Monthly Archives: September 2008

Wenger comments Manchester City takeover by the billionaire Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. City is now the richest club in the Premier League

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he does not have “a rational answer” as to why the Abu Dhabi United Group have taken over Premier League club Manchester City in a multi-million pound deal. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan will … Continue reading

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Group H – Sneijder might be fit for Zenit clash

Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder aims to make his comeback when the Spanish side face Zenit St Petersburg next week. Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad reports that Sneijder, who was initially not expected back until November after suffering a knee injury … Continue reading

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Group F – Klinsmann urges Bayern to bounce back in Cup

Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann has urged his team to bounce back from Saturday’s 5-2 Bundesliga thrashing at the hands of Werder Bremen when they host Nurnberg in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday. Club president Franz Beckenbauer advised Klinsmann to drown … Continue reading

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Group A – Kalou is confident: “The goal against United is the start of a lot of goals”.

Salomon Kalou has said that more goals will follow from him after he scored the equaliser against Manchester United on Sunday. “It’s my first goal against Manchester United so I hope it is the start of a lot of goals … Continue reading

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Group G – Johan Djourou has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal

Arsenals Swiss international central defender Johan Djourou has signed a new long-term contract with the north London club. The 21 years old player receives the vote of confidence from manager Arsne Wenger after making more Arsenal appearances already this season … Continue reading

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Group H – Guti out of field for a minimum two weeks

Guti has joined the list of injured midfielders at Real Madrid CF after being ruled out of action for a minimum two weekswith a tear in his lower right calf. With Fernando Gago already sidelined for a month with a … Continue reading

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Group H – Juve’s Trezeguet could be out for five months. Del Piero in field against Catania

Juventus striker David Trezeguet could be out for as much as five months following knee surgery, the Serie A club said on Monday. The Frenchman, who has quit international football, will undergo an operation on Tuesday after suffering an injury … Continue reading

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Group A – Chelsea’s Carvalho suffers knee ligament injury. Deco will be out for two weeks, too

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho will be out of action for up to four weeks after suffering knee ligament damage during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United, the London club said on their website (www.chelseafc.com) on Monday. The 30-year-old went off … Continue reading

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Inspire your look by David Beckham’s trendy hairstyles (David Beckham Hairstyles Pictures Gallery)

David Beckham is a world-known football player for his abilities. It is also correct to call him a celebrity because of his fashion styles, too. David Beckham shows off many different trendy hairstyles ranging from tapered haircut, long hairstyles in … Continue reading

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European finalists Chelsea and United draw. Chelsea didn’t lose at home since 85 games!!!

The big Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United ended 1-1 on Sunday. Salomon Kalou came off the bench to head a deserved 80th-minute equaliser for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Park Ji-Sung‘s 18th-minute opener for champions United. Chelsea, … Continue reading

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Spain Primera Division: Real Madrid win at Racing Santander, Barca at Gijon

Barcelona thumped promoted Sporting Gijon 6-1 away for Pep Guardiola‘s first win of the Primera Liga season on Sunday, but they only moved up to ninth in the standings. Valencia are top with seven points from three games after beating … Continue reading

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Group D – Goalless home draw with AS Monaco for Marseille

Olympique de Marseille fell four points behind Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyonnais (1-0 Away with Le Havre on Saturday) after a goalless home draw with AS Monaco FC, the first ever such result at the Stade Vlodrome in the league … Continue reading

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Welcome win for AC Milan

AC Milan beat Lazio 4-1 at home to chalk up their first league win of the season after two defeats. Milan had lost their first two games of the season, but this welcome win raised them to 15th in the … Continue reading

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Group F – Gilardino scores again

Forward Alberto Gilardino continued his rich vein of form by scoring in Fiorentina‘s 1-0 victory over promoted Bologna. Signing from AC Milan this season, scores five goals from six matches in all competitions this term.

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Group H – Amauri scored for Juve’s victory

Juventus made seven points from three games with new striker Amauri sealing a 1-0 win at Cagliari with his second goal in two league games on 39 minutes. The Brazil-born forward crashed home Vincenzo Iaquinta‘s layoff as the striking pair … Continue reading

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Group B – Inter moved to the top of Serie A

Inter Milan produced a masterclass of attacking play when they moved to the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win at Torino with AC on Sunday. The Italian champions had been finding their feet in Jose Mourinho‘s first few … Continue reading

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Werder humiliated Bayern in front of their own fans

Werder Bremen stormed to a 5-2 win at Bayern Munich on Saturday, humiliating the champions in front of their own fans and giving Juergen Klinsmann his first taste of defeat as a Bundesliga coach. Markus Rosenberg struck twice to lead … Continue reading

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Group D – Alkmaar hand PSV first league defeat of the season

AZ Alkmaar handed champions PSV Eindhoven their first defeat of the Dutch league season on Saturday with a 1-0 home win. Alkmaar, without a point up until today, dominated but had to wait until eight minutes before time when Mounir … Continue reading

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Group A – Roma’s first win of the season

AS Roma obtained the first win of the season, humiliating Reggina with 3-0 (Panucci 45, Aquilani 51, Perrotta 90), after the home defeat with CFR Cluj on 16 September .

