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July

Balotelli substituted early during friendly

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was substituted early in one of the club's recent friendly football games. The Italian was replaced against LA Galaxy after deciding to drag the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Mancini hopes to finalise Aguero deal

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini is hoping to conclude a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero this week. The Premier League club are in negotiations with Atletico regarding ...   Citeşte mai departe

Uruguay triumph at Copa America

Diego Forlan helped Uruguay to victory in the Copa America final yesterday (July 24th), with Livepool's Luis Suarez also registering on the score sheet. Suarez scored the opener in ...   Citeşte mai departe

Rooney: Liverpool will be a threat this season

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has admitted that Liverpool will pose a significant threat in football games over the next season. The 25-year-old said the club has made some excellent ...   Citeşte mai departe

Taylor makes West Ham move

Football manager Sam Allardyce has secured another Premier League signing for West Ham, with the Championship team confirming Matt Taylor will join their ranks from Bolton. Taylor told the club' ...   Citeşte mai departe

Drogba: I will need to fight for team place

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has claimed he will need to fight for his place in the team, with the team's new football manager, Andre Villas-Boas, looking set to use ...   Citeşte mai departe

Can Liverpool squeeze back into the top four?

Football managers across the Premier League will be watching Liverpool's performance in early season football games very closely, following a spate of new quality signings. Manchester United's Wayne ...   Citeşte mai departe

Patrick Vieira: I was made for English football

Patrick Vieira has admitted that England was where he played his best football games. The former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder believes that his mentality and approach to the game ...   Citeşte mai departe

Corinthians' Tevez deal collapses

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will not be playing football games in Brazil next season, after Corinthians pulled out of the deal. The Argentinean had told the Premier League team ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barcelona determined to sign Fabregas

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has expressed his insistence that the Spanish team will take Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas off their hands. Following the rejection of a £27 million bid for ...   Citeşte mai departe

Romelu Lukaku going to Chelsea?

Anderlecht's general football manager Herman van Holsbeeck has reopened speculation that Romelu Lukaku could play football games for Chelsea next season. Speaking to BBC Sport, van Hoslbeeck explained that ...   Citeşte mai departe

Shay Given agrees five-year deal with Aston Villa

Shay Given has committed to playing football games as Aston Villa's goalkeeper next season. The 35-year-old Irishman will fill the gap in the first-team left by the departure of ...   Citeşte mai departe

Roberto Mancini targets Sergio Aguero, despite Tevez delays

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini is expected to make substantial efforts to sign Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero, as soon as he rids himself of Carlos Tevez. Corinthians are ...   Citeşte mai departe

Agreement for Tevez transfer reached with Corinthians

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has revealed that the club has reached an agreement with Corinthians to sell Carlos Tevez. Last week, City rejected a £40 million bid for ...   Citeşte mai departe

Cole 'committed as ever' to West Ham

Carlton Cole has asserted that he is committed to playing football games for West Ham United amid speculation over his future. The striker made his first appearance of the pre-season ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kuyt: Downing will be a 'great signing'

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt believes that his squad's newest recruit Stewart Downing will be a great signing for the club. Downing has agreed to play football games for the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kevin Foley puts pen to paper on new Wolves contract

Kevin Foley has agreed a new deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers that will see him tied to the club until 2015. The Irishman had two years left on his previous contract and ...   Citeşte mai departe

Redknapp: We don't want to lose Modric

Tottenham Hotspur football manager Harry Redknapp has stated his intent to keep Luka Modric at White Hart Lane. Speculation surrounding the midfielder's future has been rife this summer, with ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wenger willing to allow Nasri to leave on a free

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger has confessed that he is open to the idea of keeping Samir Nasri this summer before losing him on a free transfer in a year. ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool agree fee for Downing

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Aston Villa that may lead to Stewart Downing playing football games for the Merseyside club. Yesterday, it was revealed on Liverpool's official website ...   Citeşte mai departe

Roger Johnson finalises Wolves move

Roger Johnson has now finalised a move that will see him play football games for Wolverhampton Wanderers. The defender has been signed for an undisclosed fee from Birmingham City, with ...   Citeşte mai departe

Fulham confirm Riise signing

John Arne Riise will now play football games for Fulham after agreeing a three-year deal with the London club. The defender has arrived from Roma, where he played for three ...   Citeşte mai departe

Stoke agree fee with West Ham for Carlton Cole

Stoke City have agreed a fee with West Ham United ahead of a potential move that could see the English striker play football games for the Potters. Cole and his ...   Citeşte mai departe

Michael Brown joins Leeds

Former Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown has signed for Leeds United on a one-year-deal, with the option of a 12-month extension. The 34-year-old was out of contract at the south coast ...   Citeşte mai departe

Woodgate makes Stoke move

Stoke City have completed the signing of Jonathan Woodgate on a free transfer after he was released by Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer. The 31-year-old defender has signed a one-year ...   Citeşte mai departe

Essien could be out of action for 'up to six months'

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will not be able to play football games for up to six months after a new injury setback. The Ghanaian international injured his knee in training ...   Citeşte mai departe

Steven Gerrard 'will be fit' for Sunderland football game

Steven Gerrard will be fit for the opening football game of the Premier League season against Sunderland, claims Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish. The Scot told journalists at a press ...   Citeşte mai departe

England women's team 'will bounce back' after World Cup defeat

England will bounce back after crashing out in the Women's World Cup football game against France over the weekend, according to Arsenal's Rachel Yankey. The match went to ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal's Gervinho 'did not hesitate' to join the Gunners

New Arsenal signing Gervinho has revealed that he had absolutely no hesitation about agreeing to work under football manager Arsene Wenger in his young Gunners side. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kenny's favourite Charlie Adam finallly signs for Liverpool

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish has finalised the signing of Blackpool's Charlie Adam. The playmaker will join Jordan Henderson in a new-look squad for next season's football games. ...   Citeşte mai departe

Daniel Levy brings an end to Luka Modric transfer speculation

Luka Modric will not be allowed to hand in a transfer request, bringing an end to speculation that he could be playing his football games with Chelsea next season. The ...   Citeşte mai departe

Are Arsenal chasing Real Madrid's Karim Benzema with £27m bid?

