Thursday, 29 December 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Reds upset as Suarez found guilty
Liverpool are on a collision course with the Football Association after directly challenging the governing body over their handling of Luis Suarez's racism charge..]]>
Liverpool fury as Suarez banned
Liverpool reacted furiously after Luis Suarez was banned for eight games by the Football Association for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra and vowed to fight the verdict..]]>
Spain top FIFA rankings for fourth year running
World and European champions Spain will end the year as the world's number one ranked football team after the FIFA rankings were announced on Wednesday..]]>
O'Neill desperate for points
Martin O'Neill has admitted Sunderland are off the pace in the race for Barclays Premier League survival..]]>
Robben strike puts Bayern in quarters of German Cup
Dutch flier Arjen Robben scored an injury-time winner to send Bayern Munich into the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 wint at second division side Bochum..]]>
Fulham V Man Utd at Craven Cottage : Match Preview
Jol concerned over Zamora unrest talkFulham manager Martin Jol admits the regularity of reports regarding Bobby Zamora's future is becoming a concern..]]>
PFA back strong statement on racism
Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra is a strong statement that racism will not be tolerated, players chief Gordon Taylor has said..]]>
Fitness boost for Ferguson ahead of Fulham trip
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club's injury problems are finally starting to clear up as he prepares to head to Fulham on Wednesday..]]>
Liberian refugee signs contract with Reds
Liberian refugee Teeboy Kamara has signed a three-year contract with Adelaide United, the Australian A-League outfit said Wednesday, a week after the fifteen year-old made his debut in the first-team..]]>
Bolton loss piles pressure on Kean
Blackburn boss Steve Kean was booed down the tunnel for possibly the last time as his Rovers side lost their relegation duel with Bolton 2-1 at Ewood Park..]]>
Wolverhampton 2-2 Norwich: Report
Wolves snatch precious pointWolves twice came from behind to rescue a precious point in their battle for Barclays Premier League survival in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Norwich at Molineux..]]>
Suarez given lengthy ban
Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 by the Football Association for racially abusing Patrice Evra..]]>
Press says Beckham set for France
French newspapers on Wednesday trumpeted the imminent arrival in France of England star David Beckham, saying that he had finally agreed on a lucrative deal to play for Paris St Germain..]]>
QPR V Sunderland at Loftus Road Stadium : Match Preview
Warnock not writing Dyer offQPR boss Neil Warnock is unsure whether Kieron Dyer's latest injury setback will prevent him from having an impact in the Barclays Premier League again..]]>
AVB swoops for Cahill
Andre Villas-Boas has admitted Chelsea's interest in Gary Cahill but insisted they had yet to make a bid for the Bolton defender..]]>
Top China referee to stand trial over bribes: Xinhua
A top Chinese referee will stand trial on Wednesday on charges of accepting bribes, amid a series of high-profile corruption hearings involving top football officials, state media said..]]>
Nuremberg fan violence prompts federation probe
The German football federation (DFB) said Wednesday it will investigate Bundesliga strugglers Nuremberg following the violent incidents which followed a 1-0 German Cup defeat at home to Greuther Fuerth..]]>
Moenchengladbach out to topple cup holders Schalke
Borussia Moenchengladbach will look to rubber-stamp their good form thus far this season when they face the equally in-form Schalke 04 in the last 16 of the German Cup on Wednesday..]]>
Juventus look to strengthen title credentials
Italian league leaders Juventus must negotiate a tough midweek trip to third-placed Udinese if the Old Lady of Turin is to go into the holiday period top, fending off their opponents and AC Milan..]]>
Marseille break into top five
Marseille, France's only former European champions, broke provisionally into the top five in Ligue 1 on Tuesday after a 3-1 win at Nancy which closed the gap on leaders Montpellier and Paris Saint Germain to six points..]]>
Kean expecting to stay in charge
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has claimed he still expects to be in charge of the club for the Boxing Day trip to Liverpool despite Tuesday night's 2-1 home defeat by Bolton..]]>
Beckham to PSG reports wide of mark - spokesperson
A report that former England captain David Beckham had agreed to sign for French Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain is not true, a spokesperson for the football star told AFP on Tuesday..]]>
Lille's double joy eclipsed by PSG revolution
Lille ended a 56-year silverware drought with a stunning league and French Cup double in 2011, but by the end of the year, the club monopolising the headlines in France was Paris Saint-Germain..]]>
Robben admits latest dive was 'stupid'
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben has issued an apology after labelling one of his trademark tumbles in the penalty area 'stupid'..]]>
Arsenal 'ready to sell' Arshavin to Zenit
Arsenal are ready to sell out of favour Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin to his home club Zenit Saint Petersburg for his original transfer sum of 16..]]>
Players' union backs 'strong' Suarez verdict
Luis Suarez's eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra has 'sent out a strong message' according to the chief executive of England's Professional Footballers' Association..]]>
Huth sets sights on leaders
Stoke defender Robert Huth hopes the Potters can take their recent good from in the Barclays Premier League into tonight's tough encounter with leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium..]]>
Terry to face criminal racism charges
Chelsea and England football captain John Terry will face criminal charges for racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, England's Crown Prosecution Service said Wednesday..]]>
Jonsson to join Wolves
Hearts utility player Eggert Jonsson has agreed to join Wolves on a three-and-a-half-year contract from January 1, the midlands club have confirmed..]]>
Blackburn 1-2 Bolton: Report
Rovers bottom at ChristmasBlackburn hit rock bottom of the Premier League and the pressure was turned up on manager Steve Kean following a calamitous 2-1 loss to Bolton at Ewood Park..]]>
McCarthy hails fighting spirit
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy praised the fighting qualities of his players as they twice came from behind to rescue a precious point in a 2-2 home draw with Norwich..]]>
Smalling hopes for festive cheer
Chris Smalling is determined Manchester United should make the most of the packed Christmas programme..]]>
Blackburn 1-2 Bolton: Match Report
