Wednesday, April 9, 2014
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- Top five conclusions: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
- Photo: Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez wearing what looks like new Liverpool home kit for 2014/15
- Top five conclusions: Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint Germain
- Tactical Review: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
- Tottenham weighing up move for pine marten wrestler Loris Benito
- Chelsea youngster Thorgen Hazard wants Premier League football next season
- Man Utd scouts watch PSV defender Santiago Arias
- Video: Man Utd boss David Moyes confirming Wayne Rooney will play against Bayern Munich
- Photos: Chelsea players celebrate PSG win
- Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is a doubt for Liverpool clash
- Chelsea and Man Utd target Luke Shaw celebrates the Blues’ Champions League victory over PSG
- Toni Kroos’ agent doesn’t believe he will join Man Utd this summer
- Tactical Review: Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint Germain
- Video: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho goes on a mad run down the touchline
- Video: Demba Ba makes it Chelsea 2-0 PSG
- Man City’s Micah Richards set to join Liverpool, Newcastle or West Ham
- All Time Greats – Pele meets Ronaldo
- Video: Chelsea’s Andre Schurrle gives them a 1-0 lead over PSG
- Photo: Spurs fans already wearing personalised Louis Van Gaal shirts
- West Ham owner David Gold hits back at Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard
- Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
- Dynamo Kiev winger Younes Belhanda dreaming of Arsenal move
- Preview: Bayern Munich vs Manchester United
- Photos: Man Utd travel to Germany for Bayern Munich clash
Top five conclusions: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid Posted: 09 Apr 2014 07:18 AM PDT 1. Xabi Alonso is a risk-taking genius In this away game, Alonso spent most of his time working defensively and he was impressive. As a single pivot, he tried his best to protect his back four but he couldn't always use legal ways to stop Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marco Reus's runs. No single holding midfielder […] |
Photo: Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez wearing what looks like new Liverpool home kit for 2014/15 Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:59 AM PDT Liverpool are due to unveil their new home kit tomorrow – but this photo has started doing the rounds this afternoon, prompting rumours that the top being worn by captain Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez is the new kit in question. It’s a middling to decent effort to us. With a Warrior kit, you’re always […] |
Top five conclusions: Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint Germain Posted: 09 Apr 2014 04:36 AM PDT 1. Jose knows the luxury of a dependable defence When Jose Mourinho described the three plans he had for the game, he did not mention much about his defence because they require much less consideration. He had contingencies should an injury or something were to happen to his back five but the focus of his […] |
Tactical Review: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid Posted: 09 Apr 2014 02:40 AM PDT Borussia Dortmund had home support and welcomed Robert Lewandowski, their best player, back from suspension, while Real Madrid had to work without Cristiano Ronaldo, the best player in the world, due to an injury. The main positive for Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was that it had been a comfortable 3-0 win his side recorded in […] |
Tottenham weighing up move for pine marten wrestler Loris Benito Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:48 AM PDT Tottenham are reportedly scouting FC Zurich left-back Loris Benito, currently best known for wrestling a pitch-invading pine marten. Ex-Spurs defender Ramon Vega recommended the 20-year-old to his former club. Spurs are now keeping close tabs on the £3m-rated defender, claims the Daily Mirror. The Switzerland Under-21 international is also rumoured to be a target for […] |
Chelsea youngster Thorgen Hazard wants Premier League football next season Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:40 AM PDT Eden Hazard’s younger brother Thorgen says he wants regular Premier League or Bundesliga football next season. The Chelsea youngster has been shipped out to his native Belgium with Zulte-Waregem for the current campaign. He already has 13 times and 19 assists so far this season and has indicated he wants more a challenge next term. […] |
Man Utd scouts watch PSV defender Santiago Arias Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:33 AM PDT Manchester United scouts have been watching PSV right-back Santiago Arias, according to reports. We reported in March that United were being linked with the Colombia international – and it seems they are now stepping up that interest. The Red Devils have had the 22-year-old watched on several occasions in recent weeks, claims Dutch website Voetbal […] |
Video: Man Utd boss David Moyes confirming Wayne Rooney will play against Bayern Munich Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:12 AM PDT Wayne Rooney will lineup against Bayern Munich tonight, Manchester United manager David Moyes confirmed in his press conference yesterday evening. The England international had been a doubt for the game with a toe injury, but he will be fit enough to play once he has had a pain-killing injection. Moyes said: “Yes, he was able […] |
Photos: Chelsea players celebrate PSG win Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:03 AM PDT There were plenty of celebrations in the Chelsea dressing room following last night’s Champions League win over Paris Saint Germain – and plenty of photos taken to prove it. David Luiz must have clocked up as many miles in the dressing room as on the pitch; he’s in nearly every photo! Chelsea!! Chelsea!! Thanks for […] |
