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Wednesday 30 October 2013

Courtois: My future's in Chelsea's hands

Courtois: My future's in Chelsea's hands


The young goalkeeper is loving life at Atletico Madrid, but has stressed that the Premier League side decide where he will play next term

Ronaldo lets Bale take free kick

Ronaldo lets Bale take free kick


The Portuguese allowed his team-mate - and the world's most expensive player - to take a set piece against Sevilla, which he duly scored from

'Lazio lacked determination' - Petkovic unhappy with Milan draw

'Lazio lacked determination' - Petkovic unhappy with Milan draw


The 50-year-old trainer believes that Massimiliano Allegri's men were fortunate to emerge from the clash with a point in their encounter at San Siro

Simeone defends Costa's Brazil snub

Simeone defends Costa's Brazil snub


The Atletico trainer discussed his striker switching to Spain, and claims he is unperturbed at being omitted from the World Coach of the Year award

Conte revels in Juventus clean sheets

Conte revels in Juventus clean sheets


The 44-year-old saw his team dismantle the Rossazzurri, but it's the Bianconeri's defending which Conte has drawn most satisfaction from

'We must be very careful with Thiago Silva' - Blanc

'We must be very careful with Thiago Silva' - Blanc


The former France trainer has urged the need for caution ahead of the defender's return to first-team action following a thigh injury

Uefa satisfied with referee after CSKA Moscow racism row

Uefa satisfied with referee after CSKA Moscow racism row


Though abusive chants directed at Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure earned the Russian club a partial stadium closure, the official is found to have followed protocol

Aguero is a 'wimp', fumes Maradona

Aguero is a 'wimp', fumes Maradona


The iconic 1986 World Cup winner hits out at his daughter's estranged husband, the Manchester City man, for his alleged behaviour in the pair's split

Allegri: Kaka's out to prove champion status

Allegri: Kaka's out to prove champion status


The Rossoneri trainer has hailed the Brazilian after he netted his first goal in his second spell at San Siro in the 1-1 draw with Lazio on Wednesday

From tepid fail to epic Bale: Madrid have a new star

From tepid fail to epic Bale: Madrid have a new star


The summer signing looked lost in the Clasico defeat to Barcelona, but was back to his brilliant best with a double and two assists in Wednesday's win

Ancelotti lauds Ronaldo-Bale partnership

Ancelotti lauds Ronaldo-Bale partnership


The 54-year-old trainer has heaped praise on the blossoming on two of his prized-assets, who together dismantled Unai Emery's men at the Bernabeu

Ronaldo lets Bale take free kick

Ronaldo lets Bale take free kick


The Portuguese allowed his team-mate - and the world's most expensive player - to take a set piece against Sevilla, which he duly scored from

'Roma in Scudetto running' - Bradley

'Roma in Scudetto running' - Bradley


The 26-year-old is convinced that the Giallorossi have played their way into contention ahead of potentially making history in Italy's top flight

Ronaldo could face post-Clasico sanctions, says referee chief

Ronaldo could face post-Clasico sanctions, says referee chief


The 28-year-old reacted angrily after not being awarded a penalty against Barcelona and the head of Spanish officials wants to punish the winger

Chelsea can beat anyone, says Mata

Chelsea can beat anyone, says Mata


The 25-year-old has featured sparingly for the west London outfit, but says he he loves playing for the club and will continue to give his all

Oddo: Milan lack self-esteem

Oddo: Milan lack self-esteem


The former Rossoneri defender believes there is a lack of confidence within the squad and has urged the squad not to put pressure on themselves to perform

Maradona asks De Laurentiis for birthday gift

Maradona asks De Laurentiis for birthday gift


The Argentine great has told the club's president that the perfect gift would be to see his former club enjoy a new era of success

Barton: Zlatan doesn't deserve Ballon d'Or

Barton: Zlatan doesn't deserve Ballon d'Or
The Englishman feels there are stronger candidates for the prize, while admitting his attitude towards Neymar is changing

CBF demand Diego Costa loses Brazilian citizenship

CBF demand Diego Costa loses Brazilian citizenship
The 25-year-old has caused controversy by opting to play for Spain rather than the country of his birth

Costa explains Spain selection

Costa explains Spain selection
The 25-year-old says his adopted country have given him everything in his career, while revealing his choice was a tough one to make

Schweinsteiger aims to emulate Barcelona

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The 29-year-old believes die Roten can reach the heights of the Blaugrana under the guidance of their new coach

Wenger: Arsenal will respond against Liverpool

Wenger: Arsenal will respond against Liverpool
The French boss believes the Gunners have been unlucky at home recently, losing their last two matches at the Emirates Stadium, but is keen to get back to winning ways on Saturday

Klopp signs Dortmund extension until 2018

Klopp signs Dortmund extension until 2018
The successful coach has ended all speculation about his future by signing a two-year extension to his previous deal

Matthaus backs Ribery for Ballon d'Or

Matthaus backs Ribery for Ballon d'Or
The 30-year-old has had an exceptional year and is the current favourite to win the prestigious award

Januzaj reminiscent of young Ronaldo, says Fortun

Januzaj reminiscent of young Ronaldo, says Fortune
The South African believes the 18-year-old possesses the same confidence as the 2008 Ballon d'Or winner, and is convinced the Belgium-born starlet can have a big future

CBF demand Diego Costa loses Brazilian citizenship

CBF demand Diego Costa loses Brazilian citizenship
The 25-year-old has caused controversy by opting to play for Spain rather than the country of his birth

