Nigeria international defender, Efe Ambrose has emerged champion in Scotland’s Premiership on Saturday with Celtic. Celtic wrapped up the title without kicking a ball as their closest challengers, Aberdeen failed to win on match day 35 of the competition.
The Bhoys had thrown down the gauntlet with a classy 5-0 win over Dundee 24 hours earlier.
Aberdeen had to win at Tannadice Park on Saturday but failed to do that as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to a spirited Dundee United side.
04 May 2015
Louis Van Gaal Worried Over United's Goal Drought
A lack of goals is worrying Louis van Gaal late in Manchester United's season.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal bemoaned his team's lack of firepower as their grip on a top-four spot loosened.
United have lost three straight Premier League matches, including a 1-0 loss to West Brom on Saturday, to be just four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool. Van Gaal's men are without a goal in those three defeats, leading to worries they may battle late in the Premier League season.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal bemoaned his team's lack of firepower as their grip on a top-four spot loosened.
United have lost three straight Premier League matches, including a 1-0 loss to West Brom on Saturday, to be just four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool. Van Gaal's men are without a goal in those three defeats, leading to worries they may battle late in the Premier League season.
03 May 2015
John Terry Hits Out At Rafa Benitez
After captaining Chelsea to the Premier League title, John Terry aimed a thinly veiled dig at Rafael Benitez. Chelsea captain John Terry believes he has proved a point to Rafael Benitez after captaining his club to a fourth Premier League title.
Terry continued his record of being an ever-present in the league this season as Jose Mourinho's side beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday to open up an unassailable advantage with three games still to play.
The former England skipper's career stagnated when Benitez took interim charge of Chelsea in the 2012-13 campaign, but Terry has been revitalised under Mourinho.
CHAMPION!!! Chelsea Wins Premier League Title
A 1-0 home victory over Crystal Palace saw Chelsea wrap up the Premier League title on Sunday with three matches to spare.
Chelsea are guaranteed to finish the 2014-15 season as Premier League champions after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's men hosted Palace knowing that a win would be enough to open up an unassailable advantage at the top of the table.
Chelsea are guaranteed to finish the 2014-15 season as Premier League champions after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's men hosted Palace knowing that a win would be enough to open up an unassailable advantage at the top of the table.
02 May 2015
BOXING: Mayweather Stares, Pacquiao Chuckles, Weigh-In Energy Abuzz
OK, most would concede that the oratory didn't soar to those levels, but Friday evening's weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena was nevertheless a visceral payoff for a five-year superfight wait.
"Looks like we've got the Money Team and we've got the Manny Team," emcee Michael Buffer bellowed, after conducting a sonic poll to determine the fighter preference of a sold-out house whose ticket fees went to the Susan G. Komen nationwide charity and the Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao was a clear winner in the absentee noise-off, then challenged the building's noise-withstanding foundations upon appearing on stage. Floyd Mayweather Jr. came to the stage second amid a tangible din of his own, though it was nearly equal parts cheers and jeers.
"Looks like we've got the Money Team and we've got the Manny Team," emcee Michael Buffer bellowed, after conducting a sonic poll to determine the fighter preference of a sold-out house whose ticket fees went to the Susan G. Komen nationwide charity and the Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao was a clear winner in the absentee noise-off, then challenged the building's noise-withstanding foundations upon appearing on stage. Floyd Mayweather Jr. came to the stage second amid a tangible din of his own, though it was nearly equal parts cheers and jeers.
Champions League Spot Was United's Top Objective - Ander Herrera
Ander Herrera is targeting a second-place finish for Manchester United, but feels any position in the top four would represent success. Manchester United will have achieved their primary aim for the season if they finish in the Premier League's top four, according to midfielder Ander Herrera.
In their first season under Louis van Gaal, United retain hope of a second-place finish with four games remaining. Herrera is eager to overhaul Manchester City and Arsenal, both two points better off with the latter holding a game in hand, but feels his club can be content with their progress following a seventh-place finish under David Moyes last term.
In their first season under Louis van Gaal, United retain hope of a second-place finish with four games remaining. Herrera is eager to overhaul Manchester City and Arsenal, both two points better off with the latter holding a game in hand, but feels his club can be content with their progress following a seventh-place finish under David Moyes last term.
I Will Take Only Five Minutes To Celebrate Premier League Tittle - Jose Mourinho
If Chelsea are crowned champions on Sunday, Jose Mourinho will only allow himself a brief moment of celebration. Jose Mourinho says he will only take five minutes to celebrate before turning his thoughts to next season if Chelsea seal the Premier League title this weekend.