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger is believed to be considering a £27 million bid for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. The French 24-year-old could be joined by another new signing ...   Citeşte mai departe

McLeish urges Delph to prove himself

Aston Villa football manager Alex McLeish has called on Fabian Delph to justify his £6 million transfer fee. Twenty-year-old Delph was signed by Martin O'Neill in 2009 after only one ...   Citeşte mai departe

Coyle hopes for Sturridge deal

Bolton Wanderers football manager Owen Coyle is hoping that he will be able to bring Daniel Sturridge back to the Reebok Stadium. The English striker was at loan at Bolton ...   Citeşte mai departe

Tevez: I want to leave Manchester City

Carlos Tevez has stated that he does not want to continue playing football games for Manchester City. Tevez was integral in the team's rise to third place in the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Gardner signs new Bolton deal

Ricardo Gardner has agreed to a new one-year contract at Bolton Wanderers. The Jamaican is about to start his 13th season of playing football games for the club and has ...   Citeşte mai departe

Gael Clichy completes move to Man City

Gael Clichy will now play football games for Manchester City after completing a move to Eastlands from Arsenal. The Frenchman recently passed a medical and has racked up valuable Premier ...   Citeşte mai departe

Clubs have 'noted their interest' in Gary Cahill

Bolton Wanderers football manager Owen Coyle has revealed that some clubs have expressed interest in signing Gary Cahill. The defender has consolidated himself as one of the Premier League's ...   Citeşte mai departe

Mancini: Tevez will stay

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has said that Carlos Tevez will not leave Eastlands this summer. Mancini revealed that the club were in discussions with Inter Milan over a ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kevin Keen becomes Liverpool's first team coach

Liverpool FC have confirmed that Kevin Keen is the club's new first team coach after the departure of Sammy Lee last week. During spells at West Ham, Wolves, Stoke ...   Citeşte mai departe

Bolton Wanderers sign Darren Pratley

Bolton Wanderers have signed Darren Pratley from Swansea City, with the midfielder signing a four-year contract with the club. During his five years with Swansea, the 26-year-old scored 31 goals and ...   Citeşte mai departe

Newcastle bring in Mehdi Abeid from Lens

Mehdi Adeid will now play football games for Newcastle United, after the club signed him from Lens on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old completed a trial at the Magpies last ...   Citeşte mai departe

Sunderland sign Craig Gardner from Birmingham

Twenty-four-year-old midfielder Craig Gardner has agreed to play football games for Sunderland FC. Gardner has arrived at the Stadium of Light from Birmingham City, where he finished as the club' ...   Citeşte mai departe

June

Fabregas is 'calm' over Barca speculation

Cesc Fabregas has described himself as being calm amid speculation that he could soon be playing football games for Barcelona. Speaking to AS, Fabregas said: "I'm calm and ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man City withdraw Sanchez bid

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has said that the club's bid for Udinese's Alexis Sanchez has been withdrawn. The Chile international is under contract with the Italian ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wickham joins Sunderland from Ipswich

Connor Wickham will now play football games for Sunderland, after completing a move from Ipswich Town. The 19-year-old was signed for an initial fee of £8.1 million and has been ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man Utd confirm de Gea signing

Manchester United have confirmed that David de Gea has joined the club from Atletico Madrid, after the 20-year-old goalkeeper passed a medical this week. De Gea is expected to be ...   Citeşte mai departe

Rangel commits to Swansea City

Swansea City's Angel Rangel has quietened speculation regarding his future by agreeing a three year-contract to continue playing football games for the club. The right-back joined the Welsh team ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jody Craddock signs new Wolves deal

Jody Craddock has signed a new deal that will see the Wolverhampton Wanderers player continue playing football games for the club. The defender has agreed to a new one-year contract ...   Citeşte mai departe

De Gea set to finalise Man Utd move?

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea looks set to conclude a deal that will see him play football games for Manchester United in the future. The 20-year-old will be Edwin ...   Citeşte mai departe

Nani: Young signing is 'good for team'

Manchester United winger Nani has vowed that the club's recent signing of Ashley Young will help them to succeed in their football games. The 24-year old was left out ...   Citeşte mai departe

Spain triumph at Euro Under-21s Championship

Spain have won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after defeating finalists Switzerland 2-0 in Denmark. The team have impressed throughout their football games in the tournament and this trophy means ...   Citeşte mai departe

Avram Grant warns Villas-Boas over Chelsea job pressure

Former Chelsea football manager Avram Grant has warned the Blues' new boss Andre Villas-Boas that instant success is needed to appease the club's owner Roman Abramovich. Grant was at ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man United confirm Ashley Young signing

Ashley Young will now play football games for Manchester United after the English champions agreed a deal with Aston Villa. The 25-year-old can operate as a winger or a second ...   Citeşte mai departe

Sunderland bid £8m for Connor Wickham

Sunderland football manager Steve Bruce is believed to have put in an £8 million bid for Ipswich Town starlet Connor Wickham. The 18-year-old striker showed great form last season and ...   Citeşte mai departe

Inter Milan 'cannot afford Tevez signature'

Inter Milan's football manager Marco Branca has indicated that the Italian side would find it difficult to compete for Carlos Tevez's signature. The Manchester City forward is known ...   Citeşte mai departe

O'Hara clinches permanent Wolves deal

Jamie O'Hara will now continue playing football games for Wolverhampton Wanderers, as he has joined the club on a permanent basis. O'Hara has agreed a five-year-contract after impressing ...   Citeşte mai departe

Villas-Boas resigns from Porto job

Andre Villas-Boas has resigned from his post as football manager of FC Porto, fuelling speculation that he is on the brink of becoming Chelsea's new manager. The Portugese league ...   Citeşte mai departe

Celtic football manager Lennon signs new deal

Celtic's football manager Neil Lennon has agreed a new 12-month rolling contract with the Scottish club. Lennon had been working on a six-month rolling contract since taking over as ...   Citeşte mai departe

Could Villas-Boas swap Porto for Chelsea?

It has been reported that Porto football manager Andre Villas-Boas is attracting interest from Chelsea, as the London club looks for a successor to Carlo Ancelotti. Villas-Boas worked closely with ...   Citeşte mai departe

This summer will provide an 'expensive market'

Stoke football manager Tony Pulis has claimed that the high transfer fees being paid by top teams will have a residual effect across the division. His comments come after Liverpool ...   Citeşte mai departe

England U21s exit European Championship

England's Under-21s will no longer play football games at this year's European Championship due to a 2-1 loss against the Czech Republic. Danny Welbeck put England in ...   Citeşte mai departe

Alex McLeish is new Aston Villa football manager

Alex McCleish is now the new football manager of Aston Villa, after recently resigning from his role as Birmingham boss. The 52-year-old started his managerial career in 1994 at Motherwell, guiding ...   Citeşte mai departe

Nolan leaves the Magpies for West Ham

Kevin Nolan has agreed to leave Newcastle United and play football games for West Ham. The midfielder has left his position as Newcastle captain to join Sam Allardyce's team ...   Citeşte mai departe

Modric valued at over £22 million?

