The Grand Slam record-holder was in magestic form as he made it 20-17 head-to-head in career meetings against Djokovic.
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Daniel Sturridge in contention to start for Liverpool against Manchester City
The Liverpool manager does admit he is having to manage the striker carefully after an injury disrupted season in order to prevent any further setbacks.
'I don’t see the point in reacting if fouled,' - Hazard
As the most fouled player in the Premier League, you might expect Eden Hazard to be bored of having his legs taken away from under him. But he, doesn't seem to mind, saying he is used to being kicked by opponents, and it spurs him on to be a better player.
West ham 1-3 Crystal palace
It's another win again for Alan Padew. The final whistle went and the supporters who had stuck around started to boo Sam Allardyce and his peculiar team.
"I do not see Messi playing with another shirt - Mourinho
Messi was rumored to be having a problems with his Barcelona's manager Luis Enrique which attracted interest from the like of Chelsea and Manchester City.
Friday, 27 February 2015
"I think this is the best period of my career,"
David de Gea has dismissed speculation that he has a difficult relationship with his club Manchester United manager Luis Van Gaal as "complete lies".
Angel di Maria believes he has dropped form in recent time
Angel di Maria has admitted that his form at Manchester United has dropped in recent weeks.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Monaco defeat Arsenal 3-1 away
It was what is known as an attitude adjustment. Arsenal followers may have felt a little smug and confident when considering last night’s Champions League opponents.
“Nothing was mentioned in the reports, and no action is taken on Suarez- UEFA
The Barcelona striker was the centre of controversy after he was pictured appearing to attempt to bite the hand of Manchester City’s Martin Demichelis during a Champions League round of 16 clash.
However, Uefa has confirmed to Goal that referee Felix Brych made no reference to the incident in his official report on the game in Manchester.
“Nothing was mentioned in the reports, and no action is taken,” said a spokesperson for the European game's governing body.
Neymar exchanged words with Manchester City supporter Aziz Hammad
Manchester City supporter Aziz Hammad has hit out at Barcelona star Neymar after he was involved in an altercation at the end of Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Vincent Kompany: "what people say doesn't bother me at all"
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany claims he is not worried by people's criticism of his performance in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat by Barcelona.
Manager Jose Mourinho did not explain to me why I was not playing more regularly for the club."- Kevin de Bruyne
Kevin de Bruyne joinedChelsea from Genk in January 2012 for a fee believed to be around £7m but spent most of his time away from Stamford Bridge.
Fernando Alonso leaves hospital but will miss final winter testing
Fernando Alonso left hospital in Barcelona and returned to his family's home on Wednesday, three days after crashing in pre-season testing, McLaren confirmed.
Manchester City vs Barcelona is Luis Suarez in another biting controversy?
Luis Suarez returned to English football with a bang last night - but did he also get embroiled in yet ANOTHER biting storm?
Fabio Cannavaro handed jail sentence after he breaks police seal
Fabio Cannavaro Former Juventus and Real Madrid star has been handed a jail sentence for breaking the police seal at his home.
Pacquiao take in basketball match against Blackwater
Manny Pacquiao has decided to take a break away from his preparations for his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather by taking part in a basketball match between Kia Carnival and Talk 'N Text.
Greece's top division suspended indefinitely on Wednesday
Greece's top division was suspended indefinitely Wednesday because of continued violence at matches, according to a government official.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Machester City 1-2 Barcelona
As Luis Suarez’s first goal went in, Manuel Pellegrini sank back in his seat. It was hard to tell whether the look was one of exasperation or resignation.
ECA demands Fifa compensation for winter World Cup switch
Europe’s clubs must be compensated for the “difficult and challenging” issues presented by the 2022 World Cup’s switch to winter, Fifa has been told.
Nemanja Matic ban reduced to two matches after Chelsea appeal Burnley red card.
Nemanja Matic's three-match ban has been reduced to two after an appeal but Chelsea claim they are 'appalled' by the Football Association's ruling.
Emmanuel Adebayo shows off £360,000 Rolls-Royce
Emmanuel Adebayor might not be attracting much attention on the pitch but the out-of-favour Tottenham striker was sure to be turning heads when he turned up for training on Monday.
Manny Pacquiao training hard ahead of much awaited fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Manny Pacquiao looked extremely focused during a training session in the Philippines as he stepped up his preparations for his mega-fight against rival Floyd Mayweather.
Van Gaal' style 'puts fear' into his players'. - Ronald Koeman
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman believes Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal has a style of management which 'puts fear' into his players.
We are not going to be scared." - Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri says Barcelona star Lionel Messi is "from another galaxy" but insists in Sergio Aguero Manchester City have a player at the same level as Neymar and Luis Suarez.
Brooklyn Beckham may leave Arsenal academy after failing to earn scholarship deal with Gunners
Brooklyn Beckham is set to be released by Arsenal after failing to earn a scholarship deal. It is unclear whether Brooklyn will look to find a new club following his release, which is expected to officially come at the end of the current campaign, reports the Daily Mail.
Qatar 2022 World Cup looks set to start in November with the final on December 23.
