Captain material for club and country?
It seems like forever since Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene and scored that incredible goal for Everton back in 2002 just five days shy of his 17th birthday. It’s remarkable to think think that…
Tag: Futebol
La Liga preview: Barca aim to extend record run
Barcelona will travel to Sporting Gijon on Saturday hoping to extend their record-breaking La Liga winning streak to 17 matches. On Sunday, Barca broke the La Liga record for wins in succession when they eclipsed…
Chelsea close to striking deal with Fiorentina
are reporting that Chelsea are moving closer to agreeing a deal to sign Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic. According to the Italian press, the Blues failed in a £20 million bid earlier this month but it…
Dalglish stands by his man
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has defended striker Andy Carroll, amid concerns from international manager Fabio Capello. The Italian coach stated in midweek that he worried about Carroll's form, fitness and lifestyle away from the game,…
Barca keen to atone for Hercules loss
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said he is unconcerned about the prospect of facing nemesis Hercules in La Liga on Saturday. Hercules, currently 12th on the table, caused the upset of the season when they defeated…
Daniel Sturridge confident of making the Olympics
Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge has admitted that he is confident of making the Team GB squad for the Olympics. The talented forward was named in Stuart Pearce’s contingent for the London Games, but is being…
Winning start for Stoke in Europa League
Stoke City opened their Europa League account with a 1-0 victory over Hajduk Split on Thursday, while Fulham drew with Hajduk's rivals RNK.A strike from Republic of Ireland international Jonathan Walters three minutes into the…
BB Round-up – United line up €20m bid? Aston Villa eye Safari, Hammers’ recent run keeps Avram Grant’s job safe
Mick McCarthy will be a relieved man this morning after a vital three points dragged Wolves off the bottom of the table. Hodgson has vowed to fight on, before taking a swipe at the lack…
Roy Hodgson feels accepted in England role
England boss Roy Hodgson has stated that he feels accepted in his new role with the national side, and that he hopes his team get off to a good start to Euro 2012 against France…
Ferguson has faith in de Gea
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed concerns over the age and inexperience of new goalkeeper David de Gea.De Gea made the switch to Old Trafford in a 21-million-euro deal from Atletico Madrid, with…