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric has been valued at more than £22 million by his agent, it has been reported. The Croatian international was one of the London club's ...   Citeşte mai departe

Fabregas: I'm happy at Arsenal

Arsenal's captain Cesc Fabregas has expressed his happiness about playing football games for the club. The future of the Spanish international has been questioned over the last few years, ...   Citeşte mai departe

England U21s settle for 0-0 against Ukraine

England's Under-21s drew 0-0 with Ukraine last night (June 15th), marking the team's second consecutive draw at the European Under-21 Championship. It comes after a 1-1 draw ...   Citeşte mai departe

Shearer rules himself out of Cardiff managerial job

Alan Shearer has confirmed that he will not be the new football manager of Cardiff City. The Newcastle legend held talks with the club over a potential appointment, though these ...   Citeşte mai departe

Faye joins West Ham

West Ham United have completed the signing of Abdoulaye Faye from Stoke City. The Senegalese defender can begin playing football games for the London club after his contract with Stoke ...   Citeşte mai departe

Has Jerome Boateng agreed a transfer to Bayern Munich?

Manchester City's Jerome Boateng has claimed to have agreed a deal that will see him play football games for Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old defender joined Eastlands in 2010 but struggled ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal preparing to hold talks with Gervinho?

Arsenal and Lille are set to hold discussions regarding a possible move for the French club's striker Gervinho. Many fans have pushed for Arsenal to bring in new faces ...   Citeşte mai departe

McLeish resigns as Birmingham football manager

Birmingham City FC football manager Alex McLeish has offered his resignation from the club. The Scotsman made his intention to leave clear in an email on Sunday that has shocked ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man Utd agree deal for Jones

Manchester United have agreed a deal that will see Phil Jones play football games for the club after he takes part in the Under-21s European Championships for England. The 19 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Steve McClaren accepts football manager role at Nottingham Forest

Former England football manager Steve McClaren has been appointed Nottingham Forest boss, following the departure of Billy Davis. McClaren will be officially in charge of football games for the next ...   Citeşte mai departe

Stuart Pearce critical of Spain's 'lack of goals'

England Under-21 football manager Stuart Pearce has ridiculed Spain for their lack of goals, despite dominating possession during Sunday's European Under-21 Championship football game. Manchester United striker Danny Wellbeck ...   Citeşte mai departe

Brad Friedel turned down Liverpool 'to battle for No1 jersey at Spurs'

Brad Friedel snubbed an offer to work under Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish because he did not want to become a number two goalkeeper. The 40-year-old signed for Tottenham Hotspur ...   Citeşte mai departe

Phil Jones expected to cost Man Utd 'more than 16m'

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of landing Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones for just £16 million may face a setback. Blackburn are reportedly seeking more from ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kenny Dalglish: Jordan Henderson has huge potential

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish has hailed new signing Jordan Henderson as a star in the making with "huge potential". The former Merseyside favourite explained that the former ...   Citeşte mai departe

Elmohamady completes Sunderland switch

Ahmed Elmohamady has now signed a permanent deal at Sunderland, ensuring that he will play football games for the team beyond his loan deal. The Egypt international spent last season ...   Citeşte mai departe

Villa lining up Martinez appointment?

Wigan football manager Roberto Martinez may be set to join Aston Villa, as the Midlands club have been given permission to speak to the ex-Swansea boss. The Spaniard is highly-rated ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carl Jenkinson leaves Charlton for Arsenal

Charlton Athletic's Carl Jenkinson will now play football games for Arsenal after completing a move to the London club. The 19-year-old played nine times for Charlton's first team ...   Citeşte mai departe

Walcott and Crouch support winter break

England internationals Theo Walcott and Peter Crouch have urged for a winter break to be incorporated into the Premier League season of football games. Speaking to BBC sport, Walcott said: & ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool agree Henderson fee

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Sunderland for the midfielder Jordan Henderson, as the Englishman looks set to begin playing football games on Merseyside. Henderson has been subject to prominent ...   Citeşte mai departe

Newcastle approach Swansea's Taylor

Newcastle United have made a bid for Swansea left-back Neil Taylor, though the official fee is undisclosed. The 22-year-old played 30 football games for the club in the Championship last season, ...   Citeşte mai departe

N'Zogbia sets sights on big club

Charles N'Zogbia has expressed his desire to play football games for a team that is competing for trophies. The Wigan midfielder has been recalled to the France squad after ...   Citeşte mai departe

Martin Jol appointed Fulham manager

Martin Jol has been appointed as Fulham's football manager after Mark Hughes left the club last week. The Dutchman has joined the London team on an initial two-year contract, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Nasri's Arsenal future uncertain?

The future of Samir Nasri at Arsenal has been cast into doubt, with the Frenchman admitting that he may not commit to a new deal. Nasri was one of the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Robbie Keane breaks international scoring record

After scoring twice in the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 win over Macedonia, Robbie Keane is now his country's all-time leading scorer. The brace means he has now hit ...   Citeşte mai departe

Ashley Young set to discuss future

Aston Villa's Ashley Young has outlined that he will discuss his future with the club's chairman Randy Lerner. Speculation over Young's future has been widespread over the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Friedel agrees Spurs move

Brad Friedel has agreed to play football games for Tottenham Hotspur. The 40-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League's most respected goalkeepers after successful spells at ...   Citeşte mai departe

Cole: Sturridge is one of 'the hardest' to mark

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has said that Daniel Sturridge is one of the hardest players he has ever had to mark in training. Sturridge flourished during his spell on loan ...   Citeşte mai departe

Hughes quits as Fulham football manager

Mark Hughes has resigned as football manager of Fulham after being in the post for less than one year. The ex-Manchester City boss has been linked with the vacant job ...   Citeşte mai departe

Balotelli suffers recurrence of knee injury

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has suffered a recurrence of a knee injury while playing at Italy's training camp. The 20-year-old required assistance to be taken off the field ...   Citeşte mai departe

Houllier leaves Aston Villa

Football manager Gerard Houllier has departed Aston Villa by mutual consent after joining the club in September 2010. He was unavailable for the team's last five games of the campaign ...   Citeşte mai departe

