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Football Transfer News and Rumors – 2011
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31.08.2011
The last day of football summer transfer window 2011/2012 has come. Stay with us to see the last minute transfer deals…
Arsenal last minute transfer deals!
Arsenal made number of signings, on a busy last day of transfer window. Arsene Wenger closed several last minute deals as Arsenal were left out of quality midfielders following the departures with Cesc Fabregas who joined Barcelona and Samir Nasri who joined Manchester City. Injured and suspended players are the second big problem that the Gunners manager is facing with, especially in defensive line… read more on Arsenal last minute transfer deals!.
Last minute deals: Raul Meireles to Chelsea, Cole to Lille, Hargreaves to City!
On a last day of transfer window many teams agreed good deals across the Europe and improved their odds in competitions they are participating. Yakubu should seal his move to Blackburn Rovers from Everton, Jermaine Beckford to Championship club Leicester City. Liverpool’s Joe Cole is expected to join French champions Lille on a season long loan deal. French striker David Ngog and Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen left Liverpool and agreed to join Bolton and French Ligue 1 newcomers Evian. Raul Meireles to leave Liverpool and join rivals Chelsea… read more on Last minute deals: Raul Meireles to Chelsea, Cole to Lille, Hargreaves to City!.
29.08.2011
Park to Arsenal!
Arsenal is close to complete signing of South Korea skipper Park Chu-Young from Monaco. Deal should be completed on Monday. Park was in London passing medical on Sunday. He has agreed personal terms with the Gunners after the Premier League team have snatched him from Lille on Saturday morning… read more on Park to Arsenal!.
Santa Cruz to Betis!
The day before ending the transfer window, Real Betis have reached the agreement with Manchester City’s out of favor striker Roque Santa Cruz who will join the club on a season long loan. Santa Cruz came to Manchester City in June 2009 from Blackburn Rovers, but has failed to impress since and he is not in plans of manager Roberto Mancini whose big money acquisitions are beginning to payoff… read more on Santa Cruz to Betis!.
Forlan to Inter!
Not long after Samuel Eto’o departure with the club and move to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, Inter found a superb replacement. Diego Forlan will join Inter from Atletico Madrid after agreeing terms for a two year deal with Italian club. The 32 year old Uruguayan striker plays constantly well during the past couple of seasons… read more on Forlan to Inter!.
26.08.2011
Nasri delighted at Manchester City!
Latest Manchester City acquisition Samir Nasri believes he made the right decision to leave the Arsenal. French midfielder was impressed after first training session since his big-money transfer occurred: “I was really impressed because I trained with some big players… read more on Nasri delighted at Manchester City!.
Aquilani joins Milan on loan!
Alberto Aquilani has agreed with AC Milan a season-long loan deal from Liverpool with a possibility to a permanent move. The 27-year-old midfielder joined Liverpool in 2009 when Liverpool cashed 20 million pounds for his transfer from Roma. However, player has never settled at the club as he made only 28 appearances in all competitions… read more on Aquilani joins Milan on loan!.
Eto’o claims his move to Anzhi is not money motivated!
Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o has completed his move from Inter to Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala after passing a medical on Wednesday with an estimated fee of 18.4 million pounds. Details of striker’s salary have not been confirmed, but according to some reports, he is set to receive around 21 million pounds per season which makes him one of the highest paid sport professionals… read more on Eto’o claims his move to Anzhi is not money motivated!.
25.08.2011
Eto’o joins Anzhi!
Ambitious Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala have finally completed the signing of striker Samuel Eto’o from Inter on a three-year deal. Anzhi delegates have met Inter officials on Wednesday and Eto’o has passed a medical in Rome and agreed to terms. Two clubs have settled for an undisclosed transfer fee and Cameroon striker will reportedly receive 20 million euros per year during his stay in Russian team which makes him one of the highest paid players in the world of football… read more on Eto’o joins Anzhi!.
Villas-Boas is Confident in Mata’s quality!
