Liverpool to unveil Roy Hodgson as manager after agreeing £2m compensation package with Fulham
Liverpool will unveil Roy Hodgson as their new manager on Wednesday having agreed a £2 million compensation package with Premier League rivals Fulham for his services.
Hodgson will replace Rafael Benitez, now at Inter, who left Anfield on June 3 following a disappointing season and continuous clashes with the Liverpool hierarchy.
Discussions have been ongoing since early June and while it was reported Hodgson would wait for the outcome of talks between England manager Fabio Capello and the FA before making any concrete decision, it seems the delay was simply a case of financial negotiations between ....Read More.
Hodgson will replace Rafael Benitez, now at Inter, who left Anfield on June 3 following a disappointing season and continuous clashes with the Liverpool hierarchy.
Discussions have been ongoing since early June and while it was reported Hodgson would wait for the outcome of talks between England manager Fabio Capello and the FA before making any concrete decision, it seems the delay was simply a case of financial negotiations between ....Read More.
Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido expects 'ridiculous' bid for Manchester United target Luis Fabiano
Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido has admitted that he expects a ridiculous offer for Manchester United and AC Milan target Luis Fabiano, given the current volatility of the transfer market.
The Red Devils have been repeatedly linked with a move for the 30-year old, and will be hoping to secure Fabiano, who has starred in World Cup 2010 for Brazil, over thesummer transfer window.
Fabiano’s contract in Andalucia expires in June 2011, and the striker has already stated that he would prefer a move to either United or Milan in favour of signing a new deal with his current ...Read More.
The Red Devils have been repeatedly linked with a move for the 30-year old, and will be hoping to secure Fabiano, who has starred in World Cup 2010 for Brazil, over thesummer transfer window.
Fabiano’s contract in Andalucia expires in June 2011, and the striker has already stated that he would prefer a move to either United or Milan in favour of signing a new deal with his current ...Read More.
Current Stars Are Special And Strange –– Stephen Appiah
Ghana’s skipper Stephen Appiah has described the current crop of Black Stars players as ‘special’ and ‘strange’, saying they are naturally driven in a way many sides are not.
Reflecting on the values of what he calls ‘a special team’, he told fifa.com: "This Black Stars team is strange. "If you go to (camps of) some of the teams, after a big victory like this (against the US), you'll see the players outside the lobby, drinking and going to bed late. But, in our camp, you won't even see the players outside...Read More.
Reflecting on the values of what he calls ‘a special team’, he told fifa.com: "This Black Stars team is strange. "If you go to (camps of) some of the teams, after a big victory like this (against the US), you'll see the players outside the lobby, drinking and going to bed late. But, in our camp, you won't even see the players outside...Read More.
I’m A Ghetto Boy – Kevin Prince Boateng
KEVIN-PRINCE BOATENG, Black Stars’ central midfielder, has given an insight into his personality and upbringing, stressing that playing for the national team makes him feel more like a true Ghanaian than he had ever felt in his life.
Boateng, 23, is reported to have explained that though he was born in Germany and has a German mother, he was not pampered as a child and had a real experience of street life....Read More.
Boateng, 23, is reported to have explained that though he was born in Germany and has a German mother, he was not pampered as a child and had a real experience of street life....Read More.
England were Lahms to the slaughter thanks to lack of respect for Germany, insists proud skipper Philip Lahm
Philip Lahm accused England of not paying Germany enough respect and that is why they are heading home following a 4-1 defeat in the last 16 of the World Cup in South Africa.
Two goals from Thomas Muller helped secure a place in the quarter-finals with Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski also on target.
Matthew Upson pulled a goal back for England but they are en route to London today while Germany are celebrating.
Lahm expressed his pride at the result and lauded his young ...Read More.
Two goals from Thomas Muller helped secure a place in the quarter-finals with Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski also on target.
Matthew Upson pulled a goal back for England but they are en route to London today while Germany are celebrating.
Lahm expressed his pride at the result and lauded his young ...Read More.
Paintsil, Annan praise for Andre
A little quantity back in 2008 when he earned a place in Black Stars squad for the African Nations Cup, Andre Ayew was criticized as his inclusion was questioned and condemned.
A year after, he led the Under-20 side to a historic treble, winning the West African, Africa and the FIFA World Under-20 tournament - the first by an African side.
He followed up with a fantastic performance, helping Ghana to finish runners-up at the African Nations Cup in January 2010.
