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Saturday, 31 January 2015
AC Milan unveil new stadium plans
AC Milan have unveiled plans to build a new 48,000-seater stadium which they hope to move into before the start of the 2018-19 season.
Chelsea vs City - game well planned five point intact.
It was Jose Mourinho who brought the term ‘parking the bus’ to English football in 2004 - and the Chelsea manager took it a step further by lining up a whole fleet with their handbrakes on in their 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Daniel Sturridge return with a goal.
Raheem Sterling fired low past Hammers goalkeeper Adrian to put the hosts in front shortly after the break, before Sturridge’s powerful finish doubled the lead 10 minutes into his return from the bench.
Australian Open 2015: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to win 19th Grand Slam title
The American hammered 11 aces in four service games and shrugged off the loss of a point for prematurely celebrating what she thought was another one, Sharapova somehow gettting a backhand return back into court.
Friday, 30 January 2015
Juan Cuadrado has signed for Chelsea, says Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella
Sky Italia are reporting that the 26-year-old Colombian is still in Italy but due to fly to London on a private jet on Saturday morning at 7am for talks and a medical at Stamford Bridge.
Diego Costa gets three-match ban for stamp on Can.
The Spanish international will miss chelsea's top-of-the-table Premier League clash against City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after losing his appeal at a Football Association hearing on Friday.
Manchester United not planning any signings - Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has revealed the Old Trafford outfit will not look to bring in more new signings in the January transfer window.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Sturridge Looking forward to returning to full fitness.
Sturridge, was expected to take on a key role of replacing hit man Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona, scored once in his three games for Liverpool before his injury.
Andre Schurrle closing in on Chelsea exist.
A fee has yet to be agreed for the player but the two sides remain in negotiations and Chelsea are expected to receive in excess of £20m for the 24-year-old.
I want the Champions League - Eto'o
The former Chelsea striker, Samuel Eto'o said he is committed to seeing Sampdoria upset predictions in crisis-hit Italian Serie A and qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.
Crystal Palace signed Shola Ameobi and Jordon Mutch
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of free agent Shola Ameobi and Jordon Mutch. Former Newcastle forward Ameobi joins as a free agent on a deal until the end of the season, having left Turkish side Gaziantep in December.The 33-year-old forward scored 53 league goals during his time on Tyneside.
Chelsea scrap pre-Manchester City press conference as Diego Costa contests FA charge.
Chelsea will contest the Football Association's charge of violent conduct against Diego Costa for an alleged stamp on Emre Can. The Football Association independent panel will reach a decision on Friday and if found guilty, Costa will face an immediate three-match ban with no right of appeal - meaning he would miss the Blues' vital Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday evening.
Australian Open: Andy Murray advanced into the final.
Murray came from an early setback and injury scare to win 6-7 (6-8), 6-0, 6-3, 7-5 to advance into Sunday’s final against either top seed Novak Djokovic or defending champion Stan Wawrinka.
Guinea qualified for quarters after lots drawn.
Guinea will face Ghana on Sunday after a long wait for the to their fate following the draw at a Malabo hotel. Guinea and Mali had finished level in Group D after they drew all three pool matches 1-1.
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Australian Open 2015: Djokovic too hot for Raonic Milos .
After being edged in the tie-break of the opening set, Djokovic broke Raonic early in the second and twice in the third, without giving up a single break point on his own serve.
Jose Mourinho hit by FA fine after Southampton comments
Jose Mourinho claimed that there is a 'campaign to influence referees' decisions against Chelsea after Cesc Fabregas was denied a penalty in the Premier League match which finished 1-1 at St Mary's. Mourinho had denied the charge.
Luis Figo makes bid for Fifa presidency
The Portuguese 42, joins David Ginola in the race to replace Sepp Blatter as boss of world football's governing body.
Arsenal complete the signing of Villarreal defender Gabriel
Arsenal completed the deal, which is believed to be worth 18m euros to the Spanish club, after a work permit was granted for the uncapped Brazilian.
Costa charged with violent conduct by FA.
Controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct by the English Football Association for a clash with Emre Can during Tuesday's League Cup win over Liverpool.
I'm happy at Real Madrid - Gareth Bale
There is been rumors in the past few month linking Gareth Bale to Manchester United with a £120million bid. Bale who signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid at the time of his world-record move from Tottenham in 2013.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Branislav Ivanovic's goal denied Liverepool a wembly trip.
Branislav Ivanovic's thumping extra-time header sealed Chelsea's spot in the League Cup final after an incident-packed 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Neither side could be separated after 90 pulsating minutes in the semi-final second leg before Ivanovic leapt highest to meet Willian's free-kick in the 94th minute to wrap up a 2-1 aggregate win and a trip to Wembley in March.
