Stoke City v Wigan Athletic – Match Preview
Wigan travel to the Britannia Stadium on New Years Eve desperate to haul themselves to safety with victory against Stoke who are still chasing a top seven spot. The Potters have failed to win or…
Tag: Futebol
Mazzarri proud of Napoli spirit
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri hailed his team's attitude after they moved into second in the Serie A with a 4-3 win over Lazio on Sunday.After trailing 2-0, Napoli produced a stirring comeback and came out…
Fernando Torres voices intent to stay at Anfield
Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres has given his strongest hint yet that he will reject opportunities to leave Anfield this summer and will remain loyal to the Reds and new manager Roy Hodgson. The 26-year-old…
FA hopeful over Rooney decision
FA chief Adrian Bevington has stated that the governing body are confident that their appeal to reduce Wayne Rooney's three-match ban will be successful, as the striker will learn his Euro 2012 fate on Thursday.…
Oezil aiming for the top
German playmaker Mesut Oezil has boldly set his sights on becoming the world's best player.The midfielder, speaking to the press ahead of his nation's Euro 2012 qualifier against Kazakhstan and a friendly match with Australia,…
Cudicini pleased to be back
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has admitted it was emotional when he returned to action following his career-threatening motorcycle crash last year. The 36-year-old Italian fractured his wrists and suffered an injured pelvis in the…
The rise and fall of Steaua Bucharest
It’s a little known fact that the UEFA Champions League - the height of football capitalism - was borne from the collapse of communism on the continent. When the former USSR disbanded in 1991, the…
Kenny to splash cash on Frenchman? Liverpool’s £11m demand, NESV need contract signed sooner rather than later – Best of LFC
After the euphoria of putting a dent in United’s title chances, Liverpool was brought down to earth after a disappointing display in Braga. Kenny Dalglish called it simply unacceptable and is demanding that Liverpool put…
Where do Keane and Tottenham go from here?
There is no question that the last two years have been interesting for Robbie Keane. Securing a dream move to his beloved Liverpool while at the height of his powers seemed like an ideal move…
Does Joey speak for most football fans in the country?
No stranger to making outspoken comments, either via word of mouth, or making statements over the internet, Joey Barton has once again hit the headlines in controversial fashion. Of late, his weapon of choice has…