Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player for the fifth time. The 28-year-old Argentine had 41.33% of the vote, with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo (27.76%) second and Barca’s Neymar (7.86%) third. Either Messi or Ronaldo, who became a three-time winner last year, have won the past eight awards. United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, won the women’s award. England coach Mark Sampson was beaten to the women’s football coach of the year award by USA boss…
Read MorePremier League – Weekend Preview
In the most interesting matches this weekend in Premier league, current leader play away against Stoke City, United host West Ham, while Chelsea looking for three points in order to get back in the race for Champions League place. Below you can read short betting previews, betting tips and predictions for the upcoming Premier League matches. Stoke City vs. Manchester City In the previous round City took three points and the first position at the table and they want to stay there. Manchester City is not impressive on away ground, but they are stronger and…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Winnable Games
There is evidence of people making wagers and bets since the beginning of written history. Archaeological digs have unearthed evidence of gaming devices similar to our modern day dice that date back even further. This evidence, which is found across all cultures and regions, suggests that placing bets is a part of human nature. Humans are competitive, which is one possible reason that placing bets is such a common part of our history. This theory is supported by the evidence that the pastime is popular without regard to social status…
Read MoreHow to Maximise Your Sports Bets
When it comes to sports betting, punters are always looking to increase the value from every wager they place. Say you’re in the market for a new pair of shoes, and have found two different prices for the same pair – unless you’ve got more money than sense, you’re going to opt for the cheaper pair. It’s the same when it comes to sports betting, although people are often too quick to accept what could end up being the worst price. Beyond that, betting fans sometimes don’t take advantage of the…
Read MoreNeymar Salary, Buy-out Clause Raised to Deter Old Trafford
The news has hit the media earlier this week: according to various sources, Manchester United was willing to pay Neymar‘s buyout clause of over $190 million to Barcelona, and further $340,000 a week, for the player to join its ranks. Sounds attractive enough? Well, I think it does – several sources have considered the deal to be ready to go down, with the Brazilian player joining the ranks of the Red Devils starting next spring. View image | gettyimages.com But don’t bet on Neymar leaving Camp Nou just yet. The casino has one of…
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