Friday, April 08, 2011

Barca bag Bieber

Sport prowess: Justin Bieber takes to the football pitch for a game in Spain today

dreamy...


Now for today's serious news. Not content with the youthful talents of Busquets, Bojan and Messi, Barcelona have brought in some really quality....
Bieber shows his talents

Friday MLS Forecast

US: Weather Today

MLS Preview
Head to Head match-ups

Anger is all the Rage in the EPL



Everyone is getting angry with everyone at the moment: why take responsibility for your failings when there's an official to blame?
Even Carlo the cool has been consumed by this age of rage
Terry: it feels like Chelsea versus everyone
Referees revolt against FA over Rooney charge
Neymar shown red card for wearing a mask of his own face

England: Premier League Weekend Previews & Predictions



Lawro's predictions
Martin Lipton's Premier League preview
Sky's EPL preview

Spain: La Liga Weekend Preview



The midweek Champions League results have brought us closer to a scenario dreaded by the Madridistas and relished by the Barcelonistas: unless one of the two squads lay a XXXL-sized egg in their respective second leg matches, the two biggest clubs in the country will play four derbies in just 18 days. If you're one of those who thought that the current duopoly wasn't much fun, now you're very likely to overdose on clásicos.
Quinela

Italy: Serie A Weekend Preview



Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti is wearing a brave face heading into this weekend's home game against Chievo while Udinese's Antonio Di Natale is looking forward to his reunion with Roma coach Vincenzo Montella in their Serie A clash
Inter Milan out to forget horror week
Di Natale anticipating Montella reunion

EPL Round UP


Ade allowed to leave City, Gerrard injury leaves Liverpool reeling, Gareth Bale may leave Spurs, The FA leave ManU cold, while Carroll is left clutching at straws...


Gerrard ruled out for rest of season
Mancini tells Adebayor he can leave City
Tottenham 'streamlining' may lead to Bale's departure
United blast 'FA amateurs'
Carroll banking on Spurs slip

Champions League Review: Things are Heating Up

Barca, Real and Schalke are on fire, ManU warms to the task, but Inter's shock defeat means the competition's champions are feeling the heat. Meanwhile, Abromovich's keeps on getting his fingers burnt. Inter burned by Champions League heat Cost of European failure What is the point of extra officials?

Thursday, April 07, 2011

We are not amused...

As so often with the club, there's an touch of pompous self-importance to the Arsenal Supporters' Trust's opinion of the team's recent results. But there's no doubting their statement's validity. Most generously they will reserve final judgement until the end of the season. But for the moment they are jolly well upset. Arsenal Supporters' Trust express 'considerable disappointment'

Is Abramovich's Midas touch set to continue with Torres?



Nine games into his spell at Chelsea £50million recruit Fernando Torres cannot buy a goal. But he's not the only expensive strike flop to have grace Stamford Bridge...
He just can't score! £50m Torres joins Chelsea's list of expensive strike flops
Ancelotti could pay ultimate price

The Perfect View?






Any time Michael Caine is smiling down on me, I'm happy...

All change at Tottenham?



After the humbling by Real, the future of several players is now in doubt...will they be making way for the new Didier Drogba?
Who may be leaving Spurs?
Spurs in pole position to beat Premier League rivals to £17.5m Lukaku

King James stakes King Kenny




Liverpool FC have confirmed that United States basketball star LeBron James has become a minority stakeholder in the club after signing a deal with club owners Fenway Sports Group
LeBron James buys Liverpool stake

FA ignore Rio and lynch, well ban, Rooney




Rio Ferdinand wants people to 'follow Wayne Rooney as a footballer' in the wake of Man Utd's win at Chelsea, but the FA, like Capello, ignore him, and uphold a two-match ban.
Rooney to sit out Cup semi with City as FA upholds ban
'Rooney is top quality - stop lynching him,' says Ferdinand
Wayne's simply a world apart... with fun as his new F-word

Stolica denies Whitecaps


Vancouver was cruising toward its second victory until New England's Ilija Stolica struck in injury time to make the lead disappear.
Whitecaps settle for 1-1 draw

Barça smack down Donetsk



Rampant Barcelona almost certainly book semi-final showdown with Real by thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring another five goals at the Nou Camp. No doubt their semi-final against Madrid will be a low-key affair, with little hype and attention.
Guardiola urges caution despite mauling
Pique ready for Real after destroying Donetsk

ManU win Battle of Britain, Round One



Rooney strike leaves Chelsea's season hanging by a thread
Carrick's revival opens up world of possibilities for Ferguson
Furious Ancelotti blasts referee's 'character'
Chelsea v United: Player ratings from the Champions League clash

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

EPL Round Up



Pansil and Kalinic are set to leave their clubs, Agger and Johnson are set for a period on the Liverpool treatment table, meaning J Henry is set to get out the cheque book, while Obinna sets the record straight about the West Ham racism claim...

Liverpool squad depth a major issue says Henry
Agger out for rest of season
Pantsil admits Fulham exit is on the cards after losing favour with Hughes
Fed-up Kalinic in Blackburn quit threat as striker demands first-team football
Obinna says family was not abused

Eduardo hopes to achieve what his old team couldn't




Eduardo, the former Arsenal striker still held in high regard by many North Londoners, has become a firm favourite in Donetsk since a £6m switch last summer.
Barca beware! Ex-Arsenal hotshot Eduardo is Shakhtar's secret weapon
Barcelona's Villa eyes end to goal drought

Lampard aims to celebrate anniversary




Chelsea star set for 500th club appearance against United as he seeks elusive Champions League crown.
Lampard aims for 'special' achievement
Lampard: Pain of 08 can spur Chelsea on