Andre, who turns 21 later in December and son of former Ghana captain, Abedi Ayew Pele has certainly come off age.
His industry and work ethic has consistently earned him a starting spot in all four of Ghana's World Cup matches in South Africa. In the round of 16 clash against the United States, Andre Ayew was voted ...Read More
A year after, he led the Under-20 side to a historic treble, winning the West African, Africa and the FIFA World Under-20 tournament - the first by an African side.
He followed up with a fantastic performance, helping Ghana to finish runners-up at the African Nations Cup in January 2010.
Andre, who turns 21 later in December and son of former Ghana captain, Abedi Ayew Pele has certainly come off age.
His industry and work ethic has consistently earned him a starting spot in all four of Ghana's World Cup matches in South Africa. In the round of 16 clash against the United States, Andre Ayew was voted ...Read More
Roy Hodgson set to become Liverpool manager
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is expected to be named as the Liverpool manager in the next few days.
Officially, Liverpool are still looking at several options, but Hodgson flew back from South Africa yesterday, where he’s been working as a pundit for the BBC, fuelling speculation that his appointment will be formalised soon.
Hodgson is keeping mum about the situation, telling BBC World Cup pundit Gary Lineker: ‘I'm Fulham manager. I'm perfectly happy at Fulham. There's a lot of ....Read Metro.
Officially, Liverpool are still looking at several options, but Hodgson flew back from South Africa yesterday, where he’s been working as a pundit for the BBC, fuelling speculation that his appointment will be formalised soon.
Hodgson is keeping mum about the situation, telling BBC World Cup pundit Gary Lineker: ‘I'm Fulham manager. I'm perfectly happy at Fulham. There's a lot of ....Read Metro.
Manchester United transfer news: Reds 'eye up' Raul Meireles
Manchester United are interested in signing FC Porto midfielder Raul Meireles this summer, according to one transfer rumour.
CaughtOffside reports that manager Sir Alex Ferguson is apparently keen on the talented 27-year-old, who is valued at around £12 million.
If the Red Devils did make a move, it would be in-keeping with their transfer activity of recent years, which has seen them go hunting for players in Portugal on several occasions.
More: Manchester United transfer news and rumours.Cristiano Ronaldo has been the ....Read More.
CaughtOffside reports that manager Sir Alex Ferguson is apparently keen on the talented 27-year-old, who is valued at around £12 million.
If the Red Devils did make a move, it would be in-keeping with their transfer activity of recent years, which has seen them go hunting for players in Portugal on several occasions.
More: Manchester United transfer news and rumours.Cristiano Ronaldo has been the ....Read More.
Chelsea set to scupper Manchester City deal for Valencia midfielder David Silva
Chelsea are plotting to hijack a move by Manchester City to sign Valencia midfielder David Silva.
The 24-year-old's future has been the subject of much speculation in the past, particularly owing to the brittle state of finances at ....Read More.
The 24-year-old's future has been the subject of much speculation in the past, particularly owing to the brittle state of finances at ....Read More.
Germany look fitter than 'stupid' England - Franz Beckenbauer
Germany great Franz Beckenbauer believes that Englandhave been "stupid" in allowing themselves to finish second in their World Cup 2010 group.
That means that the Three Lions will face old foes Germany in the last 16 on Sunday.
Beckenbauer believes the game should be taking place later in the tournament as it is such an iconic fixture.
"A game like this should be a semi-final, not a last-16 game," the man who won the World Cup as both player and manager told ....Read more.
That means that the Three Lions will face old foes Germany in the last 16 on Sunday.
Beckenbauer believes the game should be taking place later in the tournament as it is such an iconic fixture.
"A game like this should be a semi-final, not a last-16 game," the man who won the World Cup as both player and manager told ....Read more.
Manchester United and Arsenal will battle it out for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic
Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal are prepared to enter a bidding war against each other in an attempt to capture Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
According to a report in Calciomercato, the Serbian international's future at the Bundesliga side has been put in jeopardy after two impressive seasons at the Westfalenstadion.
United have been continually linked with a move for a defender this summer with Nemanja Vidic refusing to commit his future to the Red Devils, and it's believed that ....Read More.
According to a report in Calciomercato, the Serbian international's future at the Bundesliga side has been put in jeopardy after two impressive seasons at the Westfalenstadion.
