The referee who gave Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a red card against Athletic Bilbao has been given a month off after his performance at the New San Mames. RefereeMiguel Angel Ayza Gamez showed the Portugal international a straight red card for striking out at Carlos Gurpegi in Los Blancos’ 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbaoon […]
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Former Barca Assistant Blasts Messi's 'Lack of Passion'
Former Barcelona assistant coach Angel Cappa has criticized four-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi for his ‘lack of passion’ since his returnto the Barcelona lineup from a muscular injury. “To play soccer you need to be brimming over with passion, like what Messi had, what the great players had, [Diego]Maradona…” Cappa told Esports en Xarxa. […]
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Sunderland's Johnson Wins EPL Player of the Month
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson on Friday was named the Premier League player of the month for January, after scoring five goals in the month, including a hat trick against Fulhamin a 4-1 away win. According to the Guardian, Johnson’s form has been so good that England coach Roy Hodgson may be forced to recall him […]
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Pellegrini: Chelsea is a 'Little, Rich Horse'
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini, who won his second consecutive Manager of the Month award in the Premier League on Friday, dismissed Chelsea coach JoseMourinho’s claim that Chelsea is a “little horse” in the Premier League title race. The Chilean noted that Chelsea’s significant investment in its squad during thetransfer window renders his remark debatable. […]
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Garcia: Roma, Gervinho 'Can Do Better'
AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia believes his squad and forward Gervinho “can do a lot better” after Roma’s thrilling 3-2 win the Coppa Italia semifinalagainst Napoli on Wednesday. Garcia’s men squandered a 2-0 lead before the Ivory Coast international Gervinho completed his brace in the game’s final minutes to ensure that the host took a3-2 […]
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Real Closes in on Spanish Cup Final
Real Madrid on Wednesday took a giant step towards the Copa del Rey final with a comprehensive 3-0 win at home to La Liga leader Atletico Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleasedwith the performance, although he admitted that Real had only won the first-half of the two game series. “Next week we play the second-half […]
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Report: EPL Clubs Outspent Other Leagues Combined in January
Premier League clubs spent more during the January transfer window than their French, German, Italian and Spanish counterparts combined, ESPN reports, citing data from the Soccerex transfer review.The 20 members of England’s first division spent a net total of 150 million euros ($203.8 million), whereas the combined spending total of the other four major leagues […]
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PSG Should be Punished if failing FFP
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has urged UEFA to take action against Paris Saint-Germain if the club breaches UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules, which are set to becomelaw on July 1. Rumenigge called on president Michel Platini to punish the Ligue 1 champion if it fails to comply with the regulations.
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EPL Manager, Player of the Month Nominees Announced
Sunderland coach Gus Poyet, Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini and Crystal Palace coach Tony Pulishave all been nominated for the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for January. City’s Yaya Toure, Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla,Sunderland’s Adam Johnson and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez were nominated for the Player of the Month award.
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Vidic Confirms United Departure
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic on Thursday revealed that this will be his last season at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old, who has won 15 trophies with United, has said hecould not play for another Premier League club, and will search for a move abroad. Vidic arrived at United from Spartak Moscow in 2006 and has […]