Roma coach Luciano Spalletti knows that he cannot have too many new world class players, but is at least hoping that the club can allow him to sign two important ones in the coming months.Spalletti is already thinking about being more competitive next season but insists that Roma do not need a number of signings."We need two players, not six," explained the former Udinese coach. "Obviously if someone leaves, then we would need to replace...
Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has planted a seed of doubt regarding his future at the club, revealing he dreams of playing in Spain…United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to sign the Argentine international on a permanent deal, as he is currently on-loan from international investors’ group Media Sports Investment.The former Corinthians star was strongly linked with a move to the continent last summer before joining the Red Devils...
Christian Chivu’s agent, Giovanni Becali, believes his client will remain at Inter but he has not ruled out a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. Reports in Italy have suggested that Chivu’s future at Inter is looking bleak with the imminent arrival of former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho.The Portuguese tactician is an admirer of Chivu but he is likely to try and sign his beloved Riccardo Carvalho from Chelsea. This could cause problems for...
England international David Beckham hailed compatriot John Terry for his successful outing against the United States on Wednesday, a week after his penalty miss in the Champions League final...John Terry was the width of a post away from winning Chelsea the Champions League in their first ever final against Manchester United in Moscow, only to slip as he took the kick, miss, and see the Red Devils go on to clinch glory in sudden death.As...
Barcelona are said to have been interested in Juventus striker David Trezeguet - and in fact, according to an agent, they still are...Agent Antonio Caliendo believes that Trezeguet could be making his way to Catalunya this summer as a replacement for the possibly-exit-bound Samuel Eto'o.'Trez' is apparently near the top of Barcelona's shopping list due to the fact that they've been watching him closely for several seasons.Speaking to French...
According to Leggo, Carlo Ancelotti could take over as the new manager of Chelsea, with Marcello Lippi replacing him at Milan. The Italian and English press has gone into overdrive in the past week following the dismissals of Avram Grant and Roberto Mancini at Chelsea and Inter respectively.While Jose Mourinho is nailed on to take over the reigns at the Italian champions, a whole host of names, including Guus Hiddink, Sven Goran Eriksson,...
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According to the Italian bookmakers, Alessandro Del Piero will be preferred to Antonio Di Natale for the Azzurri’s first match of Euro 2008 against Holland.Italy open up their Group C campaign against the Dutch in Berne on June 9, and the speculation has already started as to what starting XI Coach Roberto Donadoni will select.Donadoni’s 4-3-3 system will almost certainly, barring injuries, see Luca Toni play at centre forward, with Mauro...
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernández has moved quickly to deny that there is any friction between he and the new national 'number 10', Francesc Fàbregas...Rumours circulating in the Spanish press indicated that Xavi and Cesc had difficulties playing together, and even that they were involved in off-pitch tensions.Xavi, though, denied these allegations."I'm surprised that people have said that I'm not comfortable with Cesc and that...
Michael Ballack has admitted that there will be a host of teams at Euro 2008 that are capable of outplaying Germany, but is confident still that they will be a force to be reckoned with based on attitude and team ethic alone.Germany were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Belarus in their first warm-up match ahead of this summer’s European Championships. The home side let a two goal lead slip and a second half double from Vitali Bulyga handed...
Despite the fact that Japan lifted the Kirin Cup with a goalless draw at home to Paraguay on Tuesday, national team boss Takeshi Okada had his sights set on much bigger games.Japan took the three-nation tournament with a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast three days previously but are focusing on four 2010 World Cup qualifiers that will take place in June.The first is at home to Oman on June 2 when the hosts are keen to bounce back from defeat in...
According to reports from Uruguay, former Inter Milan playmaker Alvaro Recoba will complete a move to Qatari outfit Al-Gharafa in the next few days.Recoba, who played on loan at Torino last season, still has another year left on his Inter Milan contract, but the 32-year-old has affirmed that he will pen a deal with the Qatari club by the end of the week.The former Uruguayan international currently finds himself in the luxurious beach resort...
