching in England, and that he has adapted well to the country's language and way of life.

"All fears I had before are gone," he said.

The coach said he was not disappointed when Robinho failed to reach an agreement to play for Chelsea, saying it's "part of the profession." He said the Brazil striker may have been influenced by other people to skip Chelsea and accept the better financial offer from Man City.

"It's a situation that the coach or the club cannot control," Scolari said. "People around the athletes, sometimes for their own benefit, end up indicating a path that maybe is not the best for them."

In the interview, Scolari also said he does not discard the possibility of returning to the Brazilian national team, and that current coach Dunga should maintain his philosophy despite increased criticism from local media and fans after a series of disappointing results, which included a 0-0 draw against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier.

Scolari said he wants to coach for the next five years or so, and then maybe pick another career connected to football.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to Air English Premier League LIVE

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) TelevisionKenyans are strong supporters of English premier league

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Television will televise the English Premiership football matches starting Monday September 15, 2008.

The first match to be aired live will be between Tottenham Hotspurs and Aston Villa at 10.pm Kenyan time.

Weekend promises to be even more interesting for football lovers with soccer giants Arsenal up against Bolton wanderers

Arsenal is currently placed third with 9 points after thrashing Blackburn Rovers 4-0.Liverpool is second with Chelsea perched at the top.

Kenyans are great lovers of English football, which many have blamed for the decline in the national premier league.

But despite that, the local joints remain full each time there is an English match.

"We are so happy to hear that. Am a strong supporter of English football, and the fact that I will now watch the matches from the comfort of my house is the best news from KBC." said one fan