A point would be good, says Arshavin
October 10, 2008
Russia's midfield star Andrei Arshavin said Friday his team would be happy to take a point from Group Four rivals Germany when the pair meet in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday. The 27-year-old Zenit St Petersburg star was one of... Read more »
RSL open new stadium with draw
October 10, 2008
Real Salt Lake only managed a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls on opening night at the Rio Tinto Stadium. The visitors from New York took the lead after 30 minutes with a goal by Dave Van Den Bergh, but the hosts equalized just eleven minutes later... Read more »
Enke out for three months with broken hand
October 10, 2008
Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke will be out for three months after having surgery for a broken hand on Friday and will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Wales. The 31-year-old, who succeeded Jens Lehmann as die Mannschaft’s... Read more »
Arsenal ready to make bid for Afellay
October 10, 2008
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a £6million bid for PSV Eindhoven ace Ibrahim Afellay, according to the Sun. Afellay have an £11million buyout clause in his contract, but it is believed the Dutch club would consider selling him for less. Manchester... Read more »
Diarra is back to his best
October 10, 2008
Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra believes he is back to the same level as he was at his best at Lyon. Diarra joined the Spanish giants for €26million from Lyon in 2006. “In all honesty, I believe that I am already playing at the same level... Read more »
Spalletti urges fans to stay calm
October 10, 2008
Roma boss Luciano Spalletti has urged the fans to stay calm, because things are about to change. Spalletti is confident the return of Francesco Totti will help them get back to their best. Totti could return for the clash against Inter after the international... Read more »
Cobolli Gigli blasts Inter
October 10, 2008
Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has blasted Inter Milan for their reckless approach in the transfer market. The Bianconeri boss also revealed why he sold Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Inter Milan. “I sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic because... Read more »
Capello urges England to play with confidence
October 10, 2008
England boss Fabio Capello says they must build on their 4-1 win over Croatia in Zagreb last month when they face Kazakhstand tomorrow. Capello said: “I hope with the Croatia result we have finally knocked the monkey off our back. They need to play... Read more »
Newcastle unlikely to find a buyer
October 10, 2008
The Guardian newspaper this morning reports that the turmoil at Newcastle may continue for longer than everyone had hoped. Banker Keith Harris is the man who has been given the job of selling the club for Mike Ashley. The Guardian says that despite rumours... Read more »
Eboue for Juventus?
October 10, 2008
According to this morning’s Daily Mirror, Juventus are considering a move for Arsenal’s full back/midfield man Emmanuel Eboue in January. They will hope that the offer of regular first team football will be enough to tempt him away from the... Read more »
Sir David Murray calls on Rangers fans to end the sectarianism
October 10, 2008
Rangers chairman Sir David Murray has launched an astonishing attack on a section of his own club’s fans at the Annual General Meeting. In these days of increasing concern over racism on the terraces, he has urged supporters to help the club rid... Read more »
VIDEO: Footballs ten best ever goalkeepers
October 10, 2008
OK, it’s a subjective choice but here goes my selection. Feel free to suggest others; 10. Iker Casillas Born: 20th May 1981 Clubs: Real Madrid 85 caps for Spain. 9. Pat Jennings Born: 12th June 1945 Clubs: Watford, Tottenham, Arsenal 119 caps for... Read more »
AFC chief Bin Hammam tells Blatter not to lose touch
October 10, 2008
Mohamed Bin Hammam, president of the Asian Football Confederation, has warned FIFA president Sepp Blatter that he could lose touch with the modern game if he stays in the job for too long. Blatter has been in charge of the global game's... Read more »
Ukraine, Argentina, Spain and Iran advance at Futsal World Cup
October 9, 2008
Ukraine, Argentina, Spain and Iran have secured their spots in the second round of the 2008 Futsal World Cup, currently being held in Brazil. Ukraine beat China 4-2, enough to finish in first place in Group C with ten points from four games. The Argentinians... Read more »
Gremio beat Santos to reclaim first place
October 9, 2008
Gremio Porto Alegre are back in first place in the Brazilian Serie A following a 2-0 win over Santos FC. Morales put the 1995 Copa Libertadores winners in the lead after just two minutes, and Soares added a second four minutes into additional time. Santos... Read more »
