eSports Log

Recently a website (www.fpaofindia.com) of Football Players Association of India (FPAI) was inaugurated in New Delhi. Opening the site, Indian national football team captain Baichung Bhutia told it will unite the football community in the country; additionally, popularize the sport among the people.

Bhutia told: “It’s here to help the game, also mainly it’s obviously for the welfare of the players but at the end of the day to come together, share our issues, let our issues be known and just grow the game altogether.” He added “If you look into the PF in England it’s one of the biggest associations. Players Football Association in England is really big and I think we want to do that kind of work for the benefit of the players during their careers and after their careers as well.”

The site will give football fans a peep with the daily life of Indian football stars. It also keeps the fans abreast of the current events. The site will show all the latest news, gossips and interviews with leading footballs players. FPAI was formed in 2006 and it is registered with Fipro.

India’s hockey tried heart and soul but lost 2-3 to defending champions South Korea (SK) in the last second round match. The match was for the women’s junior Hockey World Cup. Seul Ki Cheon made a hat trick for South Korea whereas Monika Badran and Rani Devi scored for India at the Harvard University’s Jordan Field on Tuesday night. By winning the match SK confirmed the semi-finals, while India will have to fight for the 9th and the 10th position.

Both sides were scored 2-2 at half time and India controlled most of the time. At the 11th minute India took the lead but six minutes later, SK drew level. In the 23rd minute SK got lead and in the 29th minute India drew level. After the interval, India was dominating the game but in the 53rd minute SK made the winning score.

Russian professional tennis player Anna Kournikova has revealed she would like to settle down with her boyfriend Enrique Iglesias. The Tennis sensation wanted would have babies once she had reached the top of her career.

Kournikova said “We try to keep out relationship as private as possible. I don’t read all that stuff about ‘Anna’s pregnant/married/broken up’,” she added “I would like to have kids, but years from now. I’m only 28 and there are still things I want to do first.” On the other hand, she admitted that the secret to the endurance of her relationship with the Hero hitmaker was amusement and respect. She told “We have a mutual respect. We’re both very independent but we try not to go too long without seeing each other. When he’s away I miss his humour. He’s a complete joker. He knows how to make fun of himself, which is very cool.”

Singer Iglesias and Kournikova have been dating since 2002 and now she has revealed her intention to start a family.

US basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has challenged UK soccer legend David Beckham (born 2, May 1975) for a game of football in his reality TV show ‘Shaq Vs.’ 37 years old Shaquille has urged Beckham to play a soccer match for his reality TV series, a series of Twitter posts.

Shaquille writes, “Dear David Beckham. I know you have heard about my Shaq Vs show, anyway u (sic) will never score a goal on me. I challenge you, lil’ man.” He also adds “David Beckham, I know you hear me. Don’t be scared, don’t make me call u (sic) out. U (sic) will never score a goal on me. Don’t make me Tweet to two million people that yur (sic) scared of Shaq, u (sic) better respond, if u (sic) scared get a dog.”

According to Contactmusic reports already Shaq made a swimming competition against Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps, a boxing battle against former world champion Oscar De La Hoya; moreover, a tennis session against Serena Williams.

Health officials of New Zealand are advice rugby supporters to stay away from the Tri-Nations rugby Test between Australia and New Zealand if the fans have any swine flu symptoms. Rugby is the national sport for New Zealanders. They are passionate about rugby. However, Fran McGrath, the deputy director of public health, urges residents to stay home and enjoy the game on TV if they feel they may be sick.

On Thursday, McGrath said to the New Zealand Herald “If you have symptoms, don’t go… you might feel well enough, but be considerate to everyone else.” Additionally, healthy fans were suggested not to share drinks and use a hand sanitizer before taking any food and to “Try to stay one-meter (yard) distant from anyone who’s unwell, although it’s a bit hard to tell”. McGrath admitted the recommendation may sound “pious” for a rugby game, though it was essential to get an alcohol-based hand gel as the A(H1N1) virus can stay alive on surfaces like hand rails.