Juan Mata have finalized his move from Valencia to Chelsea for a reported fee of 23.5 million pounds for a five-year deal. After transfer on Wednesday, Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas said that Spaniard is quality addition to his squad and his arrival should add a real quality to the attacking line of his team… read more on Villas-Boas is Confident in Mata’s quality!.
Nasri excited about joining the Manchester City!
Samir Nasri admitted he is anxious to link up with his new teammates at Manchester City. The 24-year-old Frenchman have completed his move from Arsenal to Manchester City signing four-year dela on Wednesday. Skillful midfielder has compared his new club to Real Madrid during their ‘Galacticos’ era and said he is looking forward to play alongside players like Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez and the others at Eastlands… read more on Nasri excited about joining the Manchester City!.
Adebayor on loan at Tottenham!
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor have joined Tottenham Hotspurs on a season long loan from Manchester City. Former Togo international has been widely linked with a loan move to Tottenham. He hasn’t been in City’s manager Roberto Mancini first team plans for a long time now and after he spent the second half of the last season on loan at Real Madrid he will be able to play a whole season in a team that wants his services… read more on Adebayor on loan at Tottenham!.
24.08.2011
Nasri joins Manchester City!
After several weeks of uncertainty Samir Nasri has finally completed his transfer to Manchester City from Arsenal. French international has put a pen on a four-year contract for a reported fee of 24 million pounds. After a full summer pursuing the French midfielder, Roberto Mancini’s side have finalized deal that will keep skillful player at Etihad Stadium until 2015. Nasri signed following his medical on Tuesday… read more on Nasri joins Manchester City!.
Mata joins Chelsea!
Spanish international Juan Mata has completed his move from La Liga side Valencia to one of the Premier League top teams Chelsea. He signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Mata who became the fourth Blues signing following the Thibaut Coutois, Oriol Romeu and Romelu Lukaku, is in contention for a starting place in Chelsea’s Premier League duel against newcomers Norwich City on Saturday… read more on Mata joins Chelsea!.
20.08.2011
Mancini warns Tevez!
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been warned by his boss Roberto Mancini that he faces a fight to get back into starting eleven. Striker’s desire to leave Manchester City this summer so he can be closer to his family has been well documented, with a prospective move to Corinithians falling through last month. Now, when the transfer window is soon to be closed, Mancini says… read more on Mancini warns Tevez!.
Tottenham Hotspurs agree terms with Diara!
Real Madrid’s midfielder Lassana Diarra and Tottenham Hotspurs have agreed terms on a deal worth 11.5 million euros. Tottenham finalized the negotiations on Thursday, but the France international will not make his debut in a Hotspurs Monday duel against Manchester United, because the deadline to register players for this weekend’s matches has now passed… read more on Tottenham Hotspurs agree terms with Diara!.
Alex to Juventus?
Chelsea’s defender Alex has indicated he would like to realize his dream to play in Italy and a chance to sign for Juventus would make him able to do that. Following the arrival of David Luiz in the winter transfer window, the Brazil international has been strongly linked with a move away from Chelsea. Alex remains unlikely to have much more first-team opportunities… read more on Alex to Juventus?.
19.08.2011
Mancini hopeful on Nasri and supports Tevez
Manager of Manchester City Roberto Mancini says he remains optimistic about signing of Arsenal’s Samir Nasri and points out that Carlos Tevez could find his place in starting lineup in Premier League duel against Bolton on Sunday. On a press conference ahead of duel against Bolton… read more on Mancini hopeful on Nasri and supports Tevez.
Falcao to Atletico Madrid, Joel Campbell stays in Arsenal, West Brom wants Hargreaves.
Atletico Madrid have filled the void in the team left by Sergio Aguero’s transfer to Manchester City. They have signed Porto’s Colombia star striker Falcao from Porto. Joel Campbell has been confirmed as an Arsenal player. Arsene Wenger said this player is a great prospect for the club’s future. West Bromwich Albion are still in pursuit of injury-ravaged Owen Hargreaves with former England international and Manchester United midfielder going under medical… read more on Falcao to Atletico Madrid, Joel Campbell stays in Arsenal, West Brom wants Hargreaves.