Besiktas appoint Mustafa Denizli
October 9, 2008
Besiktas have appointed Mustafa Denizli as replacement of coach Ertugrul Saglam, who resigned earlier this week. Denizli, 58 years old, has signed a contract for one year at the Istanbul-based team, and is the first manager to have led all major teams... Read more »
Rumours suggest that Benitez could be in line for ailing Juventus
October 9, 2008
Liverpool supporters will want clarity over the rumours that their manager Rafa Benitez is being linked with a move to the ailing Juventus side in Serie A. Current Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri has been under fire after his sideâs indifferent... Read more »
Revolution goalkeeper sidelined for the season
October 9, 2008
The New England Revolution were dealt a slight blow yesterday when it emerged that reserve back-up goalkeeper, Doug Warren would be out for the reminder of the season with an elbow injury, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Warren is the second... Read more »
Bayern star on his way to MLS
October 9, 2008
According to The Sports Network, Bayern Munich’s midfield dynamo Ze Roberto could be set for a move to the MLS after his contract with the Bundesliga champions expires this summer. Ze Roberto has made his intentions to let his contract with Bayern run... Read more »
Injured Del Potro out of Vienna tennis reckoning
October 9, 2008
Juan Martin Del Potro withdrew from the Austrian Open on Thursday, suffering from an injury to his right toe. The 20-year old from Argentina, who is seeded three, was due to play Germany's Philipp Kohlschrieber. The injury... Read more »
Hand-injury rules out German goalkeeper Enke
October 9, 2008
Germany number-one goalkeeper Robert Enke is out of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Russia and next Wednesday's match against Wales with a hand injury, it was announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old, who succeeded Jens Lehmann... Read more »
Hyndman praises Wagner
October 9, 2008
FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman has praised left back Blake Wagner for the way he has adjusted to his new role in the team. Hyndman moved from a 3-5-2 to a 4-4-2 system after replacing Steve Morrow as head coach. “Blake’s been solid for us,”... Read more »
Menez happy at Roma
October 9, 2008
Roma striker Jeremy Menez admits he is enjoying life in Italy, despite their poor start to the season. “I am living well in Rome. Everything is going good,” Menez told Il Romanista. “Then there is [Philippe] Mexes and he has helped me... Read more »
Alonso too slow for Juventus
October 9, 2008
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri says Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is too slow. Ranieri was close to signing the Spaniard in the summer and the former Chelsea boss has now revealed the reason. He said: “He was a player we wanted. “But he is a player,... Read more »
King urges Tottenham to stay united
October 9, 2008
Tottenham defender Ledley King admits they should be doing better with the players they have at the club. Spurs have had a poor start to the season, their worst since 1912. King said: “It’s not a nice time for everyone involved. “To... Read more »
Riise urges fans to give him more time
October 9, 2008
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise says he needs more time before he is at his best at Roma. Riise and Roma have struggled so far this season in the Serie A. “I just need time - give me a few months,” Riise told Dagbladet. “I... Read more »
Torres desperate to avoid new goal drought
October 9, 2008
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres admits he is desperate to avoid a repeat of his recent goal drought. Torres went six games without a goal until he scored two in the Merseyside derby clash with Everton. Torres said: “I hope that was my worst run without... Read more »
Manchester City rumours
October 9, 2008
Today’s newspaper watch brings two new rumours concerning the likely signings of Manchester City. The Daily Mirror believes that Mark Hughes is lining up a January bid for Sampdoria’s twenty-six year old notoriously short tempered Italian... Read more »
Bad day for me as I agree with Platini!
October 9, 2008
I have had a very bad morning. I have discovered that I agree with Michel Platini about something. Can you imagine what that feels like? The Uefa president has launched a stinging attack on the sudden increase of foreign owners in the English Premier... Read more »
Terry doubt, Ferdinand to take rightful place?
October 9, 2008
Everyone in the England squad played a full part in training on Wednesday except the captain, John Terry. He remains a doubt for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan due to an on going niggling back injury. Although playing some part on... Read more »
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