Really interesting interview with Paris Saint-Germain chairman Al Khelaifi in Marca today in which he basically sells they will buy the best in the world regardless of the cost. I would love to know what Uefa President Michel Platin and his Financial Fair Play group think of these comments. P. Did you see the Spanish […]
Neil Ashton of The Daily Mirror is reporting that Roman Abramovich demanded answers from players and coaching staff at Chelsea’s training ground on Thursday as to why the European Champions could not hold onto a two-goal lead at home to Juventus on Wednesday night. Abramovich arrived unannounced at Cobham on Thursday morning with director Eugene […]
They may have been without Falcao, but Atlético Madrid got their UEFA Europa League title defence off to a successful start while Liverpool also opened with victory on Thursday. Diego Simeone opted to rest his star forward, who has been the top scorer in this competition for the past two seasons. It did nothing to […]
Barcelona are in a defensive crisis after defender Gerard Pique is facing a three-week spell on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury in Wednesday night’s Champions League win over Spartak Moscow. The Spain international was replaced just 12 minutes into the match at the Nou Camp and, according to Barca‘s medical team, the injury […]
Barcelona had to come from behind to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start with two goals from Lionel Messi to beat Spartak Moscow 3-2 at home. Cristian Tello had fired the hosts into the lead after just 13 minutes but Spartak refused to be overawed by their surroundings and were level […]
Rafael Benitez’s agent says his client would be willing to speak to AC Milan should the Rossoneri approach them about a role with the club. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri, who led the team to the Scudetto two seasons ago, has come under fire after an embarrassing goalless draw at home to Anderlecht in the UEFA […]
A brilliant brace from Oscar failed to inspire Chelsea to victory in the Champions League as Juventus came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw. Oscar looked set to enjoy a dream European debut with a stunning first-half double but the Italian champions ruthlessly exposed the holders’ defensive deficiencies to snatch a draw […]
Manchester United kicked off their Champions League campaign tonight with an unimpressive 1-0 win at home to Galatasaray, with Michael Carrick scoring the United goal. Here are some quick thoughts on the game: For the third time this season United missed a penalty. Nani joining Van Persie and Chicharito in missing. What amazed me, was not the […]