It was supposed to be a breeze. The Champions League Group Stage has rarely delivered as much excitement and drama as the brain-melting hype may have implied, due to the usual suspects virtually always progressing…
Lazio boss Edy Reja is expecting an emotional return to Napoli on Sunday.Reja, 65, spent four years as manager of the Naples-based club and guided them to two promotions, which saw them end up in…
For Steve McClaren, that fateful Wembley night against Croatia in 2007 proved to be a blessing in disguise. Since his sacking as England manager, the ‘Wally with a Brolly’ has gone from zero to hero,…
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has defended his club's massive spending over the last couple of seasons, and feels the revolution at the Etihad Stadium is increasing the quality in the English game. Since…
Barcelona midfielder Xavi has backed team-mate Eric Abidal to recover from a liver tumour scare.Abidal is due to undergo an operation on Thursday after doctors detected a tumour in the France international's liver on Tuesday.Barca…
A quiet week at Old Trafford within the media and it appears an even quieter in the ticket office as supporters have decided to show their disdain at the Glazers by refusing to renew their…
England manager Fabio Capello has stated that he will send his team out in Montenegro looking for three points, despite knowing that a draw will send The Three Lions to Euro 2012. After victories over…
Defending Copa Libertadores champions Internacional moved top of Group Six on Wednesday with a 4-0 rout of Mexico's Jaguares.Argentina midfielder Mario Bolatti scored a brace for the Brazilian side, while Leandro Damiao and Oscar scored…
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has admitted that he faces a massive test of his capabilities in the Premier League next season. The Seasiders are early favourites for an immediate return to the Championship, with Holloway…
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has backed Steven Taylor for a place in the England squad, following the defender's impressive start to the season. The Tyneside club have kept three clean sheets in their four Premier…