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Wednesday, 25 March 2015

'Strict' Van Gaal is welcome after nightmare season, says Fellaini

'Strict' Van Gaal is welcome after nightmare season, says Fellaini
Manchester United slipped to seventh in the Premier League after winning the trophy in 2012-13, but have enjoyed something of a renaissance under the Dutchman's management

Sterling not ready for big-money move - Barnes

Sterling not ready for big-money move - Barnes
The England international is yet to agree to a new deal with the Reds and has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich

Khedira: It will be hard to leave Real Madrid

Khedira: It will be hard to leave Real Madrid
The midfielder has all but confirmed his departure from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer by vowing to "give everything" until his contract expires at the end of the season

Low: I don't know if Ozil was clubbing or not!

Low: I don't know if Ozil was clubbing or not!
The World Cup-winning coach says he was aware that the midfielder had visited Germany following claims he could be in trouble over a night out

Messi passed fit for Argentina after foot injury scare

Messi passed fit for Argentina after foot injury scare
It was feared the forward had picked up a toe problem against Real Madrid but the AFA have confirmed he has received the medical all-clear

West Brom's Ideye hopeful of facing QPR

West Brom's Ideye hopeful of facing QPR
The forward missed the Baggies' defeat to Manchester City and withdrew from Nigeria's squad for their upcoming fixtures, but could return against Chris Ramsey's side

Simeone agrees Atletico renewal

Simeone agrees Atletico renewal
The successful Argentine coach has decided to sign a renewal with the reigning Spanish champions for three additional seasons

Real Madrid's Jack Harper snubbed by Scotland Under-19s for being a 'luxury player'

Real Madrid's Jack Harper snubbed by Scotland Under-19s for being a 'luxury player'
The 19-year-old has been with the Spanish club's academy since 2009 but Ricky Sbragia insists his side "can't carry" the forward

Lampard eyes MLS showdown with Gerrard

Lampard eyes MLS showdown with Gerrard
The former England midfielders are set to meet on August 23, and the Manchester City loanee feels a move to the USA may be more difficult for the Liverpool captain

Juventus cannot keep Pogba if he wants to go - Marotta

Juventus cannot keep Pogba if he wants to go - Marotta
The midfielder has shown no indication he wants to leave, according to the Bianconeri chief, but he says he might be hard to keep if a big offer comes in

Klinsmann: I hope 'exceptional talent' Eriksen stays at Tottenham for many years

Klinsmann: I hope 'exceptional talent' Eriksen stays at Tottenham for many years
Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann believes Christian Eriksen is an "exceptional talent" and hopes he stays at White Hart Lane for many years to come.

Robinho: I didn't know about my Manchester City move until the last minute

Robinho: I didn't know about my Manchester City move until the last minute
The 31-year-old moved to the Premier League in a £32.5 million deal in 2008 but admits that he was unsure which team he was going to play for prior to his transfer

Ashley Young to repair Manchester City fan's iPhone following failed selfie

 Ashley Young to repair Manchester City fan's iPhone following failed selfie


The Manchester United winger was asked to take a photo with a local student, but ended up dropping her phone on the floor and smashing the screen

Pique: Casillas would be my hero if I supported Madrid

Pique: Casillas would be my hero if I supported Madrid
The defender cast doubt over the possibility of him ever swapping Barcelona for the Santiago Bernabeu and also praised Luis Enrique's methods

'Ronaldo must face ban or fine for Clasico celebration'

'Ronaldo must face ban or fine for Clasico celebration'
LFP chief Javier Tebas is convinced the Real Madrid forward should be punished for gesturing Barcelona fans to calm down after Sunday's goal

Friday, 20 March 2015

UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw

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UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw

Mancini: Inter's Europa League exit all my fault

Mancini: Inter's Europa League exit all my fault

The Nerazzurri coach has sought to deflect blame from his players, while Hernanes admits he cannot begrudge fans for whistling them against Wolfsburg

