Sir Alex banned
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been given a two-match touchline ban and £10,000 fine by the Football Association, following his row with referee Mike Dean this month. The 66-year-old was fuming that Dean did not send off Hull defender Andy Turner for a foul on Michael Carrick during United’s 4-3 Barclays Premier League [...]
No Adriano:Mourinho
Inter travel to Cyprus on Tuesday – but Adriano, who has been a regular in Mourinho’s line-up so far this year, will not be involved. This is because the Brazilian was late to training early this week and was left out of both of their Serie A games this week. “In the last few months [...]
Robinho not enough
City had the best of a drab first half that saw Stephen Ireland and Ched Evans test home keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. But Bolton improved after the break and took the lead when Ricardo Gardner turned in Gretar Steinsson’s cross. City seemed to run out of ideas and Wanderers made sure of victory when Richard Dunne [...]
FifPro Footballer’08
The honour, voted for by professional footballers from all over the world, was widely expected after Ronaldo scored 42 goals for United last season. Ronaldo was also named in the FifPro team of the year, alongside his United team-mate Rio Ferdinand. “To be recognised by my fellow players is amazing,” said the 23-year-old.
Liverpool beats Chelsea
It was a shock result. Specially when one considers Chelsea’s form at the Stamford Bridge in last few years. But the fact is Liverpool surged three points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League after ending Chelsea’s 86-game unbeaten home league record with a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.Xabi Alonso struck the only [...]
Road to World Cup 2010 : Europe Standings
The European qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup are on the move. The qualification process in Europe always provided enough drama for the record books. Here are the teams’ positions as of now: FIFA World Cup European Qualifying : Group One Table 15 October 2008 22:41 P W D L F A GD PTS 1 [...]
