The MLS pre-season is in full swing and this weekend saw San Jose edge Sattle while Real Salt Lake routed the Chinese Super League champions. The New York Red Bulls picked up their first victory of the MLS preseason, defeating Eastern Conference rival Toronto FC 3-2 on Friday at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. […]
Raul netted a brace en route to becoming Real Madrid’s record goalscorer on a day when the reigning champions breathed a little life back into the Primera Liga title race with a dominant 4-0 win at Sporting Gijon. Raul needed just 15 minutes to put his side ahead against Sporting and enter the record books with […]
Inter Milan extended their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points on Sunday night by beating city rivals AC Milan 2-1 in an entertaining derby at the San Siro. Jose Mourinho’s side seemed in complete command at the break thanks to goals from Adriano and Dejan Stankovic. But a second-half rally from […]
Hold on to those Galaxy tickets but it looks like David Beckham is returning to the LA Galaxy. Tim Leiweke, the chief executive of AEG, which owns the Los Angeles Galaxy, said in an interview with the LA Times that AC Milan has not met Major League Soccer’s Friday deadline to make a better offer for […]
Three days after witnessing a stylish performance by the Spanish national team, the city of Seville is set to be treated to another footballing masterclass this weekend when all-conquering Barcelona take on Real Betis. Barca are not only well on course to claim their 19th league title but they look certain to do it in […]
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has told his side it is “imperative” they beat city rivals Inter at the San Siro on Sunday. Ancelotti has been the centre of attention in Milan this week after being linked with the Chelsea job following the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari. But the 49-year-old has confirmed he has no interest […]
Amazing figures from Stamford Bridge today as Chelsea announce a massive £66 million loss for the year to the end of June 2008. Included in those numbers is an incredible £23 million in compensation last season after parting company with managers Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant. That figure does not include the £7.5 million it […]
Manchester United may be about to reveal record profits – but they still lag behind Real Madrid in the list of the world’s richest clubs.The strength of the euro against the pound has helped Real Madrid maintain their position at the top, despite a 21% increase in revenue for reigning European champions United, according to […]