Bayern Munich kicked off the new season like they ended the last won; winning while Laurent Blanc’s first Ligue 1 match in charge of Paris Saint-Germain ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw at Montpellier. Early goals from Arjen Robben and Mario Mandžukić set Bayern Munich on their to a 3-1 victory against VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach […]
Luis Suarez has been told by Liverpool owner John Henry that “You’re going nowhere”. Henry says that Suarez’s infamous interview has hardened feelings within the club and that the striker will not be sold to ANY club this summer. “We are not going to sell Luis. It’s a football reason, it’s not about finances” Henry […]
Manchester United’s pursuit of Cesc Fabregas is apparently over after the Barcelona midfielder says he has never considered leaving Barcelona this summer. Finally speaking from Kuala Lumpur as Barca continue their pre-season Asian tour, Fabregas appeared to put all of the transfer talk to bed saying: “My dream is to play here, I have never […]
Liverpool boos Brendan Rodgers has responded to that Luis Suarez’s interview saying that he will take decisive action with the wantaway striker and that there’s been total disrespect of the club. Speaking after Liverpool’ win over a Valerenga in Norway, Rodgers said: “I will take strong, decisive action, absolutely. There has been total disrespect of […]
How excited are Seattle Sounders fans about the signing of USA star Clint Dempsey? The Sounders announced today that Dempsey’s home debut on August 25 against rivals Portland had sold out. Seattle fans have snapped up 6,000 tickets in the last week, meaning close to 67,000 fans will see the match. Interest is so high […]
The Luis Suarez situation just keeps getting worse and worse for Liverpool. After Suarez pulled out of a friendly against Valerenga with a “foot injury”, he then spoke to the Mirror and ripped Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool. Suarez claims that the Liverpool boss told him last summer that he could leave this summer if the […]
Lionel Messi, Franck Ribéry and Cristiano Ronaldo have been shortlisted for the 2012/13 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. The three came top in a poll of journalists from each of UEFA’s member national associations, with the overall winner to be announced on 29 August. Ribéry, who has to be the favorite, helped Bayern Munich […]
Interesting tactics from Real Madrid today in regards to the contract situation of Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports out of Spain, including the teams mouthpiece Marca, claim that Ronaldio has agreed to a new contract that will keep him with the Spanish giants until 2018 and will pay him a salary of €17 million net for each […]
Talk about snatch and grab at Gillette Stadium last night. Toronto FC rode a second minute goal from Matias Laba and some terrific goalkeeping from Joe Bendik to pick up an unlikely three points last night. New England coach Jay Heaps must still be wondering how his side did not win this game. In the […]