Saturday 14 December 2013

Van Persie considers Manchester United future

Van Persie considers Manchester United future
The Dutch striker, who will miss the next month with a thigh injury, is unconvinced by the training methods and tactics employed by his boss

Ribery more loved in Germany than France - Deschamps

Ribery more loved in Germany than France - Deschamps
The Bleus boss thinks that the Bayern Munich attacker gets more respect outside of his homeland, where he feels there

Klose: Bayer Leverkusen link all lies

 Klose: Bayer Leverkusen link all lies
The Germany international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been upset by the claim that he has opened talks with the Bundesliga outfit

Marseille win can give us momentum - Lewandowski

 Marseille win can give us momentum - Lewandowski
The Polish forward is hopeful of a run in the Bundesliga after their morale-boosting victory in France in midweek, which secured Champions League qualification

Ligue 1 not too easy for Paris Saint-Germain, insists Ibrahimovic

 Ligue 1 not too easy for Paris Saint-Germain, insists Ibrahimovic
The Swede has defended the quality of the French championship even though Laurent Blanc's men have lost just one of their 17 domestic game

There'll always be a place for Pep at Barca - Rosell

 There'll always be a place for Pep at Barca - Rosell
The Blaugrana president says the 42-year-old was the club's best-ever coach and has backed Lionel Messi to retain the Ballon d'Or this year

Manchester City dismiss Jovetic enquiries from Juventus, AC Milan & Inter

 Manchester City dismiss Jovetic enquiries from Juventus, AC Milan & Inter
The Montenegro international has only started one Premier League match for Manuel Pellegrini's side but will not be allowed to

Barcelona boss Martino: No job security in football

 Barcelona boss Martino: No job security in football
The Argentine is well are that he could be sacked if results do not continue go his way but he feels he is mentally strong enough to

Rodgers could make Suarez Liverpool captain in Gerrard's absence

 Rodgers could make Suarez Liverpool captain in Gerrard's absence
Daniel Agger is the Reds icon's regular understudy but the Northern Irishman is "100 per cent" confident in the striker's suitability to the role of stand-in skipper

Thiago Alcantara: I want to be the best like Ronaldinho

Thiago Alcantara: I want to be the best like Ronaldinho


The 22-year-old Spain international has admitted that he still looks up to the former Ballon d'Or winner, whom he could face in the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup

Tuesday 10 December 2013

WATCH VIDEO OF: Messi take on Kobe Bryant

VIDEO: Watch Messi take on Kobe Bryant
Lionel Messi faces American basketball star Kobe Bryant in this sensational shoot-out video filmed on behalf of Turkish Airlines

Strootman wants to stay at Roma - agent

Strootman wants to stay at Roma - agent
The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a number of seasons but his representative insists he has no desire to leave the Italian capital anytime soon

Olivier Giroud comfortable with Arsenal rotation policy

Giroud comfortable with Arsenal rotation policy
The Frenchman believes the rest he was afforded against Hull City will stand him in good stead over the hectic Christmas period, but admits he was frustrated to be left out

There are no doubts at Barcelona - Busquets

There are no doubts at Barcelona - Busquets
The Blaugrana midfielder insists that his side are still full of confidence in their methods, despite criticism in the press and a poor recent run of form

Mourinho expects Cole to sign new deal

Mourinho expects Cole to sign new Chelsea deal
The England international has fallen below Cesar Azpilicueta in the pecking order in recent weeks, but his manager expects him to remain at Stamford Bridge

Napoli belief is strong - Benitez

Napoli belief is strong - Benitez
The Spaniard has called on the San Paolo faithful to get right behind his side as they aim to pull off a memorable win over Arsenal to reach the Champions League knockout phase

Lucescu: Manchester United will be better in Europe

Lucescu: Manchester United will be better in Europe
The Shakhtar Donetsk boss is not expecting the Red Devils' domestic slump to affect them when they meet the Ukrainians at Old Trafford on Tuesday

Mourinho not expecting Champions League glory for Chelsea

Mourinho not expecting Champions League glory for Chelsea
The Blues boss believes Bayern Munich along with Real Madrid and Barcelona are the outstanding favourites to triumph in Europe's elite club competition this season.

Manchester United must return to winning ways - Rafael

 Manchester United must return to winning ways - Rafael
The Red Devils have lost twice at Old Trafford in the space of a week to Everton and Newcastle, but the Brazilian believes they will bounce back against Shakhtar Donetsk

Allegri calls for 'aggressive and competitive' Milan against Ajax

Allegri calls for 'aggressive and competitive' Milan against Ajax
The Rossoneri boss feels his side will need "to go up a level" in their crucial Champions League clash at San Siro while defender Mattia De Sciglio insists "the season starts now"

Real Madrid confident of new Xabi Alonso deal

 Real Madrid confident of new Xabi Alonso deal
The Spain international is out of contract in the summer and was unwilling to discuss an extension while he was out injured, but he now looks likely to commit himself to the club

'Sir Alex is more popular, Keane should remember that' - McQueen urges Manchester United greats to stop fighting

'Sir Alex is more popular, Keane should remember that' - McQueen urges Manchester United greats to stop fighting
The former defender feels the ongoing feud between the pair is only serving to negatively affect the club, and that those associated with the champions should be united

Basel attack will decide Schalke clash - Xhaka

 Basel attack will decide Schalke clash - Xhaka
The Monchengladbach midfielder believes the likes of Marco Streller, Mohamed Salah and Valentin Stocker will fire his side to the Champions League knockout stage

Neymar should score more goals, says Martino

 Neymar should score more goals, says Martino
The Barcelona boss has challenged the Brazilian to improve his strike rate in the absence of Lionel Messi but has is delighted with his all-round contribution

