Archive for March, 2009
Barcelona hoping Fabregas found guilty of spitting »
Barcelona will not admit this publicly but a source close to the team told Spanish radio that if Fabregas was found guilty of spitting it would help Barcelona secure the players signature, it certainly would not harm their chances. Fabregas is already disillusioned with English life and the constant press speculation as well as still seething [...]
Barcelona not interested in Arsenal star »
Despite speculation linking Robin Van Persie with Barcelona especially after the extension to his contract has apparently stalled are without foundation according to the Spanish press. If Barcelona are to get a an Arsenal player it will Fabregas and no one else if the reports are to be believed, Barcelona already have other attacking [...]
Another Spanish goalie for Arsenal? »
Rumours are rife within all sections of the Spanish media that Barcelona are going to offload Victor Valdes their current number one goalkeeper this summer and Arsenal have been linked with him as a possible destination. Valdes star has been waning in recent months, the fans have turned against him and his popularity plumbed to new depths after [...]
Barcelona superstar wanted by Liverpool »
The Spanish online edition of Mundodeportivo are reporting that Rafa Bentiez the Liverpool manager is hoping to bring Samuel Eto’o to Anfield by 2010. In addition they also report that Eto’o has already made up his min about his future at Barcelona but is not prepared to reveal what that decision is just yet. But the fact that he says [...]
Celtic star punished harshly »
Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has been told by the Polish national coach Leo Beenhakker that he can return to his club with immediate effect, he will not even be considered for the bench against San Marino on Wednesday. To say the coach is upset seems to be an understatement, but this sort of reaction does seem a bit knee jerk for a goalkeeper [...]
Liverpool to step in with €25 million offer to trump »
According to the Italian press Liverpool have not given up hope of signing David Silva and will be submitting an offer of up to €25 million for the player It had been thought that Juventus had the player in the bag but Liverpool with new funds to spend have now decided that they are prepared to go to almost any lengths to get the player [...]
Milan, Tottenham & Man City all after former »
Well, he may not be now, but he was in 2006. It’s Real’s Italian international Fabio Cannavaro who is being pursued by AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspurs and Manchester City, as his contract with real expires by the end of next June. The 35 year old defender was the 1st defender ever to be chosen for the prestigious award, after his heroics [...]
Real Madrid star wants Chelsea and not Tottenham »
Dutch international star Rafael van der Vaart, who had just been transferred to Real Madrid at the start of this season, coming from, Bundesliga side Hamburg, says he wants out of the Bernabeu, and his preferred destination is the Bridge. Since his arrival at Madrid, van der Vaart has been on a touch and go basis with form. He would shine at [...]
Wigan player eyed by oil rich Qatari’s »
Wigan and Egypt international striker Amr Zaki, actually on loan from Cairo based club Zamalek, received an offer from a Qatari club to be playing in the Arabian Gulf state starting next season, although the player’s agent denied any knowledge of such an offer. A source in the Qatari club (that requested to remain unnamed and his club [...]
WC qualifiers round up: Europe/Asia big boys on track, »
It was a night to remember for a few sides on Saturday as the European, Asian, South and North American qualifiers resumed, while Africa had the 1st round of the final stage kick off. As expected, many of Europe’s big boys cruised past their opponents, though some were not as prolific as expected. France got the job done in Lithuania, [...]
Spain’s game tonight watched by Arsenal and »
Representatives from Arsenal and Liverpool will be present in Spain this evening to watch Spain play Turkey but its not the game itself that’s important but the players on show. Arsenal will be hoping to get a look at Valencia’s 20 year old attacking midfielder Juan Mata who has been called up to replace the injured Iniesta of Barcelona, [...]
Bayern ready to fight off Barcelona, R Madrid, Chelsea »
Bayern Munich have made it clear they intend to fight off all comers in their attempts to take Frank Ribery from the Munich outfit. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Man City have all been linked with the French winger and Bayern Munich have finally broken their silence on the speculation. Speaking to Bild the German sides general [...]
