Football Archives: 05/2011

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has vowed to fight against “dangers” threatening the future of football on the eve of the world governing body’s presidential election.…

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, according to Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola. The Argentine forward inspired Barca to a resounding Champions League final victory…

Emirates airline has joined other Fifa tournament sponsors in expressing its concern over the corruption allegations that are rocking world football’s governing body. Fifa president…

The Football Association has called on Fifa to postpone Wednesday’s presidential election as corruption allegations continue to rock the governing body. Fifa president Sepp Blatter,…

After the end of a season which saw the Premier League’s transfer record smashed, we look at five players who have failed to impress at…

Sepp Blatter insists that Fifa is not in crisis but admits that the world governing body’s reputation has taken a battering in recent weeks. “Football…

Tottenham Hotspur will reap the rewards of playing in the Europa League next season, according to former Spurs boss Glenn Hoddle. Harry Redknapp’s men had…

Barcelona were crowned kings of Europe for a fourth time, crushing Manchester United with a free-flowing and destructive performance of the calibre that has become…

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Saturday’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United will be a classic. – Man United ready for Barcelona showdown after…

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will appear before the world governing body’s ethics committee on Sunday to answer charges that he knew about alleged cash payments.…

If the first Champions League final in London this week is anything to go by, Saturday’s Wembley showpiece will not disappoint. As Manchester United travelled…

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has lifted the lid on the circumstances surrounding his departure from Liverpool in 2009. – Steven Gerrard: I’m in my…

All smiles: Sir Alex Ferguson appeared in good spirits as he oversaw his side’s preparation for Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley. Turnaround:…

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been voted manager of the year by his fellow managers at a glitzy awards ceremony in London on…

After Carlo Ancelotti was ruthlessly dismissed for failing to win any silverware during his second term in charge of Chelsea, Blues owner Roman Abramovich begins…

Edwin van der Sar considered postponing his retirement, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed. The 40-year-old former Netherlands international announced his intention to…

Liverpool will look to sign “two or three” players during the summer transfer window, according to the club’s first team coach Steve Clarke. Clarke believes…

Javier Zanetti wants Internazionale to make signing Udinese forward Alexis Sánchez their top priority this summer. Inter are reportedly set to face a summer bidding…

Uefa Europa League final, 18 May 2011, Dublin Arena FC Porto Falcao (44) 1 – 0 SC Braga Falcao scored the only goal of the…

Uefa Europa League final, 18 May 2011, Dublin Arena, 7:45pm UK FC Porto v SC Braga Local Portuguese rivals Porto and Braga are gearing up…

Match winner Yaya Toure could not hide his delight after his strike ended Manchester City’s 35-year wait for a major trophy and gave them a…