Andre Schurrle might leave Chelsea for Wolfsburg.
The German World Cup winner, who joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2013, has been linked with a return to the Bundesliga since the transfer window opened earlier this month.
Neymar feels he is in no position to give Luis Suarez any advice.
The Uruguay international has been having difficult start since moving from liverpool to Barcelona with just two goals in 11 La Liga games this season despite being at the peak of his form in liverpool.
Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho part 2
Rodgers is confident he can come out victorious for the second leg of the league cup when he takes his Liverpool side to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.
Iker Casillas want to make a move to the United States
The Spain international has been heavily criticized for his form in the just concluded FIFA world cup in brazil and a drop in form in recent seasons which landed him as the second-choice in La Liga as recently as last season, while playing in all Copa del Rey and Champions League clashes that term.
Monday, 26 January 2015
We have not broken Fifa rules - Real Madrid
Real Madrid are not worried over violating Fifa rule as claimed by other clubs but are confident they have fully complied with Fifa rules despite world football's governing body opening an investigation against them over the acquisition of several foreign players under the age of 18.
Sepp Blatter : “I like criticism
The 78-year-old believes the majority of criticism aimed at his leadership has come from Europe ahead of a 2015 election that has two confirmed challengers; Jerome Champagne and FIFA vice-president Prince Ali Bin al Hussein.
Two unlikely candidates in former Tottenham winger David Ginola and influential player agent Mino Raiola have also announced their intentions to run against Blatter this year, and both have heavily criticised the current FIFA regime.
Raiola, whose players include Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli, compared Blatter’s FIFA to that of a dictatorship and told Sky Sports News HQ on Friday that it was time for change.
But Blatter told CNN on Sunday: "All this opposition is coming now. It's unfortunate - but it's true – to say that it's coming from UEFA.
“All those who want to get rid of me should come but they don't have the courage to come. So let me go on – be respectful.
“Football is a team sport. Let's go together with the team. I invite the leaders of UEFA that are so bitterly attacking me: Join! Join! Football is a unity.”
Blatter, elected for the first time in 1998 and re-elected in three successive elections since, unopposed in 2011, has often spoken of his “mission” to reform football.
But FIFA has suffered increasing criticism since Russia and Qatar were awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in 2010, with an investigation into corruption within those countries' bids recently stalled from publication.
Blatter said: “I have not finished my mission because it's a mission to be in football. We have started in 2011 with the reform process. The reform process is not over.
"I am definitely not worried about the election. It is impossible to make everybody happy – only positive press would not be a good thing.
“I like criticism as long as it is fair criticism."
culled from skysport.com
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Fillipo Inzaghi blasts insecure Milan after Lazio defeat
Restless AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi has lamented the insecurities that are plaguing his squad and says they needs to "find something different" to lift his team out of their slump.
Mourinho says his side do care about the FA Cup following their defeat to Bradford
Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead against the League One side at Stamford Bridge, ending any hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple.
Cristiano Ronaldo apologises for red card.
The two-time reigning world player of the year was shown a straight red card in the 84th minute for kicking out at Cordoba defender Edimar.
Pirlo: Pogba will make history.
The France international, 21, arrived in Turin on a Bosman free transfer in the summer of 2012 and has progressed into one of the highest-rated midfielders in the world en route to back-to-back Scudetti.
And Pirlo, who has partnered Pogba in midfield for two and a half years, has predicted greatness awaits the young Juve star should he continue progressing at his current rate.
"Pogba has never stopped improving," the veteran Italian told Telefoot. "He has everything to become a great player. If he keeps his head on his shoulders, he can mark history."
The Frenchman himself commented on the prestige of playing for Juventus and praised compatriot and team-mate Kingsley Coman, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2014.
"I’m at a great club," Pogba said. "Juve are one the best clubs right now. Kingsley Coman has shown great maturity for someone who is only 18. He will impress you."
Coman, meanwhile, reiterated his desire to follow in the footsteps of Pogba at Juventus and the 18-year-old discussed the reasons behind leaving Laurent Blanc's Ligue 1 holders behind last year.
"When I talked to Juve, they told me that French players are always doing great here, a little bit like Brazilian players at PSG," he said.
"Juve are a great club, just like PSG, but Juve have a better history. They took Pogba as an example. He arrived at Juve at the same age as me and he succeeded. It convinced me."
culled from goal.com
Daniel Sturridge return to training.
Daniel Sturridge has returned to training with his fellow team-mates after completing his recovery from injury.
Andy Murray through to quarter-finals after victory over Grigor Dimitrov
Murray looked set to be dragged into a decider when Dimitrov led 5-2 in the fourth set, but won the next five games to complete a 6-4 6-7 6-3 7-5 success in just over three and a half hours.
