Moroccan Boussoufa accuses police of mistreatment
April 27, 2009
Anderlecht’s Moroccan international Mbark Boussoufa has accused Belgian police of racially mistreating him during an identity control. Boussoufa was at a cafe near Brussel’s Gare du Midi train station when he was asked to produce his passport... Read more »
Sensini keen on Italian job
April 27, 2009
Former Udinese, Parma and Lazio defender Nestor Sensini admits he would like to become coach at a Serie A team one day. The 42-year-old is currently coach at Argentine side Newell’s Old Boys. Sensini told Calciomercato.com, when asked if he would return... Read more »
Inter keen on Escude
April 27, 2009
Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Sevilla centre-half Julien Escude, according to reports. Inter coach Jose Mourinho is planning to make a move for the French defender in the summer transfer market. The Frenchman has also previously been linked with a move... Read more »
Klinsmann disappointed by sacking
April 27, 2009
Jurgen Klinsmann has admitted he is disappointed at being sacked from his job as Bayern Munich coach. Klinsmann was axed following weeks with poor results and a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Schalke at the weekend. “Of course I am very disappointed... Read more »
I´ll beat Bin Hammam, says key AFC rival
April 27, 2009
The man challenging Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam believes his chances of winning a crucial vote next month have improved after weeks of mud-slinging. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the chairman of the Bahrain football... Read more »
CSKA
April 27, 2009
CSKA Moscow failed to move into shared first place in the Russian league, as the Muscovites lost 1-2 to FK Rostov na Donu. Evgeni Aldonin did put CSKA in the lead on 18 minutes but Igor Lebedenko equalised four minutes before the break. The winning goal... Read more »
Swine flu closes stadiums in football-mad Mexico
April 27, 2009
The swine flu outbreak that has swept across Mexico forced football stadiums to be shuttered, with a game at the capital’s 105,000-seater Aztec Stadium played before an empty house. Fans watched on television at home as Mexico City’s America... Read more »
Falkirk to face Rangers in Scottish Cup final
April 26, 2009
Falkirk will face Rangers in an all top-flight Scottish Cup final after beating Dunfermline 2-0 in their semi-final here at Hampden Park on Sunday. Tam Scobbie’s goal early in the second-half, when he turned in a Neil McCann free-kick with his shoulder,... Read more »
Inter star could join Spurs
April 26, 2009
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has hinted that he may be interested in a return to the Premier League this summer. The Ghana international joined Inter from Premier League side Portsmouth last summer. Muntari played under current Tottenham boss... Read more »
Nani determined to stay at United
April 26, 2009
Manchester United winger Nani insists he will stay at the club and fight for his place. The 22-year-old joined United in a £17million deal from Sporting Lisbon in July 2007. The Portuguese winger impressed in his first season at Old Trafford but has... Read more »
Messi to stay at Barcelona
April 26, 2009
Argentinean superstar Lionel Messi insists he plans to spend his entire career at Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been linked with several clubs but is loyal to the club, where he made his debut aged 17. He told the News of the World: “To be honest,... Read more »
Disaster for Southampton as they become the fifth club docked points this season
April 26, 2009
The closest football league side to where I live is Southampton, some twenty-five miles away. My eldest son, who moved here eighteen years ago when he was four, is a Southampton supporter. So whilst I have no major feelings one way or the other to the... Read more »
Boyd 100 not out for Rangers
April 26, 2009
Rangers assistant coach Ally McCoist heaped praise on striker Kris Boyd after his 100th goal for the club helped them earn a place in the Scottish Cup final with a 3-0 win over St Mirren. Boyd was on target in the second half to notch up a century of... Read more »
Bitter Bayern admit title may be slipping away
April 26, 2009
Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel admitted his side’s hopes of catching leaders Wolfsburg, and defending their Bundesliga title, were dented when they lost 1-0 at home to Schalke 04. A first-half header from Schalke’s Turkey striker Halil... Read more »
Portugal: Sporting victorious against Estrela Amadora
April 26, 2009
Sporting Lisbon re-applied pressure on Portuguese league leaders FC Porto, beating Estrela Amadora 2-1 in Saturday’s only game. Helder Postiga put Sporting in the lead on 19 minutes but Marcelo Goianira equalised just before the half time whistle. The... Read more »
