M. A. Umair
Sports Editor
The funny side of football in 2009
M. A. Umair • Jan 4 20102009 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…
Juventus may face more problems after racist chants from fans
M. A. Umair • Dec 24 2009Juve fans make racist chants could lead to a severe punishment, possibly worst than last season’s stadium ban.
Lionel Messi, World Player of the Year 2009 – Interview
M. A. Umair • Feb 21 2012As 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…
Puyol to Manchester City?
M. A. Umair • Dec 18 2009City needs to understand that money doesn’t buy everything.
Steven Gerrard’s best dives
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.”…
Soccerlens Liverpool v Arsenal Match Viewing Party – a followup
M. A. Umair • Dec 13 2009Thank 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…
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi punched in the face by angry protester
M. A. Umair • Dec 13 2009Silvio 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…
Calling all Arsenal and Liverpool fans…
M. A. Umair • Dec 12 2009Join 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.
Nike T-90 Laser III | Available for pre-order now!
M. A. Umair • Dec 8 2021Update: 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…
John O’Shea’s Concave Boots
M. A. Umair • Jan 10 2022Manchester 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…
‘Heroes’ Juventus take on ‘Villains’ Inter Milan
M. A. Umair • Feb 21 2012Juventus 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…
Can Manchester City stop Chelsea? Probably not…
M. A. Umair • Jan 10 2022This 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…
Adidas Jabulani – Official 2010 World Cup Football
M. A. Umair • Dec 31 2021The 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,…
Nike teams up with RED to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa
M. A. Umair • Dec 31 2021A 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.