Football Archives: 05/2014

Cesare Prandelli says his Italy squad have been left shocked and deflated after Riccardo Montolivo’s serious leg injury marred Saturday’s World Cup warm-up draw with…

Martin O’Neill expects Roy Keane’s future to be decided by Wednesday as Celtic continue talks with the Republic of Ireland assistant manager. The former Manchester…

Riccardo Montolivo’s serious-looking leg injury marred Italy’s World Cup warm-up game against Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage. The 29-year-old AC Milan captain suffered the…

Italy suffer Montolivo blow Riccardo Montolivo’s “serious injury” overshadowed what was a lively friendly at Craven Cottage between World Cup hopefuls Italy and rebuilding Republic…

Theo Walcott says Arsenal have “underachieved” in recent seasons – but is backing Arsene Wenger’s side to build on their FA Cup success this term.…

Arsene Wenger insists that he is focused on strengthening his Arsenal squad this summer as he aims to propel the north London club onto further…

Arsene Wenger declared that there are “exciting” times to come for Arsenal after signing a new three-year contract extension to keep him at the club…

Daniel Sturridge is among the top five or six strikers in the world, according to former Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard. The 24-year-old Liverpool forward enters…

Bale dazzles on the biggest stage – again When Gareth Bale moved to Real Madrid in a world-record £85.3m deal from Tottenham Hotspur last summer,…

Manchester United will become a laughing stock if the Red Devils don’t give new manager Louis van Gaal time to implement his ideas, according to…

Jimmy Bullard has urged Arsenal to sign Yaya Toure after the Ivorian’s recent falling out with Manchester City. The midfielder, who has three years left…

Jimmy Bullard has urged Brendan Rodgers to sign Adam Lallana “sharpish” after the former Fulham man backed the Southampton captain to take the World Cup…

Roy Hodgson has backed Wayne Rooney to deliver for England under the spotlight of international pressure at this summer’s World Cup. The Manchester United striker…

John Barnes insists he hasn’t been surprised by Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s form in his new midfield role. The 33-year-old played the second half of…

Brendan Rodgers is confident that Liverpool have what it takes to go one step further and win the Premier League next season. The Reds came…

Brendan Rodgers gave little away when quizzed about the speculation linking Adam Lallana with a transfer to Liverpool this summer. Media reports this week have…

Brendan Rodgers needs to bring a top-class midfielder to Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to Vegard Heggem. The Liverpool manager is expected to…

John Barnes insists he has no fears about Liverpool’s future, despite their recent collapse in the Premier League title race. Manchester City need four points…

Title race not over yet Despite Liverpool’s shocking 11-minute capitulation at Selhurst Park on Monday night, it mustn’t be forgotten that the Reds are still…

Vegard Heggem believes Liverpool have been “letting in too many goals” all season after their collapse at Crystal Palace on Monday. The Reds conceded three…

Robin van Persie has suggested that he would be happy to see Ryan Giggs take charge of Manchester United on a permanent basis by describing…