Alan Pardew – It Was The Europa League’s Fault
Alan Pardew has been interviewed in the Evening Chronicle today, and Alan is saying we would have been much stronger but for the Europa League last season – but I thought our aim is to be in Europe every season? Alan Pardew - it was the Europa’s League’s fault This is what Alan said today [...]
Clichy shocked by Mancini exit
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy admits the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini came "as a bit of a shock".
Mancini was axed by City last week after a relatively disappointing season in which the club surrendered the Barclays Premier League title and struggled in Europe.
The Italian also left his post just two days after defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup final and there...
Lampard: Rafa spell a success
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes Rafa Benitez did all that could be expected of him during his difficult period in charge of the club.
The former Liverpool boss received a frosty reception from the fans when he was appointed interim manager partway through the season when Roberto di Matteo left.
But the Spaniard confounded his critics by taking the Stamford Bridge club...
Hammers 'agree' Carroll deal
West Ham have reportedly agreed a fee with Liverpool to sign striker Andy Carroll on a permanent basis.
Carroll played the final match of his season-long loan from Anfield in the Hammers' 4-2 Premier League win over Reading on Sunday.
His seven goals, including a late-season flurry, earned him a call-up to the latest England squad and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce had said keeping...
Papa Messi Holds Son Thiago At End of the Season Celebration
Saw this picture of Lionel Messi the other day on BigLeadSports. It was a injury-riddled end to a successful campaign for Messi and Barcelona. Interesting times ahead for Barca this offseason. You can be sure you will be seeing an in-form Messi at Camp Nou next year, but who will be with him is the question. Either way – cute picture of Messi and his some Thiago at the Barca celebration.
TOO DARN CUTE
Chelsea goalie's son scores adorable goal
Despite a long season there have been some great memories for the Chelsea soccer club, including their Europa League triumph. But perhaps the most adorable moment came after Sunday's 2-1 home victory over Everton, when Ross Turnbull's son, Josh, scored on a breakaway in front of the crowd. Paulo Ferreira, leaving the club after nine years, was busy giving his farewell...
Real Madrid president confirms Jose Mourinho set to leave club
Jose Mourinho’s departure from Real Madrid has been confirmed by the club’s president Florentino Perez. After weeks of speculation, Florentino Perez confirmed Mourinho had obliged to vacate his position as manager of Real Madrid after a mutual agreement.
The Bernabeu boss has strongly been linked to Chelsea in the past couple of weeks. By the looks of it Mourinho will be...
Napoli chief discusses Cavani swap
Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has denied that he flew to London for talks with Rafa Benitez, but admitted he sent his sporting director to talk with Manchester City about a possible swap deal involving Edin Dzeko and Edinson Cavani.
De Laurentiis, a film producer, flew into England on Monday with the club's sporting director Riccardo Bigon and administrator Andrea Chiavelli...
Jose Mourinho to Leave Real Madrid by ‘Mutual Consent’ After 2012-13 Season
Jose Mourinho‘s departure from Real Madrid has been world soccer’s biggest open secret since early December. On Monday, it became official.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced that Mourinho has agreed to leave the club after this season. Mourinho and Real Madrid will part ways by “mutual consent,” and neither party will pay any compensation to the other, according...
West Ham In Talks With Liverpool To Sign Andy Carroll
Sam Allardyce has confirmed his top priority in the summer is to sign Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, and West Ham have started talks with Liverpool about the striker, who was recalled to the England squad last week. Andy Carroll – West Ham in talks with Liverpool to sign him Andy has been on loan all season at [...]
Terry to miss Chelsea's USA tour
Chelsea captain John Terry will miss his club's two-game U.S. tour because of an ankle injury.
The defender was injured May 11 against Aston Villa and did not play in the Blues' 2-1 win over Benfica in last week's Europa League final.
Left back Ryan Bertrand is skipping the tour because of a knee injury.
In its final games under interim manager Rafa Benitez, Chelsea...
Italy Racism Reaches Crisis Point As Inter, Roma Fined For Balotelli Abuse
Mario Balotelli and Kevin Prince Boateng
AS Roma and Inter Milan have been fined €50 000 after fans chanted racist abuse on the final day of Serie A on Sunday, hours before Fiorentina supporters heckled AC Milan’s black striker Mario Balotelli.