Rovers bottom at ChristmasBlackburn hit rock bottom of the Premier League and the pressure was turned up on manager Steve Kean following a calamitous 2-1 loss to Bolton at Ewood Park..]]>
South Korea name new football coach
Choi Kang-Hee, coach of K-League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, was Wednesday named the new boss of the South Korean national team..]]>
North London pride spurs on Arsenal against Villa
Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has conceded the 12-point gap between his team and Premier League leaders Manchester City is "too big" for the Gunners to dream about challenging for the title this season..]]>
Milan go top with victory over Cagliari
Champions AC Milan went top of Serie A on Tuesday with an easy 2-0 victory away at Cagliari although they could be toppled come Wednesday should Juventus beat third-placed Udinese..]]>
Aston Villa V Arsenal at Villa Park : Match Preview
Bannan expresses regret over drink-drive chargeAston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has admitted there would have been "no point in me living" had his drink-fuelled motorway crash resulted in any loss of life..]]>
No rush for Olsson over new deal
Defender Jonas Olsson insists there is no rush for him to sign a new contract with West Brom..]]>
Redknapp unhappy at abuse of Kean
Harry Redknapp has criticised the fans who subjected Steve Kean to 'horrific' abuse during Blackburn's 2-1 defeat against Bolton on Tuesday night..]]>
Robben strike puts Bayern in quarters of German Cup
Dutch flier Arjen Robben scored an injury-time winner to send Bayern Munich into the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 wint at second division side Bochum..]]>
Zubar rescues point for Wolves
Wolves twice came from behind to rescue a precious 2-2 draw in their battle for Barclays Premier League survival against Norwich at Molineux..]]>
Austria Vienna fire Daxbacher
Karl Daxbacher has been sacked as coach of Austria Vienna and replaced by former Austria international striker Ivica Vastic, the club said in a statement Wednesday..]]>
Decision due on Terry 'race' claim
Prosecutors are expected to announce today whether footballer John Terry will be charged over his alleged racial slur against Anton Ferdinand..]]>
Holders Madrid ease into Copa last 16
Real Madrid brought the curtain down on 2011 by hammering lowly Ponferradina 5-1 at the Bernabeu on Tuesday to ease into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey..]]>
Mancini questions Bridge motives
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has questioned Wayne Bridge's motives for remaining with the Blues..]]>
Reds jump to Suarez's defence
Liverpool have defended Luis Suarez and say they are "surprised and disappointed" he has been charged with racially abusing Patrice Evra..]]>
Blackburn bottom of Premier League after derby defeat
Blackburn Rovers were left bottom of the English Premier League after a 2-1 Lancashire derby defeat at home to fellow relegation candidates Bolton Wanderers at Ewood Park on Tuesday..]]>
Terry vows to fight criminal racism charges
Chelsea and England captain John Terry vowed Wednesday to prove his innocence after prosecutors said he would face criminal charges over allegations he racially abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand..]]>
Chelsea match to go ahead
Chelsea have confirmed their home game with Fulham on Boxing Day will go ahead as planned, despite the possibility of industrial action by Tube drivers..]]>
City prepare for gruelling Stoke clash
Every Premier League match Manchester City play for the next few months is sure to be billed as a test of the table-toppers' title credentials and that will be the case when they face Stoke on Wednesday..]]>
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Preston part with Brown
Preston have announced that manager Phil Brown has left the club with immediate effect...]]>
TV rights bidding process begins for WC 2018/2022
Football's world governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday that they have opened an invitation to tender for media rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in 44 European countries...]]>
Red Bulls rule out Ream switch
New York Red Bulls sporting director Erik Soler has told West Brom and Bolton to forget any hope they had of signing centre-back Tim Ream in next month's transfer window...]]>
Toure 'confused' but committed to Cup of Nations
Yaya Toure has admitted he feels "guilty and confused" about leaving Manchester City to play in the Africa Cup of Nations (ANC), but says giving some kind of hope to the Ivory Coast is paramount...]]>
Riise backs Fulham to progress
John Arne Riise believes Fulham will win their all-important Europa League encounter against Odense if they are on top of their game...]]>
Jack strike lifts Aberdeen
Ryan Jack scored from the halfway line as Aberdeen beat St Johnstone 2-1 in front of the lowest league attendance in McDiarmid Park's history...]]>
Jack of all trades pleases Brown
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown hailed Ryan Jack for his 'inspirational' goal as the Dons triumphed 2-1 in difficult conditions at McDiarmid Park...]]>
Monterrey defeat Esperance
Mexicans Monterrey sealed fifth place at the Club World Cup on Wednesday after seeing off the African champions Esperance of Tunisia 3-2...]]>
Mjallby has good news on Wilson
Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby believes stopper Kelvin Wilson is ready to return for the crunch Europa League Group I clash with Udinese in Italy on Thursday night...]]>
Japan's Nagatomo gives Inter victory over Genoa
Japan full-back Yuto Nagatomo scored the only goal of the game as Inter Milan moved up to seventh in the Serie A table with a 1-0 win at Genoa on Tuesday...]]>
Latics book Anfield trip
Oldham will face an FA Cup clash at Liverpool after Chris Taylor's goal secured a 1-0 win against Southend in their second-round replay...]]>
Colombian coach pays price for poor form
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) terminated the contract of national team coach Leonel Alvarez on Tuesday after a poor start to their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign...]]>
Fitness boost for Richards
Micah Richards is ready to return and ease Manchester City's full-back crisis for Sunday's Premier League encounter with Arsenal...]]>
Levein hopeful over Fletcher future
Scotland boss Craig Levein still believes Darren Fletcher will lead his country's assault on the 2014 World Cup despite being forced to take an extended break from the game...]]>
Serie A Game suspended over player faint scare
Tuesday night's Serie A clash between Genoa and Inter Milan was suspended for four minutes in the first half after a player fainted...]]>
Hearts players set to go unpaid
The situation at Tynecastle is not getting any brighter with wages due on Friday looking likely to be unpaid...]]>
Darren Fletcher diagnosed with bowel condition
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is facing a fight to save his career at the age of 27...]]>
Ince predicts January arrivals