Saturday, 24 January 2015
Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 0-2
Patrick Bamford’s goal in the early stages of the second half put Boro ahead and substitute Kike doubled the lead in stoppage time to take the Championship side into the last 16.
Chelsea dumped out of FA cup forth round.
Chelsea were shocked out of the FA Cup forth round by Bradford in sensational style at Stamford Bridge with the League One side coming back from 2-0 down to stun the Premier League leaders 4-2.
Blackburn shocked Swansea with a 3-1 victory.
Swanseas' task was made all the more difficult after just seven minutes as Kyle Bartley was given his marching orders for a foul on Joshua King, with the Swans defender adjudged to be the last man.
However against the run of play, Swansea took the lead thanks to a fantastic strike from Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson from fully 25-yards.
FA CUP: Louis van Gaal blames pitch and referee after Cambridge draw
Despite being the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup and 76 places below Van Gaal’s side in the football pyramid, Cambridge were good value in forcing a lucrative replay at Old Trafford.
Chelsea will not accept defeat by Bradford - Mourinho
Chelsea face three crucial games in eight days, with the Bantams' visit to Stamford Bridge, the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool and a top of the table clash with Manchester City.
Ronaldo is the best player I've seen - Kaka
Kaka has claimed former Brazil star Ronaldo is the best player he has ever seen due to the speed with which he could play.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Townsend send Tottenham one leg into the league cup final.
Tottenham struggled to break down the League One side for much of the match, but eventually took the lead through Townsend’s spot-kick after Jay McEveley’s handball.
Novak Djokovic strolls into third round
The world No 1 showed no signs of the illness which hampered him in recent weeks, wrapping up a 6-0 6-1 6-4 win over the outgunned Russian in just one hour and 24 minutes.
Martin Odegaard signs for real Madrid.
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Norwegian sensation Martin Odegaard. The 16-year-old has been highly coveted in recent months as he toured Europe to look for the ideal club to continue his development.
Barcelona have defended club-record signing Luis Suarez after yet another disappointing start,
The highly rated striker was omn top of his game back then in liverpool, which attracted interest from the likes of real Madrid and barca but finally sighed for barca.
Edinson Cavani speak abouam his team mate Zlatan Ibrahimmovic.
Chelsea goalkeeper insist Chelsea can win quadruple.
Thibautois Courtois insists his managerJose Mourinho is wrong to dismiss his side's chances of landing an unprecedented quadruple this season.
The Belgium international goalkeeper produced a man-of-the-match display at Anfield on Tuesday which helped secure a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg as the Blues remained on course to secure the first domestic silverware of the new season.
Chelsea, who currently have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, face lower-league opposition in the fourth round of the FA Cup and have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League,
And, in contradiction to his manager's public stance, Courtois feels confident he is part of a squad that is capable of maintaining a fight on four fronts.
"It will be hard but we have the team that can win everything," he told reporters. "Obviously there are a lot of teams that can win too. It will be hard, but it’s what we’re aiming for.
"If we can play in a final and win it, you get that feeling to win trophies and you want to win more and more.
"That feeling is in the whole group now, especially after what happened last season when they didn’t win anything and were close to some trophies. You want to win everything that’s possible, starting with the League Cup.
"I think the draw at Liverpool is a good result. Now the second leg will be like a final, in front of our fans I think we have to be able to win.
"Our home record gives us confidence. We know we are strong at home. Liverpool have been playing really well these last few weeks and are really dangerous. We know it will be tough, but I think we are able to do more at home - we have to win that game.
"The new players like myself, Diego Costa, Filipe Luis, Cesc Fabregas and the rest of the team want to win trophies for Chelsea. That starts in the League Cup and until the last game in the Champions League.
“We want to win everything, it will be difficult, but I think we have the team to do it.
"We are playing well and we have passed through in all competitions. Now we are in the semi-final of the Capital One Cup, are top of the League, there is an important game in the FA Cup [against Bradford] on Saturday which we have to win and soon we will be playing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League."
culled from goal.com
Real Madrid going stronger
Real Madrid stand ahead in terms of income, while Barcelona by contrast are struggling to keep pace financially with their Spanish rivals, United and Bayern Munich.
Monday, 19 January 2015
Alonso: joining Bayern Munich a right decision.
Xabi Alonso as insisted he has no regrets over his decision to leave Real Madrid for Bayern Munichat the start of the season and is already feeling very much at home at the club.
Brendan Rodgers confident that Liverpool will beat chelsea.
Brendan Rodgers has warned Chelsea that they will face a different Liverpool in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg than the one they beat earlier in the season.
AFCON: Moussa Sow earn three point for Senegal
Substitute Moussa Sow snatched a stoppage-time winner as Senegal hit back to defeat Ghana 2-1 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener.
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