Wednesday 3 August 2016
Giving them huge sums of money to play for the national team is nonsense - Kim Grant
Ex-Ghana striker Kim Grant has labeled as 'nonsense' hefty bonuses given to Black Stars players as winning bonuses despite a recent 20% reduction.
The issue of bonuses draws criticism for the players of the national team, who have been accused of being unpatriotic.
The leadership of the team has unanimously agreed to a 20% reduction amid several criticism.
But former Ghana striker, Kim Grant, who played for the Black Stars in the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, has described has joined the crusade to have the bonuses slashed further.
“I think wearing the National jersey to play is enough motivation. It is a big privilege. So I don’t know why they were be given such huge money only to play for the National team,” he told Starr FM.
“These players receive huge monies at their respective Clubs and I don’t know why Ghana will be paying them winning bonuses of such amount.
The issue of bonuses draws criticism for the players of the national team, who have been accused of being unpatriotic.
The leadership of the team has unanimously agreed to a 20% reduction amid several criticism.
But former Ghana striker, Kim Grant, who played for the Black Stars in the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, has described has joined the crusade to have the bonuses slashed further.
“I think wearing the National jersey to play is enough motivation. It is a big privilege. So I don’t know why they were be given such huge money only to play for the National team,” he told Starr FM.
“These players receive huge monies at their respective Clubs and I don’t know why Ghana will be paying them winning bonuses of such amount.
“To me I think giving them these huge sums of money to play for the National team is “Nonsense”. That is my opinion and that is what I think.”
Remuneration for the Black Stars players came under scrutiny after the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil where players demanded being paid their appearance fees before their final Group match against Portugal.
Past ministers adopted a take-it-or-leave-it approach and that did yield any dividends.
Ghana have got two important assignments ahead of them them with the Africa Cup of Nations coming up in January.
But the World Cup qualifiers start in October with the Black Stars taking on Egypt, Congo and Uganda for the group's sole ticket for the tournament in Russia.
Remuneration for the Black Stars players came under scrutiny after the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil where players demanded being paid their appearance fees before their final Group match against Portugal.
Past ministers adopted a take-it-or-leave-it approach and that did yield any dividends.
Ghana have got two important assignments ahead of them them with the Africa Cup of Nations coming up in January.
But the World Cup qualifiers start in October with the Black Stars taking on Egypt, Congo and Uganda for the group's sole ticket for the tournament in Russia.
Tuesday 2 August 2016
Dumsor must stop
more to follow.........
Dumsor must stop
more to follow.........
Kevin-Prince Boateng signs one-year deal with Las Palmas
Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has agreed to join UD Las Palmas.
The 29-year-old, who played for AC Milan last season, has signed on for a year with an option for a further season.
Boateng becomes Las Palmas boss Quique Setien’s fourth signing ahead of the 2016/17 La Liga campaign after Hélder Lopes, Mako Livaja and Michel Macedo.
He originally came through the Hertha Berlín youth system before signing for Tottenham in 2007 at the age of 20.
Ex-Spurs director of football Damien Comolli admitted that the club made a mistake in signing Boateng, saying it may well have been the club’s fault that he was a flop at White Hart Lane.
Boateng made just over a dozen Premier League appearances in the two years before moving to Portsmouth.
The 29-year-old, who played for AC Milan last season, has signed on for a year with an option for a further season.
Boateng becomes Las Palmas boss Quique Setien’s fourth signing ahead of the 2016/17 La Liga campaign after Hélder Lopes, Mako Livaja and Michel Macedo.
He originally came through the Hertha Berlín youth system before signing for Tottenham in 2007 at the age of 20.
Ex-Spurs director of football Damien Comolli admitted that the club made a mistake in signing Boateng, saying it may well have been the club’s fault that he was a flop at White Hart Lane.
Boateng made just over a dozen Premier League appearances in the two years before moving to Portsmouth.
Verratti Pens PSG Extension
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti's agent has revealed that he has extended his contract with PSG until 2021. Even though the Italian international has often claimed that he is not looking for a move away from Paris, the 23-year-old has been heavily linked with Real Madrid and Juventus. PSG has not made an official announcement regarding the contract extension but the player's agent Di Campli tweeted a picture of the player signing documents with the caption: "And we arrive at the fourth renewal.... signed until 2021."
Verratti joined PSG in 2012 from Pescara and since then he has been a vital player for the club.
Verratti joined PSG in 2012 from Pescara and since then he has been a vital player for the club.
Alex Song joins Russian side Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan have signed Cameroon international Alex Song, who was a free agent.
The announcement, on the club's website, did not give details of the 28-year-old's deal.
Song has won 49 caps for the Cameroon national team and played for both Arsenal, where he spent six years, and Barcelona.
The midfielder shot to prominence under Arsene Wenger after joining the Gunners - initially on loan - in 2005, and played over 150 games for the club before moving to Spain in 2012.
However, he struggled to make an impact with the Catalan club, and was finally released from his contract this summer after playing only 65 times for the club in all competitions over four years.
The defensive midfielder also spent two seasons on loan at West Ham after failing to settle at Barcelona.
At the end of May, former Malaga boss Javi Gracia took over as the club's head coach at the end of May following their 10th-place finish in last season's Russian Premier League.
The announcement, on the club's website, did not give details of the 28-year-old's deal.
Song has won 49 caps for the Cameroon national team and played for both Arsenal, where he spent six years, and Barcelona.
The midfielder shot to prominence under Arsene Wenger after joining the Gunners - initially on loan - in 2005, and played over 150 games for the club before moving to Spain in 2012.
However, he struggled to make an impact with the Catalan club, and was finally released from his contract this summer after playing only 65 times for the club in all competitions over four years.
The defensive midfielder also spent two seasons on loan at West Ham after failing to settle at Barcelona.
At the end of May, former Malaga boss Javi Gracia took over as the club's head coach at the end of May following their 10th-place finish in last season's Russian Premier League.
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