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Cech returns to Chelsea after glove mix-up
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech made a surprise return to Chelsea's training ground after Adidas sent a consignment of gloves to his former club by mistake.
Most UEFA associations back Infantino for FIFA presidency
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Gianni Infantino, a candidate in the election for the presidency of world soccer body FIFA, received the “overwhelming” backing of Europe’s football associations, UEFA said on Friday. “UEFA’s national associations overwhelmingly expressed their support for Gianni and will officially announce their individual positions in due course,” said UEFA in a statement. […]
UEFA rules out presidential election until Platini appeal decided
(Reuters) – UEFA will not schedule a presidential election to replace banned Michel Platini until the Frenchman’s appeal has been decided, the European soccer body said in a statement on Friday. Platini, who had been strong favourite to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, was banned for eight years from all football activities by the […]
Chelsea defender Ivanovic signs new one-year deal
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has signed a one-year deal keeping him at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2016-17 season, the Premier League champions said on Friday. The 31-year-old, made vice-captain at the start of the current season, said he considered Chelsea to be his home after eight years with the […]
Van Gaal gives exit reports more short shrift
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Lous van Gaal has again dismissed reports he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, saying on Friday he does not have to answer to the media. The Dutchman’s future has been the subject of persistent speculation after United’s Champions League group-stage exit and indifferent Premier […]
Manchester United winger Young facing long spell out – Gaal
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United’s full back curse has struck again with Ashley Young ruled out for a “long time” after sustaining a severe groin problem, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday. Young, a winger who has filled in at right and left back this season after a string of injuries, was forced off […]
Patient Klopp willing to wait for injured Sturridge
REUTERS – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is prepared to give injury-plagued striker Daniel Sturridge all the time he needs to recover from a hamstring injury sustained last month. Sturridge has played just 108 minutes of football since Klopp took over from Brendan Rodgers in October and has missed the Merseyside club’s last 11 matches in […]
Souness welcomes 40-team World Cup concept
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Scotland captain Graeme Souness is backing the idea of expanding the World Cup to 40 teams if it helps maintain what he describes as “a golden age” for soccer. The idea, first seriously mooted by banned UEFA president Michel Platini, has gained momentum recently and Souness believes it is the right […]
City defender Otamendi eyes revenge win over West Ham
REUTERS – Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi said he was confident his team will not be caught out again by West Ham United as they bid to for a season defining victory at Upton Park on Saturday. Sixth-placed West Ham handed City their first defeat of the Premier League campaign in September when the Londoners […]
Arsenal must prepare for ‘battle’ with Costa, says Wenger
REUTERS – Arsenal must be prepared to battle Chelsea striker Diego Costa when the two London rivals meet in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Arsene Wenger has said. Costa was at the centre of controversy in their last meeting earlier this season as his first-half scuffles with Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel eventually led to […]
Robson wants van Gaal’s United to entertain fans again
Manchester United great Bryan Robson believes LVG's players can do more to prevent boring displays and wants them to exhibit some attacking football.
Patient Klopp willing to wait for injured Sturridge
Liverpool manager Klopp is willing to wait till injured striker Sturridge recovers completely before he plays him again.
