Sampdoria are said to be in talks with with former Inter Milan and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez to become their new manager, despite still having Giuseppe Iachini currently occupy that position. Iachini, who led Samp to promotion at the first attempt, is seemingly set to lose his job as club owner Riccardo Garrone has his […]
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has confirmed that the Catalan side are in negotiations to sign Spain left-back Jordi Alba from Valencia, but dismissed reports that Didier Drogba is on his way to the Camp Nou. “I don’t like these negotiations being made public, but they have been,” Rosell said at a press conference. Rosell added […]
One of the biggest disappointments in Major League Soccer this season has been the poor form of the defending MLS Cup champions, the LA Galaxy. For most of the season, the Galaxy have been at, or near, the bottom of the Western Conference and David Beckham blames the teams slow start on a hangover from […]
Wednesday’s semifinal between Spain and Portugal has everything you want in a thrilling match; big names, interesting storylines, and tactical intrigue for hardcore fans. Star Power This game features some of the greatest players of the Spanish league in conjunction with a handful of the most underrated players in world football. Spain’s squad is undoubtedly […]
Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of France international Olivier Giroud from Montpellier for a reported £13million. The 25-year old striker completed a medical before agreeing terms at Arsemal’s training ground on Monday evening. The completion of the transfer is now just the subject of formal processes. Giroud, whose 21 goals in 36 league appearances made […]
The fixture list for the 2012/13 Bundesliga season was published today and two-time defending Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund will start the 2012-13 season against Werder Bremen Dortmund and Bremen, two original members of the league, will begin the 50th Bundesliga slate at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund on Aug. 24, exactly 49 years to the […]
Strong words from England manager Roy Hodgson about the three lions star player Wayne Rooney as Hodgson said that Rooney failed to deliver at another major tournament. Hodgson, who compared the Manchester United frontman to Brazil legend Pele during Euro 2012, said as England prepared to fly home from Polkraine: “Of course, I think we put a lot of […]
Iker Casillas has taunted club teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese captain is underperforming in the European Championships. The Spanish captain told Marca: “Ronaldo’s season at Madrid was incredible in terms of the way he played, the goals and the records,” “I don’t think that right now he is at his best level.” However, Casillas […]
Iker Casillas has taunted club teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese captain is underperforming in the European Championships. The Spanish captain told Marca: “Ronaldo’s season at Madrid was incredible in terms of the way he played, the goals and the records,” “I don’t think that right now he is at his best level.” However, Casillas […]