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.
January 24th, 2010 by admin
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will be back in action against Wolves on Tuesday to help Liverpool secure a Champions League spot. Gerrard had been suffering with a hamstring strain but seems to have shacken it off so that he can lead from the front to salvage the clubs season. Gerrard was back in training on Saturday, giving manager Rafa Benitez another lift in the race for fourth place.
If he does not feature at Molineux, the 29-year-old is certain to return against Bolton at Anfield next weekend, News of the World reports.
January 23rd, 2010 by admin
Rumours suggest that Robinho could make his final appearance for the club at Scunthorpe in the FA Cup fourth round game on Sunday.
It seems that Roberto Mancini has run out of patience and told the 32.5 million pound flop that he is no longer in his plans. The decision quickly follows Robinho’s very poor performance at Everton last week, when he came on as a substitute and was then subbed himself.
If reports are to be believed then Robinho will be going back to Santos until the end of the season.
January 22nd, 2010 by admin
Alan Shear rates Wayne Rooney as the best striker in the Premier League. Shearer said Rooney has all the qualities to carry his team’s striking threat this season.He is crucial to United, without him, they would really struggle. Their whole play revolves around Rooney, there is absolutely no doubt about that,” The Mirror quoted Shearer, as saying.
“He is the best striker in the Premier League, for certain. He’s a world-class player, and he is carrying United’s threat. You can see the passion he has, and determination, and he has developed into a complete forward, who can lead the line on his own, which he has had to do on several occasions this season,” he added.
January 21st, 2010 by admin
In form Carlos Tevez has stated that he is determined to finish off his former club and take Manchester City into their first major final in 29 years. Tevez bagged both City’s goals in the 2-1 Carling Cup semifinal first leg at Eastlands on Tuesday to the delight of City fans and the dismay of United fans. Perhaps to make matter worse Tevez celebrated his second goal right in front of the dugouts with his ears cupped to the City fans’ adulation.
It was a point made to the Manchester United boss who turned a deaf ear to the Reds supporters’ cries of ‘Fergie sign him up’ throughout last season. “That would be a dream in my first season at City. I know how much they love beating United that was very clear on Tuesday. They had to suffer earlier in the season when we lost in injury-time there and you saw what that meant to Sir Alex Ferguson and the United players in the way they celebrated,” The Sun quoted Tevez, as saying.
January 20th, 2010 by admin
Liver Boss Rafa Benitez has admitted that the game against Tottenham will make or break Liverpool’s season. Victory for Liverpool would send them within a point of fourth-placed Spurs in the battle for a Champions League slot. Defeat would leave Benitez’s boys seven points off the pace, The Sun reports.
Benitez said: “We all know how important it is for us to win. There’s a big difference between being one point behind and seven. If Tottenham win, it will give them a buzz and a lift. They’ll have confidence.”
“But if we beat them we’ll be in a good position. We just have to work hard, show the character we did at Stoke and it’ll be easier to get the three points. If we can, it will be a totally different situation. So we will win and not consider the other options. We’re confident,” he added.
January 17th, 2010 by admin
It seems now that Benitez has lost the support of the fans if a recent poll is to believed. The poll that has been running since Liverpools disastrous FA Cup defeat by Championship strugglers Reading, has revealed that a staggering 73 per cent of the clubs fans want manger Rafa Benitez to be booted out.
Many feel that if Leverpool don’t claim a top four position in the league then Benitez will be sacked.
However, Benitez has vowed to fight on, and said: “Everyone knows the team is not playing at the level it can. When we lose, everyone loses – the fans, the players, the staff. I can understand the fans’ frustrations, but we feel the same. We want to win for them.”
“As for my future, all I will say is that my future is against Stoke – I have to be ready for the next game,” he added.
