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Benitez tipped to become new Real Madrid boss

Benitez tipped to become new Real Madrid boss

March 12th, 2010 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is all set to become Real Madrid's new boss after club's Champions League defeat at the hands of Lyon. The Spanish giants will ...

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AC Milan’s ‘Operation Rooney’ to stop him from scoring

AC Milan’s ‘Operation Rooney’ to stop him from scoring

March 10th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Ace playmaker Ronaldinho has revealed how AC Milan has launched 'Operation Rooney' to stop the 28-goal hitman from scoring against them in Champions League round-of-16 tie at ...

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Ronaldinho warns Man U to beware of AC Milan’s glorious European history

Ronaldinho warns Man U to beware of AC Milan’s glorious European history

March 9th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Mar 9 (ANI): Ace striker Ronaldinho has warned Manchester United to beware the aura of the AC Milan shirt because of their glorious European history. The Brazilian star said the Italians ...

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Beckham not “freaked out” over Champions League game against Man U

Beckham not “freaked out” over Champions League game against Man U

March 9th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI -
Milan, Mar 9(ANI): AC Milan midfielder David Beckham has said that he is not "freaked out" at the prospect of handing his former club Manchester United a Champions League knockout. Beckham is ...

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Gunners top Blues in Europe football club rich list

Gunners top Blues in Europe football club rich list

March 2nd, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Mar. 2 (ANI): Arsenal have overtaken Chelsea in the 'rich list' of European clubs, while Manchester United are down to third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.The latest Deloitte Football Money ...

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Zinedine Zidane won’t say sorry to Materazzi: ‘I’d rather die’

March 2nd, 2010 - 4:48 am ICT by IANS -
Madrid, March 2 (DPA) French football legend Zinedine Zidane continues to refuse to say sorry to Italy's Marco Materazzi, whom he head-butted during the final of the 2006 World Cup in Germany. "I ...

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Catalan fans confident that Barca can retain European crown

Catalan fans confident that Barca can retain European crown

February 25th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 25 (DPA) The fans of European champions Barcelona are fairly confident that their team can retain the continental crown. This is the conclusion to be drawn from an online opinion ...

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Real Madrid looking to bury the ghost of Tenerife

February 25th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS -
By Duncan Shaw Madrid, Feb 25 (DPA) Real Madrid will be looking to bury the ghost of Tenerife Saturday - and maintain the pressure on Spanish leaders Barcelona. It was in Tenerife's little Esatdio ...

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Top scorer Villa leads 10-man Valencia to victory

February 23rd, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 23 (DPA) Spain striker David Villa led Valencia to a tight 2-1 home win over Getafe, a victory that keeps "Los Ches" third in La Liga. Villa's two goals Monday put ...

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Man City’s new found money can never match United’s spirit: Ferguson

Man City’s new found money can never match United’s spirit: Ferguson

February 22nd, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 22 (ANI): Taking a fresh dig at Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson said that they will never match the spirit he has created at Manchester United. Ferguson said all the ...

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Ronaldo in shock over tragedy in native Madeira

February 22nd, 2010 - 5:54 am ICT by IANS -
Lisbon, Feb 22 (DPA) Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was "incredulous, shocked and dismayed" over the devastation of his native Madeira this weekend. The Real Madrid winger said he wants to contribute to the ...

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David Villa ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea

David Villa ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea

February 21st, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Spanish striker David Villa is ready to quit financially hit Valencia for Chelsea this summer. Chelsea's interest in Villa has increased in recent weeks with their failure ...

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Vidic says he has no intention of quitting Man U

Vidic says he has no intention of quitting Man U

February 19th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb.19 (ANI): Defender Nemanja Vidic has said that he has no intention of quitting the club. "I have never had a conflict of any kind with Sir Alex Ferguson and speculation ...

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Fergie says Roo is as big as Becks

Fergie says Roo is as big as Becks

February 16th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI -
San Siro (Milan, Italy), Feb.16 (ANI): Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney is as big as David Beckham.Speaking ahead of tonight's Champions League clash between Manchester United ...

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Becks should ’strip’ to show tattooed torso to celebrate goal against ManU: Seedorf

Becks should ’strip’ to show tattooed torso to celebrate goal against ManU: Seedorf

February 15th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 15 (ANI): AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has asked his teammate David Beckham to reveal his pecks against Manchester United tomorrow, just as the England ace celebrated Milan's victory ...

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Sevilla reclaim fourth place by beating Osasuna

February 15th, 2010 - 3:33 am ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 15 (DPA) Sevilla reclaimed fourth place in the Spanish Liga Sunday with a 1-0 home win over Osasuna. The only goal in Seville was headed in by Brazil striker Luis Fabiano, ...

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I could return to ManU: Cristiano Ronaldo

February 14th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb. 14 (ANI): Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a sensational return to Manchester United when he refused to rule out playing for Old Trafford again. "Of course I ...

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Man U’s financial worries “sadden” Cristiano Ronaldo

Man U’s financial worries “sadden” Cristiano Ronaldo

February 14th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb. 14 (ANI): Portuguese and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Manchester United's financial worries "sadden" him. When asked if he is concerned about his former club's current ...

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Real Madrid win in Xerez, pressure on Barcelona

February 14th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 14 (DPA) Real Madrid increased the pressure on Spanish leaders Barcelona with a 3-0 romp away to bottom team Xerez, with all the goals coming in a seven-minute burst midway ...

