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Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Champions elect: Magnificent Madrid maul Bayern to march towards La Decima
The Spanish giants comprehensively outplayed holders Bayern Munich to edge ever nearer to a 10th European Cup successNot since the days of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and Raul have Real Madrid been in a Champions League final, but they will finally get a dig at La Decima in Lisbon next month after a scintillating first-half performance blasted Bayern Munich...
Madrid exposed Bayern's limitations, admits Rummenigge
The Bayern supremo admitted his side were second-best on the night as the Spanish giants marched into the final with a 5-0 aggregate win
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge felt his side’s limitations were exposed by Real Madrid as Pep Guardiola’s men were hammered 4-0 at Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
Title holders Bayern came into the Champions League semi-final...
Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid (Agg 0-5)
The Spain international scored two first-half headers before the Portuguese star broke Lionel Messi's goalscoring record as Pep Guardiola's side crashed out
Real Madrid roared into the Champions League final as Sergio Ramos scored twice in a 3-0 win over holders Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
The Spain international buried two first-half headers to put Carlo Ancelotti's...
Monday, 28 April 2014
Sassuolo 1-3 Juventus: Tevez and Llorente fire Conte's side to the brink of the title
Juventus moved a step closer to retaining their Serie A title after coming from behind to beat Sassuolo 3-1 on Monday.
Simone Zaza handed the relegation-threatened hosts a shock lead after just nine minutes but Carlos Tevez rifled home an effort 10 minutes before the break to restore parity.
Claudio Marchisio's clever close-range finish put Juve in front just after half-time...
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Villarreal 2-3 Barcelona: Messi caps brilliant comeback to keep champions in the title race
The home side led 2-0 until just past the hour mark, but two own goals and a fine finish from the Argentine sealed a priceless three points for Gerardo Martino's menLionel Messi sealed a brilliant Barcelona comeback as they came from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 3-2 on Sunday and keep their title hopes alive.The champions trailed 2-0 after the first hour thanks to goals...
Luis Suarez named PFA Player of the Year
Eden Hazard, who won the PFA's Young Player of the Year award, was named as runner-up, while Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure secured third place
Liverpool striker and Premier League top scorer Luis Suarez has been named the PFA Player of the Year.
Suarez finished ahead of second-placed Eden Hazard, who won the PFA's Young Player of the Year award, while Manchester...
A Starting XI of the Fastest Players in World Football
It's true, speed is becoming a crucial part of a player's toolbox in the modern day game.Look at the recent Ballon d'Or nominees, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franc Ribery. They all have huge amounts of pace and hold the ability to run past players in seconds.If you look at the FIFPro starting XI, there are many players who possess a great amount of speed and it...
Giggs hails Mata 'masterclass' in Manchester United win
The Red Devils' stand-in manager admits that he lost sleep over his team selection but praises the Spaniard, who started on the bench against Norwich City, for his mentality
Ryan Giggs says that Juan Mata delivered a "masterclass" during his 30-minute display in Manchester United's 4-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday.
The Spaniard started as a substitute during Giggs's...
Lock and load: Ronaldo rockets will have Bayern quaking in their boots
The Portuguese hit two stunning strikes in the 4-0 win over Osasuna and looks back to his best ahead of Real Madrid's important date in Munich on Tuesday
Amid the joy, there was reservation. Beating Bayern Munich on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu had given Real Madrid the upper hand in the teams' Champions League semi-final tie, yet Cristiano Ronaldo's fragile...
Friday, 25 April 2014
Tito Vilanova has died at age 45
The ex-Barcelona coach was hospitalised following a drastic downturn in his health which required emergency surgery, but was unable to survive his battle with cancer
Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died at the age of 45 after losing his battle with cancer, the club have confirmed.
The ex-central midfielder was admitted to hospital on Thursday following a downturn...
Roma 2-0 AC Milan: Pjanic & Gervinho end Rossoneri's run to keep title dream alive
The Bosnian opened the scoring after a scintillating run right through the heart of the Rossoneri defence but his Ivorian colleague punished poor handling from Christian AbbiatiRoma dented AC Milan's hopes of Europa League qualification as they cruised to a 2-0 win on Friday to keep the Serie A title race alive.The Rossoneri headed into the game on the back of five straight...
