Mata: CL loss will be unacceptable
Chelsea winger Juan Mata is desperate to win the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich tomorrow evening not only to win Europe’s biggest club competition, but also to be in it next season. The Blues will pay a huge price for their poor Premier League season if they lose to Bayern in Munich’s Allianz...
Union manager confirms skipper trade
In a press conference on Wednesday, Philadelphia Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed what many speculated, that a deal is in place to trade Union captain Danny Califf. Califf, an original member of the Union, will reportedly be heading west to his hometown state of California to join Chivas USA. Nowak spoke at his weekly press...
Revolution midfielder haunts former club
Saturday night, the New England Revolution defeated the Vancouver WhiteCaps 4-1 at Gillette Stadium. The match held a special significance for Revs midfielder Lee Nguyen, who was released by the WhiteCaps earlier in the season. Nguyen did not disappoint, scoring twice and adding an assist, propelling the Revolution to victory. His second goal of the...
Arsenal forward confident of silverware
Arsene Wenger’s negotiations to retain the services of skipper Robin van Persie did not go ideally today but the club’s new forward Lukas Podolski is confident about the club’s silverware prospects in the near future. Podolski’s signing was confirmed towards the end of last month before he was even done playing in the Bundesliga with...
City trio determined to beat United again
Manchester City may not have enjoyed the most popular title celebration this week but that doesn’t bother the club’s players, who firmly believe that they can beat bitter rivals Manchester United to the crown next season. Carlos Tevez stole headlines earlier this week when he held up a ‘RIP Fergie’ sign given to him by...
Schweini: Blues have emotional edge
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has played down recent comments from Michael Ballack and Petr Cech that the Bundesliga side will have an emotional advantage as the host of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final. Schweinsteiger could help Bayern win a maiden historic home Champions League final against Chelsea, with former Bayern and Blues midfielder Michael...
Mertesacker: English media not intrusive
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that the pace and physicality of English football is pressurizing for players from other parts of the world but argues that the media is not nearly as intrusive as portrayed at times. The English press is often criticized for exaggerating issues or taking statements out of context but Mertesacker, who...
Mertesacker: English media not intrusive
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that the pace and physicality of English football is pressurizing for players from other parts of the world but argues that the media is not nearly as intrusive as portrayed at times. The English press is often criticized for exaggerating issues or taking statements out of context but Mertesacker, who...
Defender: New Gunner will ease nerves
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is confident that the arrival of compatriot Lukas Podolski over the summer will go a long way in changing the team’s reputation as one that cracks easily under pressure. The Gunners’ fragile reputation is largely attributable to seven straight years without a trophy with a relatively inexperienced squad that has lost...
Wenger tips midfielder to bounce back
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that the strong criticism unleashed at youngster Aaron Ramsey in recent weeks will only make the midfielder emerge as a stronger player. Wenger, who signed Ramsey from Cardiff City in 2008, has helped the Welshman gradually developed into one of the regulars in the Gunners side but despite the player’s...
La Liga giants set to face MLS champions
On Monday, it was announced that La Liga giants Real Madrid will once again travel to the States during their preseason training to face the MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy. This match will mark the fourth time these two storied clubs will meet, with Real Madrid winning all three of the previous meetings by a...
Loss to Rapids has FC Dallas ‘seeing red’
On Sunday night, the Colorado Rapids defeated FC Dallas 2-0 in a penalty-filled affair at FC Dallas Stadium. FC Dallas lost two men to red cards in the first half, forcing the club to play with nine men for 54 minutes of the match. Midfielder Daniel Hernandez was the first to be shown a red,...