Manchester City closing the gap on 'outstanding' Bayern - Hamann


 Manchester City closing the gap on 'outstanding' Bayern - Hamann
The Champions League winner, who played for both clubs during his career, insists that the sides are closer in quality than people believe ahead of Wednesday's encounter

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Tottenham players fully behind Villas-Boas, says Friedel

Tottenham players fully behind Villas-Boas, says Friedel
The goalkeeper is adamant that there has never been disunity in the White Hart Lane dressing room and says his team-mates have

Mourinho: Only I will decide Lukaku's future

 Mourinho: Only I will decide Lukaku's future
The Chelsea manager has dismissed the Everton loanee claims that he was forced out of Stamford Bridge, before hinting that

Phelan on brink of being appointed Wigan manager

Phelan on brink of being appointed Wigan manager
The former Manchester United No.2 is close to agreeing a deal to replace Owen Coyle following talks with the Championship club after

Mulumbu denies wanting to leave West Brom

Mulumbu denies wanting to leave West Brom
The Congolese midfielder insists that he did not say that Arsenal were interested in signing him and also rejected the claim that he criticised his Baggies team-mates

Thiago Silva hopes for Brazil-France World Cup clash

Thiago Silva hopes for Brazil-France World Cup clash
The PSG defender believes Les Bleus have the quality to get to the final of next summer’s competition, although he is backing the Selecao to lift the trophy

Platini: Match-fixing could end football

Platini: Match-fixing could end football
The former France international believes that corruption could rip the sport apart, claiming that it is an even more serious issue than racism

Ronaldinho: Ronaldo is angry to live in Messi's era

 Ronaldinho: Ronaldo is angry to live in Messi's era
The former Barcelona star believes the Portugal attacker is frustrated to play at the same time as the Argentine and is backing Neymar to become the world's best player in future

Vidal extends Juventus contract

 Vidal extends Juventus contract
The Chile international had reportedly been targeted by the likes of Real Madrid last summer but is now set to continue in Turin for at leat another four years.

Luiz: Italy can win the World Cup

Luiz: Italy can win the World Cup
The Chelsea defender believes that with Andrea Pirlo, Antonio Candreva and Mario Balotelli within their ranks, the Azzurri have to be considered genuine title contenders

Manchester United fans should be patient with Fellaini, says Phil Neville

Manchester United fans should be patient with Fellaini, says Phil Neville
As the midfielder prepares to face former side Everton on Wednesday, the Red Devils coach has claimed that a goal would do wonders for the Belgian's confidence

Eto'o could make Chelsea return at Sunderland

Eto'o could make Chelsea return at Sunderland
The Cameroonian sat out Sunday's 3-1 victory over Southampton with a hip injury but may be fit to play at the Stadium of Light, according to Blues boss Jose Mourinho

Kompany set for Manchester City return

Kompany set for Manchester City return
Though coach Manuel Pellegrini has been pleased with his defenders' performances in the absence of the Belgian, he is delighted to welcome back "a very important player"

Dortmund boss Klopp targets DFB-Pokal success

 Dortmund boss Klopp targets DFB-Pokal success
The Schwarzgelben coach feels that the tournament could represent his side's best hope of silverware this term

Casillas: Ronaldo is the best player in the world

Casillas: Ronaldo is the best player in the world
The goalkeeper has insisted his Blancos team-mate deserves all the praise at the Santiago Bernabeu, while he also believes his side has the potential to win the treble this season

Iheanacho should forget Brazil 2014, says Keshi

Iheanacho should forget Brazil 2014, says Keshi
The Super Eagles head coach has insisted that the Golden Eaglets star is not mature to play in next years’ Fifa World Cup

This is Chelsea's 'best chance' to reclaim Premier League title - Ivanovic

This is Chelsea's 'best chance' to reclaim Premier League title - Ivanovic
The Serbian feels that Jose Mourinho's Blues are closer to recapturing the trophy than at any point over the past three years

Van Persie could face Everton, says Moyes

Van Persie could face Everton, says Moyes
The Scot says that the Dutch striker could make his return from injury at Old Trafford, while also praising Toffees successor Roberto Martinez for the job he has done to date

Wenger considers resting Ozil, Wilshere & Mertesacker

 Wenger considers resting Ozil, Wilshere & Mertesacker
The French coach is preparing significant squad rotation for the first time this season in a Premier League match, with the busy festive period in mind

Tello gives Barca ultimatum: Play me or I'll leave

Tello gives Barca ultimatum: Play me or I'll leave
The Catalans forward is fed up with playing a bit-part role, though fellow Camp Nou back-up Martin Montoya is keen to open talks over a new deal

Lewandowski predicts Bayern crisis

 Lewandowski predicts Bayern crisis
The striker played down the possibility that the Bavarians - who he is expected to join in the summer - already have the league in the bag

Milan wish Pirlo speedy recovery

Milan wish Pirlo speedy recovery
The Rossoneri hope the midfielder returns to action swiftly after picking up a muscular problem against Udinese for Juventus at the weekend

Hojbjerg: Guardiola cried with me over father's cancer

Hojbjerg: Guardiola cried with me over father's cancer
The youngster has revealed how the Spaniard came to his aid during a troubled time as he came to terms with his dad's illness

Soldado vows to improve goal return for Tottenham

 Soldado vows to improve goal return for Tottenham
The striker has scored four goals in 13 Premier League appearances but remains "convinced" he will begin to improve his record

Juventus don't need to spend in January - Marotta

 Juventus don't need to spend in January - Marotta
The Bianconeri CEO says there will be numerous contract renewals coming up in Turin, while ruling out the exits of star players

Pellegrini rules out Dzeko exit in January

Pellegrini rules out Dzeko exit in January
The striker has started nine of his 14 appearances in all competitions this season and is being tracked by a host of European clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Inter and Roma