For as long as most of us can remember, Belgium has been known as a nation that is more associated with Stella Artois and chocolate than being a breeding ground for some of Europe’s top players, but that all seems to have changed lately.
“If some stupid fans don’t understand and appreciate such a gift this guy gave to the world they can go to hell”.
David Moyes begun his tenure at Manchester United this week, and like the new teacher at school, had a problem child in Wayne Rooney to deal with immediately. Moyes and Rooney’s relationship has been fractious at best since the former gave the latter his debut in professional football way back in 2002.
“Better than Pele” screamed the American hype machine as 14 year old Freddy Adu made his debut in the MLS. It is clear from that statement that much was expected of the young man from Ghana (c/o the USA) but that is nothing new for football, there is always an heir apparent waiting in the wings to be one of the best players in the world.
After seven seasons in the Premier League, Carlos Tévez finally looks to have been pushed out of the door at Manchester City, but will anyone actually miss him?