Uefa orders partial closure of CSKA Moscow stadium after Yaya Toure abuse

Uefa orders partial closure of CSKA Moscow stadium after Yaya Toure abuse
The Control and Disciplinary body has levied sanctions against the reigning Russian Premier League champions in light of supporters' actions in the October 23 encounter

Van der Wiel handed Netherlands recall

Van der Wiel handed Netherlands recall
Louis van Gaal has recalled the right-back for the upcoming friendlies with Japan and Colombia, while there are also places for Paul Verhaegh and Wesley Sneijder

Maradona celebrates his 53rd birthday

Maradona celebrates his 53rd birthday
The Argentine legend, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all-time, marks his special day on Wednesday

Galliani: Balotelli will not leave Milan for Chelsea

Galliani: Balotelli will not leave Milan for Chelsea
The Rossoneri official says the 23-year-old will stay at San Siro for the long-term, amid rumours he could be reunited with his former mentor Jose Mourinho

Conte: Pirlo should win Ballon d'Or

Conte: Pirlo should win Ballon d'Or
The 34-year-old remains a key player for club and country and his coach believes he is worthy of winning the prestigious award this year

Futre accuses Blatter of Ronaldo 'hatred'

Futre accuses Blatter of Ronaldo 'hatred'
The 47-year-old is angry at comments made by the Fifa president after the Swiss admitted to preferring Lionel Messi over the Portuguese

'Arsenal made a mistake letting me go' - Kolo Toure out for Wenger revenge

'Arsenal made a mistake letting me go' - Kolo Toure out for Wenger revenge
The Liverpool defender is relishing the prospect of facing his former side and is keen to show selling him to Manchester City was the wrong move

Ronaldo fears he won't win another Ballon d'Or due to Fifa favouritism towards Barcelona & Messi

Ronaldo fears Fifa favouritism for Messi
The Portuguese believes quotes by Sepp Blatter on Friday are indicative of institutional bias towards the Catalan club and their star player

Dortmund will trouble Bayern, says Hoeness

 Dortmund will trouble Bayern, says Hoeness


The Roten supremo is optimistic about his side's chances of Bundesliga success, but has warned that BVB will not make things easy for them

Ballon War! Ronaldo & Blatter do battle over Messi comments


Sepp Blatter caused a rumble in world football on Tuesday when his comments about Cristiano Ronaldo were put under the spotlight.

'Mourinho makes the decisions' - Mata content with bit-part Chelsea role

'Mourinho makes the decisions' - Mata content with bit-part Chelsea role
The Spaniard scored a superb goal to ensure progress at Arsenal's expense to the last eight of the Capital One Cup in his seventh start of the season

Mignolet backs Liverpool for title tilt

Mignolet backs Liverpool for title tilt
The Reds have started the season in fine form and lie level on points in second and the goalkeeper feels the squad is strong enough to keep pace

Fabregas denies inappropriate celebration

Fabregas denies inappropriate celebration
The Balaidos crowd were less than impressed with the way in which the Spain international reacted to the Blaugrana's second goal but he says he did nothing wrong

'Barcelona don't concede goals when we play' - Bartra talks up Puyol partnership

'Barcelona don't concede goals when we play' - Bartra talks up Puyol partnership
The centre-back is delighted to be teaming up with his experienced team-mate and believes they are hard to be beat in defence

Richards: I'm not leaving Manchester City

Richards: I'm not leaving Manchester City
The defender has made over 200 appearances for the club and, following speculation linking him with an exit, he insists he has no desire to leave

'Win the league one week, don't have a job the next' - Life in the League of Ireland

'Win the league one week, don't have a job the next' - Life in the League of Ireland
League winner with St Patrick's, Conan Byrne has secured his future, but the majority of players in the Airtricity League face an uncertain winter

Hart suffering from lack of competition, says Steele

Hart suffering from lack of competition, says Steele
After a series of high-profile errors, the shot-stopper's former goalkeeping coach feels a credible challenge for his starting spot is a must

Cambiasso: Draw not enough for Inter

Cambiasso: Draw not enough for Inter
The holding midfielder felt his side should have done better and stressed that they wanted to bag the full three points

Robben flattered by PSG links

Robben flattered by PSG links
The Netherlands international feels honoured that the Ligue 1 champions are allegedly keen on signing him, but is happy to stay at his current club

Gotze: I knew I'd settle in at Bayern

Gotze: I knew I'd settle in at Bayern

The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder is pleased to have assimilated under Pep Guardiola and says his goal against Hertha Berlin was "pretty lucky"

'No great celebrations at Manchester United yet'

'No great celebrations at Manchester United yet'
David Moyes' assistant manager believes the Red Devils need to continue their tradition of going on winning runs if they are to succeed despite an improved showing

Tuesday 29 October 2013

Brazil will 'fight to the end' for Diego Costa

Brazil will 'fight to the end' for Diego Costa


The 25-year-old has expressed his desire to represent la Roja but the matter now looks set to be resolved in the courts

Valencia failing in attack & defence - Djukic

Valencia failing in attack & defence - Djukic


Los Che's coach says his team have not yet found the right balance, but insists that they are improving following their shaky start to 2013-14

Conte: Llorente mistreated by Athletic Bilbao

Conte: Llorente mistreated by Athletic Bilbao


The coach says that the Bianconeri are only now seeing the best of the Spaniard because he needed time to recover from his final season in La Liga