Monday 24 March 2014

Nigeria had a good performance, says Bala Nikyu

Nigeria had a good performance, says Bala Nikyu
The Flamingoes coach has praised the effort of his team after they defeated Mexico to top Group D at the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup

Beat Bayern & Manchester United can go all the way, says Scholes

 Beat Bayern & Manchester United can go all the way, says Scholes
The former midfielder believes David Moyes's men can win the Champions League if they defeat Pep Guardiola's Bundesliga giants in the last eight of the competition

Ronaldo: We were playing against 12

Ronaldo: We were playing against 12
The Portugal international has hit out at the referee in the wake of los Blancos' Clasico loss, and he feels the official favoured Barca during the controversial contest

Seedorf: AC Milan on the right track

 Seedorf: AC Milan on the right track
The Dutchman feels the San Siro side are slowly getting back on their feet and has laughed off rumours that he is in danger of losing his job

Thursday 20 March 2014

Giggs shrugs off Manchester United management reports

 Giggs shrugs off Manchester United management reports
The Welshman starred in the 3-0 victory over Olympiakos and later appeared to pour cold water on suggestions he could replace under-pressure boss David Moyes

Tuesday 18 March 2014

FA urges Fifa to uphold Anelka ban outside Premier League

FA urges Fifa to uphold Anelka ban outside Premier League
The striker was suspended for five matches for his 'Quenelle' salute but, after his sacking by West Brom, football's governing body has been asked to ensure the sanction is served

You can't take down Hulk easily, warns Grosskreutz

You can't take down Hulk easily, warns Grosskreutz
The Borussia Dortmund man believes his side cannot count on a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League just yet as the Brazilian prepares to visit Germany with Zenit

Buffon eager for 'special' Europa League run

 Buffon eager for 'special' Europa League run
The veteran goalkeeper, who won the Uefa Cup back in 1999 with Parma, has urged his side to go for the jugular against Fiorentina on Thursday

Stielike predicts Madrid-Bayern Champions League final

Stielike predicts Madrid-Bayern Champions League final
The former Blancos star believes Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola's sides are the strongest in Europe and is hoping they meet in Lisbon at the end of the season

AC Milan are destroying their good work, says Maldini

 AC Milan are destroying their good work, says Maldini
The Rossoneri legend has slammed the running of the club in recent times and claims their poor form leaves him feeling both angry and disappointed

Chelsea fans will never forget legend Drogba, says Matic

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The Blues midfielder insists the Londoners are among the favourites to win the Champions League and has hailed "great" manager Jose Mourinho

Act quickly on new Rodgers contract, Gerrard warns Liverpool owners

 Act quickly on new Rodgers contract, Gerrard warns Liverpool owners
The Northern Irishman has transformed the Reds from Premier League also-rans to title challengers inside 12 months but will enter the final year of his current deal this summer

Moyes urges Old Trafford crowd to roar Manchester United past Olympiakos

Moyes urges Old Trafford crowd to roar Manchester United past Olympiakos
The under-pressure Scot calls for the supporters to get behind his side as they look to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals

Ronaldo is a machine, says former Real Madrid youngster Schorch

 Ronaldo is a machine, says former Real Madrid youngster Schorch
The 25-year-old, now of Bochum, has hailed his ex-team-mate as "humble" and says former Spain international Guti stopped him from "walking around like a gangster

I did a very good job at Manchester City, insists Mancini

I did a very good job at Manchester City, insists Mancini
The Galatasaray coach is looking forward to returning to England when his side tackle Chelsea and has warned they must not show the Premier League leaders too much respect

TRANSFER NEWS: Man Utd plan Reus move

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 The premier league club have hope to use Shinji Kagawa to tampt Dortmund into selling the Germany international-get all the rumours!!!

Rooney issues rallying cry to 'brilliant' Manchester United fans for Olympiakos clash

Rooney issues rallying cry to 'brilliant' Manchester United fans for Olympiakos clash
The Red Devils must overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg but are still reeling from Sunday's 3-0 humiliation at home to bitter rivals Liverpool

Sunday 16 March 2014

Cabaye: I wanted Arsenal move

Cabaye: I wanted Arsenal move
The midfielder expressed his regret that a move to the Gunners did not materialise, although he now says it is his "destiny" to stay at PSG

Song: If I leave Barcelona it will be for Premier League return

Song: If I leave Barcelona it will be for Premier League return
The Cameroon midfielder left Arsenal in August 2012 for the Catalan giants, but is yet to cement a place in the first team at Camp Nou

Kroos can become even better at Bayern, says Guardiola

Kroos can become even better at Bayern, says Guardiola
The midfielder has hinted that a move to the Premier League is an option at the end of the season, but his coach believes his future lies in Munich

Ancelotti reveals Pogba interest

Ancelotti reveals Pogba interest
The Italian rates him as one of the best young midfielders in the world alongside Isco and Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti

Saturday 15 March 2014

Fegor Ogude hits brace on Amkar Perm debut

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The Super Eagles midfielder was superb on his debut for Stanislav Cherchesov’s men as he scored twice in the Russian Premier League

The Brazilian Legend Rivaldo announces retirement aged 41

Rivaldo announces retirement aged 41
The veteran finally called time on his playing career, insisting it was a "miracle" that he was able to reach the heady heights on Barcelona and AC Milan

