Archive for April, 2008

PSG kicked out of next season´s French League Cup

Paris Saint Germain will not be allowed to defend their title in next year’s French League Cup after a controversial banner was displayed during last month’s final, the Professional Football League (LFP) ruled on Wednesday.

But the president of the LFP…

Quick Report: Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool

Chelsea are through to the final of the Champions League. At Stamford Bridge, Liverpool were beaten 3-2 after extra time.

Things were looking for for Chelsea when Didier Drogba scored the opening goal from the rebound after an effort by Salomon…

PSG kicked out of next season´s French League Cup

Paris Saint Germain will not be allowed to defend their title in next year's French League Cup after a controversial banner was displayed during last month's final, the Professional Football League (LFP) ruled on Wednesday.

But the president of the LFP…

Grieving Lampard back for Chelsea

Frank Lampard returned to the Chelsea team for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool after mourning the death of his mother.

Lampard missed Saturday's win over Manchester United following his mother Pat's death from pneumonia last Thursday, but the…

Fiorentina coach Prandelli hoping for a magic night

Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli said he was hoping for a bit of magic on Thursday when his Serie A side host Rangers in the UEFA Cup semi-final, second leg.

The tie is finely balanced at 0-0 after the first leg at…

Bayern have nothing to fear insists Ribery

French midfielder Franck Ribery insists Bayern Munich have nothing to fear when they tackle Zenit St Petersburg in Thursday night's UEFA Cup semif-final, second leg in Russia.

The 25-year-old scored a stunning goal – he curled his shot home from 35…

Is Drogba going to leave Chelsea?

DonÂ’t be surprised to see Chelsea striker Didier Drogba leave the club at the end of the season.

Since he expressed a desire to leave the club in an interview with France Football magazine a few months back there has been…

Minute by Minute: Chelsea – Liverpool

The semi final stage of the UEFA Champions League continues with the second leg clash between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC. SoccerWay keeps you up to date on the most important events.

Current score: 0-0
More match information: Here.

Feel free to…

Israel club wins league clincher reprieve

Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem, infamous for its ultra-nationalist fans, won a reprieve on Wednesday from a crucial league match forfeit this month just four minutes from time.

The Israeli Football Association ordered that the club, supported by Prime Minister Ehud…

Didier Drogba slams Rafa Benitez

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted that he has lost all respect for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.

Benitez had criticised the Ivorian for his theatrical behaviour in the meeting between the two teams in last weekÂ’s first leg of the Champions…

Sagnol disciplined for slamming Bayern

French defender Willy Sagnol was not on the plane to St Petersburg on Wednesday for the UEFA Cup semi-final, second-leg, after being disciplined by Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

The 31-year-old Frenchman was left behind in Munich after complaining to the…

Croatian coach Bilic to prolong his contract

Croatia football coach Slaven Bilic is to prolong his contract for another two years, the country's football association (HNS) said Wednesday.

“The HNS has accepted the programme of cooperation with Slaven Bilic and his assistants and we will sign on Friday…

Copa Libertadores: Atlas and Liga de Quito close to next round

Atlas and Liga de Quito are close to a spot in the quarter finals of the Copa Libertadores, after a particularly bad day for Argentinian football.

The Mexican side Atlas Guadalajara travelled to Argentina to face CA Lanus, and walked away…

Thaksin´s son says Eriksson to lead Man City to Thailand

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s fate at Manchester City may be unclear but the Swede will lead the English Premier League side on their Asian tour in mid-May, the son of club owner Thaksin Shinawatra said Wednesday.

Reports have suggested former Thai premier Thaksin…

Rooney set for West Ham return

Wayne Rooney is set to return to action for Manchester United against West Ham at Old Trafford here Saturday according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

England forward Rooney missed United’s 1-0 win at home to Barcelona on Tuesday, which saw the…

The Premiership battle: Chelsea

The English title race is one of the most exciting in years, with three teams still battling for the top spot with two games to go. Which opposition do Chelsea face? Here’s an overview.

By beating Manchester United last weekend, Chelsea…

Rijkaard nudges Chelsea as Barca axe looms

Frank Rijkaard insists that he has no plans to quit Barcelona but that did not stop him highlighting his credentials as a purveyor of the beautiful game to potential employers that include Chelsea's Roman Abramovich.

A Champions League semi-final defeat by…

Liverpool´s Torres ready for Chelsea clash

Fernando Torres has been living a dream in the Champions League this season but the Liverpool striker wants one more fairytale in his side's semi-final second leg against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Torres has made a big impact in his first Champions…

Russia lifts visa barrier for Champions League fans

English football fans travelling to Moscow for the Champions League final on May 21 will be able to enter the country without a visa, Moscow mayor Yury Lyzhkov said on Wednesday.

The showcase game is certain to oppose two sides from…

Lucio rules out a Bayern Munich departure

Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Lucio on Wednesday ruled out any chance of a summer switch to Barcelona and says he is happy to stay in Bavaria.

“I have made my decision, I have no reason to leave here, I will stay…

Man Utd prepare for Champions League final

Paul Scholes has scored dozens of crucial goals for Manchester United over the years but none of them has been quite as precious as the sublime strike that sent Sir Alex Ferguson's squad into the Champions League final.

Scholes, along with…

Chelsea and Manchester United in ‘battle of the bridge’ – Get over it!

It was immediately named ‘The Battle of the Bridge’ by the national newspapers. It has sparked a frenzy of people displaying their moral indignation at the ‘hooligan like’ antics of these over paid primma donnas in the Premier League.

What a…

Brazil books soccer friendlies with Canada, Venezuela on US soil

Five time World Cup champion Brazil announced Tuesday that it will play two football friendlies on US soil later this year.

The Brazilians have booked matches against Canada in Seattle on May 31 and Venezuela on June 6 at Foxboro, Massachusetts,…

Torres wants one more Champions League fairytale

Fernando Torres has been living a dream in the Champions League this season but the Liverpool striker wants one more fairytale in his side's semi-final second leg against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Torres has made a big impact in his first Champions…

FC Twente beat NAC in play-off semi’s

FC Twente are practically through to the final of the Dutch play-offs for a Champions League spot, having beaten NAC Breda 3-0 at home.

Rob Wielaert scored for the home side in the 32nd minute, and late goals from Romano Denneboom…

Scholes launches United march on Moscow

A superb long-range strike from Paul Scholes sent Manchester United into the first all-English final of the Champions League after a nerve-tingling 1-0 win over Barcelona here on Tuesday.

After a goalless first-leg, the midfielder's 14th minute strike was enough to…

Benitez unrepentant over Drogba accusation

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez stoked up the row over Didier Drogba’s theatrics after refusing to retract his claims that the Chelsea striker is a diver.

Benitez angered Chelsea boss Avram Grant by revealing he showed his defenders a video dossier of…

Quick Report: Manchester United 1-0 FC Barcelona

Manchester United have reached the 2008 Champions League final thanks to a 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona at Old Trafford.

After the scoreless draw in Barcelona last week, Manchester needed to win to advance to the final, or at least draw…

Benitez unrepentant over Drogba accusation

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez stoked up the row over Didier Drogba's theatrics after refusing to retract his claims that the Chelsea striker is a diver.

Benitez angered Chelsea boss Avram Grant by revealing he showed his defenders a video dossier of…

Ronaldo, Andreia, Andre and the 30,000 dollar bribe

Ronaldo had the shock of his life on Monday night when he discovered three prostitutes he'd picked up were in fact transvestites with one allegedly trying to bribe him out of 30,000 dollars for keeping mum about the incident.

The three…