18.08.2011
Tottenham Hotspurs would benefit from Modric sale
Tottenham Hotspurs manager Harry Redknapp has suggested that if Tottenham sell Luka Modric it would be in club’s best interest. The Croatian midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window, but Tottenham’s chairman Daniel Levy stated that player is not for sale… read more on Tottenham Hotspurs would benefit from Modric sale.
17.08.2011
Moratti: Sneijder is going nowhere!
President of Inter Massimo Moratti said that the Dutch playmaker will not be leaving the club.
Wesley Sneijder has been heavily linked with a move to English Premier League. Manchester United and Manchester City were mentioned… read more on Moratti: Sneijder is going nowhere!.
Wenger: I will pay if I find the right players!
Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger revealed he will spend big money if the right player became available. After Fabregas departured from Arsenal and transferred to Barcelona, the English Premier League club earned initial fee of 29 million euros. All agree that Arsenal was deprived of substantial leadership and midfield quality… read more on Wenger: I will pay if I find the right players!.
14.08.2011
Adebayor close to a loan deal with Spurs!
Tottenham Hotspurs are close on sealing the season long loan deal for a favors of Manchester City’s striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Adebayor, who came to Manchester City as a big addition from Arsenal two season ago, is not in first-team plans of manager Roberto Mancini… read more on Adebayor close to a loan deal with Spurs!.
Liverpool recruits pleases Dalglish!
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he is very satisfied with his squad, but there is still space for further changes at Anfield. Arrival of Newcastle’s left-back Jose Enrique was the fifth signing ahead of the Premier League season opener against Sunderland. On a question if there will be more changes at Anfield he replied… read more on Liverpool recruits pleases Dalglish!.
Jose Enrique joins Reds!
Liverpool managed to agree signing Jose Enrique from Newcastle for a reported fee of six million pounds. The Reds took the opportunity to seal left-back services after 25-year old announced he wanted to cut short his contract at St. James Park by a year… read more on Jose Enrique joins Reds!.
Mancini wants to complete signing of Nasri!
Manchester City’s manager Roberto Mancini is eager to complete signing of skillful Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri as soon as possible. France international is reportedly going to sign a deal worth 23 million pounds. Nasri has been left out of Arsenal’s squad for Saturday Premier League opener against Newcastle United… read more on Mancini wants to complete signing of Nasri!.
13.08.2011
Fabregas on verge of Barca signing!
Arsenal’s captain Cesc Fabregas is on the brink of completing his long awaited move to European champions Barcelona. According to reports 24-year-old will fly to Barcelona by the end of the weekend. It is believed that agreement will be worth around 35 million euros plus a five million euros in potential add-ons… read more on Fabregas on verge of Barca signing!.
10.08.2011
Moratti denies Eto’o transfer rumors!
President of Inter Massimo Moratti has denied any rumor on Samuel Eto’o leaving the club. Eto’o has been linked with a surprise move to a Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala who has already brought in names as Roberto Carlos and Yuri Zhirkov… read more on Moratti denies Eto’o transfer rumors!.
09.08.2011
Nasri in City, Fabregas in Barca!
Arsenal’s skillful midfielder Samir Nasri is close on joining rivals Manchester City. The Frenchman has been unhappy in the off season and according to reports from British media the player has been linked with a 25 million pound move to Manchester City. Fabregas seems to be close on leaving the Arsenal and joining his youth years club Barcelona… read more on Nasri in City, Fabregas in Barca!.
08.08.2011
Lukaku joins Chelsea!
According to the press headlines, young forward will leave Anderlecht and join Chelsea. Romelu Lukaku has arrived at Stamford Bridge and should undergo medical ahead of his reported 20 million pounds move to Chelsea… read more on Lukaku joins Chelsea!.
Obertan close to Newcastle, Oxlade-Chamberlain in Arsenal!
According to Newcastle’s manager Alan Pardew, Manchester United’s winger Gabriel Obertan is close to seal his switch to Newcastle United. It is expected that skilful player will become fifth Frenchman to sign with the club in the off-season… read more on Obertan close to Newcastle, Oxlade-Chamberlain in Arsenal!.
