RONALDINHO WANTS TO PLAY MAN UNITED

The Brazilian seemed poised to join Manchester United in 2003 from Paris Saint-Germain after it emerged David Beckham would be leaving Old Trafford.

However, Ronaldinho clinched a move to Barca instead, and enjoyed a decorated five-year spell in La Liga.

The Catalan giants turned to Ronaldinho, while United filled the void left behind by Beckham by plucking Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon.

And while admitting United was a possibility, Ronaldinho insists his decision to move to the Nou Camp was easy, with then president Sandro Rosell proving to be the key to the deal.

“I never even thought of that,” Ronaldinho said 

“Yes, I could have played for another club, but I went to Barcelona because of my friendship with Sandro Rosell. I could have played for Manchester United. 

However, Ronaldinho clinched a move to Barca instead, and enjoyed a decorated five-year spell in La Liga.

The Catalan giants turned to Ronaldinho, while United filled the void left behind by Beckham by plucking Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon.na wages revealed: Which And while admitting United was a possibility, Ronaldinho insists his decision to move to the Nou Camp was easy, with then president Sandro Rosell proving to be the key to the deal.

“I never even thought of that,” Ronaldinho said 

“Yes, I could have played for another club, but I went to Barcelona because of my friendship with Sandro Rosell. I could have played for Manchester United. 

 “My brother was already studying what I would do after PSG. I was a World Cup winner then, and that opened a lot of doors. 

“But when Sandro was elected, I had the chance to see the club and the city, and the choice became easy.”

Ronaldinho also insisted the Barcelona project changed when he signed, adding: “Everything changed at Barcelona.

“It was in all our heads to make a different Barcelona, to mount the challenge to the Galacticos and do it with a very young team to change the story. I was never worried.”

Transfer News: The Latest Rumours From Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal And All The Top Team

ALEXIS SANCHEZ

1.   Planning ARSENAL Stay

Alexis Sanchez is prepared to spend another season at Arsenal but needs them to prove their ambition if they are to avoid seeing him run down his contract, reports the Daily Mirror.

     2. Pep Gurdila and Jose Mouronho Contact to Alexis Sanchez

Both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have spoken to Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez regarding summer moves, according to Prensa Futbol.

The Chile international is keen to leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season and both Manchester clubs are keen on adding him to their ranks.

 3.  Alexis Sanchez Wants to move Chelsea

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez wants to join Chelsea this summer, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The Chile forward is settled in London , though Arsenal are reluctant to sell and would rather the player run down the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

     4. PSG in Talks to Alexis Sanchez

Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with the representatives of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, according to RMC Sport.

The French giants are said to have met "many times" with the Chilean's agent as they look to put a summer transfer in place.

ANTHONIO GRIEZMANN DESIRE MAN U

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is prepared to turn down an £89 million move to Manchester United if the club fails to make the Champions League, says The Sun.

The France international is still considered to be a top target for the Red Devils, but Real Madrid are also keen and the 26-year-old has stated no desire to move on.

JESSE LINGARD SIGN £5.2M A YEAR DEAL

Jesse Lingard has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester United, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old's wages will reportedly be tripled to £100,000 per week, which accumulates to £5.2 million across a year before tax.

ROMELO LUKAKU IS CLOSING CONTRACT CHELSEA

Everton's Romelu Lukaku is closing in on a transfer to former club Chelsea, according to a report from Sky Italia, via Calciomercato.

The Belgian is establishing himself as one of the top centre-forwards in European football, hitting over 15 Premier League goals for the fourth time in his five full seasons.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is preparing for life after Diego Costa as the Brazilian-born Spain international looks set to leave the club in the summer, with Lukaku leading the Stamford Bridge attack once more now a real possibility.

KINGSLEY COMAN IN TALKS WITH ASERNAL

Arsenal have opened talks with Juventus in regards to a summer transfer for attacker Kingsley Coman, according to Telefoot.

The 20-year-old has spent the past two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich and is set to be at the centre of a transfer battle at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Manchester City both thought to have had £50 million bids turned down.

Coman, a senior France international, graduated through the Paris Saint-Germain academy before signing a five-year contract with Italian champions Juventus in 2014.