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince believes the transfer window has come at the right time for the club...]]>
Swans move closer to Donnelly deal
Swansea are closing in on a deal for Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly after having an improved bid for the teenager accepted on Tuesday night...]]>
Cologne's Podolski rules out Bundesliga switch
Cologne striker Lukas Podolski has poured cold water on Schalke 04's ambitions to sign him by saying he can not imagine switching to another German league club...]]>
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
St Johnstone 1-2 Aberdeen: Match Report
Jack stunner snatches Dons winRyan Jack scored from the halfway line as Aberdeen moved three points off the bottom of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 2-1 win at St Johnstone...]]>
Ten-man Madrid labour to Cup victory
A goal in each half from Jose Callejon and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid get their defence of the Spanish Copa del Rey off to a winning start at third tier club Ponferradina on Tuesday...]]>
Podolski strikes to rescue point for Cologne
Germany star Lukas Podolski hit his 14th goal of the season on Tuesday to seal Cologne's 1-1 draw with Mainz in a replayed German league match to warm up for their trip to Bayern Munich in three days...]]>
Republic clash with England on hold
Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has admitted a friendly against England before Euro 2012 is unlikely...]]>
St Johnstone 1-2 Aberdeen: Report
Jack stunner snatches Dons winRyan Jack scored from the halfway line as Aberdeen moved three points off the bottom of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 2-1 win at St Johnstone...]]>
Monday, 12 December 2011
Tokyo holiday for Barca before semi-final
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said Monday he would give his men a brief holiday in Tokyo -- including a taste of the city's cuisine -- ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final match Thursday...]]>
Tokyo holiday for Barca before semi-final
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said Monday he would give his men a brief holiday in Tokyo -- including a taste of the city's cuisine -- ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final match Thursday...]]>
Neville defends 'honest' pundit Gary
Phil Neville had insisted his brother Gary is always 'honest' as a television pundit after Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas reacted badly to the former Manchester United defender's comments...]]>
Rodgers expects Sinclair goal rush
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers expects Scott Sinclair to kick on after the winger grabbed his first Premier League goal from open play in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham...]]>
Woodgate points to Stoke strength
Defender Jonathan Woodgate believes Stoke have two huge factors in their favour - a strong team spirit and a ground nobody likes visiting...]]>
Shenhua claim deal for Anelka
Nicolas Anelka will leave Chelsea for Shanghai Shenhua next month on a two-year contract, according to the Chinese Super League club...]]>
Cut the criticism, Poland manager Smuda warns
Embattled Poland manager Franciszek Smuda on Monday urged fans and the media to get behind the Euro 2012 co-hosts, amid criticism of his squad's readiness and a corruption probe of the Polish football federation...]]>
Villa looking to sign Zamora in January
Aston Villa are leading the chase to sign England International Bobby Zamora in January...]]>
Beckham: Paris St Germain deal is almost complete
David Beckham's Paris St Germain move is on the verge of being completed after club insiders revealed the deal is '95 per cent complete'...]]>
O'Neill praises young Black Cats
Martin O'Neill saluted his young guns after launching his career as Sunderland manager with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Blackburn...]]>
Promotion chasers Saints and West Ham stumble
Southampton were held to a 2-2 draw by Blackpool and nine-man West Ham lost 3-0 at Reading as the leading Championship promotion chasers stumbled in the race to reach the Premier League on Saturday...]]>
Neil Warnock: Luis Suarez Needs Greater Protection
Neil Warnock has called on the FA and Premier League to reprimand clubs whose fans verbally abuse Luis Suarez as he insisted the Liverpool striker deserves greater protection...]]>
Arsenal's Santos set for three months out
Arsenal defender Andre Santos is set to miss the next three months of the season because of an ankle injury, the Premier League club said Monday...]]>
Kuyt heaps praise on Suarez
Forward Dirk Kuyt praised the "great professionalism" of Luis Suarez after the Uruguay international put personal controversies behind him to be Liverpool's match-winner again...]]>
Barcelona best club in the world, says Neymar
Much-coveted Brazilian forward Neymar Monday said Barcelona were the best club in the world, in comments likely to fuel speculation about the 19-year-old's future and rile Real Madrid...]]>
Genoa game not about a reawakening: Ranieri
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri insisted Monday that even if his team beat Genoa away on Tuesday it will not mean they have turned the corner...]]>
Shanghai switch for Anelka
Chelsea have agreed terms with Shanghai Shenhua for the sale of Nicolas Anelka in January's transfer window...]]>
Chamakh ponders Arsenal future
Marouane Chamakh admits he cannot remain a bit-part player with Arsenal "forever" and is hoping to get more chances to impress at Emirates Stadium...]]>
Lewandowski voted Poland's player of the year
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski has been voted Poland's player of the year, beating team-mate Lukasz Piszczek and Arsenal's Wojciech Szczesny to the title...]]>
Cologne aim to down Mainz as Bayern loom
Cologne host Mainz in Tuesday's re-arranged Bundesliga match hoping Germany star Lukas Podolski can add to his growing goal tally with his former club Bayern Munich on the horizon...]]>
We can beat Barca, say Asian football champs
Asian champions Al Sadd play Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, a "dream" tie the Qatari side's coach has claimed they can win...]]>
Redknapp raps ref after defeat
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp claimed to have broken one of his own rules by rounding on referee Chris Foy after his side's controversial defeat at Stoke...]]>
Chelsea match excites City boss Mancini
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City's trip to Chelsea provides the perfect opportunity to move on from the disappointment of exiting the Champions League...]]>
Alan Pardew: Andre Villas-Boas Needs To Show Some Respect
Alan Pardew has hit back in his war of words with Andre Villas-Boas and accused the Chelsea boss of lacking respect and honour in victory...]]>
Inter eye European places in Genoa visit
Inter Milan will be eyeing a top six spot when they travel to Genoa in Serie A on Tuesday in a game postponed last month due to bad weather...]]>
Wales manager decision not imminent
