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Barca’s Alves launches foul-mouthed tirade against media
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona defender Dani Alves launched a foul-mouthed tirade on social media on Friday over soccer coverage by the Spanish press. The outspoken full back hit out at what he described as sensationalism by the media in a message on Instagram. He did not refer to any specific incident, although he also posted […]
Chelsea must avoid another FA Cup stumble, says Hiddink
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea must not fall victim to another FA Cup giant-killing as they did last year because their chances of success in the Premier League are limited after a poor start to the season, manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday. Chelsea, who have lifted the Cup four times in the last nine years, […]
Hart rested for Manchester City’s clash with Norwich
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City’s England goalkeeper Joe Hart will be rested for this weekend’s FA Cup third round tie against Norwich City, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Friday. Hart was also left on the bench for City’s League Cup semi-final, first leg at Everton on Wednesday and Argentine Willy Caballero will continue in his […]
Over-stretched United players in ‘red zone’, says Van Gaal
LONDON (Reuters) – Several Manchester United players are in the ‘red zone’ according to manager Louis van Gaal as he weighs up his options for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie at home to Sheffield United. A hectic holiday programme, including four games in 15 days, has taken its toll on United’s squad and Van […]
Bullish Oscar, Costa ended up laughing – Hiddink
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea’s Oscar and Diego Costa faced up to each like bulls, never threw punches and ended up laughing together, interim manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday as he denied reports of a training ground bust-up. British media reported on Thursday that the Brazilian and Spanish internationals nearly came to blows after exchanging […]
Barca’s Suarez handed Cup ban for provocative comments
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been given a two-match cup ban for using provocative language after their King’s Cup last-16 first-leg clash against Espanyol, the Spanish federation said on Friday. At the end of a bad-tempered derby on Wednesday which Barca won 4-1, insults were exchanged by both sets of players in […]
Zidane’s attacking style must deliver results at Real
MADRID (Reuters) – New Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s attacking football may be welcomed by the players but he will need to deliver results he was unable to achieve when in charge of the club’s reserve team. James Rodriguez and Isco are set to be two of the main beneficiaries from the arrival of Zidane […]
Denmark’s Kuhn named Malmo manager
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Former Aalborg and Midtjylland manager Allan Kuhn is to take over as coach of Malmo FF, the Swedish club said on Friday. He will replace Age Hareide who left in December to become coach of Denmark’s national team. The 47-year-old Kuhn led Aalborg to third place in their Champions League group in […]
West Brom up for the Cup, but Pulis annoyed by schedule
LONDON (Reuters) – West Bromwich Albion are charging 1993 ticket prices for this weekend’s FA Cup third-round tie at home to Bristol City to entice fans to the Hawthorns but manager Tony Pulis fears fixture congestion is undermining the competition. Pulis is not alone in questioning why a full round of Premier League and Championship […]
Barcelona dominate UEFA’s 2015 Team of the Year
LONDON (Reuters) – Players from European champions Barcelona made up nearly half of UEFA’s Team of the Year which was revealed on Friday, while Cristiano Ronaldo made the lineup for a record 10th time. Eight players from La Liga were included in the final XI, voted for by 7.2 million UEFA.com users from a 40-strong […]
No pressure on Iturbe to turn Bournemouth’s season – Howe
REUTERS – There is no pressure on Juan Iturbe, whose loan transfer from AS Roma is pending work permit, or any new signings to turn around Bournemouth’s fortunes this season, manager Eddie Howe said ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup clash against Birmingham City. Bournemouth have dropped to 16th in the Premier League after a three-game […]
Wenger hopes to seal ‘complicated’ Elneny deal soon
(Reuters) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes to complete the signing of FC Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny by early next week after reported work permit issues threatened to stall the transfer. With midfielders Santi Cazorla and Francis Coquelin out with injury, Elneny would be a welcome addition to squad, which was stretched thin during the […]
