Mexican Football Star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez Named UNICEF National Ambassador for Mexico

Mexican football star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has been named UNICEF National Ambassador for Mexico following a ceremony where he accepted the designation. Hernandez, who plays for Manchester United and the Mexican national football team, joins a list of world renowned football players who also serve on this role, including David Beckham, Francesco Totti,Ivan Zamorano, Luis Figo, and Lionel Messi.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez

Mourinho said Cristiano Ronaldo must win the Ballon d'Or because Messi's goals counted for nothing

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing that Lionel Messi's sensational goal-scoring exploits count for nothing as Barcelona failed to retain their Primera Division crown.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho

Newcastle boss Pardew named Barclays Manager of the Season

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been named Barclays Manager of the Season following a sensational Premier League campaign which has seen his side defy expectations.Former West Ham manager has been heralded for helping the Magpies to launch an unlikely top-four challenge after building on the club's best start to a league campaign in 17 years.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew named Barclays Manager of the Season 2011-2012

City quartet named in Team of the Year

Title-chasing Manchester City had four of their key players named in the Professional Footballers' Association Premier League Team of the Year.

Joe Hart

Robin Van Persie named PFA Player of the Year

Robin Van Persie pips Rooney and Aguero to be named PFA Player of the Year. Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.

Robin Van Persie named PFA Player of the Year