Manuel Pellegrini has hit out at the Spanish League and suggested that Malaga’s current fixture situation would not happen to Barcelona or Real Madrid. The Costa del Sol side are currently preparing for Wednesday’s Champions League Play-off round first leg tie at home to Panathinaikos. However, at today’s Press conference, the Coach was preoccupied with […]
Juventus completed their pre-season preparations in style, beating AC Milan 3-2 to lift the Berlusconi trophy in San Siro. Although this was considered a friendly match, both sides went into the game knowing that the victors from this game would receive a huge psychological boost before the start of the Serie A season. Milan started […]
I was shocked to read that West Ham United still owe Sheffield United £10 million as part of the Carlos Tevez saga. Tevez scored six goals during the 2006-07 season, including a decisive winner against Manchester United on the final day of the season which effectively condemned Sheffield United to relegation in place of the […]
Big boost for Roma today after its talisman Daniele De Rossi said he is staying at the club. Despite signing a new contract last season that tied him to the Giallorossi until 2017, De Rossi’s agent was reported to have flown out for talks with City officials last week. The Premier League champions were said to have offered €35m and a […]
This season’s third round of La Liga matches will be staggered over 10 different kick-off times, Spain’s Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) said Tuesday. Four matches will take place on Sept. 1, with five more the following day and Real Betis hosting Atletico Madrid on Sept. 3. The weekend kicks off with Celta Vigo taking […]
You could almost hear the scream of frustration from Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini after Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi said he is staying at Roma. Despite signing a new contract last season that tied him to the Giallorossi until 2017, De Rossi’s agent was reported to have flown out for talks with City officials last week. The Premier League […]
I admit I am really surprised to hear that Billionaire money manager George Soros owns nearly 2% of Manchester United after the clubs owners, the Glazers took the club public earlier this month. According to a filing with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission, Soros through his hedge fund Soros Fund Management LLC, owns 7.85% […]
Antonio Conte believes his 10-month suspension will be overturned in time for him to take charge of Juventus at the start of the Serie A season. Conte and his assistant Angelo Alessio were handed lengthy bans by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for allegedly failing to report two incidents of match-fixing while in charge of […]
Well that is not what Manchester United fans expected. After the excitement of signing Robin van Persie, United went out and were second best to an Everton side that won every 50-50 challenge all over the pitch. United had no answer to Marouane Fellaini all night, am it was Fellaini who was finally rewarded for an […]