06.08.2011
Tevez stays in city?
Manchester City’s last season captain and top scorer Carlos Tevez has finally returned from his prolonged vacation in Argentina after Coppa America caps for his national team. Striker show up on Monday at Eastlands on a training session, but his future at the club is still foggy… read more on Tevez stays in city?.
04.08.2011
Hart extends his contract
Manchester City’s goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a new five-year contract, the club confirmed. The 24-year-old goalkeeper established himself as a number one for the club and country over the past year with some great performances… read more on Hart extends his contract.
02.08.2011
Valencia extends contract
Manchester United’s midfielder Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year deal on Monday. Equadorean came to Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad in 2009 from Wigan. Back then, his contract was 16 million pounds worth with a 50 000 pounds weekly wage… read more on Valencia extends contract.
Vucinic close to Juventus, Pastore to PSG! Modric to Chelsea?
Roma’s Mirko Vucinic is close to put a pen on a long-term deal with Juventus after completing the medical in Torino on Monday. Palermo’s Javier Pastore is another Serie A player who looks to be on the move. Chelsea might have missed out to sign Pastore, but they still have a chance to bring in unsettling Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspurs… read more on Vucinic close to Juventus, Pastore to PSG! Modric to Chelsea.
01.08.2011
Aguero joins Manchester City
Argentine striker has signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Manchester City. According to reports, City paid a 38 million pound fee to Aguero’s Atletico City… read more on Aguero joins Manchester City.
Sneijder snubs Manchester City
The Dutch midfielder and one of the most prominent players in Inter during the last two season Wesley Sneijder has reportedly declared he prefers not to be involved in transfer to Manchester City, but he wouldn’t mind to seal his future at their city rivals Manchester United… read more on Sneijder snubs Manchester City
Luis Enrique becomes head coach of Roma
Former Spanish international player that played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid player, Luis Enrique has agreed on terms to become the Roma coach… read more on Luis Enrique becomes head coach of Roma.
31.07.2011
Henderson to Liverpool
Liverpool have signed Jordan Henderson for undisclosed fee from Sunderland on Thursday. Talented midfielder, as reports suggest, signed a deal worth up to 20 million pounds… read more on Henderson to Liverpool.
Neuer moves to Bayern Munich
German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has completed his move to Bayern Munich from Schalke 04. Former Schalke shot stopper has completed medical on Wednesday and penned a five-year-deal with Bavarian giants after returning from his international duty with German national team in Azerbaijan… read more on Neuer moves to Bayern Munich.
Klose signs for Lazio
German veteran striker Miroslav Klose has sealed his move to Lazio. Klose signed a two-year deal with the fifth placed team in Serie A this season. He rejected rolling one-year-deal which was offered to him by his former club Bavarian giants Bayern Munich… read more on Klose signs for Lazio.
29.07.2011
Owen extends contract with Manchester United
Michael Owen was delighted after Sir Alex Ferguson has offered him a new one-year contract extension. Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker has been struggling with his fitness, injuries, and his playing time due to rise of fellow striker Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez… read more on Owen extends contract with Manchester United.
Paul Scholes retires from football
Manchester United’s veteran midfielder Paul Scholes has announced that he is retiring from active playing, but he will take up a coaching role at the club. He had a part side role this season and he has already made the retiring decision… read more on Paul Scholes retires from football.
Houllier steps down
Gerard Houllier has departed from Aston Villa. 63-year-old Frenchman took charge of the Birmingham’s club in September 2010 following Villa’s departure with Martin O’Neill in the eye of the season 2010/11… read more on Houllier steps down.
Live Football Transfer News – Valencia extends contract
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Manchester United’s midfielder Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year deal on Monday. Equadorean came to Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad in 2009 from Wigan. Back then, his contract was 16 million pounds worth with a 50 000 pounds weekly wage. 25-year-old played 69 times for the Red Devils and scored 10 times. Last season he has won his first title with United. Valencia said he is convinced he will continue to develop his football skills at Manchester United.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said that Valencia represents important player in his squad with his speed and football skills, but also with his character. During the two years spent at Old Trafford, skillful midfielder didn’t completely show his skills because of a long term injury from which he had a long recovery period.
