"The special one" Jose Mourinho has springed in a new surprise saying that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had told him about his retirement plans before hand. According to a report in The Daily Mail, Mourinho who returned to Stamford Bridge for a four-year term said, "I knew Ferguson was retiring many months ago. I am his friend to know he is going to retire". The Portuguese Manager...
09:51 AM, Jun 16, 2013
London: Jose Mourinho has rejected the notion Roman Abramovich interfered in team affairs in his first spell as Chelsea manager and also denied the Russian owner went over his head to land big-money buy Andriy Shevchenko in 2006. Mourinho said he was in complete control of all playing matters between 2004-07 and also gave an insight into the behind-the-scenes activity that led to the signing of AC Milan striker Shevchenko...
09:45 AM, Jun 16, 2013
London: Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur could be dealt the blow of missing out on David Villa, as reports claim that Spanish Champions Barcelona do not want to sell the striker this summer. The 31-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp this season after some struggles with injuries over the last couple of years, but it is believed he is still a valued member of Tito Vilanova's...
09:41 AM, Jun 16, 2013
Milan: Napoli interest in PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman has been confirmed according to the player's agent. Strootman has impressed for national side Holland at this month's U21 Euros. "Napoli's interest in Kevin is serious and PSV confirmed this development to us over the last few days," his representatives told Voetbal International. "As things stand, the player is totally concentrated on doing well at the European Under-21 Championship for his...
09:19 AM, Jun 16, 2013
Rio de Janeiro: Spain forward Fernando Torres believes that under new Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, he will be able to rediscover the form that made him one of the world's most feared strikers. Mourinho has said Torres can still play an important role at the London club despite a disappointing run since he left Liverpool two-and-a-half years ago for a British record fee of 50 million pounds. Torres, who is...
07:45 PM, Jun 15, 2013
New Delhi: Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has been linked to a move to Manchester United, and according to the Mirror, the 27-year-old Italian has said that he will be 'proud' to get an offer from Old Trafford. The new United manager David Moyes is reportedly looking for a central midfielder after Paul Scholes hung his shoes at the end of the last season. Darren Fletcher has a big question mark...
06:47 PM, Jun 15, 2013
Recife, Brazil: Luis Suarez says he will not consider his possible departure from Liverpool until after the Confederations Cup in Brazil. The Uruguay striker this week reiterated his desire to leave Liverpool during the European summer transfer window, and the 26-year-old has been linked to Spanish giants Real Madrid, reports Xinhua. Despite declaring that a move to the Bernabeu would be a "dream come true", he insists he is focused...
05:54 PM, Jun 15, 2013
New Delhi: Liverpool have expedited their attempts to rope in Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, with an agreement of 10 million pounds close to being signed after extensive talks were reportedly held between the two parties in the last 48 hours. The Reds, according to reports, had made an initial offer of 8.5 million pounds that got rejected. Subsequently, they have decided to add 1.5 million pounds to their initial offer....
05:41 PM, Jun 15, 2013
New Delhi: Chelsea's player of the year Juan Mata has brushed aside reports that the new Blues' boss Jose Mourinho has put him up for sale. "Nobody at Chelsea has told me that Mourinho wants me out," Mata was quoted as saying by the Spanish sports publication Marca. The Spanish playmaker, who is in Brazil currently to play the Confederations Cup, helped Chelsea lift the Europa League and then finish...
05:03 PM, Jun 15, 2013
New Delhi: Juventus' French midfielder Paul Pogba, who went to Serie A from Manchester United last summer, has reportedly ruled out a return to England even after Manchester City and Arsenal showed interest in him. Pogba spent three seasons at Old Trafford but left after being disappointed at not regularly included in the starting eleven. Juventus came calling and offered a deal that the Frenchman agreed. He turned out to...
04:01 PM, Jun 15, 2013
According to a report in The Daily Mail, Liverpool are closing on a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk's midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 24-year-old had a good show in Armenia's World Cup qualifying win over Denmark. The merseyside club could approach the Ukrainian club with a 20 million transfer fee as Brendan Rodgers sets his sights on his first major summer signing. Mkhitaryan has become one of the most highly-rated attacking midfielders...
12:37 PM, Jun 15, 2013
Although Cesc Fabregas has dismissed rumors of him moving out of Barcelona, newly appointed Manchester United manager David Moyes continues to remains upbeat about his chances of signing the Spaniard to his club. According to a report in Daily Star, Moyes is basically targeting three individuals in order to strengthen United's central mid-field and Fabregas tops his list. It makes sense considering Moyes is stepping into Sir Alex Ferguson's shoes...
11:19 AM, Jun 15, 2013
According to a report in The Daily Mail, the Zenit forward wants a move to Stamford Bridge but has asked for negotiations to be postponed until after after the Confederations Cup. The 26-year-old is on international duty with Brazil. The Confederations Cup, which is being hosted by Brazil, runs from 15 to 30 June. He is also a target for the French club, Monaco, but wants his club to accept...
10:40 AM, Jun 15, 2013
London: Long-serving Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has stepped down after recent ill health, ending a family link to the north London soccer club dating back to the 1920s. Hill-Wood, who became chairman in 1982, will be replaced by businessman Chips Keswick. American Stan Kroenke, the club's majority shareholder, paid tribute to Hill-Wood who joined the board in 1962 when his father became chairman. "Peter has been a wonderful custodian of...
12:36 AM, Jun 15, 2013
Manchester: Manchester City have hired Manuel Pellegrini as the club's new manager to replace the fired Roberto Mancini. The 59-year-old Chilean has been courted for months by City following impressive spells in Spain with Villarreal and Malaga. He also coached Real Madrid but was dismissed after one season despite guiding the team to a then-record points total in La Liga. Pellegrini's primary task will be to reclaim the Premier League...
08:34 PM, Jun 14, 2013
London: FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic, who were relegated from the Premier League two days after winning their first major trophy, are set to appoint Owen Coyle, the former boss of rivals Bolton Wanderers, as their manager. "In principle we have agreed a deal," Wigan owner Dave Whelan told Sky Sports News on Friday after concluding his search for a replacement for Spaniard Roberto Martinez, who left to manage Everton....
06:54 PM, Jun 14, 2013
According to a report in The Daily Mail, French club Marseille have confirmed their interest in signing Arsenal striker Gervinho. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international cost Arsenal 11 million from Lille and has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League last season. Marseille assistant coach Franck Passi confirmed the club's interest in the winger in a press statement. "This is a profile that interests us, yes. We want...
02:44 PM, Jun 14, 2013
According to a report in The Sun, Manchester United are trying to sign a deal with either Cristiano Ronaldo or Tottenham's Gareth Bale. The Glazers will hand new boss David Moyes more money than ever before to land a deal. Ronaldo took to Twitter rubbishing rumours that he was renewing his contract with Real Madrid. "All the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false," he said via his...
12:15 PM, Jun 14, 2013
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas, the English Premier League club said on Thursday. Aspas, who was Celta's top scorer last season with 12 goals in 34 La Liga games, helped set up the winner as they stayed up on the final day thanks to a 1-0 home victory over Espanyol. The 25-year-old, who can play in a central role or wide, is an...
09:49 AM, Jun 14, 2013
London: Chelsea have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Germany forward Andre Schurrle from the Bundesliga club. Chelsea said in a statement on their website Thursday that Schurrle must now complete personal terms and pass a medical. The 22-year-old forward, who has been a long-time target of Chelsea, is set to become Jose Mourinho's first signing since the Portuguese coach returned to the Premier League club for a...
08:28 PM, Jun 13, 2013
