Articles By M. A. Umair (531)

The funny side of football in 2009

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Jan 4 2010

2009 has been a year like none before. Barcelona hit the ‘sextuple’, Cristiano Ronaldo was sold for around 80m, some big nations struggled to qualify for the World Cup, Theirry…

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Juventus may face more problems after racist chants from fans

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 24 2009

Juve fans make racist chants could lead to a severe punishment, possibly worst than last season’s stadium ban.

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Lionel Messi, World Player of the Year 2009 – Interview

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Feb 21 2012

As Barcelona held Kazma for a 1-1 draw in an exhibition match in Kuwait, Lionel Messi was in Zurich collecting his FIFA World Player of the Year Award. The award…

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Puyol to Manchester City?

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 18 2009

City needs to understand that money doesn’t buy everything.

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Euro 2012 Logo

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 16 2009

UEFA reveals Euro 2012 Poland-Ukraine logo.

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Steven Gerrard’s best dives

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 15 2009

“If I ever saw one of my team-mates diving, I’d definitely have a word” “I don’t think there is anything worse than a player diving. It does ruin the game.”…

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Soccerlens Liverpool v Arsenal Match Viewing Party – a followup

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 13 2009

Thank you all for coming out in the chilly weather to join the Soccerlens crew at the Soccerlens Match Viewing Party. The Liverpool v Arsenal game ended 1-2 with yet…

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AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi punched in the face by angry protester

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 13 2009

Silvio Berlusconi, the longest serving Italian Prime Minister and owner of AC Milan, was punched in the face by a young man holding a small statue in his hand during…

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Calling all Arsenal and Liverpool fans…

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 12 2009

Join the Soccerlens crew in Lahore as they descend on the town (accompanied by friends and the odd good-looking stranger) to watch Arsenal and Liverpool slug it at out at Anfield.

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Nike T-90 Laser III | Available for pre-order now!

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 8 2021

Update: Pre-order your Laser III pair NOW! Recently, the all new Nike Total 90 Laser III was revealed with Fernando Torres available to answer your questions live (got a few…

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John O’Shea’s Concave Boots

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Jan 10 2022

Manchester United defender John O’Shea started wearing these new football shoes during training and matches. That is due to the two year sponsorship agreement he signed to wear the 2009…

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‘Heroes’ Juventus take on ‘Villains’ Inter Milan

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Feb 21 2012

Juventus v Inter Milan Serie A Saturday, 5 December 2009 Stadio Della Alpi Kickoff: 19:45 GMT When new villains arise, old ones are cast as heroes. Such is the case…

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Can Manchester City stop Chelsea? Probably not…

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Jan 10 2022

This is a preview of Manchester City vs Chelsea played in December 2009. Click here for the latest Manchester City vs Chelsea preview. Manchester City v Chelsea English Premier League…

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Adidas Jabulani – Official 2010 World Cup Football

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 31 2021

The official 2010 World Cup football is to be revealed tomorrow on 4th December along with the draws. Lets take a look at what the ball will be like: Yellow,…

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Nike teams up with RED to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa

Author image M. A. Umair  •  Dec 31 2021

A day before the World AIDS Day, some of the world’s leading football players joined the U2 star Bono in London to announce the partnership between Nike and RED to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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