Archive for August, 2008

Ronaldo: I’ll Be Back For Bolton

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Ronaldo went under the knife in early July to treat an ankle problem that had plagued him during the latter half of last season.
The Portuguese superstar was expected to sit on the sidelines until October, but recent reports claimed he had suffered a setback would have to wait until mid-November before making his return.
But the [...]

Hill-Wood: Money Isn’t Everything

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Arsenal remain the only club among the so-called Big Four not to have succumbed to foreign investment in recent years, a fact many believe is holding them back both on and off the pitch.
While Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have spent big bucks on superstars, the Gunners have sought more thrifty options and focused on [...]

Kaka rules out Blues move

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Kaka: Staying put
AC Milan playmaker Kaka insists he is happy at the Rossoneri and has no plans to leave.
The Brazilian superstar continues to be linked with a record-breaking move to Chelsea, with talk of an Ј80million deal refusing to go away.
Reports had suggested that the Blues have an option on the World Player [...]

Dortmund extend unbeaten run

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Borussia Dortmund maintained their impressive start to the season under new coach Jürgen Klopp with a 1-0 win at Energie Cottbus, giving them their best start to the season for five years.
They now lie third in the table on goal difference behind Schalke and HSV, all on seven points. New signing Neven Subotic scored [...]

Mönchengladbach secure first win

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Werder Bremen have made their worst Bundesliga start in nine years as two draws were followed by a 3-2 defeat at promoted Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Werder had playmaker Diego back from the Olympic Games, but the hosts drew first blood in front of 54,067 fans in the Borussia Park as Marko Marin set up Karim Matmour (12) [...]

Zenit Claim Cup Despite Hand Of God Attempt

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

The Uefa Super Cup is a meeting of two winners looking to start their season by topping up their respective trophy cabinets. It has been billed as the European equivalent of the Community Shield: they are both admittedly curtain-raising showpieces, but tonight’s match carried a weightier reputation for the victor.
There was no room on [...]

Tevez: United Haven’t Seen My Best Yet

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Tevez earned his Premier League stripes at West Ham after a controversial move from Corinthians in 2006. He proved indispensable in the Hammers’ successful battle against the drop, netting seven times in the last ten games of the season.
The Argentine international’s stellar form earned him a move to Old Trafford last summer, and he has [...]

Milan confirm Senderos medical

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Senderos: Milan medical
AC Milan have confirmed Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is currently undergoing a medical at the club.
Reports emerged on Monday suggesting the Switzerland international was poised to undergo a medical with the Serie A giants, however until now neither club had confirmed the rumours.
It is claimed that Senderos is set to complete [...]

Senderos makes Milan switch

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Senderos: On the move
Philippe Senderos has completed his season-long loan move to AC Milan from Arsenal.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger sanctioned the Swiss international’s departure as he is confident his squad is well stocked with central defenders.
The surprise acquisition of Mikael Silvestre has further bolstered Wenger’s defensive options, with Milan having moved quickly to [...]

Jose reveals Chelsea regret

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Mourinho: Back in the game
Jose Mourinho admits he regrets not leaving Chelsea sooner having been offered the opportunity to quit the club after their FA Cup final victory over Manchester United last year.
His relationship with the club’s board soured just a few months later and in September he left his role at Stamford [...]