Inter president Massimo Moratti has confirmed that former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has agreed to become Inter’s new coach A statement on the Inter web site said: “We have reached an agreement and we have sorted out the final details, which weren’t important things. All that is needed now is a countersignature. Benitez is not […]
Arsenal have rejected a formal £33m bid from Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas and told Barca that Fabregas is not for sale (at least not at that price). Arsenal are sticking to their guns and telling Barcelona that it will take Cristiano Ronaldo type money for Fabregas. Arsenal statement: “Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is under contract […]
Friday was not a good day for Premier League stars in South Africa. First came the news that England captain Rio Ferdinand will miss the World Cup after injuring himself in training. That was followed by news that Ivory Coast and Chelsea star Didier Drogba had fractured his elbow in a warm-up game against Japan. […]
Rio Ferdinand will miss the World Cup after injuring himself in training. The new England skipper suffered a knee-ligament injury at the end of training on Friday lunchtime on England’s first full day in South Africa. He was immediately sent to a local hospital for a scan by manager Fabio Capello but the news has […]
United States striker Jozy Altidore was taken to hospital last night for a scan on his right ankle after being injured in training on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan from Villareal at Hull, is expected to play in his side’s opening game with England on 12 June. “His status is considered […]
Rafael Benitez has left Liverpool by mutual consent after six years as manager. The club have agreed a compensation package with the 50-year-old after a turbulent 2009-10 season. Liverpool, having begun the campaign among the title favourites, finished a disappointing seventh in the Barclays Premier League and were eliminated from the Champions League at the […]
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni believes England manager Fabio Capello wants the job at Inter Milan. Capello is on Inter’s list of candidates to replace Jose Mourinho and club president Massimo Moratti has indicated he will move for the 63-year-old once England’s World Cup campaign is over. Trapattoni believes the chance to coach the […]
Jose Mourinho was introduced at the Bernabeu as the new coach of Real Madrid after signing a four-year deal with the Spanish side Mourinho becomes the ninth coach at Real Madrid in the last six years. In introducing Mourinho, Real sporting director Jorge Valdano said: “It’s an honour to have with us one of the […]