Gareth Bale has dismissed speculation linking him with Manchester United by hinting that he could stay at Real Madrid beyond the end of his contract in 2019.
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Gareth Bale: " I'm happy in Madrid "
Gareth Bale has dismissed speculation linking him with Manchester United by hinting that he could stay at Real Madrid beyond the end of his contract in 2019.
Keith Millen ready to work as asisstant to new Crystal Palace manager.
The acting boss, who was assistant to Neil Warnock before he was sacked on December 27, took charge of the 0-0 draw with QPR on Sunday and is set to take the team again on New Year’s Day against Aston Villa.
FA charged : Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey
Shelvey appeared to fling back an arm into the face of Liverpool defender Emre Can during the Anfield game, but the former Reds midfielder escaped censure from referee Andre Marriner on the night.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal delight with fans for their support.
The Manchester United boss said there is no much injury worries in the team with Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw and Rafael Da Silva all making good recoveries although still short of match fitness, while Anders Herrera and Adnan Januzaj have returned to training.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Liverpool record a comfortable win over Swansea City.
Liverpool has shown good spirit from the begging of the match till the end of 90 minutes to win Swansea City 4-1 to go above them on the league table.
Newcastle and Palace talks over Pardew move at 'advanced stage'
Palace are seeking to replace Neil Warnock - sacked on 27 December - and Pardew, a former Palace player, is their first choice to become their new manager.
Fernando Torres return home.
Atletico Madrid have announced that Fernando Torres has rejoined the club in a loan deal from AC Milan until the end of next season, with Alessio Cerci going in the other direction.
Mendes: Mourinho is the best coach ever .
Super agent Jorge Mendes has hailed Jose Mourinho as the "best coach ever". Mendes, who represents the Chelsea boss, believes his fellow Portuguese edges out former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the all-time reckoning.
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse charged over Seamus Coleman elbow incident
The Newcastle striker swung an elbow at Coleman during the first half of his side's Super Sunday win at St James's Park.
West Ham announce record profit
Turnover was up to £114.8m compared to £89.8m the previous year, while the wage/turnover ratio also decreased to 55.6% from 62.6% last year, the lowest ratio since this was first calculated 15 years ago.
Best Player of the Year : Ronaldo add another award to his cabinet.
The Portugal international ended the year 2014 another award as the Best Player of the Year accolade at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. Ronaldo who is at the peak of his career has enjoyed arguably the greatest year of
Sunday, 28 December 2014
Jose Mourinho says 'campaign' against Chelsea is influencing referees as penalty call costs leaders at Southampton
Mourinho was left incensed when referee Anthony Taylor failed to award a penalty for a 55th-minute trip by Matt Targett on Cesc Fabregas and instead booked the Spain international for diving.
AC Milan sign Torres from Chelsea
Chelsea fc have confirm that their loaned striker Fernando Toress has joined AC Milan on permanent basis
Southampton snatched a point off Chelsea.
Saido Mane had opened the scoring for Saints but Eden Hazard found an equaliser just before half-time and a Chelsea winner looked inevitable as they enjoyed total domination after the interval.
Manchester City shocked by Burnley at ethihad.
Manchester City's hope of closing in on Chelsea within a point at the top of the Premier League table was dashed by Burnley at Ethihad stadium after a shocking second half come back by burnley to level score to 2-2. City were on course for a club-record 10th consecutive victory in all competitions that would have seen them move to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea, who drew with Southampton earlier in the day.
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Arsene Wenger still impressed by Alex Song.
Arsene Wenger has not been surprised by the impact former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has made at West Ham this season.
Mourinho: I love my players.
Jose Mourinho has said he "loves" his Chelsea players again because of their incredible performances this season, insisting that even when they are not at their best, they are still good.
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to make permanent move to AC Milan.
Fernando Torres is to join AC Milan on a permanent basis in January 5, Chelsea have announced.
Friday, 26 December 2014
Balotelli will have to 'get used' to the bench - Rodgers
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted that Mario Balotelli does not fit into his new plan for the team, and says he would have to "get used" to sitting on the bench.
Koke loyal to Atlético core
At Club Atlético de Madrid since he was six, Koke knows better than most what European success means to the club as he targets another memorable campaign.
Oshoala battles Oparanozie for Caf Women’s Player of the Year award
Nigeria’s Desire Oparanozie and Asisat Oshoala have made the final shortlist for the 2014 African Women's Footballer of the Year award with Cameroon’s Annette Ngo Ndom the third candidate to win the individual award.
Thursday, 25 December 2014
Mourinho: I called Balotelli for a meeting... he went to the Formula 1!
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that Mario Balotelli once skipped a meeting with him at Inter in order to attend a Formula 1 event.
Fernando Torres set to leave Chelsea and rejoin Atletico Madrid
The Spaniard joined AC Milan on a two-year loan deal over the summer but has found the back of the net just once for the Serie A club.
