Wednesday 30 October 2013

Mignolet backs Liverpool for title tilt

 Mignolet backs Liverpool for title tilt
The Reds have started the season in fine form and lie level on points in second and the goalkeeper feels the squad is strong enough to keep pace

'Barcelona don't concede goals when we play' - Bartra talks up Puyol partnership

'Barcelona don't concede goals when we play' - Bartra talks up Puyol partnership
The centre-back is delighted to be teaming up with his experienced team-mate and believes they are hard to be beat in defence

Richards: I'm not leaving Manchester City

 Richards: I'm not leaving Manchester City
The defender has made over 200 appearances for the club and, following speculation linking him with an exit, he insists he has no desire to leave

Hart suffering from lack of competition, says Steele

Hart suffering from lack of competition, says Steele
After a series of high-profile errors, the shot-stopper's former goalkeeping coach feels a credible challenge for his starting spot is a must

Robben flattered by PSG links Transfer

 Robben flattered by PSG links
The Netherlands international feels honoured that the Ligue 1 champions are allegedly keen on signing him, but is happy to stay at his current club

Cambiasso: Draw not enough for Inter

 Cambiasso: Draw not enough for Inter
The holding midfielder felt his side should have done better and stressed that they wanted to bag the full three points

Podolski returns to training to provide Arsenal fitness boost

 Podolski returns to training to provide Arsenal fitness boost
The Germany international has been out of action since August, but appears to be on the verge of being available for selection once again

Gotze: I knew I'd settle in at Bayern

 Gotze: I knew I'd settle in at Bayern
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder is pleased to have assimilated under Pep Guardiola and says his goal against Hertha Berlin was "pretty lucky

'No great celebrations at Manchester United yet' Say's Moyes

 'No great celebrations at Manchester United yet'
David Moyes' assistant manager believes the Red Devils need to continue their tradition of going on winning runs if they are to succeed despite an improved showing

Mikel helps Chelsea into Capital One Cup quarter final

 Mikel's tackle on Jack Wilshere
The Nigerian midfielder helped the Blues emphatically beat Arsenal on Tuesday in the League Cup at the Emirates Stadium

Obi Mikel talks up Jose Mourinho’s influence in his second coming

 Mikel says Mourinho has brought back a winning mentality to Chelsea
The Nigerian believes that the Portuguese coach has infused the club with a winning mentality again

Martino: Fabregas made the difference

 Martino: Fabregas made the difference
The Spaniard had a hand in all three goals as the Blaugrana moved four points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with a win at Balaidos

Scolari slates Costa for 'turning his back' on Brazil

 Scolari slates Costa for 'turning his back' on Brazil
The Selecao boss is furious that the Atletico Madrid striker has formally declared his intention to play for Spain, rather than the country of his birth

Allegri: Balotelli should be left in peace

 Allegri: Balotelli should be left in peace
The Rossoneri coach says there is too much focus on the striker's private life and claimed that any dip in form has been "blown out of all proportion

Wenger: Defensive mistakes costly in Capital One Cup exit

 Wenger: Defensive mistakes costly in Capital One Cup exit
The Frenchman believes the loss to Chelsea was the result of errors made by his players at key moments, but insists they will respond against Liverpool

Tuesday 29 October 2013

Benitez: Heynckes deserves World Coach of the Year award

 Benitez: Heynckes deserves World Coach of the Year award
The Spaniard feels the ex-Bayern Munich trainer earned the accolade with last season's treble and believes Fiorentina will pose Napoli a real challenge

Livescore: Manchester United 4-0 Norwich

Javier Hernández - Chicharito - Manchester United
Chicharito double books Capital One Cup quarter-final spot

The Mexican netted either side of the interval with Phil Jones and Fabio scoring late on as David Moyes' men easily booked their passage into the last eight

Livescore: Atalanta 1-1 Inter

 WALTER SAMUEL RODRIGO PALACIO ATALANTA-INTER SERIE A
The Argentine equalised shortly after the visitors went ahead early in the first half through Ricky Alvarez, dealing a blow to Walter Mazzarri's side's top-of-the-table chase

Livescore: Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea

  Ryo Miyaichi, Capital One Cup  Arsenal and Chelsea
Mata magic helps Blues overcome below-par Gunners

The Blues' No.10 drilled a right-footed shot past Lukasz Fabianski to seal the win after Cesar Azpilicueta had

Herrera: I tried to con the referee

Herrera: I tried to con the referee
The 24-year-old Spain international confessed that he tried to cheat the referee by taking a tumble in the area and is glad he did not win a penalty

Brazil will 'fight to the end' for Diego Costa

 Brazil will 'fight to the end' for Diego Costa
The 25-year-old has expressed his desire to represent la Roja but the matter now looks set to be resolved in the courts

Valencia failing in attack & defence - Djukic

Valencia failing in attack & defence - Djukic
Los Che's coach says his team have not yet found the right balance, but insists that they are improving following their shaky start to 2013-14

Conte: Llorente mistreated by Athletic Bilbao

Conte: Llorente mistreated by Athletic Bilbao
The coach says that the Bianconeri are only now seeing the best of the Spaniard because he needed time to recover from his final season in La Liga

Arsenal targeting Premier League title, insists Arteta

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The midfielder claims the club are not settling for a fourth-placed finish this season and believes several teams are in the running to win this term

