The pacesetters in the major European leagues all had setbacks last weekend: in Serie A, Milan's
lead was cut to three points after they drew at Genoa and Napoli beat Cesena. Inter are now third
after two wins in four days: Samuel Eto'o and Wesley Sneijder scored in both games. The
Nerazzuri overtook Lazio, who could only manage a [.
This week BBC Radio 5Live broadcast an interview with a six year old Liverpool fan who spent his
Christmas money having his favourite player's name printed on the back of his replica shirt - the
problem was that his favourite player was Fernando Torres, who joined Chelsea last week for the
ridiculous figure of £50 [.
After having commented last week that the manager's job at Real Madrid was the hottest seat in
world football, it got even hotter for Jose Mourinho at the weekend. Barcelona now have a seven
point lead in Spain after two late goals from Lionel Messi ensured a 3-0 win at Hercules on
Saturday, but Real Madrid [.
There are no Premier League games in England due to fourth round of the FA Cup, but five of this
weekend's ties are between teams from the Premier League, with the game between Everton and Chelsea
kicking things off at 12:30pm GMT. Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal should all
progress to the next round as they [.
Rather than a desperate desire to leave in a hurry, Jose Mourinho's dramatic ‘come and get me'
plea to English Premier League clubs earlier this week shows indicates his frustration with
the ‘idea' of Real Madrid. Mourinho's biggest problem is that his side are currently four -
yes, only four - points behind one of the best Barcelona teams ever.
Two interesting career moves this week: Darren Bent's £24m ($38m) transfer from Sunderland to
Aston Villa and Eric Cantona's appointment as director of soccer for a potential MLS franchise
that's currently trading heavily on past reputation rather than present performance. Despite his
views to the contrary, Bent's decision makes sense from a financial point of view.
Two interesting career moves this week: Darren Bent's £24m ($38m) transfer from Sunderland to
Aston Villa and Eric Cantona's appointment as director of soccer for a potential MLS franchise
that's currently trading heavily on past reputation rather than present performance. Despite his
views to the contrary, Bent's decision makes sense from a financial point of view.
Surprise of the weekend came in Spain: Real Madrid were held at Almeria- an equaliser from Esteban
Granero saved Madrid's blushes after Leonardo Ulloa had given the hosts the lead. Barcelona - who
demolished Almeria 8-0 earlier in the season - established a four point gap at the top of La
Liga with a 4-1 win over Malaga at Nou Camp.
There are four games in the Premier League this weekend that will have a direct impact at both
ends of the table. Second placed Manchester City are the only side in the top three that has a
'traditional' Saturday afternoon kick off (3pm GMT) - Roberto Mancini's side face Wolverhampton
Wanderers knowing that a win would send them to [.
This summer the 2010 World Cup will determine the best team in the world. Everyone has their
opinion on who will win, but it is clear that Brazil and Spain will be very strong teams. Once
again Brazil is loaded with some of the world's most recognizable players. They easily advanced
through the qualifier, but the [.
This summer the 2010 World Cup will determine the best team in the world. Everyone has their
opinion on who will win, but it is clear that Brazil and Spain will be very strong teams. Once
again Brazil is loaded with some of the world's most recognizable players. They easily advanced
through the qualifier, but the [.
This has been a great year for soccer. We have seen some great games, some tremdendous goals, and
and some unexpected outcomes. Some of the same world-class stars dominated the scene, while a few
others emerged out of the shadows. It is difficult to rank players of such different playing styles
and abilities, but I [.
This has been a great year for soccer. We have seen some great games, some tremdendous goals, and
and some unexpected outcomes. Some of the same world-class stars dominated the scene, while a few
others emerged out of the shadows. It is difficult to rank players of such different playing styles
and abilities, but I [.
Now that the qualifying rounds have been completed, there are only 32 teams still remaining. The
fierce competition is expected to continue this summer as the teams battle to be the best in the
world. There has been a considerable amount of controversy over the elimination of the Irish team,
in their loss to France.
Now that the qualifying rounds have been completed, there are only 32 teams still remaining. The
fierce competition is expected to continue this summer as the teams battle to be the best in the
world. There has been a considerable amount of controversy over the elimination of the Irish team,
in their loss to France.