Allardyce named as new West Ham manager

Sam Allardyce has been appointed as West Ham United's new football manager and will immediately take charge of the squad. Allardyce recently managed Blackburn and has also had spells ...   Citeşte mai departe

Michael Owen signs contract extension at Man United

Michael Owen has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will see him play football games for Manchester United for a further year. It will be his third season with ...   Citeşte mai departe

Mancienne seals Hamburg move

Michael Mancienne has signed a four-year agreement with Hamburg for roughly £1.75 million in a deal that will see him play his football games in Germany. The Chelsea defender will ...   Citeşte mai departe

May

Paul Scholes announces retirement from football

Paul Scholes has retired from football after playing at Manchester United for his entire career. The midfielder played 676 football games for the Red Devils in his illustrious career, which included ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barcelona are champions of Europe

FC Barcelona have been crowned winners of this season's Champions League after beating Manchester United 3-1 in Saturday's (May 28th) final. Held at Wembley, the game was expected ...   Citeşte mai departe

Swansea promoted to the Premier League

Swansea City have been promoted to the top flight of English football after defeating Reading 4-2 in yesterday's (May 30th) scintillating Championship play-off final. This means that football manager ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barcelona are better than in 2009, claims Man Utd football manager

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Barcelona are a more formidable side today than they were in the 2009 Uefa Champions League Final. Speaking ahead of the 2011 football ...   Citeşte mai departe

West Brom release trio of players

West Bromwich Albion have released three players as their football manager Roy Hogson makes preparations ahead of the 2011/2012 Premier League campaign. Abdoulaye Meite, Gianni Zuiverloon and Giles Barnes have all ...   Citeşte mai departe

Real Madrid director sacked

Real Madrid director-general Jorge Valdano has been relieved of his duties at the Spanish club after a board meeting at the Bernabeu stadium. A disagreement between Valdano and the club' ...   Citeşte mai departe

Volcanic ash changes Barcelona's travel plans

Football manager Pep Guardiola and his Barcelona squad travelled to London yesterday (May 24th) amid concerns over the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Originally, the Spanish champions were scheduled to ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man Utd make approach for de Gea?

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that the club are close to signing Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea. The team's current shot-stopper Edwin Van der ...   Citeşte mai departe

'No favourites' for Champions League final

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has said that there are no favourites for his team's clash with Manchester United in the Champions League final on Saturday (May 28th). The Spanish ...   Citeşte mai departe

Aguero asks to leave Atletico Madrid

Argentina international Sergio Aguero has asked to leave Atletico Madrid, which is sure to prompt interest from many of the world's top football managers. The 22-year-old has scored more ...   Citeşte mai departe

Is Guus Hiddink to make a Chelsea return, following Ancelotti's departure?

Rumours suggest that Guus Hiddink is being lined up as the next Chelsea football manager, after Carlo Ancelotti was given his marching orders. The Italian football manager was informed of ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Ferguson set to play strong team against Blackpool?

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has announced that he will start a number of his strongest players against Blackpool this Sunday (May 22nd). The champions will play in ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wilshire's U21 involvement is 'massive risk'

Football manager Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has been selected for this year's European Under-21 Championships, which he sees as a massive risk. The squad ...   Citeşte mai departe

Paul Scholes 'still has plenty to offer' in football games

Paul Scholes' continued influence in key Manchester United football games provides a convincing case for the veteran midfielder to delay retirement. The 36-year-old has hinted that he may retire following ...   Citeşte mai departe

Former Aston Villa football manager tipped for West Ham role

Former Aston Villa football manager Martin O'Neill is the latest in a string of coaches to have been linked to recently relegated West Ham's now vacant post. The ...   Citeşte mai departe

Porto clinch the Europa League

Porto were crowned winners of the Europe League in Dublin last night (May 18th) after beating Braga 1-0 in a cagey tie. The only goal of the game came from ...   Citeşte mai departe

Man City cruise past Stoke

Manchester City cruised past Stoke last night (May 17th) with a 3-0 victory that tipped the team ever closer to the coveted third spot in the Premiership. Carlos Tevez proved ...   Citeşte mai departe

Defoe admits Tottenham frustration

Jermain Defoe has confessed his frustration at being left out of football games for Tottenham Hotspur. The England striker has found it challenging to retain a place in the first ...   Citeşte mai departe

Reading to meet Swansea in play-off final

Reading will face Swansea City in this year's Championship play-off final after beating Cardiff City 3-0 in last night's (May 17th) play-off semi-final second leg. Shane Long put ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Sir Alex warned by FA over future conduct

Sir Alex Ferguson has been warned by a Football Association (FA) regulatory commission about his future conduct after comments the Manchester United football manager made about referee Howard Webb. Ferguson ...   Citeşte mai departe

Swansea reach play-off final

Swansea City FC have reached the play-off final after beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 last night (May 16th). The club has been away from the top flight for 28 years, but goals ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Smith leaves Rangers after title win

Soccer manager Walter Smith has left Rangers after he won the Scottish Premier League with the club for the third time in succession The Scot departed Rangers after his second ...   Citeşte mai departe

Birmingham set for '£90m game'

Veteran Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips has described his team's tie with Tottenham next Sunday's as a £90 million football game. The Midlands club needs to at least ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Grant sacked as Hammers go down

West Ham sacked their football manager Avram Grant yesterday, after a 3-2 loss against Wigan relegated them to the Championship. The Hammers were 2-0 ahead in the tie before Wigan ...   Citeşte mai departe

Spurs football manager faces uncertainty over transfers

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp says he is not sure whether he will have any money at all to spend in the transfer market this summer. Spurs have a large ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Mancini does not respect me, says Adebayor

On-loan Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor has spoken openly about the breakdown of his relationship with football manager Roberto Mancini. The Togo forward does not believe he can have a ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kenny Dalglish gets new football manager deal

Kenny Dalglish has been handed a three-year contract as Liverpool football manager, after overseeing a Reds resurgence in the second half of the season. Dalglish was brought in on a ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Mancini expects tough test from Stoke

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini insists he will not be underestimating Stoke City when the two sides meet in the FA Cup final tomorrow (May 14th). Big-spending City are ...   Citeşte mai departe

John Terry backs Chelsea football manager Ancelotti

Chelsea captain John Terry has publically backed his football manager Carlo Ancelotti, as rumours persist that the Italian could be sacked. Football manager Ancelotti led his team to a Premier ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Pep Guardiola celebrates 'tough' league title

Barcelona have secured their third consecutive La Liga title with two football games of the season remaining. After securing a 1-1 draw at Levante, Barca sit six points clear of ...   Citeşte mai departe