United have been continually linked with a move for a defender this summer with Nemanja Vidic refusing to commit his future to the Red Devils, and it's believed that ....Read More.
Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal are still in the hunt for Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that FC Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny remains a priority transfer target this summer as he plans for the absence of William Gallas.
The north Londoners are believed to have already had an £8 million bid turned down by Lorient but have not let that discourage them, it appears.
"There has been an approach for ....Read More.
The north Londoners are believed to have already had an £8 million bid turned down by Lorient but have not let that discourage them, it appears.
"There has been an approach for ....Read More.
Fabio Capello slams John Terry's 'big mistake' of criticising England
Fabio Capello last night delivered an incredible rebuke of John Terry, insisting his former captain made a ‘big mistake’ in attacking England’s World Cup campaign.
The Chelsea defender revealed on Sunday he planned to raise his grievances at a planned team meeting in the wake of Friday’s shambolic 0-0 draw with Algeria.
The 29-year–old, who was stripped of the captaincy in February over his well-publicised personal problems, then called for Joe Cole’s inclusion for tomorrow’s make-or-break clash ....Read More.
The Chelsea defender revealed on Sunday he planned to raise his grievances at a planned team meeting in the wake of Friday’s shambolic 0-0 draw with Algeria.
The 29-year–old, who was stripped of the captaincy in February over his well-publicised personal problems, then called for Joe Cole’s inclusion for tomorrow’s make-or-break clash ....Read More.
Joe fancies a move to United
JOE COLE has told pals he wants to join Manchester United.
The England ace becomes a free agent next Wednesday when his Chelsea contract expires.
The midfielder, 28, had been expected to join Arsenal.
But now it seems Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ....Read More.
The England ace becomes a free agent next Wednesday when his Chelsea contract expires.
The midfielder, 28, had been expected to join Arsenal.
But now it seems Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ....Read More.
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi: Playing with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a “dream”
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi made it known that he would love if the Catalan giants were able to sign Manchester United hitman Wayne Rooney.
Messi insists that he would plead with Barcelona officials to make a move for the England international should Rooney ever leave United.
The Argentine places Rooney in a group of the game’selite players and is impressed with the enthusiasm that the Englishman shows of the pitch.
“It would be a dream to play with Rooney if ....Read More.
Messi insists that he would plead with Barcelona officials to make a move for the England international should Rooney ever leave United.
The Argentine places Rooney in a group of the game’selite players and is impressed with the enthusiasm that the Englishman shows of the pitch.
“It would be a dream to play with Rooney if ....Read More.
Barcelona chief Joan Laporta insists Arsenal will 'give in' in Cesc Fabregas saga
Outgoing Barcelona president Joan Laporta has declared that Arsenal "will finally give in" in their attempts to keep captain Cesc Fabregas in North London, but he admits he doesn't know when.
Laporta is keen to secure the return of Fabregas to Camp Nou prior to the conclusion of his seven-year term as president, but he has conceded that it is now unlikely to happen before he hands over the reins to ....Read More.
Laporta is keen to secure the return of Fabregas to Camp Nou prior to the conclusion of his seven-year term as president, but he has conceded that it is now unlikely to happen before he hands over the reins to ....Read More.
What a Terryble mess, lads
John Terry was asked by assistant boss Franco Baldini to face the media yesterday and give the rallying call for the big showdown against Slovenia on Wednesday.
Baldini thought the old bulldog was just the man for the job with England under-fire following the dreadful performance and goalless draw with Algeria.
JT went for it with gusto - but not everything went down
....Read More.
Baldini thought the old bulldog was just the man for the job with England under-fire following the dreadful performance and goalless draw with Algeria.
JT went for it with gusto - but not everything went down
....Read More.
FA in race for Roy Hodgson
ENGLAND will have to move quickly if they want Roy Hodgson.
The Fulham boss is a target for Liverpool after Rafa Benitez's departure.
But the FA would like Hodgson to replace Fabio Capello if England are knocked out of the World Cup on Wednesday.
Yet with Liverpool ready to appoint the Craven Cottage chief when he returns from his BBC pundit's job in South Africa later this week, there is precious little time to waste.
The FA hope Capello will do "the honourable thing" and resign if ....Read More.
The Fulham boss is a target for Liverpool after Rafa Benitez's departure.
But the FA would like Hodgson to replace Fabio Capello if England are knocked out of the World Cup on Wednesday.
