Bolton Fans Leave Their Tributes Online to Wanderers Legend Nat Lofthouse, OBE
Video tributes have been posted online to Bolton Wanderers Football Club legend Nat Lofthouse OBE, who sadly passed away in January this year at the grand old age of 85. WinkBall, the UK’s no.1 video website, has given Wanderers fans the chance to pay their tributes to the Bolton icon in a poignant new way.
Not only will these tribute messages live forever online on an interactive video wall where football lovers can continue to contribute their feelings, WinkBall also made a film of the moving eulogies which was projected on a large screen in The Lion of Vienna Hospitality Suite at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium to an invited audience at a memorial evening organised by the Bolton Wanderers Supporters Association.
Many fans expressed their utmost respect for and personal memories of Nat, with one supporter telling our WinkBall Reporters: “He’ll be remembered as one of the best ever Bolton Wanderers players that will ever play for Bolton;” and another lifelong supporter recalling the great fortune he had spending an evening with him when he was Chairman of Atherton Cricket Club and Nat was their chief guest.
Covering football games up and down the country, WinkBall citizen video reporters speak to the fans before and after the game to find out their thoughts and footballing opinions.
Giving the fans a unique video platform to express their views, WinkBall’s football coverage focuses entirely on the fans and it is their opinions that matter. With the sad passing of Nat Lofthouse OBE, www.winkball.com saw it fitting to go to the fans and find out what they had to say about the legend that was Nat Lofthouse OBE.
A film of tribute messages can be found online at the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_JtbN2zVEw
People who want to pay their respect to Nat can leave a video message online at the link below to celebrate the Bolton legend’s life:
http://www.winkball.com/walls/zU0a6izcVBGt/tributes-to-nat-lofthouse-the-lion-of-vienna/
Red Bull Arena to Host 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game
Showcase event returns to New York area for first time in 14 years
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, will host the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 27 at 8:30 pm ET. B-roll, video interviews with Commissioner Garber, New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry, and LA Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, and the All-Star logo can be downloaded at www.MLSAllStarMedia.com.
The AT&T MLS All-Star Game brings together the League’s finest talents for a singular event and for the eighth time, the MLS All-Stars will face a high-profile international club. The event provides soccer fans from around the world a chance to see MLS’ best compete against some of the world’s most renowned clubs.
Since 2003, the MLS All-Stars have faced Manchester United FC (England), Everton FC (England), West Ham United (England), Celtic FC (Scotland), Chelsea FC (England), Fulham FC (England), and CD Guadalajara (Mexico), posting a 5-1-1 record. The 2011 All-Star Game opponent will be announced at a later date.
This year’s All-Star Game will mark the third time the metropolitan New York area has hosted the mid-summer showcase; the inaugural MLS All-Star Game in 1996 and the second in 1997 were played at Giants Stadium. The 25,000-seat, state-of-the-art Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey has played host to multiple friendlies between the Red Bulls and international clubs, along with select national team matches, but the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will be the first marquee MLS event at the $200 million venue.
“The combination of one of the most spectacular stadiums of its size in the world with the passionate soccer supporters in the metropolitan New York area will provide a terrific showcase for our All-Star Game,” Garber said. “Red Bull Arena will be a tremendous venue for this marquee event and we are pleased to bring the All-Star Game to an area with a rich soccer tradition.”
Fans from throughout North America and across the globe are expected to travel to the metropolitan New York area to attend the game and surrounding All-Star festivities, such as the MLS Soccer Celebration that will take place during All-Star Week.
King Eric Cantona Takes the Throne at The New York Cosmos
Global Soccer Icon Eric Cantona Makes Groundbreaking Decision to Join the Legendary Club’s Revival
As part of the revival of the world’s most legendary soccer club, The New York Cosmos today announced that iconic footballer Eric Cantona has been persuaded to come back into the game as Director of Soccer with overall responsibility for all soccer-related matters, which will include the proposed first team.
Despite many attempts by numerous soccer clubs to lure the Manchester United Player of the Century back into the limelight since leaving in 1997 – until now, no one has been successful. Cantona’s new role at The New York Cosmos will see him exercising the innovative leadership and cutting-edge creativity that he is known for, towards implementing the club’s vision and philosophy in all areas of soccer operations. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent signing of Cobi Jones as his Associate Director of Soccer and Ambassador. Together, Cantona and Jones will carry forth the club’s legacy and integrity while developing and attracting world-class soccer talent from all areas of the globe.
Cantona has been credited with making a substantial contribution during his time at Manchester United (1992-1997), which included four Premier League Championships (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997). Today, Manchester United is the most valuable club in the world (Forbes, April 2010).
Throughout Cantona’s 14 years as a professional, he played in France for Auxerre, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier and Nimes. He later went to England to play one season for Leeds United – winning a Championship during the 1991-1992 season – before joining Manchester United, where he would spend the rest of his career until retiring in 1997.
“Three years ago, when I first had the idea of reviving The New York Cosmos, I couldn’t have dreamt that we’d be able to attract an icon the likes of Eric Cantona,” says Paul Kemsley, Chairman of The New York Cosmos. “It’s a personal thrill for me, as he was one of my heroes during the 1990′s and is a further endorsement to the tremendous global attraction and power that The New York Cosmos carries. Our name already resonates throughout the world and so will our football team.”
Says Eric Cantona, “I am very honored to join the legendary club New York Cosmos. It’s a big project, a wonderful project. The Cosmos are very strong, beautifully made, with a great past. It’s kind of a mix between football and art. I will do everything that I can to help us first find our way to regain the #1 position in the United States, and then for us to become one of the best clubs in the world over the coming years.”
Manchester United and SiriusXM Announce Exclusive Broadcasting Agreement
SiriusXM subscribers can hear every Manchester United Premier League match live through their satellite radios, online and through the SiriusXM Apps
Manchester United, the 18-time champions of the English Premier League, and Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), announced today a multi-year agreement to make SiriusXM the official U.S. radio broadcaster of Manchester United.
Sirius and XM subscribers will have access to live play-by-play of every Manchester United English Premier League match and will hear the official Manchester United club broadcast.
The agreement also gives SiriusXM the rights to stream Manchester United Premier League matches to Sirius and XM subscribers online at www.sirius.com and www.xmradio.com and through website access via the SiriusXM App.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce this arrangement with SiriusXM,” said Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill. ”This agreement demonstrates the enduring strength of the Club internationally. We are very proud to have SiriusXM as our first satellite radio broadcaster in the US. This is an exciting arrangement as we know how passionate our fans are in the United States and now they can catch all the match action live on Sirius and XM.”
“Manchester United is one of the most famous and widely followed sports franchises in all of the world and we’re thrilled to offer our listeners access to every one of their Premier League matches,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. ”Fans across the U.S. will be able to tune in to live play-by-play through their radios, through their computers and through the SiriusXM App. No matter where you are in the U.S., you won’t have to miss a minute of Manchester United football throughout the EPL season.” Read more
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid LIVE on ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Monday, November 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET Live from the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain
Continuing its extensive multi-platform coverage of the 2010-2011 season of Spain’s La Liga, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN3.com present exclusive live television, radio and online coverage of El Clasico – Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Monday, Nov. 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET from the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meet for the first time this season at the Camp Nou. The two favorites are currently the most prolific teams ranking in the top with only a point difference – Real Madrid 33, Barca 32. This past weekend, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, again showed why they are ranked the world’s best as they struck hat-tricks for their respective sides, during big wins for both teams. With this head-to-head battle between these superstars, this Clasico will have all the drama and excitement fans have come to expect from this rivalry. Read more