Bulgarian A-League wrap: CSKA, Kaliakra claim wins
CSKA Sofia extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 with a 2-0 away win at Beroe in the Bulgarian Premier League on Sunday.Their opponents were also in good form, having won the last…
Euro 2012 qualifying wrap: Germany triumph, France held
Germany took a stranglehold on Group A of Euro 2012 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Austria on Friday, as Belgium drew 1-1 with Turkey.A brace from Bayern Munich forward Mario Gomez - the second…
Copa America wrap: Brazil held on goal-less matchday
Venezuela held Brazil to a goalless draw in the Copa America on Sunday, while Paraguay's clash with Ecuador finished with the same scoreline.Brazil - the star-studded defending champions - entered the tournament as second favourites,…
‘Currently everyone is standing still’ – No only Arsenal
‘Currently, everyone is standing still.’ ‘Everyone expects everyone else to make the first move. Everyone holds on to their cards, hoping for the major transfer.’ ‘Nobody blinks until late July, early August. Then we will…
Barcelona held by Hajduk
An unfamiliar Barcelona team travelled to Croatia for their first pre-season encounter against Hajduk Split on Saturday.Spain international David Villa was one of just two players involved who started Barcelona's last game, a 3-1 Champions…
What can we expect from the 2011/12 Premier League season?
It’s the day the new Premier League season kicks off, unless you support Tottenham or Everton as you have to wait another 8 days, and with the return of the richest league in the world…
Arsenal’s £3m new boy hails his new surrounds
Arsenal have signed South Korea international striker Park Chu-Young from Monaco for a fee believed to be in the region of £3 million. The Asian forward impressed in 2010-11, but could not prevent the Stade…
Andre Villas-Boas remains angry at officials
Andre Villas-Boas remains disappointed with the performance of the match officials in Chelsea’s weekend defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Portuguese is understood to have vented his frustrations in a phone-call with Mike…
After Newcastle and Tottenham maybe he has now found the right environment
At 28 years of age Jermaine Jenas is in the prime years of his career. Once a promising youngster with a bright future in the game, he now finds himself trying to rebuild a career…
Why Liverpool and United’s rivalry makes no difference
The failure of England’s so called ‘golden generation’ has been put down to several things in the past - inflated ego’s, uninspired coaching and a lacklustre attempt to keep the ball in games of consequence.…