It’s only a friendly but Wednesday’s match between Italy and Spain is a huge match for both clubs as he head towards the 2012 Euro’s next summer. Italy suffered a nightmare defence of their crown at the last World Cup, finishing below New Zealand at the bottom of Group F. They have shown signs of […]
The odds on newly promoted Atalanta staying in Serie A just got a lot longer after they were hit with a six point penalty deduction for their role in a betting scandal. Last week the federal prosecutor Stefano Palazzi advised the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over the punishment which should be handed out based on […]
The ink is barely dry on the £38million (€45m) transfer of Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid to Manchester City and already there are reports that Man City is only a stopover for Aguero and that he will be at Real Madrid in one to two years. Atletico Madrid repeatedly refused to sell Aguero to Real, […]
As London burns, the FA has listened to the police and rightly decided to cancel Wednesday’s friendly at Wembley between England and Holland. An FA statement read: “Following the events in Greater London, the FA has this morning held discussions with the Metropolitan Police, the Government and Brent Council. We have received clear advice that […]
The start of the Serie A season is being threatened after the captains of all 20 first division sides signed an open letter demanding that a dispute over players’ rights be solved before the start of the season. Last week, Italian Players Union president Damiano Tommasi warned that the new agreement had to be signed […]
Wesley Sneijder has finally spoken about the summer long rumors about him leaving Inter Milan and it does not make for pleasant reading for Inter fans. Sneijder says he will leave Inter Milan if the right offer comes in and admitted that cash-strapped Inter are keen to cash in on him. “All I know is […]
Once again missed opportunities and defensive mistakes cost the New England Revolution as they lost 3-2 at home to Chivas USA on Saturday. Revs coach Steve Nicol handed a debut start to Argentine forward Milton Caraglio, the Revolution’s first-ever Designated Player and he almost made an immediate impact. In the 22nd Caraglio arrived at the […]
Paris Saint-Germain have shattered the French transfer record by signing playmaker Javier Pastore from Palermo for €42m. The fee for the Argentinian international, who has signed a five-year contract, eclipses the €33.5m PSG paid to Real Madrid CF for Nicolas Anelka in 2000 Qatar Sports Investments bought a 70% stake in PSG on 30 June […]