Juve keep faith with Ranieri

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Ranieri: Given vote of confidence
Juventus general manager Jean-Claude Blanc has played down reports linking the club with a move for Rafa Benitez, saying they will keep faith with Claudio Ranieri.
Ranieri’s future at Juve has been the subject of conjecture in recent weeks following a poor run of form, with reports suggesting he could [...]

Robinho: City Can Challenge For Title With ‘Pool Win

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Since Brazilian trickster Robinho’s British record £32million transfer from Real Madrid to Manchester City, the Citizens have played three games, but lost two of them.
Robinho though insists that if they beat Liverpool at home on Sunday then they can go on to challenge the league leaders for the title.
“This is a great time to start [...]

Neville Content With Benched Recovery

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Manchester United captain and veteran right back Gary Neville has said he is happy to maintain a position on the bench while he regains full match fitness.
The 33-year old also revealed that a seven substitute bench eases squad tension because even if you don’t receive playing time, you can still feel part of the game.
“It [...]

DFB issues Chris with 3-match ban

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Chris has been given a three-match suspension by the disciplinary committee of the German FA (DFB).
The 30-year-old Brazilian was given a straight red card by referee Herbert Fandel in the 34th minute of Frankfurt's 1-0 defeat at Schalke 04 on Saturday, for elbowing home player Heiko Westermann.
Available for cup
Eintracht coach [...]

Fergie Fed Up With Friendlies

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Ferguson has been traditionally reluctant to release players for international friendly duties, with the likes of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs frequently asbsent from matches outside the confines of qualification rounds and tournaments proper.
In recent times, the Scot has been vexed by the injuries picked up by [...]

Flamini Happy With Milan Choice

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Arsenal finished third domestically last season, ensuring them a spot in the Champions League qualifiers; they overcame Dutch side FC Twente to achieve a place in the tournament proper alongside Porto, Dynamo Kyiv and Fenerbahce.
Meanwhile, an underwhelming AC Milan could only manage to finish fifth in Serie A, [...]

Gunners linked with Juve starlet

Monday, August 18th, 2008

“Solidarity with elite athletes”

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

To Slovenia with confidence

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Official: Villa Agree Cuellar Fee With Rangers

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Cuéllar, 26, arrived at Ibrox last summer from Osasuna in a ?3m (£2.37m) move, setting the Scottish Premier League alight with a series of confident performances.
The former Numancia ace won the SPL Player of the Year award last season, as well as the Scottish Football Writers’ Player of the Year prize after racking up 36 [...]