Allegations of widespread collusion and corruption overshadowed the process from the beginning. Multiple ExCo members from 2010 have since left surrounded by allegations of corruption. A report by investigator Michael Garcia remains secret, unpublished and subject to dispute between its author and FIFA.
Rafa Benitez impressed with his teams overall performance.
Benitez is thus increasingly confident about his side's chances of pipping Roma - who have now drawn six of their last seven Serie A games - to automatic qualification for the group stage of next season's Champions League.
Luis Enrique not interested on Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi's trip to a casino
Luis Enrique has brushed aside Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi's trip to a casino hours before Barcelona's crucial Champions League date with Manchester City and insists it is not an issue.
Atletico madrid stars take a snap ahead of Champions League clash
Atletico Madrid players posed for an impromptu team photo as they boarded their plane to Cologne ahead of their Champions League last 16 tie with Bayer Leverkusen, that striker Mario Mandzukic soon uploaded to his official Instagram account.
Monday, 23 February 2015
Chelsea to appeal for Matic's red card.
Chelsea FC are to appeal the red card shown to Nemanja Matic during the Blues' 1-1 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers disappoint over bad reception on saints former players.
Southampton went 2-0 down at home after an early first half goal from Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling's second-half strike to give Liverpool a well deserved three points.
Formula 1: Fernando Alonso remains in hospital overnight following crash during testing
According to McLaren, Alonso was 'conscious' upon his arrival at the medical centre and able to talk to doctors before being airlifted to hospital.
Jose Mourinho's interview on sky sports ‘Goals on Sunday’ programme.
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The Chelsea manager saw his Premier League leaders held 1-1 by relegation-threatened Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a match shrouded in controversy.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Rooney: We should have beaten Swansea
"Of course, it is hard to take," he told MUTV. "Certainly, in the second half, I thought we dominated up until they scored and I thought we got a great goal to go 1-0 up.
Manchester United worries over Robin van Persie's injury
The 31-year-old left the Liberty Stadium sporting a protective boot around his right ankle after he was injured in the final stages of United's 2-1 defeat to the Swans on Saturday.
"are not getting the respect they deserve" - Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho insisted that his players "are not getting the respect they deserve" After his side's 1-1 draw with the Clarets on Saturday, the Portuguese was incensed at what he felt were four major incidents which saw the visitors unpunished and his side hindered.
Nadal dumped out of Rio Open by Fabio Fognini
The Spaniard, who was the reigning champion at Jockey Club Brasileiro, looked to be cruising to victory as he won the opening set, but Italian No 1 Fognini came storming back to triumph 1-6 6-2 7-5.
Gerard Pique wants teammate to focus on City clash.
Gerard Pique has charged his team-mates to focus their attention quickly to their Champions League clash with Manchester City.
"I love being the underdog. - Manny Pacquiao
Boxing fans have been waiting for years for the match between the two men, considered the best "pound-for-pound" fighters of their generation.
"Cuadrado needs to adapt to everything. - Cuadrado
Jose Mourinho says that patience is required to allow new signing Juan Cuadrado to settle in. The Colombia international completed a €33 million deadline-day move to Stamford Bridge from Serie A in the winter window, signing a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Sean Dyche : "I have total respect for Jose Mourinho
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic was sent off with 20 minutes to go in an incident that changed the course of the match, with Burnley full-back Ben Mee going on to head an 81st-minute equaliser for the visitors.
Saturday, 21 February 2015
it doesn’t matter for me who is scoring the goals," - Van Gaal
United's performances in recent weeks have led to criticism of the team's playing style, while the strike partnership of Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao was broken up for Monday night's FA Cup victory over Preston North End with the Dutchman missing the game.
"I'm not worried for Falcao, he is a world-class striker," - Vadim Vasilyev
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev says "great clubs" are interested in signing Radamel Falcao if Manchester United decide not to make his loan stay at Old Trafford permanent.
Friday, 20 February 2015
Messi: "I have changed a lot since I first started out
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner has reached 300 games in La Liga for the Camp Nou club and has earned 95 caps for Argentina, despite still being only 27.
Gerrard accused the ballotelli of being "disrespectful"
Substitute Balotelli scored the winner in the first leg of Liverpool's Europa League tie with the Turkish side after arguing with Jordan Henderson over who should take a late penalty.
Barcelona name training pitch after Vilanova
Barcelona have renamed a training pitch at their Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper facility after Tito Vilanova, who died at the age of 45 last year following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
"We are the holders of this cup and we want to do absolutely everything to keep it - Wenger
Arsene Wenger has vowed to do "absolutely everything" in his power to ensure Arsenal retain the FA Cup as he looks ahead to their quarter-final clash with Manchester United.
Everton trash Young Boys 4-1 away
Everton responded in impressive style as Lukaku and Ross Barkley were denied by decent saves from Mvogo and the pressure told in the 24th minute when Lukaku headed in Gareth Barry’s cross from the left.
Rooney: Scholes and Ronaldo the best I've played alongside
Wayne Rooney insist that Paul Scholes andCristiano Ronalno are the best players he has ever played alongside.
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