French Soccer Coach Sues for Severance

Remember France's embarrasing performance and its aftermath at the 2010 World Cup?

Not only did the French squad fail to make it out of its group, but player Nicolas Aneika was expelled, the team subsequently went on strike, and the coach disrespected South Africa by failing to shake the opposing coach's hand after a match. These "grave errors" led the French soccer federation to fire French coach, Raymond Domenech. Domenech is now suing the federation for $4.1 million in severance pay, claiming he was a scapegoat for the team's performance.

Just when France thought Domenech's turbulent reign was over, he strikes again!

Rooney Agrees to 5 Year Deal with ManU

Wayne Rooney, arguably the best soccer player in the world, has just agreed to a five year deal with the English club Manchester United. This is quite a turn of events after Rooney has been whining all week about his time at Man U and how he wants out due to the team's failure to improve its roster. Apparently, the two sides reconciled and although the contract is for an unknown amount, it is clear that a big paycheck was signed.

Rooney has had a bit of a troubled past on and off the field. After being the Player of the Year two years ago with 30+ goals during the season, he scored only one goal last season. The club claimed Rooney was suffering from an ankle injury, which Rooney then adamantly denied. Rooney also appeared in the tabloids with an alleged affair with a prostitute while his wife was pregnant - not a good image, even if you are trying to be a bad boy.

Rooney is only 24 years old and has millions under his belt. With that lack of maturity and financial surplus its unlikely that the drama will end anytime soon.

Another Reason to Learn about Sports

At the hip NYC restaurant The Lion, where you can barely peer into the windows, let alone get a table, Sir Alexander Ferguson, the manager of the popular English soccer team Manchester United, was the center of attention. He was recognized by more people and created more of a stir than Madonna who was eating with Anne Hathaway!!!

So to be "with it" and "in the know" start reading up on your sports figures, because even an Englishman can steal Madonna's spotlight in New York.