The Football Association of Wales have denied reports that a decision on who will be the next Wales manager will be taken on Monday...]]>
Roberts labels Verheijen 'selfish'
Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts has accused assistant manager Raymond Verheijen of being 'selfish' after the Dutchman appeared to suggest he should lead the national side following the death of Gary Speed...]]>
Larsson makes amends
Sebastian Larsson made the transition from villain to hero as he ensured Martin O'Neill's reign as Sunderland manager began with a precious victory...]]>
Espanyol pile on problems for Atletico
Espanyol put their European ambitions back on track with a feast of attacking football in a 4-2 victory over a slack Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday...]]>
Nelsinho set for Santos reunion at Club World Cup
Kashiwa Reysol's wily Brazilian coach Nelsinho Baptista will come face to face with his old employer Santos after the newly crowned Japanese champions held their nerve at the Club World Cup...]]>
Celtic to learn chants decision
Celtic are set to find out later on Monday if they will be punished by UEFA when the governing body announce the outcome of their disciplinary hearing into alleged "illicit chanting" by fans in the Europa League match against Rennes...]]>
Club World Cup beefs up security
Police will ramp up security at the Club World Cup after the quarter-final between Tunisia's Esperance and Al Sadd of Qatar was marred by a pitch invasion and outbreaks of violence...]]>
Santos blow for Arsenal
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has been ruled out for around three months with an injury to his right ankle...]]>
Esperance blame referee on night of shame
Esperance blamed the referee for denying them a date with Barcelona at the Club World Cup, where they face possible FIFA sanctions after their supporters brought shame on the Tunisian side...]]>
UEFA fine Celtic 15,000 euros for 'illicit' chanting
UEFA on Monday announced a fine of 15,000 euros against Celtic for "illicit" chanting at last month's home Europa League match against Rennes, the Scottish giants said...]]>
City reject Milan bid with PSG set to agree deal
Manchester City have rejected an offer from AC Milan to sign Carlos Tevez on loan...]]>
O'Neill savours 'surreal' winning Sunderland start
Martin O'Neill was left celebrating a "surreal" start to his career in charge of Sunderland after a dramatic 2-1 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light...]]>
Japan striker suspended for injuring teammate
Japan international striker Genki Haraguchi has been suspended from activities at his J-League club Urawa Reds for a week after injuring a teammate in a scuffle on a training ground...]]>
Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona match highlights
Real Madrid and Barcelona went head-to-head on Saturday evening with Madrid having the edge over their rivals in the title race...]]>
Kuyt not fazed by goal shortage
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt remains philosophical about his own barren spell as goals remain hard to come by for the rest of the team...]]>
European round up
Barcelona upstaged Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season, while in England Manchester United regained winning ways after their shock midweek Champions League exit...]]>
Defender Anderson leaves Derby
Scottish defender Russell Anderson, has left Derby County having had his contract terminated early by mutual consent...]]>
Neymar as good as Zico: Santos coach
Neymar is up there with some of the greatest footballers ever including Zico, Rivelino and Zinedine Zidane, Santos coach Muricy Ramalho says, branding the forward's talent "absurd"...]]>
Clichy: We can beat anybody
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy claims the team are confident of beating anybody...]]>
Senegal strikers on target in Europe
Africa Cup of Nations title hopefuls Senegal boast one of the deadliest strike forces on the continent and Demba Ba and Moussa Sow made their mark in Europe at the weekend...]]>
Verheijen aims to succeed Speed
Wales assistant manager Raymond Verheijen hopes the leadership of the national side will be decided on Monday by the Football Association of Wales...]]>
Redknapp left raging as Spurs' run ends at Stoke
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was unable to hide his frustration with referee Chris Foy after watching his team lose ground in the English Premier League title race...]]>
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Burnley 0-1 Portsmouth: Report
Norris late show downs ClaretsDavid Norris struck in injury time to give Portsmouth back-to-back victories and a first triumph on their travels since March with a 1-0 win over Burnley...]]>
Bristol Rovers 1-1 Swindon: Match Report
Caddis wonder goal earns derby drawA brilliant solo goal from skipper Paul Caddis extended Swindon's unbeaten run to 14 games in a closely fought 1-1 derby draw at Bristol Rovers...]]>
Gameiro ends two-month goal drought as PSG win
International striker Kevin Gameiro scored his first goal for two months as Paris Saint Germain squeezed out a 1-0 win at Sochaux on Saturday to move into a share of the lead of the French first division...]]>
AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Accrington Stanley: Report
Stanley break away duckPadraig Amond bagged his third goal in two games to help fire Accrington to their first away win of the season over hapless AFC Wimbledon...]]>
Swansea 2-0 Fulham: Report
Swans back to winning waysGoals from Scott Sinclair and Danny Graham, plus a stunning penalty save from Michel Vorm, gave Swansea a 2-0 win - their first Barclays Premier League triumph in five games - and capped a miserable day for Fulham and Clint Dempsey at the Liberty Stadium...]]>
Nottm Forest 0-1 Crystal Palace: Match Report
Murray deepens Forest woesGlenn Murray condemned a misfiring Nottingham Forest to a fourth straight npower Championship defeat with his fifth goal of the as Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 triumph...]]>
Bristol Rovers 1-1 Swindon: Report
Caddis wonder goal earns derby drawA brilliant solo goal from skipper Paul Caddis extended Swindon's unbeaten run to 14 games in a closely fought 1-1 derby draw at Bristol Rovers...]]>
Norwich 4-2 Newcastle: Report
Canaries check soaring MagpiesNorwich became only the third team to triumph over Newcastle in the league this season as a double from captain Grant Holt helped the Canaries defeat the 10-man Magpies 4-2 in a thriller at Carrow Road...]]>
Germany embark on Euro 2012 spying trips
Germany coach Joachim Loew and his assistant Hansi Flick hit the road this weekend to check the form of several key players and keep an eye on possible Euro 2012 opponents...]]>
Leicester 1-1 Peterborough: Match Report
Tomlin tames FoxesLeicester drew at home for the first time in the npower Championship this season after Peterborough hit back to ensure a 1-1 final scoreline at the King Power Stadium...]]>
West Brom 1-2 Wigan: Match Report
