A first-half goal by Giuseppe Rossi helped 10-man Italy to a 2-0 friendly victory in Ukraine on Tuesday This was probably the best performance in an Italy shirt for Villarreal striker, and he fired Italy into the lead on the 28th minute when he scored from close range following a scramble after a swift counter […]
On a pitch that was not fit for a kids game, Spain beat Lithuania 3-1 and maintain their perfect record in qualifying for Euro 2012 on Tuesday. Spain lead Group I with 15 points from five games, followed by Czech Republic on nine after their 2-0 win over Liechtenstein on Tuesday. Scotland and Lithuania are […]
Interesting quotes in the Telegraph from Barcelona President Sandro Rosell about Cesc Fabragas. This is what the Barca President had to say about the Arsenal captain: “Barca is not disposed to pay €50 million for Cesc Fabregas next summer. That is decided and, although [Pep] Guardiola demands this player, we will not pay this amount. […]
Germany maintained their perfect record and England got back to winning ways, while Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland capitalised on a slip by Russia in Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifying action. Runners-up in 2008, Germany have been perfect so far in their campaign and continued their good form with a 4-0 home victory against Kazakhstan. […]
Thiago Motta’s second-half goal gave Italy to a 1-0 victory in Slovenia and helped them open up a six-point lead in Group C. The Brazilian-born Inter Milan midfielder, making his competitive Azzurri debut, marked the occasion by driving a low shot past Samir Handanovič from the left side of the penalty box after exchanging passes […]
Two second half goals from David Villa gave Spain a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. Michal Bílek’s team had led the UEFA EURO 2012 Group I qualifier thanks to a crashing Jaroslav Plašil drive just before the half-hour, but Villa chose the most appropriate and spectacular manner to eclipse Raúl Gonzàlez’s goal tally. […]
Holders Spain and Holland both maintained their perfect starts to Euro 2012 qualifying while Italy, France, Belgium and Serbia also won as qualification resumed for the new year. Spain won all three of their Group I games in the fall but with 21 minutes left trailed the Czech Republic in Granada. David Villa levelled the […]