Yet with Liverpool ready to appoint the Craven Cottage chief when he returns from his BBC pundit's job in South Africa later this week, there is precious little time to waste.
The FA hope Capello will do "the honourable thing" and resign if ....Read More.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: I want to hug David Beckham
They're an unlikely pair but Archbishop Desmond Tutu has told David Beckham: ‘I could hug you.’
The England footballer made a surprise visit to the 78-year-old’s offices in Cape Town, ahead of England’s World Cup game ...Read More.
The England footballer made a surprise visit to the 78-year-old’s offices in Cape Town, ahead of England’s World Cup game ...Read More.
Sexy TV presenter Sara Carbonero blamed for Spain's World Cup defeat
TV presenter Sara Carbonero stands behind boyfriend Iker Casillas' goal before Spain v Switzerland
The solitary goal scored by Gelson Fernandes early in the second half came after Casillas failed to clear the initial effort from Eren Derdiyok.
And fingers are already pointing at Carbonero, who is in South Africa as an interviewer with a Spanish TV station, for distracting the Real Madrid stopper.
More: Who is Sara Carbonero?
The 25-year-old stunner, who was voted the world's sexiest reporter ...Read More.
And fingers are already pointing at Carbonero, who is in South Africa as an interviewer with a Spanish TV station, for distracting the Real Madrid stopper.
More: Who is Sara Carbonero?
The 25-year-old stunner, who was voted the world's sexiest reporter ...Read More.
Vidic out, Benzema in?
Manchester United losing battle to keep Nemanja Vidic from Manchester City but are lining up move for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.Manchester United have renewed their interest in Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema but are losing their battle to hold on to Nemanja Vidic, Goal UK can reveal.
Sir Alex Ferguson has given the green light for the club to make another move for the French striker after losing out to the Spanish giants last summer.
United, who refused to meet Lyon’s £35 million asking price ...Read More.
Sir Alex Ferguson has given the green light for the club to make another move for the French striker after losing out to the Spanish giants last summer.
United, who refused to meet Lyon’s £35 million asking price ...Read More.
Bayer Leverkusen determined to do 'all they can' to land ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack
Bayer Leverkusen have declared they will do "all they can" to land out of contract Chelsea star Michael Ballack.
Time has been called on the injured German international's stay in west London, after Carlo Ancelotti refused to extend his deal that runs out at the end of this month. The 33-year-old has been linked with heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester United, but is believed to be chasing a move to ....Read more.
Time has been called on the injured German international's stay in west London, after Carlo Ancelotti refused to extend his deal that runs out at the end of this month. The 33-year-old has been linked with heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester United, but is believed to be chasing a move to ....Read more.
Who wants Yaya?
So Yaya Toure admits he wants a Premier League move - why haven't there been any takers?
They say the World Cup is every footballer's perfect shop window, so if Yaya Toure needed any further motivation going into the Ivory Coast's opener against Portugal in Port Elizabeth - which he shouldn't - he has it right there.
What Toure's second World Cup bow could hint at is just why he hasn't yet become the subject of an international bidding frenzy, with the Premier League's big guns poised but not yet pouncing, though there are a number of ...Read More.
Real Madrid set to offer Karim Benzema to Manchester United to sweeten deal for Nemanja Vidic
Real Madrid are set to offer Karim Benzema toManchester United in a bid to tempt the Red Devils to part with Nemanja Vidic, according to a report from TheManchester Evening News.
Jose Mourinho is set to rebuild the team at the Bernabeu and United's Serbian defender is a major target, reports continue to claim.
United have been linked with Benzema before, with the Red Devils said to have been keen on the Frenchman lastsummer.
The 22-year-old joined Real from Olympique Lyonnais for £35 million. He has struggled to impress at the Bernabeu though, and did not manage to claim a place in the ....Read More.
Jose Mourinho is set to rebuild the team at the Bernabeu and United's Serbian defender is a major target, reports continue to claim.
United have been linked with Benzema before, with the Red Devils said to have been keen on the Frenchman lastsummer.
The 22-year-old joined Real from Olympique Lyonnais for £35 million. He has struggled to impress at the Bernabeu though, and did not manage to claim a place in the ....Read More.
Ghana 1-0 Serbia. It is the first victory by an African team in the first World Cup on African soil.
Asamoah Gyan’s second half penalty ensured Ghana got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start after a 1-0 win over Serbia at Loftus Versfeld.
