Sportmediaset is reporting that big spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have made a €25 million bid for Wesley Sneijder and are believed to be ready to offer him a €155,000-a-week pay check. Sneijder, who has struggled with both his form and staying fitness this season, said he was happy playing at Inter, but earlier this […]
Roma cannot be considered one of Italy’s top teams until they find some consistency, says coach Luis Enrique. Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 at the weekend leaving some to ponder whether they have the capability to challenge for top honours. However, Enrique says they still have a long way to go before they can be […]
I wrote yesterday that Fabio Capello And FA were set for a fireworks meeting today with neither site apparently ready to concede ground over John Terry. Well after meeting today, it became apparent that the two sides could no longer work together and the FA has announced that Fabio Capello has stepped down as England […]
Not a surprise to hear that Sevilla have hired Jose Miguel Gonzalez, aka Michel, to become their next coach after the firing of Marcelino Garcia Toral on Monday. Michel will automatically receive an extension to the contract should he guide the 11th-placed side to UEFA Champions League qualification. That is certainly achievable as Seville are […]
Inigo Lopez grabbed a late winner for Granada to give their La Liga survival hopes a big boost as they beat local rivals Malaga on Monday. Malaga had the better early exchanges as the game started at a fast and furious pace with first Enzo Maresca then Rondon shooting high and wide from good positions […]
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos insists his side will show Mirandes total respect on Tuesday night as the two clubs clash in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Athletic, whose record of 23 Copa titles is second only to Barcelona (25), are favourites heading into the semi-final second leg after earning a 2-1 lead from […]
Luis Suarez made his return from his eight-match suspension but their was no fairy tale ending as Liverpool and Spurs played to a goalless draw at Anfield. While Kenny Dalglish’s side remain unbeaten at home this season, they have nevertheless struggled for goals at Anfield, scoring just 14 in 11 matches, and again, despite a […]
Big blow for AC Milan’s title hopes as striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been suspended for three matches for his red card against Napoli, meaning he will miss the top-of-the-table clash with Serie A leaders Juventus. Ibra was sent off midway through the second half of Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Napoli at the San Siro after […]