10 outstanding international sporting events in 2013

2013 is almost over, looking back at this year, international sports had many joys and also many sorrows. From the happiness of seeing the resounding success of Bayern Munich, Nadal, Vettel... to the sadness of saying goodbye to icons like Ferguson, Beckham...

1. Gareth Bale becomes the most expensive player in the world

Since the beginning of this year, Bale has caused the media to spend a lot of ink surrounding the information about his transfer to Real Madrid, of course there would be nothing worth mentioning if there was no information that Bale would break the world transfer record. The peak was last summer, when information about Bale was always dense on the sports pages.

Bale is currently the most expensive player in the world.

On the last day of the summer transfer market, Real Madrid spent 86 million pounds (100 million euros) to get the midfielder from Tottenham, this transfer value helped Bale surpass C. Ronaldo to become the most expensive player in the world. "Expensive but worth it", it seems that Real Madrid was right to invest heavily in Bale, he scored 9 goals after 17 matches for "Los Blancos", that is really an impressive achievement.

2. Lance Armstrong admits to doping

Armstrong admits to using doping

In February, the world waited with bated breath to hear a word from the man who had won seven Tour de France titles, who was considered a hero of his time for his battle with cancer and his meteoric rise to cycling success. When Armstrong uttered a curt “yes” in a television interview with Oprah Winfrey, admitting to doping, his image was shattered.

3. Alex Ferguson decides to retire

Fergie in his last time leading MU

During his nearly 27 years with Man Utd, Ferguson and the team won 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 2 Champions Leagues and 1 European Cup Winners' Cup. This is truly a huge fortune that anyone must admire. However, the championship trophy with MU last season was the last time Fergie sat on the coaching bench, because before the season ended, he officially announced his retirement.

Ferguson's decision to retire was respected by everyone, he had devoted himself tirelessly to MU in particular and to football in general for a very long time and now he has the right to rest. However, the departure of a talented strategist like Fergie also left a lot of regret in the hearts of fans.

4. Bayern Munich won a historic 5-trophy

Bayern Munich won 5 championship trophies in 2013

Bayern Munich had a very successful year in all competitions, in terms of titles, this team has achieved the highest honors a team can achieve. First was the Bundesliga championship, then the Champions League championship and this team ended the season with a treble when winning the National Cup. Jupp Heyckes said goodbye to the "Gray Tigers" of Bavaria, but his successor is also a talented strategist, that is Pep Guardiola.

The Spanish strategist led Bayern Munich to victory in the European Super Cup and most recently the Club World Cup, thus Bayern Munich achieved a historic 5-times treble. Unfortunately, Bayern Munich did not win the German Super Cup to make their achievement perfect, but winning a 5-year streak is still great.

5. Andy Murray wins Wimbledon, Nadal returns to world number 1

Murray ends Britain's Wimbledon drought

After 76 years, the British have won a Grand Slam, that is Murray's victory at the US Open in 2012. However, what the British are most looking forward to is the Wimbledon championship, one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, held in London. On July 7, 2013, Murray entered the final match with Djokovic and he won. A historic victory, ending the 77-year thirst for a title on home soil for British tennis fans.

Having been out of action since July last year and only returning to action in February this year, few people thought that Nadal would be able to return to top tennis so quickly, including the Spaniard himself. Nadal started playing in small tournaments in the Americas, and then success came one after another, he won 10 titles this season, including 2 Grand Slam titles at the US Open and Roland Garros. From 5th place in the individual rankings, Nadal reclaimed the No. 1 position from Djokovic.

6. Sebastian Vettel sets new record on Formula 1 track

Vettel becomes a new icon in F1 racing

Vettel is making the Formula 1 race boring because he is too strong. This year, the German driver won the championship a few rounds early to win the 4th consecutive championship on the F1 track, this achievement helped Vettel break the record of compatriot Michael Schumacher to become the youngest driver to win the F1 championship 4 times in a row (26 years old).

7. David Beckham retires from football

Beckham choked up on his farewell day

Every season has many farewells for players, from joining other teams to retiring from football. One of the most tearful farewells at the end of last season was that of David Beckham. The English midfielder, who had played for PSG for 4 months, officially retired from football. In terms of expertise, Beckham did not leave many regrets, but with his profound influence on football lovers, Beckham's farewell made many people miss him.

8. Messi sets new record for FiFa Golden Ball

Messi is enjoying great success with Barcelona

In early 2013, Messi was awarded the FiFa Golden Ball for the fourth consecutive year, a feat that no other football star has ever achieved. And that shows the greatness of the star currently playing for Barcelona. This year, Messi continues to be one of the strongest candidates for the Golden Ball. Will he be able to touch the most prestigious award for players for the fifth time?

9. Many big clubs in Europe simultaneously change "generals"

Moyes appointed as Man Utd coach

When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007, the fans of this team never stopped remembering him, they often carried banners and signs calling for his return, especially when Chelsea changed coaches, the number of banners appearing in the stands increased even more. The long-awaited day finally came true, Mourinho returned to his old home after leaving Real Madrid last summer.

Mourinho left Real Madrid and the team lured Carlo Ancelotti from PSG. The Italian captain's position at the French capital team was replaced by Laurent Blanc.

In England, Man City also quickly fired coach Roberto Mancini after the season ended. Manuel Pellegrini was trusted to lead the team. Meanwhile, at MU, after Ferguson retired, the team also appointed David Moyes as his successor.

In Germany, Pep Guardiola has also returned to coaching when he took over the new job at Bayern Munich, replacing Jupp Heyckes who decided to retire.

10. Brazil wins Confeds Cup in a sea of ​​protesters

Brazil won the Confederations Cup 2013

The Confederations Cup is considered a pre-World Cup tournament and the host country Brazil had a perfect run-up by winning the title right on home soil. That will help Samba fans increase their confidence that this team will be able to win the World Cup taking place next year.

Besides the joy of winning the mini World Cup, the continuous protests of Brazilian people around the matches of this tournament have distorted the image of the tournament. Tight security, clashes, bloodshed of protesters and police... that is the image that the World Cup does not want to aim for. The organization of the Confeds Cup can be said to be a failure, and the host country Brazil will have to race against time to resolve the problems with the people if only the 2014 World Cup can take place in peace and success.

According to Dan Tri