Emery: Sevilla thrive in Europa League

Emery: Sevilla thrive in Europa League
The Spanish side still have a chance of replicating their back-to-back Uefa Cup victories in 2005-06 and 2006-07, which delights their head coach

Garcia should resign from Roma job - Pin

Garcia should resign from Roma job - Pin
The former Fiorentina defender thinks the Stadio Olimpico boss' position is untenable after they were dumped out of the Europa League in embarrassing style

'I lost my head' - Villas-Boas apologises for touchline row

'I lost my head' - Villas-Boas apologises for touchline row
Zenit lost 1-0 to Torino in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie but still made it to the quarter-finals with 2-1 aggregate victory

Only Messi is faster than Salah on the ball - Montella

Only Messi is faster than Salah on the ball - Montella
The coach says it seems like Fiorentina got the better deal by accepting the Egyptian and money from Chelsea for Juan Cuadrado, and commented on their Europa League progress

Ba blames boo-boys for Besiktas exit

Ba blames boo-boys for Besiktas exit
The Senegalese forward was critical of how supporters reacted to their struggles against Club Brugge in the Europa League, while Slaven Bilic was shocked at their late capitulation

Di Maria: We'll battle to the end for Champions League spot

Di Maria: We'll battle to the end for Champions League spot
The out-of-favour Manchester United winger insists Louis van Gaal's side are ready to give their all as they enter a crucial run of fixtures at the end of the season

Ibrahimovic banned for one match, Aurier for three in Chelsea-PSG fallout

Ibrahimovic banned for one match, Aurier for three in Chelsea-PSG fallout
The Swede has received only a mandatory ban, but the full-back misses out for three games for comments made on Twitter about referee Bjorn Kuipers

Real Madrid and Barcelona awaiting Champions League draw

Madrid and Barcelona await UCL draw
The Clasico rivals could meet in the quarter-finals after making it to the last eight, with the ties set to be unveiled on Friday

'Ronaldo should lose the cocky attitude' - Real Madrid legend Santillana


'Ronaldo should lose the cocky attitude' - Real Madrid legend Santillana 
The former Blancos striker says neither he nor the Santiago Bernabeu faithful have much time for the Portuguese's alleged arrogance

Thursday, 19 March 2015

'Ibrahimovic is Messi, Ali and Tyson rolled into one'

'Ibrahimovic is Messi, Ali and Tyson rolled into one'
The player's agent says the unique qualities of the striker mean there is no chance his current club will sell him this summer

AZ hire Moneyball hero Billy Beane

AZ hire Moneyball hero Billy Beane
The Dutch club are hoping the famed baseball analyst can help them close the gap on teams such as Ajax and PSV in the Eredivisie

Kane: England call-up a huge honour

Kane: England call-up a huge honour
The in-form Tottenham striker has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season and has subsequently been named in the Three Lions' squad for games against Lithuania and Italy

BREAKING: Parma declared bankrupt

BREAKING: Parma declared bankrupt
The Italian side, who finished sixth in Serie A last season, now face an uncertain future after legal action was taken over their perilous financial affairs

Ozil rules out Bundesliga return: I'm really happy at Arsenal

Ozil rules out Bundesliga return: I'm really happy at Arsenal
The 26-year-old midfielder says that he has no plans to return to his native Germany, explaining that he is striving to improve his performances under Arsene Wenger

Hart: I just tried to smother Messi, Neymar & Suarez

Hart: I just tried to smother Messi, Neymar & Suarez
The Manchester City goalkeeper made several superb saves during the 1-0 defeat at Camp Nou and explained that he just tried to make the Catalans' forwards rush their shots

Messi: Not long ago I was a disaster

Messi: Not long ago I was a disaster
The Argentine has played down his fine form of late but admits that he is feeling confident heading into Sunday's crunch Liga clash with Real Madrid

Wenger: Title challenge? Only if Chelsea slip up

Wenger: Title challenge? Only if Chelsea slip up
Jose Mourinho's side have built up a six-point lead over their rivals and have a game in hand, with the Arsenal boss admitting a late charge is dependent on mistakes by the Blues

