BUENOS AIRES, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Big soccer rivals Argentina and England could play a friendly on Feb. 9, 2011, the man charged with organising the South American team’s international calendar said on Thursday.
Barcelona technical director Andoni Zubizarreta has revealed Liverpool received €24 million for Javier Mascherano. Barca have been looking to adopt a more careful approach to their finances since Sandro Rosell replaced Joan Laporta as the club’s president this summer, and there had been some debate about the size of the fee paid to Liverpool for [...]
Steven Gerrard has warned that sacking Fabio Capello would be a “crazy” and “knee-jerk” reaction amid mounting press pressure.
Former England captain David Beckham is hoping to make his return for Los Angeles Galaxy next weekend after six months out with an Achilles injury.
Jose Mourinho has labelled Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic among the world’s best players and AC Milan as contenders to win the UEFA Champions League, and also discussed his feelings for Inter Milan.
Steven Gerrard has discussed the pressure England are under, their need to make a winning start to UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying and carrying the captain’s armband.
Michael Essien has revealed he is convinced Chelsea can follow up their domestic double of 2009/10 by winning the UEFA Champions League, while Frank Lampard has warned against complacency.
Tomorrow witnesses the return to qualifying action of Europe’s national teams, with holders Spain among the teams setting out on the road to UEFA EURO 2012.