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Group F – Ederson penalty sends Lyon five points clear at the top

A penalty by Ederson gave Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Saturday and sent the seven times champions five points clear at the top. Brazilian midfielder Ederson converted the spot-kick just before the break … Continue reading

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Group D – Atletico’s third 4-0 win in a row

Atletico Madrid beat Recreativo Huelva 4-0 in the Primera Liga on Saturday having been bouyed by their midweek Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven. Atletico thrashed PSV 3-0 on Tuesday and were leading after just eight minutes against Recre. Argentina … Continue reading

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Top 10 Earning Models of 2008

1. Gisele Bundchen (26 years old) – $33 million 2. Kate Moss (33 years old) – $9 million 3. Heidi Klum (24 years old) – $8 million 4. Adriana Lima (26 years old) – $6 million 5. Alessandra Ambrosio (31 … Continue reading

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The best players of Group Stage 1 – Top three. We are waiting for yours standings and comments!!!

The first round of the UEFA Champions League produced some memorable performances. Three of the best players are: 1. Juan Culio (CFR Cluj) AS Roma 1-2 CFR 1907 Cluj Culio was the hero of CFR Cluj with both goals in … Continue reading

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Group A – “I’d like to sign Ronaldo for Chelsea”, says Scolari

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said he would “open the door” for Cristiano Ronaldo to join the London club if he decided to leave Manchester United. Ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash between the teams, the former Portugal manager was … Continue reading

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Group G – Dynamo Kiev’s Ayila Yussuf on the sidelines

Dynamo Kiev midfielder Ayila Yussuf will spend at least 20 days on the sidelines due to a thigh injury he sustained in Wednesday’s Champions League 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

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Group F – Fiorentina present plans for new stadium

Fiorentina presented their plans for a new 40,000-50,000 seater stadium with a shopping centre and a football fun park. “Once the location is established, it will take three years for the stadium to be built,” Fiorentina honorary president Diego Della … Continue reading

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Group H – Juve send Trezeguet for surgery

Juventus striker David Trezeguet will have to undergo surgery after a scan revealed the extent of his right hamstring problem, which was aggravated during Wednesday’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League win against FC Zenit St. Petersburg. The French striker, who turns … Continue reading

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Group F – Ribery’s return for Bayern delayed

Franck Ribery’s planned return for Bayern Munich this weekend has been delayed by a further injury setback. The German champions confirmed on Friday that the French international would not be in the squad for Saturday’s match against last season’s runners-up … Continue reading

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Brief news ahead of this weekend’s matches in Italy’s SERIE A

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes to have Gennaro Gattuso back for Sunday’s clash with Lazio as his side seek their first points of the season. The midfielder, who was on the bench for Thursday’s 3-1 win over FC Zurich … Continue reading

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Group C – Eto’o expects Barca upturn

Samuel Eto’o believes Barcelona have put their disappointing start to the new season behind them following their Champions League victory over Sporting Lisbon. The Blaugrana ended their two-game domestic winless streak with a 3-1 group stage victory over the Portuguese … Continue reading

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Group F – Jurgen Klinsmann: “Podolski will stay with Bayern”

Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann has vowed to keep Lukas Podolski at the club and bring out the best in the Germany striker. The 23-year-old has been continually linked with a return to former club Koln, but Kilnsmann is adamant … Continue reading

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Group C – President Joan Laporta : “I am sure that the fans will enjoy themselves this year”

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was relieved to see his side register a victory as they saw off Sporting Clube de Portugal 3-1 in their opening Champions League Group C game. Barca have failed to win either of their opening two … Continue reading

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Group B – Massimo Moratti is happy

Internazionale president Massimo Moratti was delighted with his side’s performance in their 2-0 Champions League victory away to Panathinaikos. Goals from Amantino Mancini and Adriano gave the Nerazzurri a perfect start to their Group B campaign and Moratti was impressed … Continue reading

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Group B – Allofs slams Werder display

Werder Bremen‘s sporting director Klaus Allofs hit out at his side’s failure to win at home to Anorthosis Famagusta in their opening Champions League Group B game. The Cypriot champions frustrated Werder in the Weserstadion, leaving Thomas Schaaf‘s team with … Continue reading

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Andrea Pirlo out of action for up to two months

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo is set to be out of action for up to two months after an ultrasound scan revealed that an injury suffered in training on Tuesday was a tear to the muscle in the 29-year-old’s right … Continue reading

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Group H – “Raul will be back to his best soon”, said Mijatovic

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has backed Raul to bounce back from his below-par start to the new season. The veteran striker had come under fire after two disappointing La Liga appearances before he drew a blank in Wednesday’s … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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, … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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).

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Group D – Altetico Madrid: Hamstring blow hits Forlan

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after scans confirmed he has suffered a torn hamstring. The Uruguay international limped out of their Champions League opening day 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday … Continue reading

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Stage 1 – Group H – 17 September 2008 – (CET) – Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – Madrid: Real Madrid 2 – 0 BATE Borisov

Real Madrid ran out winners by a margin that flattered BATE Borisov. Real Madrid had twenty nine shots at goal in the match while BATE Borisov could only manage five. Continue reading

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Stage 1 – Group H – 17 September 2008 – (CET) – Stadio Olimpico – Turin: Juventus 1 – 0 Zenit

The match took time to settle down and it only really opened up in the second half with the home team Juventus having had most of the play and consequently more of the chances to score. Juventus increased their work … Continue reading

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Stage 1 – Group G – 17 September 2008 – (CET) – Valeri Lobanovskiy – Kiev: Dynamo Kyiv 1 – 1 Arsenal

Arsenal needed a late goal from William Gallas to take one point from their visit to Ukraine on Wednesday. Dynamo Kyiv, who reached the semi finals in the 1998-99 edition of this tournament, took the lead as Ismael Bangoura scored … Continue reading

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