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Bologna’s Rizzo to miss Empoli game due to hamstring injury
Bologna midfielder Luca Rizzo will miss this weekend's game against Empoli due to a hamstring injury, the club said on their website on Tuesday.
My work was ‘betrayed’ by Chelsea players, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has identified the problems at both ends of the pitch & talked of "betrayal" after seeing his champions Chelsea slump to yet another defeat.
Mourinho should stay but changes needed, says Lampard
Frank Lampard believes his former club Chelsea need an urgent shakeup to rescue their season, but doesn't think that manager Jose Mourinho should be sacked.
Gallardo’s boyish looks hide astute coaching mind
OSAKA (Reuters) – Speaking softly and thoughtfully to the media, River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo, nicknamed “the Doll” due to his small stature and boyish looks, gives the impression that butter would not melt in his mouth. Behind the innocent exterior, however, lies one of the world’s most astute coaches who River president Rodolfo D’Onofrio […]
Club Cup will influence rest of Barcelona’s season: Mascherano
OSAKA (Reuters) – Barcelona’s performance at the Club World Cup will affect the rest of their season as they try to win a league, cup and Champions League treble for the second time in a row, defender Javier Mascherano said on Tuesday. Barcelona face Asian champions Guangzhou Evergrande in their semi-final on Thursday and either […]
Sunderland’s Allardyce planning team trip to Dubai
REUTERS – Manager Sam Allardyce is planning to take his Sunderland squad to Dubai in February so they can recharge their batteries after their daunting run of festive season fixtures. The manager said he viewed a trip to a warmer climate as a necessity, given the Premier League’s lack of a formal winter break. Sunderland […]
Stoke keen to seal fresh deals for Arnautovic and Pieters
REUTERS – Stoke City are working on new deals for forward Marko Arnautovic and defender Erik Pieters, the club’s chairman Peter Coates has said. Both players joined Stoke in 2013 and are reportedly approaching the final 18 months of their contracts. Arnautovic has scored five goals in 15 Premier League appearances this season, including his […]
Barcelona set to face Scolari’s spoiling tactics
Barcelona are likely to face Luiz Felipe Scolari's men in the Club World Cup, and the team is all geared up for a victory.
Leicester City vs Chelsea: Five key talking points
Heavyweight Leicester City welcomed relegation candidate Chelsea, in a fixture which was highly anticipated to play a key role in title race this season. Ranieri’s side had a glorious opportunity to sit on top of the table, while a win for Chelsea would have been a great morale booster to turn their fortune this season. […]
UK government warns Sports Direct it will act if wage laws flouted
Sports Direct, the British sportswear retailer controlled by high profile businessman Mike Ashley, warned by the Government over wage concerns
Willian Top 5 goals for Chelsea
Willian's best goals for the Blues
Giroud goals steering Arsenal to the top
Olivier Giroud is proving the sceptics wrong and steering Arsenal towards what may be their best season of modern times, according to Arsene Wenger.
