February 11th, 2010 by admin

Fabio Capello may well have upset his countrymen by claiming that the Premier League is far superior to Serie A. In what could be classes as a dammin attack on the Serie A, Capello slammed the Italian game for having worse stadiums, weaker security, less sportsmanship and lower attendances than in the English top league.

Capello remarks came in the same week where Italian hooligans fought with the police in Undine and invaded Lazio’s training ground.

“The English Premier League has overtaken Serie A. In England you feel a lot safer at a stadium,” The Sun quoted Capello, as saying.

“Children and families go to games in England and that’s beautiful. In Italy things are not going like they should.

“Grounds in England are far better and the security is very good. There is a more sporting atmosphere and the game is followed very passionately – the grounds are always full. In Italy the game is in the hands of the Ultras,” he added.

February 10th, 2010 by admin

Arsenal fans will be gutted to hear that A Cadena Ser Radio reports “There is a firm agreement between Barca and Cesc Fabregas even if it is only verbal.”

“Several meetings have taken place and, following those meetings, Cesc told Barca that he wanted to rejoin them from next season,” The Telegraph quoted the radio station as saying further.

Fabregas is the guuners top scorer, with 14 goals in all competitions this season and is under contract with the Gunners until 2014.

February 7th, 2010 by admin

It seems the bitter disagreements with Milan-based Internazionale over a severe lack of transfer funds have made Mourinho to decide to return to England. Rumours suggest that Jose Mourinho is set buy himself out of Milan although it will cost him a massive 5.5million pounds.

“The club and I signed a very objective contract until 2012, because we want to work together. But there is a cancellation clause that Inter will pay me if they want my departure and another that I will pay Inter if I want to leave,” News of the World quoted Mourinho, as saying.

February 6th, 2010 by admin

It has been reported that England footballer John Terry reportedly paid his alleged lover Vanessa Perroncel £400,000 to remain slient about their affair. Terry failed last week with a High Court “super-injunction” to stop publication of details of his alleged affair with former partner of Wayne Bridge, his England team-mate.

The pay off could though not save him being disposed as the England capatin.

“After much thought, I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry. As a captain with the team, John Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour,” The Times quoted coach Fabio Capello as saying.

“However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice. John Terry was notified first,” he added.

February 5th, 2010 by admin

The premier league look set to clinch a TV deal to broadcast top club matches around the world for over one billion pounds. Richard Scudamore the Chief Executive of the F.A. Premier League, will announce the mega deal just after the fine details are published.

The exisitng worldwide deal is worth 645 million pounds but the new three-year agreement will dwarf that, The Sun reports.

February 4th, 2010 by admin

England captain John Terry will meet England boss Fabio Capello on Friday but he has no plans to offer his resignation it has been reported. Terry’s spokesman Phil Hall insists the Chelsea defender, who has been accused of cheating on his wife Toni with England team-mate Wayne Bridge’s ex girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel, will do nothing dramatic before discussing the matter with Capello.

Capello, who is recovering from a knee operation, is planning to return to England and is expected to meet Terry on Friday.

“John Terry is keeping his own counsel until he speaks to England manager Fabio Capello and then Capello will decide what announcement will be made,” The Telegraph quoted Hall, as saying.

February 3rd, 2010 by admin

It looks like Terry will lose the captain’s arm band in the next few days so who do fans think should be the new England Captain? Well a recent poll cast by lifestyle magazine Asylum, over 7,072 of the 22,000 voters supported Rooney as captain while 6,745 supported Terry. Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard came third with 5,094 votes.

“It’s interesting that Asylum readers have picked Rooney considering he returned home from the last World Cup under such a cloud. Obviously, the great British public are happy to give second chances, something that could work in Terry’s favour,” The Mirror quoted Asylum editor Michael Rundle as saying.

February 2nd, 2010 by admin

Beckham who is due to play against United for AC Milan in a couple of weeks has said that he still misses United.

“When I was at Real Madrid it just never felt right to come back to Old Trafford,” Beckham said.

He added: “The thought of playing United always gives me that sick feeling because I missed the club so much.”

Beckham suffered emotionally when he left United after 12 glorious years.

“The first few years away were hard and there were a lot of things I missed. It was the club I always wanted to play for and I loved every minute of my time there,” the Daily Express quoted him, as saying.

“I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it’s just in me. Even though I’m not there any more, I’m still a huge fan and watch every game where possible. I always want them to do well and be successful because the club still means so much to me,” he said.

“When the draw was made it just felt it was the right time to go back. There isn’t one player I’m particularly looking forward to facing. I’m just looking forward to being a part of it all and savouring the atmosphere in both games.

“Returning to Old Trafford is going to be special and a very emotional night. I’ve spoken to Gary Neville since the draw and we both believe it’s going to be a great tie,” Beckham said.

February 1st, 2010 by admin

The Liverpool boss has stated that he has not agreed a deal to take the Juventus job at the end of the season. “Contrary to reports in the Italian media, I want to make it absolutely clear I have no agreement with Juventus and have not – and will not – be meeting Juventus or their representatives or any other club,” The Sun quoted Benitez, as saying.

“I have a long-term contract with Liverpool and I am happy here. My only focus is to do my job as well as I can to get the team back into the top four, beginning with the derby against Everton on Saturday,” he added.

January 30th, 2010 by admin

John Terry looks set to lose the captains arm band after his affair with team-mate Wayne Bridge’s girlfriend was exposed. In a recent poll of 2,000 supporters, 87 per cent called for Terry to be axed as captain.

Capello is fuming that if he includes both players in his squad, and Bridge agrees to don the England shirt, he faces a headache over whether they can be on the pitch at the same time.”Fabio is spitting mad. He doesn’t want anything to derail the team’s preparation in the run up to the tournament in South Africa. His view is that footballers should be seen and not heard,” The Sun quoted a FA source, as saying.

“John’s personal life is taking the focus away from what’s really important – England winning the World Cup,” the source said.