Latics claim vital victoryWigan moved out of the Barclays Premier League's bottom three with a 2-1 win as West Brom's penalty curse struck again following Jordi Gomez's spot-kick winner at The Hawthorns...]]>
Walsall 1-1 Charlton: Report
Saddlers hold leadersStruggling Walsall denied leaders Charlton a seventh successive league win with a battling performance in a 1-1 draw at the Banks's Stadium...]]>
Crawley Town 3-0 Burton Albion: Report
Crawley back to the top with victoryCrawley stretched their unbeaten run to 14 league and cup games with a convincing 3-0 victory over Burton to storm back to the top of the table...]]>
Macclesfield 0-0 Gillingham: Match Report
Veiga thwarts GillsMacclesfield goalkeeper Jose Veiga produced a fine performance to help his side grind out a goalless draw with Gillingham...]]>
Reading 3-0 West Ham: Report
Church nails HammersSimon Church's double and an Alex Pearce strike saw Reading ease past nine-man West Ham 3-0...]]>
Tranmere 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons: Match Report
In-form Dons down RoversMK Dons maintained their promotion push in npower League One with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park...]]>
Bradford 1-1 Plymouth: Report
Pilgrims off bottom despite late levellerJames Hanson salvaged a late point for Bradford against fellow strugglers Plymouth, who climbed off the bottom of the Football League following the 1-1 draw at Valley Parade...]]>
Inverness CT 2-3 Dundee Utd: Report
United comeback stuns CaleyDundee United completed a barnstorming second-half comeback, led by substitute Johnny Russell, to overcome 10-man Inverness 3-2...]]>
Holt double helps Norwich beat Newcastle
Norwich captain Grant Holt bagged a brace to inspire a 4-2 win over 10-man Newcastle at Carrow Road on Saturday...]]>
Barnsley 3-5 Ipswich: Report
Andrews inspires thrilling comebackA Keith Andrews double was the catalyst for a stirring second half fightback that saw Ipswich overturn a 2-0 deficit to beat Barnsley 5-3...]]>
Last-gasp Klose sends Lazio second
Miroslav Klose scored three minutes from time to earn Lazio a crucial 3-2 win at rock bottom Lecce on Saturday and move the Roman club up to second in Serie A...]]>
Watford 1-1 Leeds: Match Report
Snodgrass on the spotRobert Snodgrass scored a last-minute penalty as Leeds salvaged a 1-1 draw against Watford in the npower Championship...]]>
St Johnstone 0-3 Motherwell: Match Report
Well end Lomas runOmar Daley and Jamie Murphy did the damage as Motherwell consigned Steve Lomas to a 3-0 defeat, his first as St Johnstone manager...]]>
Aberdeen 2-2 St Mirren: Match Report
Carey earns point for BuddiesA wonderful strike from Graham Carey gave St Mirren a share of the spoils against 10-man Aberdeen in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Pittodrie...]]>
Birmingham 2-1 Doncaster: Report
King double downs DonnyMarlon King`s brace ensured Birmingham came from behind to rescue a late but deserved 2-1 victory over struggling Doncaster at St Andrew`s...]]>
Inverness CT 2-3 Dundee Utd: Match Report
United comeback stuns CaleyDundee United completed a barnstorming second-half comeback, led by substitute Johnny Russell, to overcome 10-man Inverness 3-2...]]>
Nottm Forest 0-1 Crystal Palace: Report
Murray deepens Forest woesGlenn Murray condemned a misfiring Nottingham Forest to a fourth straight npower Championship defeat with his fifth goal of the as Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 triumph...]]>
Celtic 1-0 Hearts: Report
Hoops hold their nerveVictor Wanyama's first goal for Celtic sunk Hears 1-0 and took the Hoops back to within four points of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers, but it took a late and dramatic Fraser Forster penalty save to secure the home win...]]>
Derby 2-1 Bristol City: Report
Rams end wretched runTwo goals in nine second half minutes ended Derby's miserable npower Championship form and gave them a first win in eight with a 2-1 triumph over Bristol City at Pride Park...]]>
Wycombe 3-2 Chesterfield: Match Report
Beavon seals Wanderers win in thrillerStuart Beavon crashed in a stoppage-time header to earn Wycombe a vital 3-2 victory over relegation rivals Chesterfield which keeps John Sheridan`s side rooted to the foot of League One...]]>
Mazzarri trying to bring Napoli back down to earth
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is trying to keep his players from getting carried away with the Champions League by insisting he isn't interested in who they draw next...]]>
Swansea 2-0 Fulham: Match Report
Swans back to winning waysGoals from Scott Sinclair and Danny Graham, plus a stunning penalty save from Michel Vorm, gave Swansea a 2-0 win - their first Barclays Premier League triumph in five games - and capped a miserable day for Fulham and Clint Dempsey at the Liberty Stadium...]]>
Preston 0-0 Stevenage: Match Report
Wasteful Preston held by BoroNeil Mellor was the main culprit as Preston wasted a host of chances and had to settle for a point from a goalless stalemate at home to Stevenage...]]>
Middlesbrough 1-0 Brighton: Report
Ankergren horror show hands Boro winAn awful error from Brighton goalkeeper Casper Ankergren enabled Middlesbrough to boost their promotion prospects with a 1-0 victory at the Riverside Stadium...]]>
Birmingham 2-1 Doncaster: Match Report
King double downs DonnyMarlon King`s brace ensured Birmingham came from behind to rescue a late but deserved 2-1 victory over struggling Doncaster at St Andrew`s...]]>
Yeovil 1-0 Notts County: Report
Glovers turn to substitutes for inspirationSubstitutes Andrew Williams and Steve MacLean stepped off the bench to play the defining part in Yeovil`s 1-0 victory over Notts County which lifted the Somerset club out of the drop zone...]]>
Friday, 9 December 2011
Toffees continue investor search
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has stressed the cash-strapped club is doing everything in its power to back manager David Moyes as the search for a new investor goes on...]]>
Vidic out for season - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury...]]>
Milan and Udinese eyeing top spot
With Juventus not playing until Monday night, and only then in a tricky away fixture against Roma, AC Milan and Udinese will have an eye on top spot this weekend...]]>
I Couldnt Celebrate - Sharps
Former Skipper Ian Sharps the Advertiser that he couldn't celebrate whe he scored Shrewsbury's equiliser last weekend...]]>
'I'm no Pele' says Neymar
Star Brazilian striker Neymar said on Friday that he would never be better than Pele and insisted he was not interested in impressing his many European suitors at the Club World Cup...]]>
Ganso talks of 'strange year'
Santos number 10 Paulo Henrique Ganso, the subtle foil to his more celebrated team-mate Neymar, is desperate to cap a year beset by serious injury by lifting the Club World Cup...]]>
Allardyce confirms interest in Anelka
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed his interest in signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka...]]>
Gyan rules out Sunderland return