Ben Foster 'taking a break' from international football games

Birmingham City goalkeeper Ben Foster has decided to take a break from international football to prolong his club career. The 28-year-old believes that he will benefit from the extra rest ...   Citeşte mai departe

Spurs as good as Manchester City, says football manager Redknapp

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp believes that his current group of players is as good as those from Manchester City. Spurs' hopes of making the Champions League again next season ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Mancini says Champions League spot was earned

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini insists his team will be able to compete with the very best clubs in Europe, after qualifying for the Champions League for the first ...   Citeşte mai departe

Roberto Mancini looking forward to Carlos Tevez return

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini expects to be able to use Carlos Tevez as a substitute against Tottenham tonight (May 10th). The Argentine striker has been out of action ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Dalglish hails Liverpool resurgence

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish believes his players can be proud of the way they have finished their season. The Reds are one of the league's most in-form team, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carlo Ancelotti in the dark over Chelsea future

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he does not know whether he will be allowed to fulfil his contract at the club. The Italian football manger saw his side' ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United have the title, says Ferguson

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that his club has managed to secure its 19th championship title. After beating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday (May 8th), ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carlos Tevez battling for FA Cup final place

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini admits that star striker Carlos Tevez is running out of time in his bid to be fit for the FA Cup final. Tevez has ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United have psychological edge, says Nani

Manchester United winger Nani believes that his team has a psychological edge over Chelsea, ahead of the Premier League title-decider between the two sides on Sunday (May 8th). United beat ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Jose Mourinho 'has damaged Real Madrid's reputation'

Real Madrid football manager Jose Mourinho harmed the reputation of the club with his recent outburst after the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, according to former president Ramon ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barcelona hold no fear for Manchester United

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson says his players have no reason to fear Barcelona in the Champions League final. The two sides will meet at Wembley on May 28 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Real Madrid players angered by refereeing 'favouritism'

Real Madrid players were left fuming after another controversial refereeing decision went against them in their Champions League semi-final second leg. The first game against bitter rivals Barcelona saw Real ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Ferguson wary of Schalke threat

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his players that they cannot afford to take anything for granted in the Champions League semi-final second leg tonight (May 4th). ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager angered over penalty decision

Sir Alex Ferguson feels his team were victims of poor refereeing decisions against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Manchester United football manager saw his side lose 1-0 to the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Guardiola dismisses Real Madrid complaints

Barcelona football manager Pep Guardiola says that Real Madrid have no right to complain about the actions of his players ahead of tonight's decisive Champions League match. After a ...   Citeşte mai departe

April

Fulham football manager Mark Hughes targets top ten finish

Fulham football manager Mark Hughes has challenged his side to maintain their top-ten Premier League position, following an impressive 3-0 victory over Bolton. Striker Clint Dempsey scored twice as the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barca football manager Pep Guardiola explodes over Jose Mourinho comments

The war of words between Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and Barcelona's Pep Guardiola reached a new zenith last night, ahead of this evening's Champions League football game. ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United 'need to be wary of Schalke threat'

Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson has underlined the threat faced by Schalke in the upcoming Champions League semi-final football games. The football manager admitted that he has been impressed ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsene Wenger's Arsenal 'rue small mistakes'

Arsene Wenger has been left ruing the small things that have probably caused Arsenal to add yet another silverware-free season to their tally. The long-serving football manager is doubtful that ...   Citeşte mai departe

Chelsea still in title race, says football manager Ancelotti

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti still believes that his side have a chance of taking the Premier League title. After beating Birmingham City 3-1 last night (April 21st) with goals ...   Citeşte mai departe

Spurs display pleases football manager Harry Redknapp

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp was proud of his side's display in their thrilling 3-3 draw with local rivals Arsenal. Spurs went behind after just four minutes to a ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Jose Mourinho happy to be a title winner

Real Madrid football manager Jose Mourinho was delighted to secure his first trophy with the club by beating arch rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. A 103rd-minute header from ...   Citeşte mai departe

Ancelotti: Chelsea squad does not need major changes

There is no need for a mass clearout of players at Chelsea this summer, according to football manager Carlo Ancelotti. Despite facing a trophy-less season, Ancelotti says that the addition ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Wenger wants 'fearless' Arsenal

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger wants his side to put in a fearless display against Tottenham tonight (April 20th). After drawing 1-1 with Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday (April 17 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager backs his side for title

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson is still confident his side will end the season as Premier League champions, despite dropping points last night (April 19th). The Red Devils ...   Citeşte mai departe

Barcelona appeal Andres Iniesta suspension for Real Madrid clash

Barcelona have appealed the suspension of Andres Iniesta from their first leg Champions League clash with Spanish rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan side drew 1-1 with Real in the Spanish ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jack Wilshere: Manchester United will drop points following FA Cup loss

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere believes that Manchester United will drop points in their upcoming football games, after crashing out of the FA Cup to local rivals Manchester City. The midfielder ...   Citeşte mai departe

Are Manchester United responsible for Wembley hole in the wall?

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to be hit by another Wembley Stadium sting, following the devastating FA Cup semi-final loss to rivals Manchester City last week. ...   Citeşte mai departe

Former Tottenham football manager tells Gareth Bale to stay at Spurs

Former Tottenham Hotspur football manager Glenn Hoddle hopes that the club manage to keep hold of star winger Gareth Bale. The 21-year-old Welshman has attracted admiring glances from clubs all ...   Citeşte mai departe

Van der Sar focuses on Premier League football games

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he and his teammates will be able to get over their FA Cup disappointment. United were knocked out of the competition at ...   Citeşte mai departe

Ashley Young 'remains committed to Aston Villa'

Aston Villa forward Ashley Young insists he remains committed to playing for football manager Gerard Houllier. With just six games to go until the end of the season, speculation continues ...   Citeşte mai departe

Stoppage time penalty infuriates football manager Wenger

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger was left fuming after his side drew 1-1 with Liverpool yesterday (April 17th). After a serious injury to Jamie Carragher, referee Andre Marriner announced there ...   Citeşte mai departe

Torres purchase not the end for Drogba, says football manager Ancelotti

Didier Drogba will still be playing for Chelsea next season, according to the club's football manager Carlo Ancelotti. The 33-year-old Ivorian is no longer an automatic first choice for ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Roberto Mancini calls for final focus

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has told his players not to get too carried away with their FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester United. The blues made it to ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jose Mourinho says 'no' to summer city switch

