Archive for September, 2007
Serie A - Sunday round-up
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
Milan’s stuttering start to the season continued with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Catania at the San Siro on Sunday.
Jorge Andres Martinez headed the Sicilian side ahead in the first half, before a Kaka penalty just after half time salvaged a point for the European Champions.
Milan enjoyed most of the early possession, but struggled to [...]
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The Incredible Manchester United Ticket Swindle
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
This time last week everyone was struggling to contain their amusement at Chelsea shooting themselves in the foot. Now, just as suddenly, it is Manchester United’s turn to look very silly indeed.
Going out of the Carling Cup at home to Coventry City was one thing, but doing so in front of a record crowd of [...]
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Another Hurdle For Chelsea
It’s well known that Chelsea boss Avram Grant lacks the essential UEFA license to manage at the top level.
UEFA are fine with it and won’t be debarring him from the Champions League touchline as long as the Premier League formally complain, but there’s still pressure for him to get the badge sewn on his tracksuit. [...]
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Mario Zágallo Finally Goes Into Retirement
The most successful personality in World Cup history, the legendary Mário Zagallo, has announced his retirement at 76.
“I will not coach again at club or international level. Sincerely, I have not been watching soccer much lately,” said the former great player, head coach and assistant coach of the Brazilian soccer team.
His last job was technical [...]
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Casillas Values His Arms!
The Galacticos’ goalkeeper Iker Casillas has had his arms for 7.5 million euros in exchange for endorsing the Groupama insurance company.
According to the agreement between Casillas and the insurance company, the policy will run until the end of the current season and covers all injuries sustained under any circumstances.
Groupama representatives joked during the contract signing [...]
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Go Barca! Henry And Messi Make A Style Statement
F.C. Barcelona handed out a thrashing to Levante who are trying to refrain from going down as Thierry Henry finally showed all Barca fans, why he is such an asset to the team.He opened his league account for the Catalan club at long last and Lionel Messi, the Argentinian phenomenon continued to elevate his club [...]
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Off Colour Berbatov Lost For Answers
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
The noisy crowing of the Tottenham cockerel before the start of the season, signalling their ambition to steal a top-four place, was mainly based on the prospect of their £40 million, four-man strikeforce gobbling up Premier League defences. Yet, seven weeks into the season, only three of them have managed a league goal and at [...]
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Usmanov : I’ll Carry On Buying
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov last night promised he would continue to ‘buy, buy, buy’ - and take over Arsenal within 12 months.
Usmanov, who is worth £2.75 billion, confirmed he had increased his stake in Arsenal to 23 per cent, as revealed in yesterday’s Mirror Sport. And last night it emerged Usmanov’s business partner Farhad Moshiri [...]
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Usmanov : I’ll Carry On Buying
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov last night promised he would continue to ‘buy, buy, buy’ - and take over Arsenal within 12 months.
Usmanov, who is worth £2.75 billion, confirmed he had increased his stake in Arsenal to 23 per cent, as revealed in yesterday’s Mirror Sport. And last night it emerged Usmanov’s business partner Farhad Moshiri [...]
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Terry hits out at Mourinho slurs
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
John Terry will today launch his fightback against the slurs that blamed him for the departure of Jose Mourinho.
The inspirational Chelsea skipper was stunned by wild claims he had been behind Mourinho’s sudden exit 10 days ago. And he was furious at stories branding him a ‘turncoat’ and suggesting he had got the Chelsea boss [...]
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Zaragoza subs mug Sevilla
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
Zaragoza’s super-subs mugged Sevilla 2-0 in La Romareda, a spectacular free-kick from Andres d’Alessandro and expert finish by Sergio Garcia giving the home team three points.
D’Alessandro appeared at half time and had an immediate impact with his set-piece while Garcia, also a substitute, finished expertly to secure the points with Sevilla incredulous that they had [...]
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Terry out, Drogba off … can it get any worse for Abramovich and Chelsea?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2007 by Milox.
Chelsea’s miserable start to the season hit a new low yesterday when skipper John Terry fractured his cheekbone and striker Didier Drogba was sent off.
Terry will have surgery today while Drogba, who had only just returned from injury, misses next Sunday’s trip to Bolton after being sent off for two bookable offences.
It all added up [...]
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