Mancini's €30m SackingInter president Massimo Moratti will have to pay Roberto Mancini €30m in compensation following the coach’s exit.Reports in Italy suggest that the Nerazzurri chief will settle a massive pay off with Mancini after his contract was terminated on Tuesday evening. Jose Mourinho is already in Milan and hours away from signing a €9m per year deal.However, before Moratti rolls cash towards the Portuguese coach, he has to...
There are widespread reports throughout Italy that this afternoon’s meeting between Roberto Mancini and Massimo Moratti ended after just 20 minutes, with the outcome being that Mancini has left San Siro, to be replaced by Jose Mourinho.Speculation has been rife over the past 48 hours that Mancini would be leaving Inter, and indeed yesterday Portuguese newspaper A Bola claimed that President Massimo Moratti had already done the deal for...
Napoli were offered more than they bargained for when Real Madrid said that they would only discuss a move for Fabio Cannavaro and Antonio Cassano if Javier Saviola was included in any deal.Los Merengues are keen to off-load the Argentinian striker after he proved to be a flop during his first season at the Bernabéu since moving from Barcelona on a free transfer last summer.With a tally of only three goals and two completed games for Madrid,...
AC Milan have joined rivals Inter in the quest to prise Samuel Eto'o away from Barcelona and believe that signing the striker would be more important than capturing Ronaldinho. The surprising move could see the Rossoneri make an enquiry about the Cameroonian goalscorer's asking price, which is believed to be currently in the region of €35m.Eto'o has stated that he is not keen on leaving Camp Nou this summer, but may reconsider if he is...
According to sources from Genoa, Inter striker Adriano could make a surprise loan move to Sampdoria this summer. Inter striker Adriano, who spent the last half season on loan with San Paolo and did quite well there, may end up in an unexpected place this summer. The 26-year-old could be loaned out yet again, this time to Sampdoria in Serie A. The Blucerchiati already revived Antonio Cassano's career last season, so they might be able to...
Cristiano Ronaldo has dampened speculation that he is considering leaving the European champions by telling Portuguese journalists that his ‘head is in Manchester.The subject of persistent rumours linking him with Real Madrid - mostly fuelled and fanned by the Spanish media, Cristiano Ronaldo himself has restated that his is happy at Manchester United and "would love to continue" his career at Old Trafford.Portuguese winger Ronaldo, 23,...
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has become the latest blanco to add his voice to the clamour calling for the signing of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo...Both young Spaniard Ramos and Portuguese ace Ronaldo are currently ensconced with their respective national sides, but club concerns are seldom far away.On a day that Cristiano spoke about his "dream" of a move to Spain - but tempered it with a statement about his head being in...
Robinho's agent has been told first hand that Chelsea are considering making a bid of €35m for the forward to Real Madrid and hopes to use that to obtain his client a new deal. Wagner Ribeiro told Brazilian television that the Blues revealed that they are weighing up making a firm move for his client and that Los Merengues should be prepared.After being linked to a move to Manchester United as paprt of a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo,...
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is lining up an incredible player-exchange deal for AC Milan superstar Kaka, according to reports. The Blues are currently without a manager following the sacking of Avram Grant after a trophyless season, with ex-Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard and Russia coach Guus Hiddink favourites to take the reins.But whoever is appointed may arrive to find a significantly altered squad from the one that fell to Manchester...
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his time at Manchester United is drawing toward a close, insisting he will hang up his managerial mantle within the next three years…Wednesday’s Champions League triumph over Chelsea in Moscow secured United their 29th trophy since Ferguson took charge of the club back in 1986.The Scot’s phenomenal success at Old Trafford has seen him earn a place alongside compatriot Sir Matt Busby as one of the very greatest...