The three racism incidents have underlined Italy’s serious problem with discrimination in soccer, which shows no sign of being eradicated...
Breaking News: Real Madrid Confirm Sacking Of Essien’s ‘daddy’ Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has been fired by Real Madrid
Michael Essien’s ‘daddy’ Jose Mourinho’s departure from Real Madrid has been confirmed by club President Florentino Perez.
The decision to terminate the appointment of the Portuguese trainer was made at a board meeting on Monday.
Club President Florentino Perez confirmed the decision by the board to sack Mourinho at a press conference...
Juventus confirm interest in Tevez
Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta says the Serie A champions are interested in bringing Manchester City star Carlos Tevez to the club next season.
The Old Lady wrapped up their second consecutive Scudetto with three games to spare, but were eliminated from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by finalists Bayern Munich , and will be keen to add to their attacking...
Mario Balotelli has a pet pig
AC Milan star Mario Balotell joined Twitter last week, and unless you are fluent in Italian, you won’t be able to understand a solid portion of his tweets. That being said, you still get gems like these where he reveals the fact that he has a pet pig. Having a pet pig seems like a pretty logical thing for Balotelli, especially given his history for theatrics.
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Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line
Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line - originally posted on Soccerlens.comFreddie Ljungberg in 2001/02; Petr Cech in 2011/12; Eric Cantona in 1995/96. Sometimes a player will have an inspired run of form at a crucial point in a season, dragging their team through tough games when it really matters. That certainly applies to Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny this time around...
Robocop glasses to help make 2014 World Cup ‘one of safest sporting events ever’
Robocop is entering back into the consciousness of society with a remake currently being filmed, a statue being built, and original the orignal Robocop Peter Weller starring in the newest Star Trek movie, and the Brazilian police donning ‘Robocop-style’ glasses with face recognition cameras for the 2014 World Cup. Security is always a concern for the world’s largest soccer...
Lampard: Jose made me better
Frank Lampard has praised the man-management style of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of the Portuguese's expected return to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Midfielder Lampard, 34, won five major domestic trophies under Mourinho when the self-styled Special One was in charge from 2004 to 2007.
And Lampard, who recently became Chelsea's record goalscorer, is making...
David Beckham got choked up & cried as he was giving farewells after being subbed off
The David Beckham retirement kicked off with waterworks.
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Wenger vows summer spending
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has vowed to invest in new players and use this season as a springboard for success.
The Gunners beat Newcastle on the final day to pip rivals Tottenham to fourth spot and secure qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.
But, with the club's trophyless run extended for another year, Wenger knows he must kick on if he is to satisfy...
Moyes begins work at Man United
David Moyes has traveled to Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Monday ahead of officially taking over as manager of the club.
The 50-year-old, who took charge of his final game as Everton boss on Sunday, will succeed outgoing Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson on 1 July.
One of the issues at the top of Moyes' initial agenda at United is sure to be the future...
Franck Ribery’s Perfect Volleyed Goal Caps Off Outstanding Bundesliga Season (Video)
Franck Ribery will face personal and professional challenges in the coming weeks, but he plays soccer like a man who doesn’t have a care in the world.
The French winger scored one of the best goals of the 2012-13 season on Saturday, displaying perfect technique as he volleyed home a shot with power and precision. It was the second of two goals he scored on a day when he was...
Pulis reiterates Stoke desire
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has reiterated he wants to stay on at the club after guiding the Potters to 13th in the Premier League table.
Pulis returned in 2006 for his second spell in charge at the Britannia Stadium and led the Potters into the top flight in 2008, keeping them there since.
While there has been speculation over his future after a season which has seen them flirt with...
Villas-Boas: We can keep Bale
Andre Villas-Boas is confident Gareth Bale will stay at Tottenham Hotspur even though they have missed out on a place in the UEFA Champions League.
There had been suggestions that Bale's future could depend on whether Spurs finished in the top four of the Premier League, after a dazzling season when he has reportedly captured the interest of several leading European sides.
...
Kidd pleased at Mancini chants
Manchester City's interim manager Brian Kidd was pleased to hear supporters show their appreciation for former boss Roberto Mancini during the club's 3-2 defeat to Norwich.
Fans regularly chanted for the sacked Italian throughout their disappointing finale to the season but Kidd, who also paid tribute to Mancini in his programme notes, said: "It's been an emotional...
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