Football
Barcelona would be Meeting Arsenal in Quarter-final Stage
Published on 20 Mar 2010, 16:37 by bibanBarcelona, the winners of Champions League, would be facing Arsenal in quarter final stage. The schedule was finalized at the draw in Nyon. It may be remembered that the Catalan soccer club defeated Manchester United by a margin of 2-0 in the final of last year. Before that, they were able defeating Gunners by a [...]
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Lucas Leiva feels, Sunday will be Rooney versus Torres
Published on 20 Mar 2010, 16:28 by bibanAccording to Lucas Leiva, the ace Liverpool midfielder, the clash against Manchester United on Sunday would be determined by strikers of both the squads. As pointed out by recent reports, Wayne Rooney continues to be in one of his most memorable forms in life.
The player has scored as many as 32 goals for Manchester [...]
Spurs Want Keane Back Next Season
Published on 20 Mar 2010, 02:44 by Ian P.Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said on Mar. 19 that there’s “no way” he will let Scottish club Glasgow Celtic keep Robbie Keane after his current loan deal expires at the end of the current season.
Tottenham and Republic of Ireland striker Keane joined his boyhood idols in the Scottish Premier League in a transfer-deadline day [...]
Hooligans Banned For Three Years
Published on 20 Mar 2010, 02:35 by Ian P.Hertha Berlin announced on Mar. 19 that they have banned 23 supporters for three years after some disturbing scenes at the Olympia Stadion following their 2-1 loss to Nurnberg the week before.
After the game had ended, about 100 hooligans went onto the pitch and chased the players off the field and threatened them with flagpoles [...]
Defoe Sidelined With Injury
Published on 20 Mar 2010, 02:25 by Ian P.It was announced on Mar. 19 that Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe will be forced to the sidelines for a few weeks due to a torn hamstring.
The England striker is Spurs leading scorer so far this season with 23 goals in all competitions. The club has already been hit with an injury crisis as Tom [...]
Portsmouth Deducted Nine Points
Published on 17 Mar 2010, 18:50 by Ian P.The English Premier League confirmed on Mar. 17 that Portsmouth has had nine points deducted after the club entered administration. They are now 17 away from the safety zone with nine games left in the season and will almost certainly be relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season. The penalty is [...]
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Van Bommel Extends Contract
Published on 17 Mar 2010, 18:39 by Ian P.Bayern Munich announced on Mar. 17 that captain Mark van Bommel has agreed a new contract that will keep him with the Bundesliga leaders until the end of next season. Van Bommel’s current contract was scheduled to run out at the end of this season.
“It was always my desire to extend my deal for one [...]
Barcelona’s Xavi Injured
Published on 17 Mar 2010, 18:29 by Ian P.It was announced on Mar. 17 that Barcelona playmaker Xavi will be missing in his club’s Champions League match with Stuttgart because of injury.
It was reported that Xavi is suffering from a muscle problem in his right leg and will likely be forced to the sidelines for about two weeks.
Xavi will miss the last-16 second [...]
Wayne Bridge Injured
Published on 17 Mar 2010, 18:20 by Ian P.It was announced on Mar. 17 that Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge will be out of action for about a month after undergoing a hernia operation on Mar. 16.
The England international aggravated the long-standing injury in the first half of City’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Mar. 14. He will now miss an important part [...]
John Terry Involved In Car Park Accident
Published on 17 Mar 2010, 18:08 by Ian P.Chelsea captain John Terry was involved in a minor car accident after the team’s Champions League loss to Inter Milan on Mar. 16.
The accident resulted in a member of the club’s security staff suffering an injured leg. Terry apologized to the man and was then questioned by police.
A spokesperson for Terry told the Daily Mail [...]