Is the international career of Bastian Schweinsteiger over now that Germany has bowed out of Euro 2016?
Bastian SchweinsteigerSchweinsteiger is Germany's fourth most-capped player of all time, having earned 120 caps and scored 24 goals, in a 12-year international career starting in 2004. He was selected in their squads for four European Championships and three World Cups, including their victory at the 2014 FIFA WORLD CUPCareerBayern MunichSchweinsteiger signed with Bayern Munich as a youth team player on 1 July 1998and rose through the club's youth sides. A talented youth ski racer, he had to decide between pursuing a professional career in skiing or one in football.Having won the German youth championship in July 2002, Schweinsteiger quickly earned a place in the reserves, producing a string of solid third-division displays. He initially earned a reputation for being a rebel off the pitch, making headlines for the wrong reasons but has since settled down.Manchester UnitedOn 13 July 2014 On 13 July 2015, Manchester United completed the signing of Schweinsteiger on a three-year contract for a fee of €9 million (£6.5 million).Manchester United had never before fielded a German in the first team; Markus Neumayr and Ron-Robert Zieler were at the club before him, but neither made it into the first team.Schweinsteiger was given shirt number 23 in pre-season, but switched to 31, which he wore at Bayern, before the official start to the season.FIFA WORLD CUPSchweinsteiger made five appearances as Germany qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. On 15 October 2013, he won his 100th cap for the national team in a 5–3 win over Sweden.He was a great footballer and a good man to we'll miss him for sure.When a legend retire, it hurts.
Who will win the 50th match between Germany and France in the semi final of the UEFA Euro 2016?
Germany and France have been the best teams of Euro 2016 both the teams are well balanced and are playing exceptionally well football so it’s quite difficult to predict who will go through the semis.Germany Team newsPast few days have been very unfortunate for the team with key players Sami Khedira, Mario Gomez and Bastian Schweinsteiger all injured and Mats Hummels facing a suspension.Key Players: Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil, Toni Kroos.France Team newsThe team is well balanced with all their players fit and in-form. Strong performance against Iceland would boost their confidence. N’Golo Kante and Adil Rami are back from suspension.Key Players: Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Dimitri PayetPast 5 meetings: F-G-G-F-DAlthough injury hit Germany are not at their best in the tournament they are still well balanced and one of best sides. So according to me it's clearly advantage France. But I would support Germany it’s my favorite team from past 9 years.NOTE: F- France G- Germany D- Draw.
Why are people hating Fellaini a lot recently?
Easiest question ever and the answer is not just about recent reaction. He has always been cheap and this year is no exception.Fellaini is consistently amongst the dirtiest players in the league dating back to his Everton days. You can find polls that list him in the top 20 dirtiest players in world. He is in Cattermole, Huth and Shawcross territory. Every team needs a heart and Fellaini brings that with skills as well. None of that diminishes the fact he is disgustingly dirty. His elbows should be licensed as a lethal weapons.Revealed: The dirtiest 20 Premier League players of the last five yearsDirty XI: A Team Of The World's Dirtiest Players7 Dirtiest Players in the Premier League This SeasonValentine's Day Love to Hate XI: The Premier League players fans can't standYNWA
Why is Pirlo so underrated?
I'm going to risk crucifixion here and say that he is probably better than Scholes. Scholes is great and there is no doubt of his greatness. But Pirlo has not just dictated matches at every level, but has done it with a sense of effortlessness. Few players have ever exuded as much class and grace. Pirlo has been in CL finals and World Cup finals and hasn't just played, but played on HIS terms. 2 Champions League titles and a World Cup with him dictating the tempo as a deep playmaker speaks for itself about just how good he is. Why is Pirlo not down as one of the best midfielders of his generation?
What are your football club transfer grades?
Here are mine: Arsenal: A- They got the one position that they desperately needed. They picked up a goalkeeper. I also think they will pick up antoher good defense player like Hummels or Dante. Chelsea: B They had the best back four last year: Azcipuelta, Terry, Ivanovic, and Cahill. Their midfield is tainted with the experitse of Fabby and Hazard. They are impeccable, they only position they could use was a backup striker, and they got it with Falcao. I think they are lining up for a second consecutive Preimer League title. Manchester City: A+ They are litterally getting all the holes filled in. They got Delph and Sterling that create a lot of more attacking options up there with Aguero and the Nasri. They might lose Dzeko, but that is fine. Manchester United: D+ Ok, Ok. Ok. They have gotten the "big name signigns" like Sergio Romero, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Darmian, and Depay! Ok, they got good guys, but NOT the guys they need. Schweinsteiger is a German Michael Carrick. Depay creates few more options, but would you choose him over Juan Mata and Anders Herrera? If there is anything they need it is a better back four. Smalling, Jones, and Shaw are the Achilles Heel of that team. Liverpool: C They did get Firmino and Benteke, but they are no substitutes for Sterling and Gerrad. Expect a fourth place finish if that, But nothing below seventh. And don't brink up Europa League or Cup Championships, because that is asking for too much.
Was Arnold Schwarzenegger a good governor? How did he compare to other governors of California?
My opinion is that he did not live up to the hype. He started out strong, and there was a lot of hope that he would make positive changes to the way California was/is developing. He pushed all the right buttons. He appealed to the working class, middle class voter.California is not business friendly, but it is a bureaucrat paradise. For some reason our legislators do not realize that people with good paying jobs in the private sector are able to pay more taxes than people who don't have good jobs; or jobs at all for that matter. California chases business out of the state, and with the migration of industry go good paying jobs.There was a whole laundry list of things Arnold was going to fix. Again--in my opinion--he sold California out. Or should I say Kal-ee-fornia.Upon getting ready to leave office, he was asked by reporters about some of the promises he had made. His response was to the effect that it was politics and politicians always make promises they don't keep.So, was Arnold a good governor? For someone with no experience, he did okay, but he got steamrolled, and caved to the wishes of those who wanted to keep things exactly the same. So, in my opinion he turned out to be just like typical politicians. The job of Governor was on his bucket list I guess.Think of it this way: Before he was governor, McDonalds was a good place for teenagers to get work experience, and earn a little money. Now, being a fry technician at McDonalds is considered to be a career choice for adults.Reagan was a very good governor. Reagan's bumper sticker read: "Why not an actor, we've had a clown for 8 years." He did a lot of positive things for this state, and when he left, we had a surplus in the treasury. And there were a lot of good paying jobs. Those achievements are not a part of Arnold's legacy to the State of California. Brown is a better governor, and I don't like him at all.