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is a doubt for Liverpool clash Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:57 AM PDT Chelsea star Eden Hazard is an early doubt for their crucial top-of-the-table clash at Liverpool. The Blues travel to Anfield on April 27 and Hazard faces a race to be fit in time. Belgian winger Hazard limped off in the 17th minute of last night’s Champions League win over Paris Saint Germain. Manager Jose Mourinho […] |
Chelsea and Man Utd target Luke Shaw celebrates the Blues’ Champions League victory over PSG Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:48 AM PDT Southampton left-back Luke Shaw showed that some of his allegiances lie with Chelsea after their Champions League win over Paris Saint Germain. The boyhood Blues fan celebrated their last-gasp victory by tweeting: “Come onnnn.” With Jose Mourinho set to bid for the England international this summer, Chelsea fans will hope the fact he clearly has […] |
Toni Kroos’ agent doesn’t believe he will join Man Utd this summer Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:41 AM PDT Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have been dealt a severe blow after Toni Kroos’ agent said he didn’t believe he would leave Bayern Munich this season. The champions have been linked with the Germany international month. And it appeared he was keen on the move, with United boss David Moyes even watching a Bayern game […] |
Tactical Review: Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint Germain Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:32 AM PDT This was a night perfectly made for the Special One. He needed to produce some Mourinho magic for an encounter as difficult as this game was always going to be. The man may not actually do miracles but his meticulous planning pushes him as closer to that as possible. After the game, he told ITV: […] |
Video: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho goes on a mad run down the touchline Posted: 08 Apr 2014 01:46 PM PDT We’re looking forward to seeing Jose Mourinho’s heat map for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final victory over PSG. He’s an old fashioned winger with chalk on his boots. After Demba Ba’s decisive second goal, the Special One bombed it down the touchline like Forrest Gump. Having made the journey to the corner flag, Mourinho wasn’t going […] |
Video: Demba Ba makes it Chelsea 2-0 PSG Posted: 08 Apr 2014 01:31 PM PDT |
Man City’s Micah Richards set to join Liverpool, Newcastle or West Ham Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:48 PM PDT Manchester City defender Micah Richards has reportedly told the club he wants to leave this summer. The one-time England right-time, now out of the international set-up for some time, has been linked with moves to Newcastle, West Ham and, most strongly, Liverpool. Several media outlets are reporting that the 25-year-old has told City of his […] |
All Time Greats – Pele meets Ronaldo Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:37 PM PDT One of the Official Partners of the Fifa World Cup, Emirates have launched an innovative All Time Greats campaign that all lovers of the game have debated about endlessly – given two great players, who is better. 30,000 feet above the sky, two fliers animatedly talking about a football legend when Cristiano Ronaldo, Emirates’ latest […] |
Video: Chelsea’s Andre Schurrle gives them a 1-0 lead over PSG Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:22 PM PDT |
Photo: Spurs fans already wearing personalised Louis Van Gaal shirts Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:13 PM PDT This pair of Tottenham fans are clearly confident that Holland boss Louis Van Gaal will be their new manager next season – they’ve already got personalised shirts bearing his name. The Van Gaal shirts were spotted ahead of Spurs’ win over Sunderland last night. Rumours of Tim Sherwood’s impending departure had broken during the day, […] |
West Ham owner David Gold hits back at Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:05 PM PDT Liverpool team coach… pic.twitter.com/j3BkhOUVH5 — Jack Lebeau (@JackLebeau66) April 6, 2014 West Ham owner David Gold has rejected suggestions from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard that the Hammers waged a dirty tricks campaign around Sunday’s clash between the two sides. As we reported yesterday, Gerrard claimed that West Ham’s gamesmanship included forcing the Reds’ bus to […] |
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Posted: 08 Apr 2014 10:40 AM PDT Atletico Madrid are just a game away from featuring in their first Champions League semi-final in 30 years – but it is not against any opponent. They have won 16 of their last 17 Champions League games at Vicente Calderon, but they are likely to be without Diego Costa, their main striker. Costa, who has […] |
Dynamo Kiev winger Younes Belhanda dreaming of Arsenal move Posted: 08 Apr 2014 10:00 AM PDT Arsenal target Younes Belhanda has revealed he is desperate to join the club. The long-term Gunners target says he is dreaming of a move to the Premier League and claims Arsenal are his favourite club. Belhanda, aged 24, told France Football: “How long will I stay at Dynamo? I don't know. If I have opportunities […] |
Preview: Bayern Munich vs Manchester United Posted: 08 Apr 2014 09:49 AM PDT Bayern Munich couldn't secure the big victory many tipped them to get at Old Trafford. In fact, they had to resort to a direct style that was close to their approach under Pep Guardiola’s predecessor Jupp Heynckes in order to get an equaliser. But Guardiola will expect to win the tie with his preferred patient […] |
Photos: Man Utd travel to Germany for Bayern Munich clash Posted: 08 Apr 2014 08:32 AM PDT Manchester United touched down in Germany at about 5pm local time ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. United flew from Manchester Airport this afternoon. Among the surprise passengers was cup-tied Juan Mata, who has gone along as a cheerleader. .@JuanMata8 is ineligible to play on Wednesday, but he's travelling to Munich to […] |
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