THOE HERNANDEZ NEEDS WITH LIVERPOOL

Liverpool are set to go up against Real Madrid for the signature of Atletico Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez, according to a report from The Independent.

The 19-year-old, who is the younger brother of Atletico centre-back Lucas, has made 25 La Liga appearances for loan side Alaves this season and could command a fee of up to £20 million should he be sold.

Jurgen Klopp is determined to find a long-term solution to the left side of his defence ahead of next season, with the Atletico man topping his shortlist.

MARSEILLE EYES TO ARSENAL GIROUD AND KOSCIELNY

Marseille have made Arsenal pair Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud their main summer transfer targets, according to L'Equipe.

The Ligue 1 outfit want to lift themselves back to the top of French football and are willing to spend £85 million on the Gunners duo.

MAN CITY IN RACING TO PEPE

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are set to battle to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe this summer, according to Marca.

The Portugal international is out of contract this summer and has turned down offers from the Chinese Super League as he wishes to continue his career in Europe.

FIFA RANKING FOR MEN AFRICAN NATIONAL TEAMS FOR 2017

Always FIFA are releasing the ranking of Teams according to various factors like Perfomance and Accuracy inorder to provide the oppotunity of every teams and every player adds efforts by competing themselves soas to be a best and top soccer players and Teams about all over world and To boost their Team like National Team or Club soccer Team to be in a good Ranking of FIFA and usually FIFA they're doing this issue about every year ,so for 2017 Fifa has already releasing Full ranking from Top to Lowest Teams in the world But Today I has picked some Teams From Africa especially top 12 best teams in Fifa ranking and Lowest 12 poorest teams to show how the African Soccer Competition is ....

The Top 12 African National Teams with Good ranking of FIFA

The Low 12 African National Teams with Poor ranking of FIFA

FACEBOOK COMMENTS OVER THE JONATHAN TILOVE'S STATEMENT ABOUT HOUSE REPUBLICAN HEALTH CARE PLAN IS PRAISED IN R-TEXAS

As reported by the American-Statesman’s Jonathan Tilove, while U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, praised the House Republican health care plan, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said it is a work in need of progress. Cornyn hailed the plan, called the American Health Care Act, “as the most significant entitlement reform in decades.” During a conference call with Texas reporters, Cruz voiced his doubts about the plan, saying, “As drafted, I do not believe this bill would pass the United States Senate.”

Sean March: Cornyn is an amoeba. His opinions are always based on the official GOP talking points.

Janet Catland: I think we need to give them a chance. Have some patience.

Ann Mattingly: The one change that grabbed my attention is the 30-percent increase in premium for a year if coverage is allowed to lapse. Why would anyone who’s managing well allow coverage to lapse? If someone’s struggling, (we) punish them?

Susan Lay: There are already millions that have dropped out! They would rather be fined and have no insurance. The premiums are to high and deductibles too high.

Katherine Allen: Can’t believe I’m gonna say it, but I agree with Ted Cruz.

Donna Bevill Hayden: If Cruz doesn’t like it, it means it gives too much to poorer people and takes to much from his rich buddies.

Judy Richie: This plan is nothing more than Obamacare lite. Republicans better get it right before the next election.

Joe Hinojosa: Cornyn wants to limit the damage being unleashed on Americans. Cruz wants to further remove any and all affordability from this health care mess.

Amy Katkic: Are the representatives willing to use the same coverage?

Negative effects of Smoking Cigarettes,Marijuana and Drug abuse to the human body

The Effects of Smoking on the Body

Tobacco smoke is enormously harmful to your health. There’s no safe way to smoke. Replacing your cigarette with a cigar, pipe, or hookah won’t help you avoid the health risks associated with tobacco products.

Cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients. When they burn, they generate more than 7,000 chemicals, according to the American Lung Association. Many of those chemicals are poisonous and at least 69 of them can cause cancer. Many of the same ingredients are found in cigars and in tobacco used in pipes and hookahs. According to the National Cancer Institute, cigars have a higher level of carcinogens, toxins, and tar than cigarettes.