Roma 2-1 Inter1-0 (Mexes,36), 2-0 (Perrotta, 54) 2-1 (Pele, 59)Roma clamed consecutive Coppa Italias with a well-deserved win over Inter who, despite winning the Scudetto, may well have played their last game under Roberto Mancini. Roma dominated the first half and should have taken the lead before they eventually did, with Philippe Mexes the unlikely scorer.Despite missing Amantino Mancini and of course club captain Francesco Totti, Roma...
Milan striker Alberto Gilardino will officially become a Fiorentina player next week according to 'calciomercato.com' as the two clubs have agreed to a deal for the transfer of the Italian player.Gilardino could link up again with former coach Cesare Prandelli at Fiorentina as, according to 'calciomercato.com', the Rossoneri have agreed to a 14 million Euro transfer of the attacker to the Tuscan side.The former Parma player has apparently...
Chelsea have terminated first team coach Avram Grant's contract with immediate effect...The London club made their announcement via their official website this afternoon, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the Israeli's future.A statement read that the decision was taken after two days of intense discussion, with owner Roman Abramovich and the board apparently losing patience after a season without success in the Premier League...
Mourinho SMS: I Sign For Inter On MondayJose Mourinho has told Michael Essien that he will sign for Inter on Monday according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport. The former Chelsea coach has been linked with the club ever since current boss, Roberto Mancini, walked out on the club only to make a dramatic U-turn on his decision.Mancini still hasn't confirmed his position with the Nerazzurri and he may leave in the summer. Meanwhile the Special...
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has once again increased speculation over his future at Old Trafford after claiming that his dream is to play for Real Madrid... The Portuguese ace has been linked with a move to the Spanish outfit for quite some time now, with the Real Madrid president, Ramón Calderón, claiming that he would be very delighted to bring in the former Sporting player to his squad.The 23-year-old stated yesterday...
Milan general manager Adriano Galliani was in Spain on Friday evening to dine out with president Joan Laporta at the Hotel Majestic in Barcelona, confirming the speculation that they spoke about two possible transfers. At the end of the dinner with Laporta, Galliani confirmed to the Spanish reporters that the two discussed the possibility of the Rossoneri signing Gianluca Zambrotta and Ronaldinho from the Blaugrana, even though the negotiations...
Sigombak - Adriano have a opportunity to show his skill and back to brazilian skuads.Brazil coach Dunga on Friday called up striker Adriano for upcoming international friendly matches against Canada and Venezuela as a replacement for injured Chelsea player Alex. Brazil play Canada on May 31 in Seattle and Venezuela in Boston on June 6.Brazil`s next South American World Cup qualifiers are against Paraguay on June 15 in Asuncion and against...
Man. United 1 - 1 ChelseaCristiano Ronaldo 26, Lampard 45MU win 6-5 on penaltiesUnited Strike Gold In Shoot-OutAlmost ten months after launching their season with a shoot-out victory over Chelsea FC, Manchester United FC repeated the feat in the UEFA Champions League final with Edwin van der Sar saving from Nicolas Anelka to take the trophy to Old Trafford for a third time.High dramaSir Alex Ferguson's team had prevailed 3-0 on penalties...
It was clear kick-off could not come soon enough for Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson when he arrived 20 minutes early for his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.English rivalsTen days since the Premier League campaign closed, Chelsea FC and United cannot wait to resume a rivalry that has outgrown their domestic game. The European title is at stake for two teams who have been English champions twice apiece in the last four years. "We have an illustrious history,...
Sigombak-Turkey warmed up for next month`s European championship with a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Slovakia in a friendly on Tuesday.Galatasaray defender Hakan Balta secured Turkey`s win with his first international goal, a superb first-time shot from outside the area in the 62nd minute that gave Slovakia keeper Stefan Senecky no chance.Turkey had most of the possession and would have won by a bigger margin with better finishing.Along with the result, the good news for Turkey coach Fatih Terim ahead of Euro 2008 was that...
