Real Zaragoza have appointed Manolo Jimenez as their new coach until the end of the season. Jimenez replaces Javier Aguirre, who was dismissed earlier this week with Zaragoza rooted to the foot of the La Liga standings having lost eight of their last nine league games. The 47-year-old Jimenez, who will be presented on Sunday […]
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Atletico Madrid forward Jose Antonio Reyes has confirmed that he has asked coach Diego Simeone to help transfer him to Sevilla Simeone has just taken over the reins at Vicente Calderon and had previously spoken of his desire to keep the former Arsenal player at the club. However, Reyes insists his mind is made up […]
Big blow for Malaga as winger Joaquin Sanchez is set to be four weeks due to a torn right thigh muscle, the Primera Division club have announced. Joaquin complained of pain on Friday morning after playing in Thursday’s Champions for Africa benefit match and, after undergoing tests, it was confirmed the former Spain international would […]
Late goals were the order of the day in England, most notably at Sunderland where Ji Dong-won’s last-gasp winner earned the home side a surprise 1-0 victory over leaders Manchester City. Roberto Mancini’s side had aspirations of fully capitalising on Manchester United’s loss to Blackburn Rovers 24 hours earlier, to establish a three-point lead at […]
Manchester United missed out on the chance to begin the new year on top of the Premier League after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat at home against Blackburn Rovers. Sir Alex Ferguson turned 70 today but it was a birthday the United manager will want to forget after witnessing his side rally from 2-0 down […]
Javier Aguirre has been fired by Real Zaragoza terminated, the La Liga club confirmed on Friday morning. Zaragoza are bottom of La Liga, having lost eight of their last nine league games. A statement on the club’s official website www.realzaragoza.com read: “Late last night on Thursday, December 29, Real Zaragoza reached an agreement with Javier […]
Two goals from Craig Bellamy and one from Steven Gerrard was enough for Liverpool tonight, as they beat Newcastle 3-1 in a tight match at Anfield tonight. It was the first time Liverpool had scored three goals in a match since the August 27 win over Bolton and ended a spell where Liverpool had drawn […]
While the transfer window in Europe opens up in less than 48 hours, Major League Soccer teams have been busy since the season ended, rebuilding and retooling for next season. Here is a team-by-team look at what each side has done so far this offseason. Who has had the best offseason? Chicago Fire IN: G Jay Nolly (12/5: […]