'Pogba won't become another of Real Madrid's throwaway washcloths'

'Pogba won't become another of Real Madrid's throwaway washcloths'
The midfielder is not interested in leaving Juventus for the Spanish capital, according to his agent Mino Raiola, who was highly critical of their transfer policy

'Ronaldo and Messi debate is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lamborghini'

'Ronaldo and Messi debate is like comparing a Ferrari to a Lamborghini'
The two players are frequently compared but one man who has played against both says the argument is a futile one

Chiellini: Juventus want to avoid Bayern

Chiellini: Juventus want to avoid Bayern
The defender has acknowledged the quality of the Bundesliga side, who put seven goals past Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their last-16 tie

Saturday, 7 March 2015

Ronaldo will keep taking free kicks - Ancelotti

Ronaldo will keep taking free kicks - Ancelotti
The 30-year-old has missed his last 51 attempts from dead ball situations but will continue to remain first choice taker

Evans handed six-game ban over spitting incident

Evans handed six-game ban over spitting incident
An FA independent panel has rejected the Manchester United's protestations of innocence over accusations that he spat at Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse on Saturday

Welbeck: I've improved since I left Manchester United


Welbeck: I've improved since I left Manchester United
The 24-year-old has scored just seven goals in 27 appearances for the Gunners this season and has regularly been shifted wide to accommodate Olivier Giroud

Racism victim rejects Chelsea offer to visit Stamford Bridge

Racism victim rejects Chelsea offer to visit Stamford Bridge
Souleymane S, the man denied access to a Paris Metro train by a group of Blues fans before their Champions League game in February, remains troubled after the incident

Di Maria & Ozil must get over bad Real Madrid divorce, says Neville

Di Maria & Ozil must get over bad Real Madrid divorce, says Neville
The pair have struggled since leaving the Santiago Bernabeu for England, and the former England international feels they must move on from departing the Spanish capital

Friday, 6 March 2015

Dortmund's only aim is avoiding relegation - Kehl

Dortmund's only aim is avoiding relegation - Kehl
The midfielder is refusing to dream of a miraculous top-four finish for the Signal Iduna Park club, who were facing shock Bundesliga elimination until recently

Ribery: Alaba's free kicks are madness

Ribery: Alaba's free kicks are madness
The French winger and Bayern team-mate Mario Gotze have lauded the recent set pieces from the Austrian full-back following Wednesday's strike

Cisse set for seven-game ban after accepting spitting charge

Cisse set for seven-game ban after accepting spitting charge
The Newcastle striker now faces a lengthy suspension following the clash with Jonny Evans, who has until 19:00CET on Friday to respond to his own involvement

Salah's impact even better than we expected - Montella

Salah's impact even better than we expected - Montella
The Fiorentina coach again paid tribute to his January signing after the attacker's masterclass in the 2-1 Coppa Italia win over Juventus

Under the hammer: Parma flogging the crown jewels as crumbling club sinks like the Titanic

Under the hammer: Parma flogging the crown jewels as crumbling club sinks like the Titanic
SPECIAL REPORT: The Gialloblu are over €100 million in debt and could cease to exist at a bankruptcy hearing on March 19 unless significant investment is found

Herrera: Man United fans are suffering too much

Herrera: Man United fans are suffering too much
Louis van Gaal's side had to rely on a Newcastle mistake to win 1-0 on Wednesday, and the summer signing feels supporters deserve more convincing performances

Wenger: Ozil is a hard worker

Wenger: Ozil is a hard worker
The pundit suggested the 26-year-old lacked motivation, but the Arsenal boss says the Man Utd legend would have thrived in the same side as the deceptively hard-working German

Hart: Kompany will get back to his best

Hart: Kompany will get back to his best
The club captain was left out of the starting line-up to face Leicester City, but the goalkeeper is confident the Belgian will be back to his best