Asamoah Gyan has ruled out a move back to Sunderland in January but admits he is looking forward to working with new Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill...]]>
Egypt and Senegal get second chance to reach Olympics
Egypt and Senegal get a second chance to secure a place at the 2012 London Olympic Games football tournament when they meet on Saturday to decide who finishes third in the CAF under-23 championship...]]>
Auckland coach calls for professional league
Auckland City's coach said New Zealand badly needed a professional football league after his amateur side were knocked out of the Club World Cup at the first hurdle...]]>
Henry stunned by Arsenal statue tribute
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry was overcome with emotion after seeing a statue of himself unveiled outside the Emirates Stadium here on Friday as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations...]]>
Santos eye Club World Cup Barcelona showdown
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho said that his Copa Libertadores winners are in peak condition to take on what he called "the best team in the world" at the Club World Cup...]]>
Pardew celebrates milestone
When Alan Pardew accepted the job as Newcastle manager he received text messages from colleagues saying he must be mad, but 12 months on his position could hardly be more secure...]]>
Redknapp slams FA Rooney appeal
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has accused the Football Association of double standards over their campaign to get Wayne Rooney's Euro 2012 ban reduced...]]>
Marseille's Gignac has groin op
Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will be out of action for around six weeks as he was to undergo groin surgery Friday, the club said...]]>
Rodallega will be back to his best says Martinez
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has backed striker Hugo Rodallega to get back to his best...]]>
Bayern seek Stuttgart statement as rivals close in
Bayern Munich are out to re-assert their authority in the Bundesliga at Stuttgart on Sunday, with three rivals poised to knock them off top spot if they falter...]]>
Pulis backs Dalglish FA complaint
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes Liverpool counterpart Kenny Dalglish was right to raise the Football Association's apparent double standards on disciplinary issues...]]>
Portugal set up Euro camp at Opalenica
Portugal have chosen the western Polish town of Opalenica as their Euro 2012 base, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said Friday...]]>
No clasico for Real's Carvalho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will have a full squad to choose from save for Portuguese fullback Ricardo Carvalho for the clasico encounter against Barcelona at the Bernabeu on Saturday, the club said on their website Friday...]]>
Lennon wins award
Neil Lennon has won the Clydesdale Bank Premier League manager of the month award after guiding Celtic to four wins in November...]]>
Lyon coach hurt at Champions League suspicions
Lyon coach Remi Garde said on Friday he felt hurt at suggestions his side's shock 7-1 Champions League midweek thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb could have been the result of match-fixing...]]>
Harry Kewell calls A-League 'rude awakening'
Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell admits he has struggled to adapt to life in Australia's A-League, calling the standard of football a "rude awakening"...]]>
Japan scraps Club World Cup bids
Japan will pass on bidding for the Club World Cup in 2013 and 2014 to give itself a better chance of hosting the Women's World Cup and other major tournaments, according to its football chief...]]>
Ferguson backs United to overcome injury
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced his Manchester United squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of centre-back Nemanja Vidic for the rest of the season...]]>
Popularity doesn't matter to AVB
Andre Villas-Boas has stood by his attack on Chelsea's critics and claimed it did not bother him if he was disliked, even by his own players...]]>
Schalke confirm Podolski interest
Schalke 04 confirmed on Friday their interest in signing Cologne's Germany star Lukas Podolski...]]>
Inter for treble? No chance, says coach Ranieri
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri warned his club's demanding supporters on Friday that they can forget any dreams of a 2010 trophy treble repeat this season because the team doesn't exist anymore...]]>
Dalglish stands by Suarez ahead of Rangers clash
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted Luis Suarez has his full support after the controversial Uruguay striker was hit with two Football Association charges...]]>
Spain's top two go head-to-head in crunch Clasico
Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first Clasico of the Spanish league season on Saturday with the edge in the title race, but fearful of Barca coach Pep Guardiola's enviable record at the Bernabeu...]]>
Elano fit for 'most important' tournament
Brazilian and Santos midfield schemer Elano said Friday that the Club World Cup was the most important tournament in his colourful career and that he was fully fit after injury...]]>
Messi has edge in battle of world's best
Five days after being named on FIFA's final shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo go head to head in the first Clasico of the Spanish league season...]]>
Chelsea: No clear racism evidence
Chelsea have confirmed they are unable to prove one of their own fans racially abused striker Daniel Sturridge during the club's Champions League game at Genk...]]>
Celtic UEFA verdict delayed
UEFA are not expected to announce the outcome of Celtic's disciplinary hearing on a charge of 'illicit chanting' by fans in the Europa League match against Rennes until Monday...]]>
Manchester duo look to lick Euro wounds
Cross-town rivals Manchester City and Manchester United will try to return to winning ways in the Premier League following their shattering group stage exits from the Champions League...]]>
Wenger wants fitting tribute
Arsene Wenger has called on his Arsenal team not to let the club's 125th anniversary celebrations detract them from delivering a match-winning performance against Everton on Saturday...]]>
Mancini ready for two tough months
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes his side will take some stopping if they can emerge unscathed from the next two months...]]>
Six classic Real Madrid v Barcelona Clasicos
Ahead of the first Clasico of the Spanish league season this Saturday, AFP looks back at some notable past meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona...]]>
Rio vows United will bite back against Wolves
Rio Ferdinand insists Manchester United will provide an immediate response to their shock Champions League exit when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford here Saturday...]]>
Vidic Out Of Action For Rest Of Season.
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is out for the rest of the season after picking up a knee injury...]]>
Danny Simpson U-Turn?
