Alonso out to give France deja vu
Having sunk France with both goals in Spain's 2-0 quarter-final victory at Euro 2012, Xabi Alonso will have Les Bleus in his sights once again when the teams renew acquaintances in Tuesday's World Cup...
View ArticleBrazil defender Marcelo out for three months
Real Madrid's Brazil defender Marcelo will be out of action for up to three months after fracturing his right foot in training, the South American giants announced on their website on Sunday. Marcelo...
View ArticleManchester United youngster hit with drink driving charge
Manchester United's highly-rated young midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe has been charged with drink driving, Greater Manchester police confirmed on Sunday. Tunnicliffe, 19, was charged with driving with...
View ArticleEngland star Bertrand deletes Twitter account
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand deleted his Twitter account on Sunday following his angry reaction to claims he had withdrawn from the England squad with a sore throat. Bertrand was furious to be...
View ArticleKamran Akmal to lead Pakistan in Super Sixes
Pakistan on Monday named wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal to lead the side's defence of the Hong Kong Super Sixes title later this month. Pakistan face arch-rivals India, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands...
View ArticleBendtner return at Arsenal puts Llorente, Lopez out for Wenger
Arsene Wenger is about to prove to the Emirates and the legions of Gunners fans why he is one of footballing’s higher powers. Despite his 35 million pound war chest ready on hand, Wenger will probably...
View ArticleVidic, Nani out as Man Utd’s title ‘team’ returns
That Sir Alex Ferguson is second in the Premier League table and on course for a Champions League second round is only a measure of his management skills. He has suffered an injury crisis like no other...
View ArticleCrazy Man Utd link-up: Balotelli and Van Persie
Mario Balotelli is undeniably talented. And undeniably mad. If Jose Mourinho could not tame the mohawked Italian, can anybody else? Perhaps there is one man. A man who has already tamed the likes of...
View ArticleWenger's Liverpool Carroll moment: Spurs steal Zaha from Arsenal
Arsenal might be heading into a perfect storm, courtesy long-time rivals Tottenham Hotspur. With Theo Walcott now out injured and then most likely on his way in January, Arsene Wenger had zeroed in on...
View ArticleWenger for Falcao at Arsenal puts Chelsea back on Hulk hunt
A transfer fund of more than £35million and some of the hottest strikers in a decade up for grabs, what will Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger do in in January? Wenger has admitted that he needs a second...
View ArticleChelsea, Arsenal set for Sturridge, Walcott swap
Daniel Sturridge is finally on the block. At least according to The Daily Mail.. The fact that the Sturridge saga is reaching its natural conclusion may not raise any eyebrows at Stamford Bridge what...
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Liverpool’s five-man strike force to save season: Torres, Ba, Walcott,...
The die is cast. At least as far as buying a player in January. Brendan Rodgers faces a tough choice, Which player will Rodgers buy for Liverpool in January? It will probably be the difference between...
View ArticleJanuary deal sealed for Liverpool: Carroll to return, Rodger that
Given that Brendan Rodgers seems to have a really long rope at Liverpool, it might make sense not to spend more money in the January transfer window. Rodgers needs to seal the deal shut for January –...
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Wenger, Fergie exit: Guardiola at Arsenal, Mourinho at Man Utd
They had one of the greatest footballing rivalries in club football – Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. Each had a player who laid fair claim to being the best footballer in...
View ArticleMan Utd’s dream ‘team’ returns - no Vidic, Nani
That Sir Alex Ferguson is second in the Premier League table and on course for a Champions League second round is only a measure of his management skills. He has suffered an injury crisis like no other...
View ArticleWill Chennai Super Kings be the end of Dhoni? Staring at CLT20 exit
Highveld Lions staked their claim for a semifinal berth in the Champions League Twenty20 at the expense of Chennai Super Kings with a thrilling six-wicket victory on Tuesday. Chennai posted a...
View ArticleAnother Indian cricket shock: IPL 'increased risk' of match-fixing
As cricket's T20 domestic champions battle it out for supremacy in South Africa, alarm bells are ringing that the proliferation of such tournaments has "considerably increased the risk" of...
View ArticleArsenal's Brazilian moves put Giroud at risk
Arsene Wenger is likely to surprise every one come January – despite the big money moves predicted at Manchester City, Chelsea and possibly Liverpool. Only Wenger and the management at the Emirates...
View ArticleSuper Mario strikes as ten-man Italy beat Denmark
Mario Balotelli capped his return to the international fray with a superb second-half goal as 10-man Italy boosted their 2014 World Cup qualifying bid with a 3-1 win over Denmark on Tuesday. Balotelli...
View ArticleArsenal struggler Giroud rescues France with late strike
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud grabbed a last minute header to earn France a 1-1 draw with Spain in Madrid in Tuesday night's Group I World Cup qualifier. Sergio Ramos gave Spain a first half lead that...
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