Benfica 2-1 Juventus: Lima hands semi-final advantage to Portuguese champions
Carlos Tevez cancelled out Ezequiel Garay's opener to put the visitors in control but the Brazilian struck with just six minutes remaining to give Jorge Jesus' men a slender lead
Lima scored a sensational late winner as Benfica earned a dramatic 2-1 victory over Juventus in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the Estadio da Luz on Thursday night.
The Brazilian...
Lichtsteiner: Juventus conceded silly goals
The Switzerland international has acknowledged his side defended poorly in the 2-1 Europa League defeat to the Portuguese champions on Thursday
Stephen Lichtsteiner has voiced his frustration with Juventus' defensive performance in their 2-1 Europa League defeat against Benfica on Thursday.
The Serie A champions conceded two goals in a match for only the second time in...
Valencia can repeat Basel comeback
The Frenchman is hopeful Juan Antonio Pizzi's men can turn the tie around in next week's return after Thursday's 2-0 first-leg defeat
Jeremy Mathieu is confident Valencia can still reach the Europa League final despite their 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their semi-final tie with Sevilla.
First-half goals from Stephane M'Bia and Carlos Bacca saw Sevilla emerge victorious...
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Europa League semi-final first leg - Benfica vs Juventus
Former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez may be fit to face Benfica in the Europa League semi-final first leg after missing Juventus's last two games with a thigh injury.
Midfielder Arturo Vidal could also return for the Bianconeri after a knee problem.
Benfica, who beat Tottenham in the last 16, will be without Eduardo Salvio.
The Argentine midfielder broke his arm...
Adnan Januzaj chooses to play for Belgium over England
According to the Daily Mirror Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj revealed is keen to play for his native country in the world cup, to be held in Brazil.
Januzaj, who was born in Brussels to Kosovan and Albanian parents, was being deemed a strong contender to feature in Roy Hodgson’s England world cup squad.
However, Belgium coach Marc Wilmots revealed on twitter Januzaj...
Arsene Wenger WILL sign new Arsenal contract - and is planning a huge summer spending spree
Arsene Wenger will sign a new Arsenal contract, and is proving it by planning a huge spending spree in the summer transfer window.
Wenger has left Arsenal in no doubt that he is staying because he is lining up big transfer targets as he looks to strengthen his squad for a title challenge next season.
Gunners boss Wenger, 64, has kept fans guessing about his future because...
The undisputed star of the champions-elect - why Suarez should win Player of the Year
The striker has been the key figure in Liverpool's rampant march to the top of the Premier League, dazzling fans with a series of all-action, goal-laden performancesVilified in the English media, Luis Suarez was not a realistic candidate for the Player of the Year award last season. He scored 23 Premier League goals and provided 11 assists in a swashbuckling Liverpool team,...
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Champion League - Benzema Goal vs bayern Munich 1-0
Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern: Benzema gives Ancelotti's men slender first-leg advantageThe Frenchman turned home Fabio Coentrao's cross in the first half to seal a win against Pep Guardiola's side, who dominated possession but failed to find a breakthrough
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Atletico captain Gabi frustrated by Chelsea tactics
The midfielder was disappointed by the Rojiblancos' inability to break the Blues down at the Vicente Calderon but believes the tie remains open ahead of the return clash in LondonAtletico Madrid captain Gabi admitted his frustration at Chelsea's spoiling tactics after the first leg of their Champions League semi-final ended in a 0-0 draw.The two sides went into the...
Mourinho gamble leaves Chelsea chances on a knife edge
Chelsea went to the Vicente Calderon and defended well to earn a clean sheet but they have gained no advantage in the tieThey came, they saw, they defended. This was a performance of so little ambition by Chelsea that it would be a surprise to find one person who enjoyed it other than Jose Mourinho and his staff. The Portuguese planned for this one without key attackers...