Easy wins for Anderlecht and Standard
April 26, 2009
With just three matches left to play in the Belgian top flight, RSC Anderlecht and Standard Liege continue to share the lead. Both sides earned comfortable home wins on Saturday. Anderlecht, who lead the league based on goal record, hosted relegation... Read more »
Krylya back on top as Rubin lose
April 26, 2009
Krylya Sovetov are back in the Russian lead following a 0-1 win at Dinamo Moscow on Saturday. Rubin Kazan dropped to third place as the defending champions lost 0-2 to Spartak Moscow. After a goalless first half at Rubin versus Spartak, the away side... Read more »
Sivasspor dominate versus Trabzonspor
April 26, 2009
Sivasspor did themselves a great favor this Saturday, beating third-placed Trabzonspor 3-0 to defend their Turkish Super Lig lead. Musa Aydin scored the opening goal after just seven minutes and Abdurrahman Dereli doubled the advantage in minute 20. The... Read more »
Boyd´s 100th goal helps Rangers into Cup final
April 25, 2009
Kris Boyd scored his 100th goal for Rangers as he helped his side progress to the Scottish Cup final with a comfortable 3-0 semi-final win over St Mirren at Hampden Park on Saturday. Andrius Velicka gave Rangers the lead in the second minute when he poked... Read more »
Vidic backs Berbatov to bounce back
April 25, 2009
Manchester United ace Nemanja Vidic has backed Dimitar Berbatov to bounce back from his poor performance against Everton. Berbatov missed a penalty in the FA Cup semi-final shootout against Everton. “Look, anyone can miss a penalty. And he was more... Read more »
Eto’o happy to stay at Barcelona
April 25, 2009
Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o insists he will be staying put at the Spanish giants despite being linked with a move to the Premiership. Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been linked with a move for the highly rated Cameroon striker. “Let... Read more »
Moyes keeping top stars
April 25, 2009
Everton boss David Moyes insists the club will keep their top stars in the summer transfer market. Moyes admits club’s have shown interest in his players, but the Toffees are not tempted to sell. “There is bound to be some interest in some of... Read more »
Smith pessimistic over Old Firm proposal
April 25, 2009
Rangers boss Walter Smith believes English clubs would block Bolton chairman Phil Gartside’s proposal for the Old Firm to join the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premier League. Gartside has suggested a two-tier English Premier League... Read more »
Second the new first for Hiddink
April 24, 2009
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has admitted that second place in the Premier League is now his target after a midweek draw with Everton left his temporary charges six points adrift of leaders Manchester United. The setback had led many to assume that Chelsea... Read more »
Cole hints at new Chelsea deal
April 24, 2009
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is keen on staying at Stamford Bridge in the long term and to win more trophies with the Blues. The former Arsenal defender has two years left on his current contract with Chelsea and has been linked with a move to Premier... Read more »
Carrick wants Tevez to stay
April 24, 2009
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick wants team-mate Carlos Tevez to stay at Old Trafford. Tevez is set to leave Old Trafford as he nears the end of his two-year loan arrangement and United are reluctant to meet the asking price. “We want... Read more »
Babel to stay at Liverpool
April 24, 2009
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is ready to stay at Anfield and prove his worth next season. The Dutchman has failed to become a regular at Liverpool and has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. “In December I’ll be 23.... Read more »
FIFA rules ´banned´ AFC associations can vote
April 24, 2009
World football’s governing body on Friday said five “banned” Asian football associations have the right to vote at the AFC’s crucial upcoming Congress. It followed a letter from the associations to FIFA president Sepp Blatter urging... Read more »
Mexico books US friendlies w/Venezuela, Guatemala
April 23, 2009
Mexico, who recently sacked former England manager Sven Goran-Eriksson in the midst of a poor World Cup qualifying campaign, on Thursday announced they would play two US friendlies in June. The Mexicans, who have sputtered to fourth in North American... Read more »
Bayern must keep Ribery, insists Toni
April 23, 2009
Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni insisted Thursday the German giants must keep hold of chief playmaker Franck Ribery if they want to realise their Champions League ambitions in the future. Ribery is under contract until June 2011, but with a host of top... Read more »