Former Chelsea football manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed suggestions that he could take over at Manchester City this summer. The Real Madrid football manager was asked about his future by ...   Citeşte mai departe

Guus Hiddink 'will not be next Chelsea manager'

Any attempt by Chelsea to persuade Guus Hiddink to become their next football manager will be rebuffed by the Turkish Football Federation. As the Blues face up to the prospect ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Mancini wants new history for City

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has called upon his players to "change the history" of the club - starting with the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal football manager welcomes back Djourou and Szczesny

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger will welcome back Johan Djourou and Wojciech Szczesny to his team for the game against Liverpool this weekend. Goalkeeper Szczesny injured his finger in the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jose Mourinho accuses Barcelona of card 'cleaning'

Real Madrid football manager has begun the mind games ahead of his side's Champions League semi-final with arch rivals Barcelona. The two clubs will meet four times before the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Tottenham football manager targets Champions League return

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp is targeting a second season in the Champions League after crashing out of this year's competition last night (April 14th). Spurs faced a near-impossible ...   Citeşte mai departe

Luka Modric and Gareth Bale will not be sold, says Redknapp

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has vowed that star players Luka Modric and Gareth Bale will be staying at the club. Spurs look to be heading out of the Champions League ...   Citeşte mai departe

Future is out of my hands, says football manager Carlo Ancelotti

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti says that loss to Manchester United in the Champions League does not necessarily mean he will be leaving the club in the summer. Football manager ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager hails Giggs influence

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised the "unique" Ryan Giggs after watching his side knock Chelsea out of the Champions League last night (April 12th). Giggs ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager says Chelsea are 'obsessed'

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Chelsea are "obsessed" with winning the Champions League. The two sides meet in the quarter-final second leg of the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carlo Ancelotti 'does not need Old Trafford win'

Carlo Ancelotti insists his future as Chelsea football manager does not hinge on tonight's (April 12th) Champions League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford. The Blues head into the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Roberto Mancini admits to 'mistake'

Football manager Roberto Mancini has admitted he "made a mistake" ahead of Manchester City's game with Liverpool. The Italian made the claim after seeing his side crushed 3 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Wenger hails 'competitor' Lehmann

Arsenal football manager was impressed by goalkeeper Jens Lehmann's performance in his return to the first team. The 41-year-old German played in 199 football games for Arsenal before returning to ...   Citeşte mai departe

Gerard Houllier: Aston Villa can go unbeaten

Aston Villa football manager Gerard Houllier wants his side to go unbeaten for the last six soccer games of the Premier League season. The West Midlands club won a tight ...   Citeşte mai departe

Chelsea football manager wants more goals

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his concern at his side's lack of goals. The Blues set a new Premier League record by scoring 103 goals on their way ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsene Wenger facing crunch match at Blackpool

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger knows that his side must win at Blackpool on Sunday (April 10th). The Gunners drew another blank in a 0-0 home draw with Blackburn Rovers ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Carlo Ancelotti has John Terry's backing

Chelsea captain John Terry has insisted that football manager Carlo Ancelotti has the full support of the club's players. Ancelotti made a fantastic start to life as Chelsea football ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wayne Rooney cries foul over football games ban

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has described being banned for two football games for swearing on the pitch as an "excessive" punishment. The 25-year-old shouted expletives directly into ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool defensive injury crisis deepens

Glen Johnson has become the latest player to join the Liverpool sick list, after being ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring strain. This will present a major problem ...   Citeşte mai departe

Chelsea football manager angered by penalty snub

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti was fuming after his side were denied a penalty in the final minute of their Champions League game against Manchester United last night (April 6th). ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wayne Rooney form pleases Manchester United football manager

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with the performance of striker Wayne Rooney in the Champions League on Wednesday (April 6th). The England international produced a tireless ...   Citeşte mai departe

Sir Alex wants long stay as Manchester United football manager

It could be a number of years before football manager Sir Alex Ferguson decides to step aside and let someone else take over at Manchester United. Speaking in an interview ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Carlo Ancelotti wants 'better luck'

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti says Chelsea would have won the Champions League by now with more luck. The Blues have reached the semi-finals of the competition in four of ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Jose Mourinho wary of 'English mentality'

Real Madrid football manager Jose Mourinho says that the "English mentality" means that his club's tie against Tottenham Hotspur is still not over. The Madrid club took ...   Citeşte mai departe

Peter Crouch red card 'put game beyond Spurs'

Tottenham Hotspur football manager Harry Redknapp says his team were set an "impossible task" when Peter Crouch was sent off against Real Madrid. The striker was dismissed after ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Jose Mourinho willing to risk Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid football manager Jose Mourinho could be set to play star forward Cristiano Ronaldo against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League. The two sides meet for the first time ...   Citeşte mai departe

Nemaja Vidic: Chelsea have the edge over Manchester United

Nemanja Vidic says that Chelsea's record against Manchester United in football games at Stamford Bridge gives them the edge in their Champions League clash. The two clubs meet for ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wayne Rooney's four-letter rant could mean football games ban

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney looks set to miss his side's next two domestic football games. The England star has been charged with using foul and offensive language during ...   Citeşte mai departe

Roberto Mancini shocked by Sunderland thrashing

The margin of victory in Manchester City's game against Sunderland yesterday (April 3rd) surprised football manager Roberto Mancini. City won the game comfortably, scoring five goals without conceding, to ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool win holds no extra weight for football manager Hodgson

West Bromwich Albion football manager Roy Hodgson claims he got no extra satisfaction from beating his former club Liverpool on Saturday (April 2nd). Hodgson lasted just 191 days as Liverpool football ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Ancelotti refuses to give up on title

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that his side will not give up their Premier League title easily. After only managing to draw 1-1 against Stoke City in the last ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Jose Mourinho 'the right man for Real'

Football manager Jose Mourinho is the right man to bring back the glory days to Real Madrid, according to Jorge Valdano. The Real general manager has had run-ins with Mourinho ...   Citeşte mai departe

Roy Hodgson 'was never wanted' by Reds fans

West Bromwich Albion football manager Roy Hodgson said he "never felt wanted" by Liverpool fans. Hodgson lasted barely half a season as Liverpool football manager before being sacked ...   Citeşte mai departe

Mario Balotelli must change his ways, says football manager

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini insists that star striker Mario Balotelli will ruin his career in England unless he mends his ways. The temperamental star has had a number ...   Citeşte mai departe