Manchester United has been linked with signing Wesley Sneijder from Serie A runners-up and Coppa Italia winners Inter. If that happens, Sir Alex Ferguson will have significant and fast midfield line in his team.
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Roma’s Mirko Vucinic is close to put a pen on a long-term deal with Juventus after completing the medical in Torino on Monday. The Montenegrin player has arrived in Torino on Sunday and spent the whole morning undergoing the medical check-up. Vucinic spent five years playing for Roma scoring 11 goals on 36 appearances last season.
Palermo’s Javier Pastore is another Serie A player who looks to be on the move. PSG’s general manager Leonardo said that the French club is very close on securing the signature of talented 22-year-old Argentinean.
“Pastore is not officially our player yet”, Leonardo told Gazzetta dello Sport. “And until the end of the negotiations you can never consider discounting anything. The good relationship with Palermo allows us to think positively. I count on being able to present Pastore in the first days of the week.”
Chelsea might have missed out to sign Pastore, but they still have a chance to bring in unsettling Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspurs. According to Tottenham’s assistant manager Kevin Bond, the club would sell the Croatian for the right price. Chelsea’s bid for 25-year-old Modric has already been rejected twice, but it seems that Spurs would have been tempted by an increased bid. Chelsea also want to keep young striker Daniel Sturridge at the club. 21-year-old striker who spent last season on a loan at Bolton has pledged to remain at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place in the Blues attack under new boss Andre Villas-Boas: “The manager has given me license to express myself. I have never had that before with any manager,” Sturridge told The Independent. “He has given me a lot more freedom than I have ever had and I will enjoy my football a lot more.”
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Live Premier League transfer news: Aguero joins Manchester City!
Posted by: | CommentsArgentine striker has signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Manchester City. According to reports, City paid a 38 million pound fee to Aguero’s Atletico City.
New Manchester City’s striker has 175 caps for Atletico Madrid and 74 goals scored in their jersey. For his national team, he played 30 matches scoring 13 times.
With signing Aguero, City’s boss Roberto Mancini has now six attackers at his disposal. According to his words, it is a good thing to have so many good attackers in the squad, especially if in the season ahead your team participates in four competitions. This situation is setting higher standards among players to fight for their place in the team and improves odds for getting trophies. However, some of these guys will have to leave the club in order to play constantly. If rumors are true, Craig Bellamy who recently has returned from loan in Cardiff City is close on concluding the similar deal with Celtic. On the other side, Adebayor wishes to official transfer to Real Madrid, but that depends on Real Madrid’s interest in that kind of deal. Problematic homesick part of Manchester City’s attacking line are Argentinean striker, team’s captain and top goal scorer Carlos Tevez who has been linked with Corinthians and Inter and Italian Mario Balotelli who has been linked with a transfer to Serie A champions Milan. What will happen until the 31st August when summer transfer window closes, remains to be seen.
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Live Premier League odds tips results and previews – 14-05-2011
Posted by: | CommentsAfter this weekend’s matches Manchester United should be promoted as the new Premier League champions officially. Sir Alex Ferguson’s team proved that they deserve the title after fantastic display and 2-1 victory against the title rivals Chelsea last weekend. Now, what is left to do for the Red Devils is to gain at least one point from the last two remaining matches in Premier League and the first chance is on their travel to Blackburn on Saturday. Premier League odds are saying that United are the strong favorites to win and seal the title. Bet on Manchester.
Manchester City will welcome Stoke City on Tuesday in rescheduled match due to an FA Cup final these two rivals are to play at Wembley on Saturday.
Liverpool will play at home match against UEFA Europe League spot rivals Tottenham. Spurs have pretty bad odds in this duel. They have many injured players and their confidence is shaken after six matches without win in all competitions. On the other side, Kenny Dalglish and his players are delighted after the club from Anfield offered to him a long-term three-year deal to stay at the club. Since his arrival, Liverpool was able to carry out 10 wins in 16 Premier League matches and reach the fifth position at the table. Liverpool showed some fantastic displays recently and is expected to continue in such fashion. Bet on Liverpool.