Group D's opening game was on the whole a dour spectacle at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium and had looked to be petering out to a ...Read More.
Group D's opening game was on the whole a dour spectacle at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium and had looked to be petering out to a ...Read More.
Yossi set for Chelsea move
LIVERPOOL midfielder Yossi Benayoun is close to quitting Anfield in favour of joining Premier League champions Chelsea.
The 30-year-old Israeli winger has been holding talks over a £6million switch to Stamford Bridge with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Benayoun — who scored six goals in 30 games for the Reds last season — is expected to move to west London on a four-year deal.
Last month, the former West Ham star said: "Ancelotti wants me for next season and now everything depends on Liverpool.
"Chelsea will have to pay some £6million but I believe that in the end I'll be moving there."
The 30-year-old Israeli winger has been holding talks over a £6million switch to Stamford Bridge with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Benayoun — who scored six goals in 30 games for the Reds last season — is expected to move to west London on a four-year deal.
Last month, the former West Ham star said: "Ancelotti wants me for next season and now everything depends on Liverpool.
"Chelsea will have to pay some £6million but I believe that in the end I'll be moving there."
Rajevac plots demise of his homeland
PRETORIA June 12 (Reuters) - Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac must plot the downfall of his homeland when his Black Stars open their Group D campaign against Serbia on Sunday.
"This is a very, very difficult situation for me but I'm a professional and I will concentrate on the game," Rajevac said in a media conference on Saturday.
Rajevac will go go head-to-head with friend and compatriot Radomir Antic who .....Read More.
"This is a very, very difficult situation for me but I'm a professional and I will concentrate on the game," Rajevac said in a media conference on Saturday.
Rajevac will go go head-to-head with friend and compatriot Radomir Antic who .....Read More.
Black Stars will play the right tune - Appiah
Accra, June 12, GNA - Ghana's Captain Stephen Appiah says The Black Stars will be playing the right tune when they begin their South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign against Serbia on Sunday.
The Ghana players broke into song at the end of their last training session ahead of their first Group D clash, and Appiah says that is all p art of the African preparation. "In Africa it is music that keeps us going. We're always singing in the bus, that's our Spirit and we always want to keep that Spirit alive," he said.
Appiah played for Ghana in the last FIFA World Cup in Germany four years ago but admitted that this one feels different. "Let me be honest, I was very, very happy at our first World Cup in Germany but this time I'm excited because .....Read More.
The Ghana players broke into song at the end of their last training session ahead of their first Group D clash, and Appiah says that is all p art of the African preparation. "In Africa it is music that keeps us going. We're always singing in the bus, that's our Spirit and we always want to keep that Spirit alive," he said.
Appiah played for Ghana in the last FIFA World Cup in Germany four years ago but admitted that this one feels different. "Let me be honest, I was very, very happy at our first World Cup in Germany but this time I'm excited because .....Read More.
Robert Green claims he has already put his costly mistake in a 1-1 draw with the USA behind him.
The West Ham goalkeeper endured a nightmare moment shortly before the interval in England's opening game of the 2010 World Cup.
Unable to hold a speculative effort from Clint Dempsey, he saw the ball squirm through his grasp and over the line.
Green's mistake ultimately cost England the full three points, with the Three Lions unable to add to Steven Gerrard's early opener.
He is refusing to get too downhearted, though, and insists he will not be dwelling on the error as England turn their attention to .....Read More.
Unable to hold a speculative effort from Clint Dempsey, he saw the ball squirm through his grasp and over the line.
Green's mistake ultimately cost England the full three points, with the Three Lions unable to add to Steven Gerrard's early opener.
He is refusing to get too downhearted, though, and insists he will not be dwelling on the error as England turn their attention to .....Read More.
Robinho has refused to rule out the prospect of returning to Manchester City after the World Cup finals.
The Samba star is currently in South Africa with Brazil, where he is hoping to help the South Americans to a sixth world crown.
His domestic future continues to make the headlines, though, with it uncertain where he will be playing his club football next season.
He spent the second half of the 2009/10 campaign back in his homeland with Santos, with City prepared to ....Read More.
His domestic future continues to make the headlines, though, with it uncertain where he will be playing his club football next season.
He spent the second half of the 2009/10 campaign back in his homeland with Santos, with City prepared to ....Read More.