Manchester United sack David Moyes
The Scot oversaw the club's worst campaign in the Premier League era and missed out on Champions League qualification, and leaves Old Trafford just a season into his six-year dealManchester United have sacked manager David Moyes with immediate effect after owners the Glazer family finally lost patience with the Scot.The 50-year-old, who created a host of unwanted records...
Sunday, 20 April 2014
Why Barcelona should consider selling Messi
The Argentina captain is at odds with the club over a new contract but with the need for renewal urgent around Camp Nou, should the Catalans take the money and run?The current contractual stand-off between Barcelona and Lionel Messi is only likely to end one way - with the top scorer signing a mammoth new deal which will be the richest in football. There is a long way...
Valverde looks the part for brave Barcelona
The Catalans needed a monumental effort to come from a goal down and claim all three points after what was a difficult week for the club and may just have found their next coachLuck had evaded them for more than an hour. Interred in a negative dynamic following a 10-day period which had seen their season turned to shreds, Barcelona finally found an answer when it looked...
Hopeless Moyes sinks to new low
The former Everton boss returned to Goodison Park to see his side humiliated at the hands of Roberto Martinez's men, as the champions collapsed yet again this termHow embarrassing from Manchester United. How feeble. How hopeless. Just how? How on Earth has it got quite this bad? Champions in name for only a fortnight longer, it will be 12 months on Tuesday since this...
Liverpool show nerve and poise of champions to capitalise on Chelsea slip
The Merseysiders kept their collective heads to beat Norwich and take a potentially decisive lead in the race to claim what would be their first league title in 24 yearsAs all around them lose their heads, Liverpool continue to hold their nerve with the performances of champions.The dream is edging agonisingly closer to reality for Liverpool and their supporters....
Atletico's four decades of pain - 40 years after doing the hurting
Atleti have waited a long time to regain their place amongst the continent's elite, but the scars of their 1974 European Cup semi-final are still felt by CelticAtletico Madrid will line up in the semi-final of the Champions League this week against Chelsea.Ironically, it will mark the 40th anniversary of their last appearance at this stage of Europe’s premier club competition...
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Soccer results, April 19
In another twist to this unpredictable English Premier League season, last-place Sunderland damaged Chelsea's title hopes with a 2-1 upset at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
After surprise losses to Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in recent weeks, Chelsea again stuttered against weaker opposition, as Jose Mourinho's 77-match unbeaten home streak as Chelsea boss came to an...
Friday, 18 April 2014
Gerrard, Sturridge & Suarez nominated as Liverpool dominate PFA Player of the Year shortlist
The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 27 and Suarez is favourite to be crowned the top footballer in England following a blistering seasonThree Liverpool players have been shortlisted the Player of the Year award, formally announced by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Friday lunchtime.Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez are joined...
Yaya Toure: I don't get recognition because I'm African
The Ivory Coast international believes "proper recognition" only comes from fans and says he wants to prove players from Africa are as good as those from Europe and South AmericaManchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes he is not recognised as one of the world's best players because he is African.Toure, who has won league titles in England, Spain and Greece, as well...
Bayern Munich-bound Robert Lewandowski nets his 100th goal for Borussia Dortmund
The Poland striker's latest effort could well set up a cup final date against his future employers, if they beat second division Kaiserslautern tonightBorussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski may be leaving the club this summer, but the Polish hitman is making sure he goes with a bang, after netting his 100th goal for the club on Tuesday evening.Jurgen Klopp's men have...
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Real Madrid deserved Copa del Rey success - Ronaldo
The Portuguese says that his team-mates must enjoy their triumph at Mestalla but points out that there are still two titles for which to play, La Liga and the Champions LeagueCristiano Ronaldo believes that Real Madrid fully merited their 2-1 win over Barcelona to lift the Copa del Rey.The Ballon d'Or winner was restricted to the stands because of injury but Carlo Ancelotti's...
Copa Del Rey: Real madrid 2 - Barcelona 1 Maria 11, Bale 85 - Bartra 68 www.jcbolasepak.com
The Italian was delighted with the way in which his troops responded to the unavailability of their star forward, praising Gareth Bale for the "most important goal" of his careerReal Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo helped to motivate his side in their Copa del Rey victory over Barcelona on Wednesday.The Portugal international...