March

Jack Wilshere wants tournament experience with U21s

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has reiterated his desire to play football games for the England Under-21 (U21) team this summer. Although Wilshere has now cemented a place for himself in ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard soon available for football games

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish could have talismanic captain Steven Gerrard back to face West Brom on Saturday (April 2nd). Gerrard has not played any football games since featuring in ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Wenger chooses not to appeal Uefa ban

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger will not contest the touchline ban handed to him by Uefa, it has been confirmed. Wenger was infuriated by Swiss referee Massimo Busacca's decision ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Capello pleased with Ghana experience

England football manager Fabio Capello was delighted that the match against Ghana last night (March 30th) was not a typical friendly. The African side was strong, featuring eight of the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Micah Richards to miss Wembley semi-final

Manchester City defender Micah Richards will miss up to six weeks of football games with a hamstring injury. The full-back suffered the injury playing for the England Under-21's against ...   Citeşte mai departe

No player revolt at Aston Villa, says Gary McAllister

Aston Villa assistant football manager Gary McAllister has insisted that there is now mutiny on the cards at Villa Park. Various reports in the past week have suggested that new ...   Citeşte mai departe

Gareth Bale racing to be fit to face Real Madrid

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is facing a race to be fit for his side's Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. The 21-year-old had to withdraw from Wales football manager ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester City investigate Mario Balotelli dart claims

Mario Balotelli has provided another headache for Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini, after it emerged he threw darts at youth team players. It is alleged that the Italian maverick ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jack Wilshere to appeal to football manager for U21 chance

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is to ask Arsene Wenger for permission to play in the Under-21 (U21) European Championship next month. The youngster was a star performer for Fabio Capello' ...   Citeşte mai departe

England football manager gets results with formation switch

England football manager Fabio Capello was satisfied with they way his team played in a new 4-3-3 formation against Wales on Saturday (March 26th). With much of the talk ...   Citeşte mai departe

Lucas Leiva hails influence of football manager Kenny Dalglish

Life at Liverpool has improved dramatically under football manager Kenny Dalglish, according to Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva. The atmosphere at Anfield appeared to have reached a very low point under ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Capello 'has backing of players'

England football manager Fabio Capello has the full backing of his players, despite reports to the contrary. After an unsuccessful World Cup in South Africa, there were suggestions that some ...   Citeşte mai departe

Celtic nations 'could still join British Olympic team'

The London 2012 Olympic Games could see a united Great Britain squad playing football games after all. Initially, Wales and Scotland had announced that they would not be releasing players such ...   Citeşte mai departe

Rafa Benitez keen to return as Liverpool football manager

Former Liverpool football manager Rafa Benitez has revealed that he would be keen on a return to Anfield. The Spaniard said it would be "a dream" to get ...   Citeşte mai departe

Jose Mourinho hails Tottenham progress, but expects to win

Real Madrid football manager Jose Mourinho has praised Tottenham's Champions League campaign but has insisted he will end it. The former Chelsea football manager believes that Spurs can be ...   Citeşte mai departe

Rio Ferdinand 'will not turn his back on England'

Manchester United defender will not be turning his back on playing football games for England, it has been claimed. Ferdinand's persistent injury problems have forced football manager Fabio Capello ...   Citeşte mai departe

Gerard Houllier 'must stay' to prevent Aston Villa's demise

Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner has backed the club's football manager Gerard Houllier. During Villa's 1-0 defeat to local rivals and fellow relegation candidates Wolves on Saturday, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool recovery pleases football manager Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish was delighted with the way in which his side bounced back from their Europa League disappointment in midweek. The Reds stumbled out of Europe after ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Carlo Ancelotti backs Chelsea for the title

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that his side have not given up on the Premier League title. After beating rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, the Blues ...   Citeşte mai departe

Mario Balotelli to be dropped by Manchester City football manager

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini appears to have lost patience with maverick striker Mario Balotelli, following their 2-1 aggregate loss to Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League. After seeing ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool football manager looking for a spark

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish was left bemoaning a lack of creativity as his side crashed out of the Europa League. Trailing 1-0 to SC Braga from the first leg, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Chelsea football manager believes in Champions League chances

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti insists his team is strong enough to win the Champions League this season. After seeing his side do everything but score in a goalless draw ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Sir Alex Ferguson gets five-game ban

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has received a five-match touchline ban from the FA, following criticism of referee Martin Atkinson. After his side lost 2-1 against Chelsea on ...   Citeşte mai departe

Louis van Gaal: Bayern have blown it again

Bayern Munich football manager Louis van Gaal was left fuming after his side were dramatically beaten by Internazionale in the Champions League. Despite holding a 1-0 lead from the game ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager relieved after nervy win

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that injuries made the final minutes of the club's Champions League 2-1 win against Marseille a nervy affair. Despite scoring an ...   Citeşte mai departe

England football manager considering John Terry for captaincy

England football manager Fabio Capello is considering restoring Chelsea defender John Terry to the role of England captain. The 30-year-old was named skipper by Steve McClaren in 2006, and retained the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United welcome back Nani for Marseille tie

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson will welcome back Portuguese winger Nani for the Champions League tie against Marseille tonight (March 15th). It was originally feared that the player ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsene Wenger calls for focus from Arsenal

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger insists his young side must focus on the positives, after being dumped out of their third cup competition in two weeks. After losses to Birmingham ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester City football manager relishing United test

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini is already looking forward to an FA Cup semi-final against rivals Manchester United. The Italian football manager saw his side labour to a 1-0 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Roberto Mancini bemoans slack defending

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini was left to rue defensive errors that condemned his side to defeat against Dynamo Kiev. City lost the first leg of their Europa League ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Kenny Dalglish disappointed by Liverpool

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish was disappointed by his side's performance during their 1-0 defeat to SC Braga in the Europa League. The hosts scored through an Alan penalty, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal have stoked Manchester United rivalry, says Sir Alex

Arsenal have reignited their championship rivalry with Manchester United, according to football manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils boss says that Arsenal's improvement this season has "rearranged ...   Citeşte mai departe

Tottenham football manger hails 'impossible dream'

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp has described his club's progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League as a "fantastic achievement". Spurs went through to the last ...   Citeşte mai departe

Spurs football manager looking to use Gareth Bale scare tactics

Tottenham football manager Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale will strike fear into the hearts of AC Milan players as an impact substitute tonight (March 9th). The Welshman returned from six ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal football manager rages at Robin's red card

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger was left fuming at the Swiss referee at his side crashed out of the Champions League to Barcelona. The Gunners held a slender 2-1 lead ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carlo Ancelotti dismisses title talk

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has played down suggestions that his side are back in the Premier League title race. After beating Blackpool 3-1 at Bloomfield road last night (March 7 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Robin van Persie set to return against Barcelona?