Sigombak-Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona said on Tuesday he would be prepared to cut off the hand that scored one of his most famous goals for a sight of film star Julia Roberts.Maradona, in Cannes to promote a new documentary about his life by Serbian film director Emir Kusturica, appeared bewitched by the star of "Pretty Woman"."I would do anything to see her coming along here, along the Croisette," he said, through a translator."I`d like to be able to walk along behind her and I`d be able to cut off my hand for that,...
In Sigombak PredictionPREDICTION Steven Jones, goal.com -- Over the course of ninety minutes I feel the match will be as close as ever and will need extra time, and possibly penalties to determine a winner. In extra time gameplans go out of the window and it may provide the space for one of the many star players on the pitch to grab a winner. I personally cannot separate the two sides so I have gone for a draw leading to a penalty shootout where either could be the winners of the Champions League 2008.Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea...
Machday final Liga Champions all England club, Manchester United Chelsea at Moskow, Rusia, wednesday (21/5):Its thirt final all club same country in histories champion league. In Paris at 2000, all Espanola club, Real Madrid beaten Valencia with 3-0.2003, in Manchester, AC Milan winner 3-2 from Juventus in penalty after draw 0-0 in Italian final. Machday Manchester vs Chelsea is final 53 since 1955-1956. Club England have succesly 11. Or like Italia and Spanyol succesly. Club’s England winning 29 trophy’s in three eropan competition...
Team National Indonesia Will play with Bayern Munich. Munich tour to asia and “Merah-Putih” team have play with players word class like kipper Oliver Kahn. Oliver will ending his karier in football.Friendly games will play at Wednesday (21/5/2008) at 05.00 PM. Without key players, Hollywood FC still have Kahn, Daniel van Buyten, Christian Lell, Marcell Jansen, Andreas Ottl, Mark van Bommel, Ze Roberto, and Jan Schlaudraff.This time Monday (19/5/2008), ticket was sale. ticket box in Masjid Al Bina area’s, kompleks Stadion Gelora...
One by one Brazilian palyer out from elite club. Last year, Ronaldo gone out from Santiago Bernabeu. May Ronaldinho go out from barcelona's palyers??? Joan Laporta Barcelona Precident Monday (19/5) say’s Ronaldinho to out from Nou Camp. It for to carier Ronaldinho. Dinho need new club to performance. So......
Finaly Klasemen Liga Primera La Liga Espanola 2007-2008Deportivo Coruna 0 Villarreal 2Getafe 1 Real Betis 1Racing Santander 1 Osasuna 0Espanyol 1 Almeria 3Real Mallorca 3 Real Zaragoza 2Real Madrid 5 Levante 2Recreativo Huelva 1 Real Valladolid 1Sevilla 4 Athletic Bilbao 1Valencia 3 Atletico Madrid 1Real Murcia 3 Barcelona 5Klasemen1 Real Madrid 38 27 4 7 84 36 852 Villarreal 38 24 5 9 63 40 77-------------------------3 Barcelona 38 19 10 9 76 43 674 Atletico Madrid 38 19 7 12 66 47 64-------------------------5 Sevilla 38 20...
Inter Milan Champion Again!Interisti must be happy and say we are champione. Like Inter Milan player’s after wining two goal with Parma ini last game Italian seri A. Zlatan Ibrahimovic be a hero with two goal. This is 16 champion Inter. Or 3 winner in 3 last years. With 85 point, Inter wining from AS Roma. Succes And Bravo Nerazurri…!Skor at last giornata Catania 1 Roma 1Cagliari 2 Reggina 2Siena 2 Palermo 2Lazio 2 Napoli 1Empoli 2 Livorno...
All England Final...! Two England Football Club Meet on fhase Final competition eropa club's in Moskow. Chelsea road to final after beaten his rival, Liverpool in semi final dramatic. A goal Paul Scholes Mancester United to Barcelona at second leg, make Manchester United go to final. Rival In Premier League will beat to be a Champion Eropa club's 2008! MU or Chelsea? We still looking for analyze. But I thinks, MU ready to be a Campions!...