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Ronaldo feels Rooney can win the World Cup for England

Ronaldo feels Rooney can win the World Cup for England

February 14th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb.14 (ANI): Portuguese and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who single-handedly angered the Brits with his infamous role in England striker Wayne Rooney's red card during their 2006 World Cup ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo returns with two goals for Real Madrid

February 14th, 2010 - 5:05 am ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 14 (DPA) Real Madrid increased the pressure on Spanish leaders Barcelona Saturday with a 3-0 romp away to bottom team Xerez, with all the goals coming in a seven-minute burst ...

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Fabregas said to have struck verbal pact with Barcelona

Fabregas said to have struck verbal pact with Barcelona

February 10th, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb.10 (ANI): Arsenal's star midfielder and captain, Cesc Fabregas, has struck a verbal agreement with Champions League holders Barcelona to return to the club next season. A Cadena Ser Radio report ...

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Home wins for twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid

February 7th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 7 (DPA) Saturday brought no change at the top of the Spanish Liga, as twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both scored important home wins. Barca beat Getafe 2-1, despite having ...

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Ferguson keeping eye on “Manchester United great” Beckham

Ferguson keeping eye on “Manchester United great” Beckham

February 7th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 7(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly keeping an eye on AC Milan's David Beckham after the star midfielder hinted at his desire of returning to Old ...

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No regrets over sale of Beckham from Man U, says Ferguson

No regrets over sale of Beckham from Man U, says Ferguson

February 3rd, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said that he has no regrets over the sale of ace midfielder David Beckham six years ago. The midfielder was at ...

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Barcelona plans 40-mn pound summer swoop for Fabregas

Barcelona plans 40-mn pound summer swoop for Fabregas

February 3rd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Barcelona is increasing the pressure on Arsenal as they plan a 40 million pounds summer transfer for ace footballer Cesc Fabregas. The Catalan giants vice-president Alfons Godall has ...

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Man U is still Beckham’s first love

Man U is still Beckham’s first love

February 2nd, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Feb 2 (ANI): David Beckham, who is preparing to take on Manchester United ahead of their Champions League confrontation with his club AC Milan, has revealed the heartache he felt ...

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Two-goal hero Negredo lifts Sevilla up to fourth

February 1st, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Feb 1 (DPA) Sevilla moved up to fourth in the Spanish Liga late Sunday, with an important 2-1 home win over third-placed Valencia, with two goals from Spain striker Alvaro Negredo. The ...

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Man U to offer lucrative incentives to Rooney

January 31st, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan 31(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be offered a series of jaw-dropping bonuses similar to what Cristiano Ronaldo received last year as part of the club's strategy to keep ...

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Real Madrid stay five behind Barcelona after La Coruna win

Real Madrid stay five behind Barcelona after La Coruna win

January 31st, 2010 - 6:54 am ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Jan 31 (DPA) Real Madrid managed to stay within five points behind Spanish leaders Barcelona late Saturday by winning 2-1 away to fifth-placed Deportivo Coruna, with two goals from Karim ...

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Rooney is England’s Maradona

Rooney is England’s Maradona

January 30th, 2010 - 12:46 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Manchester United ace striker Wayne Rooney is not the best player in the world at this moment, but his display against City confirmed to that he is ...

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City striker Robinho loaned to Santos for six months

January 29th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan 29 (ANI): Manchester City has reached an agreement to loan forward Robinho to Brazilian club Santos for six-months. City confirmed that the Brazilian club will pay all of the player's ...

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‘It was a shameful decision to send me off,’ says Ronaldo

January 26th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI -
Madrid, Jan 26(ANI): Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has defended his actions after being sent off during his side's 2-0 victory over Malaga. The world's most expensive player was handed over the marching ...

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Man U to offer Rooney 40 million pound new deal

January 25th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan.25 (ANI): Manchester United will offer 40 million pounds to striker Wayne Rooney (150,000-pounds-a-week) to fend off interest from Spanish clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona FC. Although Rooney still has two-and-a-half years ...

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Ronaldo turns hero to villain in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Malaga

January 25th, 2010 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI -
Madrid, Jan 25(ANI): Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo went from hero to villain in his club's 2-0 win over Malaga, as he scored both his side's goals before being sent off. The win ...

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Robinho decides to quit Manchester City to rejoin Santos

January 25th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan 25(ANI): Manchester City striker Robinho has confirmed that he is leaving the club. Robinho has said that he is disappointed at not being a regular City first-teamer and is desperate ...

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Ronaldo scores two for Real but is sent off again

January 25th, 2010 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS -
Madrid, Jan 25 (DPA) Cristiano Ronaldo again went from hero to villain for Real Madrid. The Portuguese winger scored both goals in the 2-0 home defeat of lowly Malaga, but was sent ...

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Man U to offer massive new contract to Rooney

Man U to offer massive new contract to Rooney

January 24th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan 24 (ANI): To keep ace striker Wayne Rooney out of the clutches of Real Madrid, Manchester United offer a massive new contract to him this summer. United are set to ...

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Real Madrid bring in “super agent” Zahavi for Rooney swoop

January 23rd, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI -
Madrid, Jan 23(ANI): Spanish football giants Real Madrid have stepped up their chase for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney by drafting in football's most successful agent, Pini Zahavi. Rooney is one of Real ...

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Rooney, the best in Premier League: Shearer

January 22nd, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Jan.22 (ANI): The best striker in the Premier League is Wayne Rooney believes Alan Shearer. Describing the Manchester United forward as a world-class player with the perfect combination of physique and technique, ...

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