Josep Guardiola was unveiled as the new manager of Bayern Munch before a packed press conference today. The former Barcelona boss started off on the right foot by answering all questions in German. “It is a gift to be here,” explained Pep, whose contract runs until summer 2016. “I am happy that Bayern even thought […]
The Spanish newspaper Marca, well known as the mouthpiece of Real Madrid, have a really interesting story today that Manchester United are considering offering Wayne Rooney + €70m (£60m) for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Marca story says: Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney could be set to head in opposite directions in what would be one of […]
After the success of German football last year, and the arrival of Pep Guardiola in Munich this year, interest in the Bundesliga has never been as high as it is now. With some of the most fan friendly ticket prices in Europe, and an entertaining style of play across the league, it is not difficult […]
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Barcelona midfield star Thiago Alcantara for a bargain price of £17m. The Daily Mail is reporting that United have agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old and his father of around £90,000 a week and that the two clubs have all but agreed on the deal. Sir Alex […]
Fifa have announced that the Confederations Cup wil go on despite battles in the streets between Brazilian police and protesters. An estimated one million people protested in cities across Brazil on Thursday in part because of the money the government has spent ($26B) towards staging the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. But that means […]
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas insists that Gareth Bale will not leave Spurs this summer, despite being openly tapped up by Real Madrid players and officials. Real Madrid have been utilizing all their common tactics to unsettle Bale. Real President Florentino Pérez has spent more time this summer talking about Bale than Cristiano Ronaldo. Madrid […]
Arsene Wenger is close to smashing Arsenal’s record transfer after agreeing to terms with Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. Earlier this week Arsenal and Real Madrid agreed on a £22million fee with Real Madrid for the 25-year-old, and the striker has now agreed to a £150,000-a-week contract with the Gunners. Both the transfer and wages are club […]
Some interesting comments by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho that he he is motivated by the challenge of adhering to the Financial Fair Play rules at Chelsea. Mourinho told the club’s official website: “It’s very motivational and demands more from you. You have to think more about every decision and every move. “Every wrong move you […]
Former Manchester United chairman, and current United director, David Gill has been appointed chairman of UEFA’s extremely influential Club Licensing Committee. The Club Licensing Committee essentially decides which clubs are entitled to licences to play Champions League and Europa League football. This will become increasingly important as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules shape the landscape […]