Hoeness' spirit will live on at Bayern, says Sammer

Hoeness' spirit will live on at Bayern, says Sammer
The 62-year-old's conviction for tax fraud has not lessened his popularity within die Roten's set-up, with the sporting director among those leaping to his defence

Martinez: It was important not to panic

Martinez: It was important not to panic
The Spaniard felt his side deserved their dramatic late winner which keeps the Toffees' European hopes alive but acknowledged the result would be hard for Cardiff to take

Friday 14 March 2014

Dortmund: Gundogan contract talks won't be never-ending

 Dortmund: Gundogan contract talks won't be never-ending
The midfielder's fitness issues have not deterred die Schwarzgelben from trying to extend the Germany international's deal, with a decision over whether he'll sign imminent

Wenger rubbishes Barcelona job rumours: My commitment is to Arsenal

Wenger rubbishes Barcelona job rumours: My commitment is to Arsenal
The Gunners boss is yet to sign a new contract at Emirates Stadium but, after being linked with the Catalans, the Frenchman has distanced himself from the speculation

Alaba 'fascinated' by Beckham and Ronaldo free-kicks

 Alaba 'fascinated' by Beckham and Ronaldo free-kicks
The left-back has displayed his growing ability from dead ball situations this season and admits he is trying to emulate the technique of two famous set-piece specialists

Tuesday 4 March 2014

Brazil have better players than Costa - Edmilson

Brazil have better players than Costa - Edmilson
The former Selecao international says the striker has made the right choice in deciding to snub the country of his birth as he wouldn't have been guaranteed to play anyway
Dani Alves: Felipao made the world respect us again
The Barcelona man believes Luiz Felipe Scolari has earned the Selecao an admiration they once lost and that this squad has what it takes to become world champions

Injury-plagued Janssen calls time on career

 Injury-plagued Janssen calls time on career
The midfielder, who made five appearances for the Oranje, has been unable to recover from a ligament injury and will become a Vitesse scout

'My guardian angel' - Pique pens thank you to departing Puyol

 'My guardian angel' - Pique pens thank you to departing Puyol
The defender thanked the Barca skipper, who has announced his intention to leave Camp Nou in the summer, saying the veteran will be irreplaceable

Coleman feared for Bale in 'brutal' Madrid derby

 Coleman feared for Bale in 'brutal' Madrid derby
The Wales coach was relieved his star man made it out of Sunday's clash unscathed and confirmed Joe Ledley will not feature against Iceland

Yobo out, Leon Balogun invited for Mexico friendly

 Yobo out, Leon Balogun invited for Mexico friendly
The Fortuna Dusseldorf right-back becomes the fourth fresh invitee to the Super Eagles in Atlanta, USA for the friendly tie against the El Tri on Wednesday after Yobo's injury

Nigeria will make Africa proud in Brazil, says Aminu Maigari

NFF president Aminu Maigari says Nigeria will do well in Brazil
The leader of the Nigeria Football Federation has said that the burden of carrying the continent's hopes at the World Cup lies on the capable shoulders of the Super Eagles

Every game now is massive now' - Kolarov

 'Every game now is massive now' - Kolarov
The Man City man is aiming to win another trophy after lifting the Capital One Cup but knows he faces competition from Chelsea
VDB: Costa? Where was Osvaldo born?
The Barca midfielder says la Roja's latest striker is part of the group and reiterated that this upcoming World Cup will be his last

Puyol's brilliant Barcelona career in numbers

 Puyol's brilliant Barcelona career in numbers
The defender has bagged 21 trophies during his time at the Catalans and there is a chance he can add three more to his total this season before he leaves

Abidal hospitalised after taking outdated medicine

 Abidal hospitalised after taking outdated medicine
The Monaco captain had a scare but has moved to reassure fans that he will be back in training shortly

Ibrahimovic: Nobody can stop PSG

Ibrahimovic: Nobody can stop PSG
The Swede, who has scored 37 times already this season, cannot foresee PSG crumbling in Ligue 1 and called for them to galvanise for European glory

Sunday 2 March 2014

Report reveals Camp Nou only 72% full

Report reveals Camp Nou only 72% full
The Catalan giants lag behind Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid and Atletico in the percentage of stadium capacity being used during games

CITY TEAM NEWS: Aguero returns for Capital One Cup final

TEAM NEWS: Aguero returns for Capital One Cup final
The Argentine has not featured for Manuel Pellegrini's men since picking up a hamstring injury in a 5-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham on January 29

Hofmann: Dortmund made a statement

Hofmann: Dortmund made a statement
The winger was the architect of BVB's third goal in Saturday's victory and feels their return to winning ways is a warning to their nearest rivals

Toure dominates Wembley again as Manchester City's big moment man

Toure dominates Wembley again as Manchester City's big moment man
The Ivorian midfielder scored a memorable cup final goal to kick start his side's recovery for Manuel Pellegrini's first trophy in England

Wenger confirms Arsenal interest in Real Sociedad starlet Griezmann

Wenger confirms Arsenal interest in Real Sociedad starlet Griezmann
The forward has earned a France call-up on the back of his impressive goalscoring form in La Liga this season and the Gunners boss admits that the 22-year-old is a transfer target