When using a hookah pipe, you’re likely to inhale more smoke than you would from a cigarette. Hookah smoke has many toxic compounds and exposes you to more carbon monoxide than cigarettes do. Hookahs also produce more secondhand smoke.

In the United States, the mortality rate for smokers is three times that of people who never smoked, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s one of the leading causes of preventable death.

Ø Central Nervous System

One of the ingredients in tobacco is a mood-altering drug called nicotine. Nicotine reaches your brain in mere seconds. It’s a central nervous system stimulant, so it makes you feel more energized for a little while. As that effect subsides, you feel tired and crave more. Nicotine is habit forming.

Smoking increases risk of macular degeneration, cataracts, and poor eyesight. It can also weaken your sense of taste and sense of smell, so food may become less enjoyable.

Your body has a stress hormone called corticosterone, which lowers the effects of nicotine. If you’re under a lot of stress, you’ll need more nicotine to get the same effect.

Physical withdrawal from smoking can impair your cognitive functioning and make you feel anxious, irritated, and depressed. Withdrawal can also cause headaches and sleep problems.

Ø Respiratory System

When you inhale smoke, you’re taking in substances that can damage your lungs. Over time, your lungs lose their ability to filter harmful chemicals. Coughing can’t clear out the toxins sufficiently, so these toxins get trapped in the lungs. Smokers have a higher risk of respiratory infections, colds, and flu.

In a condition called emphysema, the air sacs in your lungs are destroyed. In chronic bronchitis, the lining of the tubes of the lungs becomes inflamed. Over time, smokers are at increased risk of developing these forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Long-term smokers are also at increased risk of lung cancer.

Withdrawal from tobacco products can cause temporary congestion and respiratory pain as your lungs begin to clear out.

Children whose parents smoke are more prone to coughing, wheezing, and asthma attacks than children whose parents don’t. They also tend to have more ear infections. Children of smokers have higher rates of pneumonia and bronchitis.

Ø Cardiovascular System

Smoking damages your entire cardiovascular system. When nicotine hits your body, it gives your blood sugar a boost. After a short time, you’re left feeling tired and craving more. Nicotine causes blood vessels to tighten, which restricts the flow of blood (peripheral artery disease). Smoking lowers good cholesterol levels and raises blood pressure, which can result in stretching of the arteries and a buildup of bad cholesterol (atherosclerosis). Smoking raises the risk of forming blood clots.

Blood clots and weakened blood vessels in the brain increase a smoker’s risk of stroke. Smokers who have heart bypass surgery are at increased risk of recurrent coronary heart disease. In the long term, smokers are at greater risk of blood cancer (leukemia).

There’s a risk to nonsmokers, too. Breathing secondhand smoke has an immediate effect on the cardiovascular system. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, and coronary heart disease.

Ø Skin, Hair, and Nails (Integumentary System)

Some of the more obvious signs of smoking involve the skin. The substances in tobacco smoke actually change the structure of your skin. Smoking causes skin discoloration, wrinkles, and premature aging. Your fingernails and the skin on your fingers may have yellow staining from holding cigarettes. Smokers usually develop yellow or brown stains on their teeth. Hair holds on to the smell of tobacco long after you put your cigarette out. It even clings to nonsmokers.

Ø Digestive System

Smokers are at great risk of developing oral problems. Tobacco use can cause gum inflammation (gingivitis) or infection (periodontitis). These problems can lead to tooth decay, tooth loss, and bad breath.

Smoking also increases risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, and esophagus. Smokers have higher rates of kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer. Even cigar smokers who don’t inhale are at increased risk of mouth cancer.

Smoking also has an effect on insulin, making it more likely that you’ll develop insulin resistance. That puts you at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. When it comes to diabetes, smokers tend to develop complications at a faster rate than nonsmokers.

Smoking also depresses appetite, so you may not be getting all the nutrients your body needs. Withdrawal from tobacco products can cause nausea.

Ø Sexuality and Reproductive System

Restricted blood flow can affect a man’s ability to get an erection. Both men and women who smoke may have difficulty achieving orgasm and are at higher risk of infertility. Women who smoke may experience menopause at an earlier age than nonsmoking women. Smoking increases a woman’s risk of cervical cancer.