Struggling teams in Premier League will have a “photo finish”. West Ham United are in worst position as they take the last place on the table with three points behind Blackpool and their Sunday rivals Wigan Athletic. In direct duel a decision on which team could finish season stuck down to the bottom. This is your betting chance on Wigan. On the other side, Wolves travel to Sunderland in attempt to make their efforts from the previous matches worth staying in Premier League. Mick McCarty’s team gave us some fantastic displays against the best teams in the league this season. If they were victorious on Saturday, they will be almost certain in Premier League next season. Tip for this match is to bet on Wolves.
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u>Saturday fixtures:
Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester United (13:45)
Blackpool vs Bolton (13:45)
Sunderland vs Wolverhampton (13:45)
West Bromwich Albions vs Everton (13:45)
Sunday fixtures:
Chelsea vs Newcastle United (14:30)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa (17:00)
Birmingham City vs Fulham (17:00)
Liverpool vs Tottenham (17:00)
Wigan Athletic vs West Ham United (17:00)
Tuesday fixture:
Manchester City vs Stoke City (20:45)
Premier League standings
| Teams | Pld | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 36 | 76 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 36 | 70 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 36 | 67 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 36 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 36 | 58 |
| 6 | Tottenham | 36 | 56 |
| 7 | Everton | 36 | 51 |
| 8 | Stoke City | 36 | 46 |
| 9 | Bolton | 36 | 46 |
| 10 | Fulham | 36 | 45 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 36 | 44 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 36 | 44 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albions | 36 | 43 |
| 14 | Aston Villa | 36 | 42 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | 39 |
| 16 | Birmingham City | 36 | 39 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton | 36 | 37 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 36 | 36 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic | 36 | 36 |
| 20 | West Ham United | 36 | 33 |
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| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester United Odds | 5.00 | 3.40 | 1.70 |
| Blackpool vs Bolton Odds | 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.20 |
| Sunderland vs Wolverhampton Odds | 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.80 |
| West Bromwich Albions vs Everton Odds | 2.50 | 3.20 | 2.70 |
| Chelsea vs Newcastle United Odds | 1.22 | 5.75 | 11.00 |
| Arsenal vs Aston Villa Odds | 1.35 | 4.50 | 8.25 |
| Birmingham City vs Fulham Odds | 2.15 | 3.20 | 3.30 |
| Liverpool vs Tottenham Odds | 1.70 | 3.65 | 4.50 |
| Wigan Athletic vs West Ham United Odds | 2.05 | 3.35 | 3.40 |
| Manchester City vs Stoke City Odds | 1.57 | 3.60 | 6.00 |
Mario Balotelli is not listening! – Roberto Mancini
Posted by: | CommentsManchester City’s manager Roberto Mancini admitted he has troubles with settling down hotshot Mario Balotelli.
Mancini insisted on signing Balotelli from Inter during the summer transfer window. Manchester City paid 24 million pounds for that transfer, but for now, he did not fulfill the expectations. Balotelli’s six goals on ten caps in Premier League were hardly enough to tolerate his lack of discipline, injuries and misbehavior in public.
On the FA Cup match against Aston Villa on Wednesday, Roberto Mancini was forced to substitute the attacker even if he had scored, because he was in danger of getting the second yellow card.
“I am talking and I don’t have a feeling that Mario is listening what I’m saying. Of course, that would not be a problem if he would be playing well and scoring goals all the time. I know he has the quality and talent do be so much better player than he is now. He is the player that can change the match outcome in a second, only if he wants it. He can be the best player and scorer in the squad and I hope he can realize that as soon as possible for his own and our good.”
Manchester City welcomes Wigan Athletic on Saturday. City’s rivals Manchester United are 10 points away on the top, but Mancini’s team main goal is to stay on third position and provide Champions League spot for the next season.