Mourinho: Bale is wrong, La Liga's not the best
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected Gareth Bale's claims that La Liga is the best league in the world, suggesting the Premier League holds that title.
Eden Hazard expects to be fit for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with West Ham on Boxing Day.
The 23-year-old limped out of his side’s 2-0 win over Stoke City on Monday evening following a challenge from Jonathan Walters but has told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad: "I'll be able to play on Boxing Day."
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Swansea agree loan deal for Benfica striker Oliveira
The 23-year-old, who featured for his country in Euro 2012, will help manager Garry Monk cover for the Wilfried Bony’s involvement in the African Cup of Nations next month.
SFA rejects Mike Ashley's Rangers stake increase request
The Newcastle United owner currently holds 8.92% and wanted to increase that in return for providing funding. Rangers need at least £8m of fresh investment to continue trading for the next 12 months.
Madrid boss Diego Simeone praises Antoine Griezmann for his match-winning performance at Athletic Bilbao
The French winger scored a hat-trick to guide Atletico to a 4-1 triumph at the San Mames stadium on Sunday. Atletico, without top scorer Mario Mandzukic through suspension, trailed 1-0 at half-time before Griezmann stole the show after the restart.
Mourinho: Chelsea can't buy Messi because of FFP
Jose Mourinho admits he has "no chance" of signing Lionel Messi for Chelsea because of Uefa's Financial Fair Play restrictions.
Sunderland reopen talks for Liverpool outcast Borini
Sunderland have reopened talks with Liverpool over a deal for Fabio Borini.
The Italy international spent the whole of last season on loan at the Stadium of Light and became a firm fan favourite, scoring in a derby win over Newcastle and in the League Cup final defeat by Manchester City.
Algerian football celebrates bumper year
At the start of 2014, even the most optimistic Algerian football supporters could never have imagined the dream year they were about to enjoy, particularly at the FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. After having qualified by the skin of their teeth via a play-off versus Burkina Faso, the Algeria surprised the watching world by reaching the knockout phase of the prestigious tournament for the first time in their history.
Arsene Wenger says it is time for Arsenal to climb up table
Arsenal, sixth in the table, face QPR on Boxing Day before making trips to West Ham and Southampton – two clubs who sit directly above them.
Fergie Time was my little trick at Manchester United, admits Sir Alex
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that 'Fergie Time' was a "little trick" he used when Manchester United were searching for a goal in the closing stages of a game.
Monday, 22 December 2014
Chelsea's Fàbregas: 'I have been reborn'
"The Champions League is the competition I still need to win," said Cesc Fàbregas as he discussed life in London and a return to central midfied in an exclusive interview.
Roy Hodgson opens unusual highlight.
England manager Roy Hodgson's highlight of 2014 was the moment his side bade farewell to the FIFA World Cup™ and avoided a torrent of abuse from supporters.
Francesco Totti: Roma will fight till the end.
Francesco Totti insists Roma will fight Juventus all the way in the race for the Serie A title despite falling three points adrift of the champions.
Allardyce: Good time to face Chelsea & Arsenal
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce feels his side's strong form means they are capable of earning points against London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal in a busy Christmas period this week.
Massimiliano Allegri insists Juventus are fired up for final with Napoli
The teams square off at Doha's Jassim Bin Hamad stadium for the first title of the season. Napoli are 12 points behind Serie A leaders Juve and the clash in Qatar may be their best opportunity for the Naples outfit to lift some silverware this campaign.
Brender Rodgers: Liverpool can still make top four
Martin Skrtel, playing with a head wound, nodded an equaliser seven minutes into injury time at Anfield.
Shane Long not happy critics
Southampton forward Shane Long feels the club's critics must not have seen his team play throughout December if they felt their "bubble had burst".
Piero Ausilio: Inter wants Lucas not Lennon.
The Italian outfit are looking to reinforce their attacking line when the window opens in the new year, but the England international is not one of their targets despite media speculation in England suggesting otherwise.
"Lennon? We are not interested in the Tot
Sacchi: Ancelotti has turned Real Madrid's individuals into a great team
Arrigo Sacchi has hailed Carlo Ancelotti’s achievement in making world champions out of Real Madrid, saying the Italian coach has transformed a group of great individuals into a great team.
Jose Mourinho: my decision is not to favour somebody or to punish somebody.”
Mourinho’s side go into the Monday Night Football clash with Stoke top of the Premier League table, knowing a draw at the Britannia Stadium will be enough to see them remain there at Christmas.
Blatter aiming to restore Fifa's credibility
Sepp Blatter has admitted Fifa needs to work on restoring its credibility following the recent scandals surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid processes.
David Silva: believes pressure is now on Chelsea
City have caught Jose Mourinho’s side on points and are only behind the leaders on goal difference ahead of the Londoners’ Monday Night Footballmeeting with Stoke.
Saturday, 20 December 2014
Real Madrid lift FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014 after defeating San Lorenzo 2-0 in the final in Marrakech.