Entries from May 2009
May 31st, 2009 · Comments Off
Forlan delighted to book Champions League returnDiego Forlan declared himself “very happy” after helping Atletico Madrid back into the Champions League and virtually assuring himself of finishing as La Liga’s leading goalscorer.
Wigan want £3 million from Sunderland for Steve Bruce Wigan chairman David Whelan has said he wants £3 million compensation from Sunderland […]
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May 31st, 2009 · Comments Off
Capello dismisses Wenger’s Walcott burn-out fears
• Capello: Walcott should play in Under-21 championships• ‘His holiday was in the winter. He is happy to play’
Fabio Capello has said Theo Walcott should play for both England’s senior squad and the Under-21s this summer, despite the complaints of the Arsenal manager, […]
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May 30th, 2009 · Comments Off
Spanish La Liga Roundup, May 30 La Liga Roundup: Samuel Eto’o scored as Barcelona capped its best ever season with a 1-1 draw at Deportivo.
Rangers beat Falkirk to secure doubleRangers add the Scottish Cup to the Scottish Premier League title thanks to a wonderful strike from Nacho Novo.
Fifa to choose 2014 host citiesFifa […]
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May 30th, 2009 · Comments Off
Ligue 1: Bordeaux clinch first title in 10 yearsGirondins Bordeaux clinched their first Ligue 1 title in 10 years when a Yoan Gouffran goal earned them a 1-0 win at Caen on Saturday.
Terry hits back at Makelele’s claims over JoseChelsea captain John Terry has strongly rejected claims made by former team-mate Claude Makelele that he […]
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May 29th, 2009 · Comments Off
Stoke boss ready to make changesStoke City manager Tony Pulis will make changes at the club to build on their 12th-place finish in the Premier League.
Gareth Barry keen on Arsenal move Arsenal are reportedly considering a £12 million bid for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.
Giggs forgets Rome and targets third finalRyan […]
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May 29th, 2009 · Comments Off
Liverpool and Manchester City meet valuation for Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez The prospect of Carlos Tevez joining Liverpool increases as they and Man City agreed to pay £25m needed to sign him.
Chivas USA 2-3 Chicago Fire Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s late penalty kick capped a Chicago rally as the Fire earned a 3-2 […]
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May 28th, 2009 · Comments Off
Chelsea table Franck Ribéry bid Chelsea reportedly target Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribéry in a bold £43.7m bid.
Al-Fahim could hit Pompey with a bang
The colourful approach of Pompey’s suitor will see Sulaiman Al-Fahim slot seamlessly into the vaudevillian Premier League
Dr Sulaiman Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Fahim […]
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May 28th, 2009 · Comments Off
Lyon coach hails Barcelona as world’s best team Lyon’s Claude Puel hailed Barcelona as ‘the best team in the world’ following its Champions League win on Wednesday.
Fergie: I remain hungry for success Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any suggestions that his hunger to win the Champions League has been dented by the defeat […]
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May 26th, 2009 · Comments Off
Manchester United v Barcelona: Wayne Rooney is biggest threat says Gerard Pique Barcelona players have talked of Wayne Rooney’s work ethic as the biggest threat posed by Manchester United.
Manchester United’s Paul Scholes can’t wait to hang up his boots and play cricket One more season and Paul Scholes can dig […]
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May 26th, 2009 · Comments Off
Tottenham to offload David Bentley as they chase Manchester City’s Martin Petrov Harry Redknapp to offer David Bentley in playerpluscash deal for Manchester City’s Martin Petrov.
Milan’s Ancelotti expects to know fate on MondayAC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti expects to learn where his future lies at the conclusion of the Serie A championship.
Claude […]
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