FA Cup 2011 – 5th round – Manchester City and Arsenal in FA Quarterfinal
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Arsenal defeated Leyton Orient in FA Cup fifth round replay. Arsene Wenger team was strongly motivated after losing the Carling Cup final last Sunday. Bendtner scored a hat-trick, while Chamakh and Clichy also scored. Unlike in their first match which was ended 1:1, Arsenal took the initiative from the very beginning and showed their class brutally. In the quarterfinals Arsenal will play Manchester United. It will be the duel of two best teams in Premier League at the moment.
In another 5th round match Manchester City made an easy 3:0 win over Aston Villa. Roberto Mancini’s team showed much better football than Villa’s players. Scorers for City were Toure, Balotelli and David Silva. In 10 days they will play against Reading in quarterfinals.
FA Cup 5th round results from Wednesday:
Arsenal vs Leyton Orient 5:0
Manchester City vs Aston Villa 3:0
FA Cup quarterfinals fixtures:
March 12th
Birmingham City vs Bolton 12:45
Manchester United vs Arsenal 17:15
March 13th
Stoke City vs West Ham United 14:00
Manchester City vs Reading 16:45
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Ronaldo retires!
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the best Brazilian players ever, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, has confirmed that he is retiring from football.
His decision to retire ends one of the most prestigious football careers in the world. Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane were the only two men to have won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times. He was a part of the Brazil’s World Cup wins in both 1994 and 2002.
When he was just 21-years-old, he won his first Ballon d’Or as the European Footballer of the Year in 1997, and again in 2002. In his remarkable career, he scored over 350 club goals and he played 97 times for the Brazil national team.
“I can’t take any more,” Ronaldo said to the press.
“I wanted to continue, but I can’t do it anymore. I think of an action, but I can’t do it the way I want to. It’s time. It’s the body that’s hurting me. The head wants to go on, but the body can’t take any more.”
Ronaldo was named as one of the best starting eleven of all-time by France Football in 2007. Brazilian legend Pele named him into the list of one hundred greatest footballers ever, FIFA 100.
Torres ready for Chelsea debut!
Posted by: | CommentsLatest acquisition in Chelsea Fernando Torres has trained with Blues on Thursday, heightening speculation he could debut on Sunday against Liverpool.
50 million pound weight Torres went through the motions at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground alongside another newcomer David Luiz who transferred to London from Portuguese club Benfica.
It has fuelled belief that Spanish striker will face his old side within less than a week after transferring from Anfield to Stamford Bridge. While Torres could hope for immediate start in Carlo Ancelotti’s team attack alongside attacking duo consisting of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka, Luiz is more realistic about his efforts to gain place in the back four of Premier League last season champions. “I always knew there would be competition because Chelsea is a big club and you have to be a top player to play here,” Luiz said. “It is a big challenge for me, but I have a strong desire to get a space in this group and establish myself and learn from my new team-mates to become a better player and have more skills.”
Liverpool also boosted up their attacking force with signing Luis Suarez from Ajax and Andy Carroll from Newcastle United.
Match between Chelsea and Liverpool is scheduled for Sunday 6th February at 16:00 at Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea footballers.
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Gary Neville retires from football! – Premier League News
Posted by: | CommentsAfter spending whole 20-year long career in Manchester United, Gary Neville decided to retire from football in the eye of his 36 birthday.
Right back played for Manchester United since 1991 and played 602 matches in the most successful period for the club from Old Trafford. When Roy Keane left the club, he was appointed as a new captain. He was the second longest serving player in the current Manchester United squad, right behind Ryan Giggs who remains the oldest player in the squad. With Red Devils, Neville won eight titles in Premier League, three FA Cups, two League Cups, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA World Club Cup.
Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson described him as the best right beck of his generation and announced that he will offer him to stay in the club as a coach.
He has 85 caps for England. Last four years of his career was filled with injuries. Neville’s final professional appearance was against West Bromwich Albion on New Year’s Day 2011, a 2–1 victory at The Hawthorns. Interesting fact is that his brother Phil, who played along his side in Manchester, is still playing for Everton as the captain.
From Manchester United’s “Golden generation”, there are only Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes left as active in the team.
