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Palace targeting silverware with FA Cup triumph, says Mutch
REUTERS – Crystal Palace have much to play for in the FA Cup and will target the tournament to land some silverware this season, midfielder Jordon Mutch has said. The Eagles have made the competition’s final just once, losing 1-0 to Manchester United in the 1990 replay — a win that gave Alex Ferguson his […]
Bournemouth lose appeal against Francis’ red card
REUTERS – Simon Francis will miss Bournemouth’s FA Cup third round tie against Birmingham City after the Football Association rejected his club’s appeal against his red card in the goalless draw against Leicester City on Saturday. The FA’s Independent Regulatory Commission upheld referee Andre Marinner’s decision to issue a straight red card to the defender […]
Everton boss Martinez targets Champions League, not cups
REUTERS – Everton must prioritise a Champions League berth ahead of winning cup competitions if they are to keep their talented young players at Goodison Park, manager Roberto Martinez has said. Everton face Manchester City in the first leg of their Capital Cup semi-final on Wednesday and while Martinez would love to bring the club […]
Prince Ali fears ‘catastrophe’ for FIFA if wrong leader elected
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA faces a “catastrophic” future if the wrong man is elected head of world soccer’s governing body, presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein said on Tuesday when he published his election manifesto. The 40-year-old Jordanian royal, who was beaten by 133-73 votes by Sepp Blatter in last May’s election, […]
Juventus coach Allegri sees no need for new signings
MILAN (Reuters) – Serie A champions Juventus have a perfectly good squad and do not need to go delving into the transfer market, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Tuesday. Juventus, chasing a fifth successive title, have recovered from a slow start and bounded up the table as close-season signings Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala have […]
Advantage Liverpool as Ibe downs Stoke in League Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Jordon Ibe came off the bench to drive home the winner as Liverpool took a big step towards reaching the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory at Stoke City in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday. Ibe was summoned into the action early and the winger fired home […]
Sweden to face Slovenia in Euro 2016 warmup
By Philip O’Connor STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden will face Slovenia in a home friendly on May 30 as part of their preparations for the Euro 2016 finals in France, the country’s football association announced on Tuesday. Erik Hamren’s side, who booked their place in the finals by beating Scandinavian neighbours Denmark in a playoff, will […]
Ethics watchdog recommends nine-year ban for FIFA’s Valcke
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics watchdog has recommended a nine-year ban for secretary-general Jerome Valcke over alleged corruption involving the sale of World Cup tickets, among the dozens of scandals rocking soccer’s crisis-plagued governing body. Cornel Borbely, chief investigator for FIFA’s independent ethics committee, requested that Valcke be fined 100,000 Swiss francs after completing an […]
Everton boss Martinez keen to hold on to Mirallas
REUTERS – Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Kevin Mirallas is still a part of his plans and the club are not open to selling the midfielder in January, despite him playing only a bit-part role in the first half of the season. The Belgian has made only two starts in 10 Premier League appearances so […]
No rest for Man City’s Aguero, Bony misses semi-final
REUTERS – Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not be rested for Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Everton but Wilfried Bony is injured, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Tuesday. Aguero has been blighted by injuries this season, with Pellegrini easing him back over the Christmas period after his last knock against Southampton in […]
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Fiorentino Perez - the sensational man behind Real's often controversial decisions.
Real take leaf out of Barca’s book with Zidane appointment
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appears to have unwittingly taken a leaf out of the book of his club’s arch-rivals Barcelona by appointing Zinedine Zidane as coach. Barcelona enjoyed huge success, firstly under Pep Guardiola and now Luis Enrique, two former players who had relatively little coaching experience when they were appointed. […]
