February 13th, 2010 by admin

With Manchester United, Aresenal and Liverpool already out of the FA Cuo, Carlo Ancelotti has stated that he is confident of winning it ahead of tomorrow’s fifth-round clash against Cardiff.

“It’s a very important competition. We won it last year – I was not here – and we have a great opportunity to go forward in this competition. We know Cardiff will come to do their best. They have a good team and a lot of passion around them,” The Daily Express quoted Ancelotti, as saying.

“We have to pay attention. We want to come back to win after the defeat against Everton. I said that the FA Cup is a fantastic opportunity for all the teams to play their best. They are followed with a lot of passion around them, and they have good quality, They have two fantastic strikers and score a lot of goals in the Championship. We have to pay attention,” he added.

February 12th, 2010 by admin

Scan reveal that Ryan Giggs has broken his arm during last nights 1-1 draw against Aston Villa so he will not be fit to play in the Carling Cup final. Giggs is expected to be out for at least 4 weeks so will miss, three Premier League games, the Champions League clash with AC Milan and the Wembley date with Villa on February 28.

He broke his arm after after clashing with Steve Sidwell, The Sun reports.

“Ryan’s had a plate put in his arm which will stay there for 2 to 3 weeks. He will still be able to train and he might be available for the second leg against Milan but it’s a long haul,” Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said.

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 9th, 2010 by admin

This year’s Super Bowl smashed all previous TV records as it was watched by more than 106 million viewers, smashing the 1983 final episoce of “M-A-S-H” to become the most-watched televised event in American history.

This 2010 Super Bowl broadcast also beat the previous record for a Super Bowl. which was set last year.

That epic showdown, broadcast on NBC, drew 98.7 million viewers as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals.

This is the fifth consecutive year that the Super Bowl has averaged more than 90 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

February 8th, 2010 by admin

Under fire golf superstar and mega cheat Tiger Woods could make a return to competitive golf in a months time at the Tavinstock Cup in Isleworth, Florida. It is reported that Woods will enter the Tavinstock Cup, which pits pro golfers from the posh Isleworth Golf and Country Club against the neighboring Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, TMZ reports.

The tournament is not on the officail PGA Tour calendar, but always draws top golfers and carries prize money of over 3.5 million dollars.

This would be Woods’ first golf appearance since the trouble golfing star announced he was taking an indefinite break from professional golf after admitting infidelity following a scandal that linked him to as many as 19 mistresses.

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.