Football Archives: 12/2010

The Sport Review takes a look back at the year in sport and at the second half of an eventful 2010

The Sport Review takes a look back at the year in sport starting with the first six months of an eventful 2010

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea has ruled out a move away from the Spanish capital amid reported interest from Manchester United

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on his side to improve their defending from set-pieces after the gunners conceded from a corner late on to deny them victory against 10-man Wigan

New Inter Milan manager Leonardo insists the club are still in with a chance of retaining their Serie A title after being officially unveiled as Rafael Benítez’s successor on Wednesday

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits Italy international Mario Balotelli is unhappy with life in England

Arsene Wenger insists his Arsenal side have now finally cleared the mental hurdle responsible for his side’s dismal recent record against Chelsea by beating the champions in emphatic fashion at Emirates Stadium on Monday night

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier defended his side’s performance after losing to Tottenham at Villa Park despite Jermaine Defoe’s first-half dismissal

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told striker Mario Balotelli that it is now up to him to back up his confidence in his own ability by proving himself on the pitch

Manager Gerard Houllier insists Aston Villa will retain the services of Ashley Young despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has dismissed the possibility of Luka ModriÄ”¡ making a controversial switch to London rivals Chelsea

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger responded sarcastically to Manchester United winger Nani’s claims that the Premier League title is a two-horse race

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has finally ended speculation surrounding Edwin van der Sar’s future by confirming that the Dutch international will retire at the end of this season

Jose Mourinho wants to manage Portugal’s national side and insists he plans on returning to coach in both Italy and England

Rafael Benítez’s turbulent six-month tenure at Inter Milan came to an end on Tuesday when the Spaniard’s contract at the San Siro was terminated

The Football Association are targeting Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher as a potential coach for players in the England youth teams

Rafael Benítez has been sacked as the manager of Inter Milan with former AC Milan boss Leonardo being lined up as his replacement

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been named the best young player in Europe – and insists he has not heard of second-placed Jack Wilshere

Blackburn caretaker manager Steve Kean is confident he can lead the Lancashire club to a fifth place finish in the Premier League this season

David Beckham is hoping to seal another return to Europe this winter in a bid to earn an England recall from Fabio Capello

Roma’s 1-0 victory at the San Siro on Saturday brought an end to AC Milan’s seven game unbeaten run and blew the Serie A title chase wide open