Terry and Lampard could make crunch clash against West Ham
John Terry and Frank Lampard could both be fit for this weekend’s all-London clash with struggling West Ham.
Both the Chelsea captain and vice-captain have been ruled out of England’s Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland through injury.
But coach Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that both players could be fit enough to play against the Hammers.
Terry [...]
John Toshack tips Ryan Giggs to manage Wales when he resigns
John Toshack will resign as Wales boss within 48 hours and has already recommended Ryan Giggs as his replacement.
Former Real Madrid manager Toshack is about to call time on his six-year stint in charge of the national side after suffering a fierce public backlash to Friday’s opening Euro 2012 qualifying defeat in Montenegro.
And it now [...]
Inter to make a shocking late bid for Fabregas
Inter Milan have been linked with a shock swoop for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.
Reports in Italy say the European champions are ready to offer £32.5million for the Gunners captain – a fee in the region of that already rejected when Barcelona came calling for Fabregas earlier this summer.
Inter’s bid looks certain to fail so close [...]
Benitez Swipes At Mourinho
Rafael Benitez has aimed another swipe at the former boss of Inter, Jose Mourinho.
The two men will anxiously wait for the draw of the Champions League today and Benitez made sure that the current Real Madrid coach was reminded that he did not win this trophy by himself last year.
The former Liverpool gaffer told [...]
Ibra For Sale
Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed that Barcelona are ready to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic and has disclosed that the player himself wants to join the Rossoneri for the 2010-11 campaign, although he had earlier admitted that he is yet to speak to the Swedish striker.
Speaking to Milan Channel on Wednesday evening, Galliani said, “Ibra [...]
Tottenham can win league not Arsenal
WILLIAM GALLAS has taunted Arsenal by insisting Tottenham can win the Premier League this season.
The defender signed a one-year deal at the weekend after rejecting an offer to remain at the Gunners.
Gallas, 33, said: “Finishing fourth last season shows Spurs have improved a lot and I hope this season we are going to finish even [...]
Jerome Boateng Ruled Out Of Europa League
Germany defenderJerome Boateng and colleague Aleksandar Kolarov have been ruled out of Manchester City encounter with Timisoara in the Europa League.
This is as a result of the defensive duo injury, hence missing the club’s trip to Romania today.
Boateng is only expected to be sidelined for a week with a cut to his leg, while Kolarov [...]
Carmelo Anthony Undecided about $65 million, three-year contract extension
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he’ll decide whether to sign the team’s $65 million, three-year extension that’s been on the table all summer.
During his annual basketball camp at ThunderRidge High School, Anthony said he’s displayed his loyalty to Denver and the Nuggets over the last seven seasons, but [...]
Chelsea to sign Ramires in £18.3m deal
Chelsea are today poised to complete the signing of Brazilian World Cup midfielder Ramires – and give Carlo Ancelotti his prime target.
Stamford Bridge boss Ancelotti has earmarked the 23-year-old Benfica star as the key piece in his summer refit project.
And with Benfica President Luis Felipe Vieira finally giving the green light on an £18.3million deal, [...]
Chamakh,The new Adebayor
Bacary Sagna believes Marouane Chamakh can help Arsenal achieve success this season.
The Gunners defender says the free signing from Bordeaux can make a difference to Arsene Wenger’s side’s chances of challenging for the Barclays Premier League title.
Sagna claims the Morocco striker reminds him of former Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor, now at Manchester City.
‘He can make [...]