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger could have a surprise inclusion in his squad to face Barcelona tonight (March 8th) - Dutch forward Robin van Persie. The striker was injured after ...   Citeşte mai departe

Chelsea football manager reveals loss of confidence

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that his side was devoid of confidence during their recent barren run. A number of poor performances from October onwards saw the Premier ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsene Wenger blames referee for defeat

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger was left fuming with referee Anthony Taylor and his assistants after his side drew 0-0 with Sunderland at the Emirates. The officials disallowed an Andrey ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kenny Dalglish delighted with Manchester United victory

Liverpool football manager Kenny Dalglish has described his side's 3-1 win over Manchester United yesterday (March 6th) as the "highlight of the season". Dalglish's team were ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kolo Toure suspended for failed drugs test

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has failed a drugs test for a controlled substance and has been suspended indefinitely from future football games with the club. Last month, the FA ...   Citeşte mai departe

Fergie to appeal improper conduct charge

Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's football manager, is to appeal against an FA charge of improper conduct, a new report claims. The United gaffer said that he had feared ...   Citeşte mai departe

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo could miss soccer games

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to miss some important football games after sustaining and injury in his side's destruction of Malaga. The Portuguese scored three times ...   Citeşte mai departe

Birmingham football manager calls Jack Wilshere a big meany

Birmingham City football manager Alex McLeish has accused Arsenal's Jack Wilshere of being a cyber bully. The 19-year-old midfielder went to his Twitter page after Sunday's Carling Cup ...   Citeşte mai departe

MUTV snubbed by football manager Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has taken his media ban to a whole new level, after refusing to speak to his own club's television station. Football manager ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carroll to make Liverpool debut against Man Utd?

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish did not give much away to rival football manager Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester United. However, the Reds legend seemed quietly ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arbitration tribunal to judge football manager's dismissal

Martin O'Neill and Aston Villa are to have an arbitration tribunal preside over the dispute regarding the Northern Irishman's departure from Villa Park, it has been announced. Former ...   Citeşte mai departe

Scottish FA considers Old Firm inquiry after cup game

Rangers and Celtic's future football games will be under much scrutiny after Rangers had three players sent off in a bad-tempered Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against their Glaswegian rivals. ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal look to Barcelona after bouncing back from Cup defeat

Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger says that his side has put their Carling Cup blues behind them. The Gunners lost the Wembley showpiece 2-1 after a horrendous defensive mix-up between ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager told to apologise for ref comments

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson's rant about referee Martin Atkinson has been branded "unacceptable". After some controversial decisions from Atkinson during United's game against ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Mancini gambles with Balotelli

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini admits that he took a risk by using Mario Balotelli as a lone striker against Aston Villa. However, the gamble paid off as the ...   Citeşte mai departe

Derby loss to Celtic 'focused Rangers on league title'

Assistant football manager at Rangers Ally McCoist sees the recent derby defeat at Celtic Park to be a good thing for the club, despite the result, as it has made ...   Citeşte mai departe

Out-of-form Everton fall to Reading in FA Cup

Matt Mills became the saviour of Reading last night, firing home early in the match-up against Premier League Everton to give his Championship squad a victory and take them into ...   Citeşte mai departe

Arsenal and Orient go toe to toe once more

In one of the most anticipated football games this year, Arsenal will look to restore dignity and pride against League One's Leyton Orient in tonight's FA Cup fifth-round ...   Citeşte mai departe

Football manager Roberto Mancini asks Balotelli to do more

Manchester City football manager Roberto Mancini has called on his striker Mario Balotelli to do more work in future soccer games. The maverick Italian forward scored a classy goal against ...   Citeşte mai departe

Manchester United football manager angered by referee

Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson was fuming with referee Martin Atkinson after his side lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. United took the lead after stamping their ...   Citeşte mai departe

Kaka to return to Milan?

Rumours are abound this week that Real Madrid midfielder Kaka could possibly return to play football games at AC Milan, leaving his current club Real Madrid for an undoubtedly huge ...   Citeşte mai departe

Vela undoes Stoke in dying minutes to snatch point for West Brom

Super-sub Carlos Vela made the closing moments of West Bromwich Albion's game against Stoke City one of the most exciting football games of February last night, though was ultimately ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carlo Ancelotti denied 'losing control' of Chelsea team

Chelsea football manager Carlo Ancelotti has quashed rumours of a disciplinary problem at the club following the strange decision by Ashley Cole to shoot a work placement student with an ...   Citeşte mai departe

February

Rooney escapes punishment from FA in elbow storm

It looks like Wayne Rooney will not miss any football games despite a clear incident involving Wigan Athletic's James McCarthy on the weekend. During the 4-0 romp over Wigan, ...   Citeşte mai departe

Scott Parker in wonder recovery to help Hammers to emphatic win

Scott Parker recorded a man-of-the-match performance to help lift West Ham United out of last place in the Premier League, overcoming an injury in a 3-1 win over the unpredictable ...   Citeşte mai departe

Carling Cup is "greatest achievement" for Blues football manager

Alex McLeish, Birmingham City's football manager, has said that his team's Carling Cup final victory over Arsenal is his "greatest achievement" in the role. Obafemi Martins ...   Citeşte mai departe

Liverpool secure hard-fought win over Sparta Prague

Liverpool's hard-fought win over Sparta Prague in last night's Europa League football game has won the Merseysiders praise from football manager Kenny Dalglish. The Reds ran out 1-0 ...   Citeşte mai departe

Wayne Rooney calls for focus ahead of key Man Utd football games

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Carlo Ancelotti praises strikers' Champions League football game performance

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Man Utd's Patrice Evra signs new contract

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Man City frontline 'looks strong' against fragile Notts County

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Barcelona did not deserve to lose against Arsenal, claims Villa

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Gattuso faces Uefa disciplinary action

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Cesc Fabregas signing was fair, insists football manager Wenger

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Gennaro Gattuso loses his head as Tottenham win in Milan

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Football manager Mancini insists Manchester City are mentally strong

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Tottenham football manager on the attack

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Chelsea will finish fourth, claims football manager Ancelotti

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Everton football manager disappointed with Toffees display

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Manchester United football manager plans summer spree

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Brazil star Ronaldo hangs up his boots

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