Danny Simpson stood up in court (facing a driving ban) and said: "I will probably be leaving Newcastle United in January" ...]]>
Moyes bemoans FA's kangaroo court
Everton boss David Moyes has criticised the appeals procedure he has had to go through with the Football Association...]]>
Leboeuf says France have no chance at Euro 2012
Frank Leboeuf, a World Cup winner with France, has written off his country's 2012 European Championship hopes...]]>
Spalletti demands top players after Euro success
Zenit St Petersburg coach Luciano Spalletti has threatened to quit unless club bosses bring in more top class players just days after his team reached the Champions League last 16...]]>
West Ham's O'Neil thought career was over
West Ham United midfielder Gary O'Neil says he thought he was career was over...]]>
IFA deny job offer claims
Irish Football Association chief executive Patrick Nelson has denied that Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers was offered the Northern Ireland job on a part-time basis...]]>
Celtic have revenge in their Hearts - Cha Du-Ri
Celtic defender Cha Du-Ri says he is looking for revenge when his side take on Hearts this weekend as the Hoops aim to keep up the pressure on Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers...]]>
Wenger: United exit an accident
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger views Manchester United's failure to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League as 'an accident'...]]>
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Keep Supporting The Team - Clarke
Deputy Chairman pleads with City supporters Coventry City Deputy Chairman John Clarke has urged City supporters to stick with the team...]]>
Guthrie blow for Newcastle
Newcastle's injury problems have deepened with the news Danny Guthrie is expected to be out for up to six weeks with a groin problem picked up in last weekend's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 3 - Deportivo 4 AC Milan 0
2nd leg Quarter-final 2003/2004Deportivo La Coruna came away from the first leg with a 3 goal deficit...]]>
FA defend Rooney appeal
The Football Association have defended themselves against Kenny Dalglish's accusation of double standards after Wayne Rooney successfully appealed against his three-match Euro 2012 ban...]]>
Football is a common language: Al Sadd coach
The Uruguayan coach of Asian champions Al Sadd said Thursday that he had no problem getting his message across to his men after a press conference held in Arabic, English, French, Japanese and Spanish...]]>
England wait on Rooney's appeal against ban
English football, not for the first time, will be waiting to see what happens to Wayne Rooney when the Manchester United striker appeals against a three-game ban that could rule him out of Euro 2012...]]>
Shanghai football club say Anelka result 'in days'
Shanghai Shenhua Thursday said they were in contract talks with Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka and an announcement would be made within days, in what would be a major coup for Chinese football...]]>
Martinez Labels Swindon Trip 'Tricky'
The Latics have been drawn against League Two side Swindon Town in the Third Round of the FA Cup, a tie that manager Roberto Martinez has labelled as 'tricky'...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 6 - Helsingborgs 1 Inter Milan 0
Swedish side Helsingborgs are remembered for bringing an end to Inter Milan's 2000/2001 Champions League campaign...]]>
Rodgers rejected Northern Ireland
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he turned down the opportunity to coach Northern Ireland on a part-time basis...]]>
Murphy Accept Pompey Loss Was His Fault
Keeper Facing Axe? Coventry City's first choice goal keeper under Andy Thorn has been Joe Murphy, but his howler at Fratton Park last Saturday that led to their opening goal and subsequent 2-1 defeat that condemned City to bottom place in the Championship league table, is now in doubt...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 2 - Bayern Munich 1 Man United 2
Champs League final 1999The Champions League trophy stood out on the side of the pitch decorated in Bayern Munich ribbons...]]>
Tevez for sale not loan - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has restated the club's desire only to sell - and not loan out - Carlos Tevez...]]>
No UEFA investigation into Lyon win
UEFA will not open an investigation at this stage into Lyon's thumping 7-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb after their own Betting Fraud Detection System did not detect any irregular betting patterns surrounding the match...]]>
Bayern waiting on flu-hit stars for Stuttgart
Bayern Munich are hoping several of their flu-struck stars will be able to leave their sick beds on Sunday to play at VfB Stuttgart to try and keep the Bavarian giants top of the German league...]]>
Kashiwa see off Kiwis in football's Club World Cup
Kashiwa Reysol will play Monterrey of Mexico in the next round of the Club World Cup after the Japanese champions outclassed part-timers Auckland City 2-0 Thursday in front of a sparse crowd...]]>
Ferguson slams 'careless' United
Sir Alex Ferguson criticised his sloppy forwards as Manchester United took an embarassing tumble into the Europa League following Wednesday night's Champions League loss to Basle in Switzerland...]]>
Bring it on, says Basel coach after United win
Basel's German coach Heiko Vogel said Thursday the Swiss minnows are ready to take on the best in Europe after their shock victory over Manchester United put them in the last 16 of the Champions League...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 7 - Porto 3 Manchester United 2 - Aggregate
2nd leg first knockout round 2003/2004Jose Mourinho's Porto side shocked Europe when they won the 2003-04 Champions League...]]>
Kiwi football amateurs to face J-League champions
They struggle out of work and straight into training, but Auckland City's admirable amateurs hope to shine at the Club World Cup boosted by their giant-killing record and a dash of Latin flair...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 9 - Monaco 3 Real Madrid 1
2nd leg quarter-final 2003/2004Nine-time champions, Real Madrid had won the first leg 4-2 at the Bernabeau against an unfancied Monaco team...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 1 - AC Milan 3 Liverpool 3
Quite possibly the greatest comeback in Champions League history...]]>
'Gladbach without Reus at bottom side Augsburg
Bundesliga dark-horses Borussia Moenchengladbach will be without injured winger Marco Reus for Saturday's clash at Augsburg as he continues his recovery from a broken toe...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 4 - Inter Milan 1 Arsenal 5
Arsenal were once again under serious pressure in Europe, needing to win in their penultimate group game to have any chance of progressing...]]>
Colo The Key For Pardew?
The defensive crisis being faced by Alan Pardew could be eased if Fabricio Coloccini is ruled fit to play at Norwich, but ...]]>
So THAT'S Where The Carroll ?35m Is Going!
