MESSI TO PLAY IN OLYMPICS

Argentinian teen age wonder kid and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has indicated his desire to play in the Olympic games to be held in Beijing.He claimed the gold medal four years ago in Athens games and wants to do the same four years later at Beijing.The national under 23 coach Sergio Batista called up star players like Riquelme,Demicheilis,Mascherano as a part of preparation for the Olympic games and Messi welcomed that move saying that their experience is vital for the olympic games.Messi was also looking forward to get exposure and link with other atheletes from his country.He said he liked being in the olympic village.

KAKA THE KING OF THE WORLD

Kaka ha been voted as the FIFA player of the year.The award is the third such award the Brazilian has recieved this year.Kaka plies his trade with AC Milan and won the UEFA Champions league last year with them and he also scored 10 goals for them in the champions league football alone.Kaka polled 1,047 votes, Messi 504 and Ronaldo 426.The poll was conducted among the national coach and captains of all the countries.He has also won the European footballer of the year.Didier Drogba of Chelsea finished fourth in the voting.