Lazio lifted the Coppa Italia for the fifth time by beating Sampdoria 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the final at the Stadio Olimpico, earning themselves a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League. Lazio took the lead after only four minutes when Mauro Zárate found the far corner with a fine right-foot […]
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The battle to avoid the drop is boiling up to a fascinating finale. With just two fixtures remaining, six teams are still fighting to avoid the three relegation places. Mathematically it is still possible for Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers to go down but both are six points clear of the relegation spots and with […]
Carlos Tevez inspired a second-half comeback as Manchester United moved to the brink of the Premier League title with a 2-1 win at Wigan. The Argentine came off the bench to cancel out Hugo Rodallega’s opening goal in spectacular fashion, before Michael Carrick netted a cool winner five minutes from time. United need just one […]
Veteran striker Andriy Shevchenko is determined to try and end his illustrious career with AC Milan. The 32-year-old Ukraine international is currently on a season-long loan with the Rossoneri, having returned to Italy after an unsuccessful move to England to join Chelsea. Shevchenko told Datasport: “If you want to know my future you have to talk […]
Spanish Cup kings FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao meet in this evening’s final at the Mestalla Stadium with both sides determined to give their fans the trophy. Just over 25 years have passed since Endika Guarrotxena’s goal earned Athletic a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the 1984 final – the last trophy lifted by […]
Earlier today, the agent of Werder Bremen star Diego confirmed what we had said a week ago. That a deal had been struck for the Brazilian to join Juventus next season and Bianconeri president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has confirmed the transfer. “Juventus have signed an agreement with the player,” was all the club patron revealed […]
Florentino Perez, the man who brought Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham to Real Madrid, signalled that he is ready to make another bid for the club presidency. “Florentino Perez will make public his intention to stand in the Real Madrid elections on Thursday,” his office said, confirming his plan to run after months of […]