Smokers experience more complications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, problems with the placenta, and premature delivery.

Pregnant mothers who are exposed to secondhand smoke are also more likely to have a baby with low birth weight. Babies born to mothers who smoke while pregnant are at greater risk of low birth weight, birth defects, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Newborns who breathe secondhand smoke suffer more ear infections and asthma attacks.

Battle of the Sexes: Who Sweats More between Man and Woman?

Do men sweat more than women?

It turns out that you'll get more information about how much a person sweats from knowing the overall size and shape of his or her body, rather than his or her sex, a new small study from Australia finds.

v People who have larger bodies — whether because they are on the taller side, or on the heavier side — tend to sweat more than those with smaller bodies, the study found.

Sweating is one of the two major ways the body cools itself down, according to the study, published Thursday (Feb. 23) in the journal Experimental Physiology. Sweating cools the body when sweat evaporates from the skin.

The other method the body uses to cool off is increasing the amount of blood flow to the skin, according to the study.

v When warm blood flows near the surface of the skin, some of the heat can be lost to the air.

Sex "has long been thought to influence sweating and skin blood flow during heat stress," lead study author Sean Notley, who worked on the study as a doctoral student at the University of Wollongong in Australia, said in a statement.

v But in the study, the researchers found that the body's main cooling method depends on a person's overall size and shape. Specifically, smaller people, whether male and female, are more dependent on increased skin blood flow for cooling than they are on sweating. In other words, they sweat less.

v Thirty-six men and 24 women participated in two experiments in the study. In one of the experiments, the men and women exercised on a stationary bike, at a light intensity, in an 82.4 degree Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) room with 36 percent humidity. In the second experiment, they exercised at a moderate intensity under the same conditions.

v At this temperature and humidity level, the body is able to successfully cope with the extra body heat produced during exercise, and avoid further rises in body temperature by using the two cooling methods, the researchers said.

v During the experiments, the researchers calculated the participants' overall body size by using a ratio of their total body surface to their body weight. They also measured the men and women's body temperatures, skin blood flow and sweat levels.

v They found that smaller people — both men and women — were more likely to depend on increased blood flow to the skin to cool down, while larger men and women were more likely to depend on sweating. Men and women with similar surface-area-to-weight ratios — in other words, similar shapes and sizes — used similar cooling methods, they found. In other words, body size and shape played a role, but sex did not.

v The researchers noted that the findings help explain why sex is thought to play a role in how much a person sweats: larger individuals sweat more, and men are typically larger than women, they wrote.

McCain hits Trump: 'How dictators get started by suppressing free press'

Sen. John McCain slammed President Donald Trump's attacks on the media this week by noting dictators "get started by suppressing free press."

It was a startling observation from a sitting member of Congress against the President of the United States, especially considering McCain is a member of Trump's party.

"I hate the press," the Arizona Republican sarcastically told NBC News' Chuck Todd on "Meet the Press." "I hate you especially. But the fact is we need you. We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital."

But he continued, "If you want to preserve -- I'm very serious now -- if you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you have to have a free and many times adversarial press," McCain said in the interview. "And without it, I am afraid that we would lose so much of our individual liberties over time. That's how dictators get started."

McCain has been a frequent critic of the President, particularly in the areas of foreign policy and national security, since before Trump entered the White House.

The 2008 Republican presidential nominee said Americans must pay attention to history to understand the past connections between leaders of oppressive governments and efforts to stifle the media.

"They get started by suppressing free press, in other words, a consolidation of power -- when you look at history, the first thing that dictators do is shut down the press," McCain said. "And I'm not saying that President Trump is trying to be a dictator. I'm just saying we need to learn the lessons of history."

Trump tweeted Friday that CNN and other major media outlets were "the enemy of the American people."

CNN contributor Carl Bernstein, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the Watergate scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, called Trump's words "treacherous."

"The most dangerous 'enemy of the people' is presidential lying -- always," he tweeted. "Attacks on press by @realDonaldTrump more treacherous than Nixon's."