AC Milan cannot afford derby slip up, warns Robinho
Robinho has warned his AC Milan team-mates that they cannot afford to slip up in this weekend’s derby with Inter. Milan are two points ahead…
Football Archives: 03/2011
Luiz Felipe Scolari reveals Didier Drogba conflict
Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted he struggled to control the Chelsea dressing room and wanted to sell Didier Drogba after lifting the lid on his…
Andres Iniesta leaps to defence of goal-shy Fernando Torres
It will not be long until Chelsea striker Fernando Torres rediscovers his goalscoring touch, according his international team-mate Andres Iniesta. Torres is yet to find…
Aquilani has Liverpool future if Juventus choose not to buy
The future of Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani remains uncertain as his loan spell at Juventus nears its conclusion. The Reds allowed Aquilani to join Juventus…
Duff hails ‘massive win’ as Ireland edge Macedonia
Aiden McGeady and Robbie Keane both struck first-half goals to help the Republic of Ireland seal an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Macedonia on Saturday. McGeady…
Torres exit lifted ‘black cloud’ over Liverpool, says Comolli
Fernando Torres’s Liverpool exit was a welcome relief for the Anfield club, according to director of football Damien Comolli. Torres’s record £50m move to Chelsea…
Sepp Blatter ‘to step down as Fifa president in four years’
Sepp Blatter has announced he will step down as Fifa president in four years’ time if he is re-elected in June. Blatter, 75, is seeking…
England captain John Terry insists he has players’ backing
John Terry admits he may not have the backing of all England supporters following his reinstatement as captain – but insists he has the full…
Cristiano Ronaldo in race to be fit in time for Tottenham clash
Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Tottenham Hotspur after aggravating a hamstring injury in Saturday’s Madrid derby. The 26-year-old forward,…
Capello risks unsettling squad by recalling Terry as captain
Fabio Capello has risked alienating his England squad with his decision to restore John Terry as permanent captain. Rio Ferdinand took over as skipper after…
Gareth Bale signs new Tottenham deal until 2015
Gareth Bale has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract to remain at Tottenham Hotspur until 2015. The 21-year-old winger has earned a glowing reputation across…
Torres chose Chelsea ‘out of loyalty to Liverpool’
Fernando Torres says he chose to join Chelsea rather than another English club because of his loyalty to Liverpool. The 26-year-old striker, who played 102…
Chris Smalling confident of Man United progression
Defender Chris Smalling is confident Manchester United will overcome Marseille to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League – but has warned his side they…
Fifa’s new electronic transfer system passes January test
Fifa has hailed the introduction of its new Transfer Matching System (TMS) as a success after it was put through its paces during the January…
Sir Alex Ferguson hails Edwin van der Sar role in FA Cup win
FA CUP SIXTH ROUND, 12 MARCH 2011, OLD TRAFFORD Man United Fábio (28) Rooney (49) 2 – 0 Arsenal Sir Alex Ferguson admits goalkeeper Edwin…
Owen Coyle hails Bolton spirit after FA Cup thriller
FA CUP SIXTH ROUND, 12 MARCH 2011, ST ANDREWS Birmingham Jerome (38) Phillips (80) 2 – 3 Bolton Elmander (21) K Davies (66) Lee (90)…
Dalglish slams Liverpool display after Braga defeat
EUROPA LEAGUE LAST-16 FIRST-LEG, 10 MARCH 2011, Estadio Municipal Braga Alan (18 pen) 1 – 0 Liverpool Liverpool’s hopes of rescuing a miserable season took…
Nervous Redknapp delighted as Spurs reach quarter-finals
Harry Redknapp admitted he was overcome with nerves as he watched his Tottenham side battle past AC Milan to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Spurs…
Referee Massimo Busacca is no stranger to controversy
The referee who sent off Robin van Persie in Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat by Barcelona is no stranger to controversy. Massimo Busacca, who was heavily criticised…
Van Persie fumes over red card as Barcelona beat Arsenal
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 SECOND-LEG, 8 MARCH 2011, CAMP NOU Barcelona Messi (45, 71 P) Xavi (68) 3 – 1 Arsenal Busquets (52 OG) Furious Robin…
‘Barcleona have many players like Jack Wilshere’
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 SECOND-LEG, 8 MARCH 2011, CAMP NOU, 7.45pm Barcelona v Arsenal Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola claims his club’s reserve team is full of…