Bayern address ‘favorites’ debate
Members of Bayern Munich’s squad and staff have aimed to settle debate surrounding whether or not they are favorites for tomorrow’s Champions League final against Chelsea. In recent days, the likes of Michael Ballack and Petr Cech have stated that Bayern have an emotional advantage as hosts, while Bastian Schweinsteiger has argued that the Blues’...
Drogba revisits Vidic slapping incident
Didier Drogba believes that Chelsea’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester United in the Champions League final of 2008 will only strengthen their approach in tomorrow’s showdown against Bayern Munich, particularly as the striker reminisces about his own fate that night. Frustration got the better of Drogba on a rainy Moscow night when he slapped United...
Chelsea ace reveals season’s low point
Frank Lampard has finally spoken at length about his benching during Chelsea’s 3-1 loss at Napoli, which he believes was the lowest point of the season for him as well as his teammates. Andre Villas-Boas, who was then in-charge of Chelsea, chose to bench veterans such as Lampard, Michael Essien, and Ashley Cole and instead...
Blues duo proud to wave England flag
Chelsea’s Juan Mata and Frank Lampard have spoke of their delight at the opportunity to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy tomorrow and successfully represent England in Europe’s most elite club competition. Mata, 24, arrived at the club as a huge summer signing last summer and has been an integral part of the Blues’ long...
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...
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...
