Entries for September 19th, 2008
DECO EYES UNITED REVENGE
Deco has warned Manchester United that Chelsea are looking to make amends for their Champions League final defeat.
The Blues will renew their rivalry with United in the Premier League on Sunday after losing to Sir Alex Ferguson’s men on penalties in May.
Deco only moved to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona over the summer but he [...]
Former England footbal player Gascoigne arrested
Former England footbal player Paul Gascoigne has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage, British media reported on Thursday.
Gascoigne, 41, who has been battling alcohol and mental health problems, was held at a house in Gateshead, northern England, media said.
“A 41-year-old man was arrested at an address in Gateshead on suspicion of criminal [...]
Ferguson faces defensive dilemma for Chelsea match
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Thursday he had to choose between youth and experience in replacing the suspended Nemanja Vidic for Sunday’s Premier League game with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Serbian international misses the clash between the champions and last season’s runners-up through a one-match ban for his sending off in Saturday’s [...]
Group H - Mauro Camoranesi for more 3 years at Juve
Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has extended his contract with Juventus by a year until June 2011, the Serie A club said on their website (www.juventus.com).
Group H - Real Madrid’s Gago out for four weeks with injury
Real Madrid’s Argentina midfielder Fernando Gago will be out for four weeks after tearing a thigh muscle in Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov, the Spanish champions said on their website (www.realmadrid.com).
Gago will miss Real’s next Champions League match at Zenit St Petersburg on Sept. 30 and is a doubt for Argentina’s [...]
Platini steps up war on racism
The return of the Champions League this week has seen Uefa conduct a behind-the-scenes crackdown on racism. In a letter circulated to match delegates and refereeing officials, Uefa’s president, Michel Platini, set out a zero-tolerance policy for offenders.
“It is vital that your post-match reports … demonstrate no leniency whatsoever in the face of violent, [...]
Group B – Inter Milano: Mourinho eyes more trophies
Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho believes his side is capable of winning this season’s Champions League.
However, Mourinho is determined to improve on Inter’s dismal recent record in Europe’s top competition, saying: “My teams tend to win trophies. I’m not afraid to say we want to win the competition, but I’m a realist.
“Apart from us, there [...]
Group H – Real Madrid: Schuster hits out at Robinho
Coach Bernd Schuster has blasted former Real Madrid forward Robinho for deciding to quit the Bernabeu to join Manchester City.
The 24-year-old Brazil international joined the Citizens on transfer deadline day at the start of the month, having made it clear that he wanted to leave Real and having been courted by Chelsea for several [...]
Group A – AS Roma: Spalletti vows to stand firm
AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti claims he has no intention of resigning despite his side’s surprise Champions League defeat to CFR Cluj.
The Italian side opened their Group A campaign with a 2-1 defeat at home to the Romanian debutants on Tuesday night.
But despite the shock scoreline at the Olympic Stadium and a below-par start [...]