Blatter apologises to Ronaldo & Madrid

 Blatter apologises to Ronaldo & Madrid
While comparing the Portugal international to Lionel Messi, the Swiss said "one spends more time at the hairdresser's than the other

Italy want Prandelli to continue after World Cup

 Italy want Prandelli to continue after World Cup
There have been suggestions that the coach may step aside after next summer's tournament in Brazil but the FIGC chief says holding on to him is the priority

Ancelotti defends Ramos tactic

 Ancelotti defends Ramos tactic
The Italian is insistent that he made the correct choice in moving the defender further forward despite losing El Clasico

Napoli in for Gonalons but reject Mascherano talk

 Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons
The Serie A club look set to be active in the January transfer window despite bringing in a host of players over the summer

Ancelotti reveals Alonso return

 Ancelotti reveals Alonso return
The Spain international has yet to feature for the Liga giants this season, after undergoing surgery on groin and foot injuries

Ronaldo accuses Blatter of Messi bias

 Ronaldo accuses Blatter of Messi bias
The forward has issued a damning response to the Fifa president over comments aimed towards him in a recent speech

WOW!!! Mysterious figures at Chelsea

Mysterious figures at Chelsea
Another stadium was visited by strange guests over the weekend, with 11 hooded onlookers causing a stir at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

Ter Stegen shrugs off Barcelona rumours

Ter Stegen shrugs off Barcelona rumours
The young goalkeeper is fully focused on his Borussia Monchengladbach duties, despite reports linking him with a move to Camp Nou

'Struggling' Manchester United will find it difficult to retain Premier League title, says Yaya Toure

'Struggling' Manchester United will find it difficult to retain Premier League title, says Yaya Toure
The midfielder believes David Moyes' men face a tough task in keeping their crown and says Liverpool are a big threat this

Falcao proud to receive Ballon d'Or nomination

Monaco striker Radamel Falcao
The striker has been included on the 23-man list as recognition for his performances with Atletico Madrid, Monaco and Colombia in 2013

Selecao stars nominated for Ballon d’Or

Selecao stars nominated for Ballon d’Or
Neymar and Thiago Silva have both been nominated for the player of the year award, while Luiz Felips Scolari made the 10-man shortlist for the coach's prize

BREAKING: Diego Costa to play for Spain

 BREAKING: Diego Costa to play for Spain
The striker has been at the centre of an international tug-of-war between La Roja and the nation of his birth but has opted to play for Vicente Del Bosque's side

Cereze stunned by Simeone omission

 Cereze stunned by Simeone omission
Despite winning the Copa del Rey and leading his side to third place last season, the Argentine hasn't been shortlisted for a major individual coaching prize

Manchester United-Norwich City Back the Red Devils to teach the Canaries a harsh lesson

 Manchester United-Norwich City Betting Preview: Back the Red Devils to teach the Canaries a harsh lesson
Manchester United will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run when they host Norwich City in the Capital One Cup fourth round fixture

Newcastle boss Pardew wants positive response against Manchester City

 Newcastle boss Pardew wants positive response against Manchester City
The Magpies suffered defeat in their last league outing against local rivals Sunderland, but the club's 52-year-old manager is

Why are Xavi, Pirlo & Mourinho nominated? The Ballon d’Or is decided on reputation

Why are Xavi, Pirlo & Mourinho nominated? The Ballon d’Or is decided on reputation
2013 Fifa Ballon d'Or 23-man shortlist

Cape Verde appeal to CAS over World Cup expulsion

Cape Verde appeal to CAS over World Cup expulsion
The African nation were kicked out of the final stages of qualifying after being punished for fielding an ineligible player

Arsenal midfielder Frimpong plays down Twitter race row

Arsenal midfielder Frimpong plays down Twitter race row
The Ghanaian tweeted "I wish I was white and English" in response to being asked about his omission from the Gunners' squad, but has since dismissed the resulting furore

JUTH FC goes into extinction

JUTH FC goes into extinction
The former Nigeria Professional Football League side has ended its 27-year reign owing to their financial challenges

Ancelotti urges Bale patience

 Ancelotti urges Bale patience
The Italian believes the winger needs time to adapt to Spanish football and has urged supporters to not put pressure on the world's most expensive player

Defiant Allegri insists he will turn AC Milan’s season around

 Defiant Allegri insists he will turn AC Milan’s season around
The coach says his track record at San Siro shows he has always been able to get results and does not think it will be any different this time around

WOW!!! Mysterious figures at Juventus

 Mysterious figures at Juventus
The latest in a series of unexplained events involved a gang of strange men causing confusion at Juventus Stadium in Turin

Cech: Torres in the form of his life

 Chelsea striker Fernando Torres
The under-fire Chelsea striker put in a match-winning display against Manchester City on Sunday, and the Stamford Bridge goalkeeper believes

Rodgers: Moses is still crucial to Liverpool’s season

 Rodgers: Moses is still crucial to Liverpool’s season
The Nigerian was demoted to the substitutes’ bench for the first time after his arrival from Chelsea

Inter appeal Belfodil suspension

 Inter striker Ishak Belfodil
The Algerian was involved in an altercation with Verona's Vangelis Moras and received a two-match ban that the Nerazzurri have contested

Madrid demand Blatter apologises to Ronaldo

Madrid demand Blatter apologises to Ronaldo
Los Blancos have reacted angrily after the Fifa president made fun of the Portuguese during a debate at the Oxford Union