The finances for players arriving and going during the summer transfer window balanced itself out, so in theory the £35m received for Andy Carroll is still in Mike Ashley's arse pocket...]]>
Baggies appoint Burton
West Brom have confirmed the appointment of experienced former Wimbledon boss Terry Burton as their new first-team coach...]]>
Pardew Fears Another Andy Carroll Dilemma
Alan Pardew has been working with managing director Derek Llambias on new deals for a number of players whose contracts are running down...]]>
Wolfsburg an option, says Bayern's want-away Olic
Bayern Munich's unhappy Croatia striker Ivica Olic said on Thursday a potential new employer could be German league rivals VfL Wolfsburg, as he looks to move away during January's transfer window...]]>
New Managing Director Tim Fisher Interview
MD Speaks To CT's Sports Editor Keith Perry Coventry City's recently installed interim managing director Tim Fisher has spoken to the Coventry Telegraph's sports editor Keith Perry about his role and vision for the future of the club...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 5 - Artmedia Bratislava 5 Celtic 0
1st leg, 2nd qualifying round 2005/2006European Cup winners of 1967, Celtic went to unknown Artmedia Bratislava in the first leg knowing any kind of result should be enough before the home leg...]]>
Champions League round up
English Premier League superpowers Manchester United and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League as French side Lyon achieved a seven-goal miracle to reach the last 16...]]>
Top 10 Champions League shocks - 8 - Barcelona 0 AC Milan 4
Champions League final 1994Not only was the scoreline a shock but so was the attacking master class by the Italian side...]]>
Napoli chief unconcerned with draw
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he has no preference as to who his team gets in Friday's Champions League draw, saying it won't make any difference...]]>
Platini hits back at Ferguson over Europa League jibe
UEFA president Michel Platini hit back at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after he seemed to belittle the Europa League...]]>
Injured midfielder Jenas ruled out for season
Aston Villa's on-loan midfielder Jermaine Jenas has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing Achilles surgery, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday...]]>
Villa may face Jenas payment
Aston Villa face having to continue paying on-loan Jermaine Jenas' wages for the rest of the season despite the midfielder being ruled out for six months with an Achilles injury...]]>
We Won't Break Our Budget - Dulieu
Dulieu On Budgets Ken Dulieu has said that Coventry City will not break their budget to keep Sammy Clingan and Martin Cranie at the club...]]>
Dalglish unhappy with FA
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has accused the Football Association of not setting a good example in successfully appealing Wayne Rooney's three-match international ban...]]>
PSG to trump Milan for Tevez signature
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are set to trump AC Milan and sign Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, according to a report in Italian newspaper La Repubblica on Thursday...]]>
French betting authority probe Lyon-Zagreb result
French online gaming authority (ARJEL) have opened a probe into the 7-1 victory by Lyon in their Champions League game against Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, a spokesman told AFP on Thursday...]]>
Mancini proud despite exit
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini felt his side had fought a strong Champions League campaign despite being eliminated from the competition tonight...]]>
Lennon in appeal over depression
Neil Lennon revealed he has helped "a couple of younger players at our club" deal with depression...]]>
Tunisia revolt inspired football team: Esperance
African champions Esperance say the uprising in their home country Tunisia which ousted the nation's longtime dictator and sparked the Arab Spring inspired the team to continental glory...]]>
Barry eyes Europa league success
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry claims his team-mates will not have difficulty motivating themselves for the Europa League...]]>
South Korea axe football coach after Cup shock
South Korea coach Cho Kwang-Rae has been sacked after a shock defeat to Lebanon left the 2002 semi-finalists at risk of crashing out of World Cup qualifying, a top official said Thursday...]]>
Martinez Excited By McManaman Return
England under 20 international Callum McManaman has spent the best part of two months on loan with Blackpool and Latics boss Roberto Martinez is excited for his return...]]>
McCoist blasts Aluko verdict
Rangers manager Ally McCoist has furiously hit out at the decision to hand Sone Aluko a two-match ban for diving...]]>
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Poland reveal squad for Bosnia friendly
Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland on Tuesday announced their squad for their latest pre-tournament warm-up game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on December 16 in the Turkish city of Antalya...]]>
Barca youngsters fire four past BATE
A fledging Barcelona side showed what the reigning Champions League winners have in reserve as they swept aside BATE Borisov 4-0 in a relaxed atmosphere at the Camp Nou...]]>
Boateng happy with Bayern switch
Jerome Boateng insists he will return to face Manchester City with no regrets following his pre-season move to Bayern Munich...]]>
Williamson Gets That Buzz Again
Mike Williamson says he cannot wait to get back in the Newcastle line-up after seeing centre-backs Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini limp off on Saturday...]]>
Mancini: Important we sell Tevez
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said it is 'important' to sell Carlos Tevez and would be happy to see him move to Italy...]]>
Arsenal outgunned by Olympiacos
Arsenal ended their Champions League Group F campaign with a 3-1 defeat at Olympiacos - but the Greeks missed out on the knockout stages...]]>
Ranieri expecting response against Russians
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri says he is expecting a response from his team when they host CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday night...]]>
Milan confirm approach for Tevez
AC Milan have made an offer to Manchester City to sign Carlos Tevez on loan in January, the Italian club's vice-president Adriano Galliani has announced...]]>
Zenit through to last 16 as Porto disappoint
Zenit St Petersburg are through to the last 16 of the Champions League at Porto's expense after holding the Portuguese club to a goalless draw at the Estadio do Dragao here on Tuesday...]]>
PSG find school for Beckham children
Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their bid to bring David Beckham to the club by finding a school in the outskirts of Paris for his children, according to a report in the Le Parisien daily on Tuesday...]]>
Matuidi out until 2012, Hoarau back in training
There was good and bad news for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as the club announced that Guillaume Hoarau had returned to training but revealed that Blaise Matuidi would be out until 2012...]]>
Rooney remains focused - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected fears that Wayne Rooney may be distracted from Manchester United's Champions League mission by UEFA's disciplinary hearing into his three-match international suspension later this week...]]>
Ukraine must ban English thugs - governor
Ukraine must prevent English hooligans from entering the country during Euro 2012, according to the governor of the eastern city of Donetsk, which will host England's group-stage matches...]]>
Vaz Te ignites Barnsley victory
Ricardo Vaz Te scored after just seven seconds and then bagged the winner as Barnsley continued their fine npower Championship form by downing Crystal Palace 2-1...]]>
Tevez agent meeting with Milan
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez took a step closer to returning to football Tuesday as his agent Kia Joorabchian met with AC Milan officials in Italy...]]>
Drogba sinks Valencia as Chelsea reach last 16
Didier Drogba's double fired Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over Valencia at Stamford Bridge that sent the Blues into the Champions League knockout-stages as Group E winners on Tuesday...]]>
Barnsley 2-1 Crystal Palace: Report
Vaz Te brace sinks EaglesRicardo Vaz Te scored after just seven seconds and then bagged the winner as Barnsley continued their fine npower Championship form with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace...]]>
Mancini brushes off Toure comments
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has brushed off comments attributed to defender Kolo Toure which suggested the player feels he has fallen out of favour for having played in the Africa Cup of Nations (ANC)...]]>
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