A week after leading Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory against Barcelona, José Mourinho is anticipating a “different game” when the arch-rivals contest the first leg of a much-anticipated all-Spanish Champions League semi-final. Though his team won that most recent meeting 1-0 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s header, the Madrid coach says “my opinion is […]
It was one of the most one-sides Champions League semi-finals in recent memory as Man United took a huge step towards Wembley and their third Champions League final in four seasons with a 2-0 victory at Schalke. United completed dominated Schalke. They would have been three up half-time if it was not the brilliance of […]
Lionel Messi extended his lead atop the ESM Golden Shoe standings to four points at the weekend after scoring in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Osasuna. Messi came off the bench to score, while his nearest challenger Cristiano Ronaldo, who also started on the bench at the weekend, failed to score in Real Madrid’s rout of […]
There have been rumors in the English media for months that Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will be leaving the English club this summer. Well according to the Italian sports newspaper Corriente dello Sport, Inter and Carlos Tevez have already reached an agreement over personal terms that will see him move to Inter this summer. […]
Lionel Messi extended his lead atop the ESM Golden Shoe standings to four points at the weekend after scoring in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Osasuna. Messi came off the bench to score, while his nearest challenger Cristiano Ronaldo, who also started on the bench at the weekend, failed to score in Real Madrid’s rout of […]
Zaragoza moved one point clear of the relegation zone in the Spanish league after beating Almeria 1-0 on Monday from an own goal by goalkeeper Diego Alves. Midfielder Gabi Fernandez’s shot hit the post, bounced off the back of a prone Alves and landed in the back of the net in the 70th minute at […]
Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick has described his team’s semi-final against Manchester United as the biggest game of his, and many of his players’ careers. By contrast Sir Alex Ferguson pointed to his squad’s experience of this stage as a cause for confidence, along with their freshness, but admitted there was always apprehension with the final […]
Villarreal remain six points behind third-placed Valencia in La Liga after a 3-2 loss at Sevilla. Valencia were beaten 6-3 by Real Madrid on Saturday, but have a six-point cushion over Villarreal for that all-important Champions League automatically qualifying spot. Against Sevilla, the Europa League semi-finalists were two down inside 14 minutes after goals from […]
Barcelona’s injuries woes continue ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League first-leg semifinal at Real Madrid after medical scans revealed injuries to Maxwell and Gabriel Milito. According to the Barcelona web site: “This Sunday morning Milito and Maxwell were subjected to various medical tests. It was confirmed that Milito suffered a pull to his right calf, and […]