Friday, March 19, 2010

English Premier League

Fergie backs Rooney to surpass Ronaldo’s ‘incredible’ goal tally

Fergie backs Rooney to surpass Ronaldo’s ‘incredible’ goal tally

February 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

London, Feb 27 : Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his ace striker Wayne Rooney can easily surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible goal tally of 42 in the season Manchester United won both the Premier League and Champions League two years ago.  Rooney now has 27 goals this season and with plenty of matches to come, boss Ferguson believes anything is possible of his superstar striker.  “Well, we’ve 10 league games and hopefully we’ll get six European ties. That’s 16 games. A goal a game would bring him to 43. So there’s pressure for you,” Ferguson said.  “Who... [Read the full story]

FA Cup

Warnock charged by FA

Warnock charged by FA

February 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

LONDON, Feb 26  – Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has been charged with improper conduct, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday. Championship (second division) Palace, who are in administration, had their hopes of progress dashed after a late goal in the 2-2 fifth-round draw with Aston Villa on Feb. 14, provoking Warnock to call for the referee to be banned. The London club were eliminated after a 3-1 replay loss away to Villa on Wednesday. Warnock, along with Bolton Wanderers forward Kevin Davies and Championship club Sheffield United’s manager Kevin Blackwell, was charged... [Read the full story]

World Cup 2010

Injured Fabiano out of Brazil warmup

Injured Fabiano out of Brazil warmup

February 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 26 – Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has pulled out of Brazil’s World Cup warmup against Ireland next Tuesday with a stomach muscle injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday. The CBF said the same injury had prevented Fabiano from playing for Sevilla in their Champions League match against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday. Tuesday’s friendly in London is World Cup favourites Brazil’s only scheduled warmup before their opening Group G match against North Korea in South Africa on June 15. They also face Ivory Coast and Portugal.  Read More →

Champions League

Celtic vs Hamburg SV Highlights: UEFA Europa League

October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Celtic suffered their third European home defeat under Tony Mowbray to leave them with no hopes of advancing in the Europa League. Marcus Berg finished clinically in the 63rd minute after Ze Roberto had split open the Celtic defence as Hamburg joined Arsenal and Dinamo Moscow in further undermining Celtic’s previously commendable home record. Celtic, who have now won just two of eight home games in all competitions under Mowbray, were sloppy in possession throughout the match, although they created several first-half chances. Barcelona were the only team to have beaten beaten Celtic in a... [Read the full story]

Europa League

Celtic vs Hamburg SV Highlights: UEFA Europa League

October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Celtic suffered their third European home defeat under Tony Mowbray to leave them with no hopes of advancing in the Europa League. Marcus Berg finished clinically in the 63rd minute after Ze Roberto had split open the Celtic defence as Hamburg joined Arsenal and Dinamo Moscow in further undermining Celtic’s previously commendable home record. Celtic, who have now won just two of eight home games in all competitions under Mowbray, were sloppy in possession throughout the match, although they created several first-half chances. Barcelona were the only team to have beaten beaten Celtic in a... [Read the full story]

Champions League

Celtic vs Hamburg SV Highlights: UEFA Europa League

October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Celtic suffered their third European home defeat under Tony Mowbray to leave them with no hopes of advancing in the Europa League. Marcus Berg finished clinically in the 63rd minute after Ze Roberto had split open the Celtic defence as Hamburg joined Arsenal and Dinamo Moscow in further undermining Celtic’s previously commendable home record. Celtic, who have now won just two of eight home games in all competitions under Mowbray, were sloppy in possession throughout the match, although they created several first-half chances. Barcelona were the only team to have beaten beaten Celtic in a... [Read the full story]

English Premier League

Fergie backs Rooney to surpass Ronaldo’s ‘incredible’ goal tally

Fergie backs Rooney to surpass Ronaldo’s ‘incredible’ goal tally

London, Feb 27 : Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his ace striker Wayne Rooney can easily surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible goal tally of 42 in the season Manchester United won both the Premier League and Champions League two years ago.  Rooney now has 27 goals this season and with plenty of matches to come, boss Ferguson... [Read more of this review]


Tevez urges Mancini to let him dedicate a goal for daughter against Chelsea

Tevez urges Mancini to let him dedicate a goal for daughter against Chelsea

London, Feb 27  : Manchester City ace striker Carlos Tevez has urged coach Roberto Mancini to play him against Chelsea so that he can score a goal for his new born baby. Tevez has been on compassionate leave in Argentina to be with his partner and daughter Katie, who was born prematurely. But he flew back to England on Friday insisting: “I want to... [Read more of this review]


Pressure mounting on Mancini as Manchester City stumble on

Pressure mounting on Mancini as Manchester City stumble on

MANCHESTER, England, Feb 26  -  When Roberto Mancini swept into Manchester City at the end of December to replace Mark Hughes he must have felt that managing in the Premier League was deceptively easy compared to his Serie A days . Four wins in his opening four encounters, coupled with a nice line for the media and his photogenic appearance all combined... [Read more of this review]


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FA Cup

Warnock charged by FA

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World Cup 2010

Injured Fabiano out of Brazil warmup

Injured Fabiano out of Brazil warmup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 26 – Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has pulled out of Brazil’s... 


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