Ballack sets last-four target
Injury-stricken Germany captain Michael Ballack says that his country have to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup this summer, otherwise they will be seen as failures. Ballack misses the finals in South Africa due…
Brazil’s samba performance ends on a sour note
Under the drone of the vuvuzelas, Brazil’s samba beat was in full flow as the South American side secured their place in the knock-out stages of the World Cup. Unfortunately for Dunga’s men, their 3-1…
“We’ve got to get some excitement back into our game”
Most of us are now looking to the future rather than the past as the 2010 World Cup draws to a close and the question is where do England go from here? After the miserable…
Carlo Ancelotti hails ‘PlayStation football’
Chelsea head coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to get too carried away after seeing his side register a second successive 6-0 victory, this time away to Wigan Athletic. Two goals apiece from Nicolas Anelka and Salomon…
Rafa giving his ex-employers Liverpool a transfer headache
After spending six seasons at Liverpool complaining about a lack of transfer funds it now appears that Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez wants his successor Roy Hodgson to work within similar restrictions and restraints. If,…
Phil Jagielka targets starting spot
Everton's Phil Jagielka has vowed to put pressure on John Terry and Rio Ferdinand as he battles to become a regular in Fabio Capello's England side. The 28-year-old has started the last two games for…
Carlo Ancelotti heaps praise on Nicolas Anelka
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has been praised by manager Carlo Ancelotti for starting the new season in top form. The 31-year-old France international has found the net six times already this term, scoring twice against…
Andy Carroll facing fight to reclaim Newcastle place
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has warned Andy Carroll that he faces a fight to win back his place in the starting line-up. Carroll started the season in impressive fashion after scoring four goals in his…
Pepe Reina: Don’t blame Fernando Torres
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina claims the entire Liverpool squad and not just an out-of-form Fernando Torres are to blame for their struggles this season. Torres scored his second goal of the season and first since August…
Newcastle v Fulham – Pre-match Poll
A meeting between two sides that will feel they missed big opportunities during the week to push themselves into a prominent position in the mid-table free for all. Much of the pre-match attention has surrounded…