Mourinho's side know victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday will be enough to secure their first league championship since 2010. The Portuguese, who already boasts seven league titles from spells with Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid, has fond memories of previous successes, but plans to swiftly refocus once silverware is secured.
Mourinho's side know victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday will be enough to secure their first league championship since 2010. The Portuguese, who already boasts seven league titles from spells with Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid, has fond memories of previous successes, but plans to swiftly refocus once silverware is secured.
SAD! Rio Ferdinard Looses Wife To Cancer
The wife of former England international Rio Ferdinand has died after a short battle with cancer.
Rio Ferdinand's wife Rebecca has died at a hospital in London after a short battle with cancer.
The QPR defender confirmed news of his wife's passing at Royal Marsden Hospital in a statement on the club's official website on Saturday.
It read: "My soul mate slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
Rio Ferdinand's wife Rebecca has died at a hospital in London after a short battle with cancer.
The QPR defender confirmed news of his wife's passing at Royal Marsden Hospital in a statement on the club's official website on Saturday.
It read: "My soul mate slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
01 May 2015
What Mourinho Says Doesn't Matter - Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed Jose Mourinho's comments regarding Financial Fair Play (FFP) sanctions but refused to be drawn into a war of words. The Portuguese stated on Friday that City - fined £49 million fine last year for FFP violations - needed to be docked points instead.
Mourinho told the Daily Mail: "When Manchester City pays off £50m of fine because they exceeded the FFP, I think it's unfair." But when presented with the Chelsea manager's comments on Friday, Pellegrini declined to fire back.
Mourinho told the Daily Mail: "When Manchester City pays off £50m of fine because they exceeded the FFP, I think it's unfair." But when presented with the Chelsea manager's comments on Friday, Pellegrini declined to fire back.
Pacquiao vs Mayweather: 10 Things You Need To Know
When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao step into the ring Saturday night, everyone -- from the hardcore boxing fans to those who normally couldn't care less about the sport -- will be tuning in. It's the fight of the Century. The two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. After five years of buildup, Mayweather-Pacquiao is projected to smash all previous pay-per-view records.
That, in a nutshell, is what you need to know about this fight. Here's everything else.
1. How can I watch the fight?
Well, you'll have to pay. Coverage for the fight begins at 9 p.m. ET and in order to see that coverage, you'll have to pay roughly $90 to $100 for pay-per-view, depending on if you go with standard definition or high definition.
That, in a nutshell, is what you need to know about this fight. Here's everything else.
1. How can I watch the fight?
Well, you'll have to pay. Coverage for the fight begins at 9 p.m. ET and in order to see that coverage, you'll have to pay roughly $90 to $100 for pay-per-view, depending on if you go with standard definition or high definition.
Big Role For Kelechi Iheanacho In U20 World Cup - Manu Garba
Head coach of Nigeria’s Under-20 football team, Manu Garba, is confident talented starlet, Kelechi Iheanacho will play a big part in the team’s quest to win the title at the 2015 Fifa Under-20 World Cup which begins in New Zealand on May 30.
Iheanacho missed out of the Africa Under-20 championship in Senegal in March due to injury as Nigeria won the top prize. He has however been included in Manu’s provisional 30-man list of players for the Under-20 World Cup following a barnstorming display for Manchester City’s under-18s in the FA Youth Cup final defeat to Chelsea on April 27.
Iheanacho missed out of the Africa Under-20 championship in Senegal in March due to injury as Nigeria won the top prize. He has however been included in Manu’s provisional 30-man list of players for the Under-20 World Cup following a barnstorming display for Manchester City’s under-18s in the FA Youth Cup final defeat to Chelsea on April 27.
Bayern Munich Are Dominating Europe - Uwe Rosler
Uwe Rosler believes Bayern Munich have established themselves as European football's dominant force over recent years. Bayern Munich are the dominant force in European football and can reach yet another UEFA Champions League final this season, Uwe Rosler feels.
Pep Guardiola's team have already wrapped up a third consecutive Bundesliga title and face the Spaniard's former club Barcelona in a mouth-watering Champions League last-four tie. Since the turn of the decade, Bayern have competed in three Champions League finals - losing in 2010 and 2012 before beating Borussia Dortmund in 2013 - and were knocked out by eventual winners Real Madrid in last season's semis.
Pep Guardiola's team have already wrapped up a third consecutive Bundesliga title and face the Spaniard's former club Barcelona in a mouth-watering Champions League last-four tie. Since the turn of the decade, Bayern have competed in three Champions League finals - losing in 2010 and 2012 before beating Borussia Dortmund in 2013 - and were knocked out by eventual winners Real Madrid in last season's semis.
Rio Fredinand Hails John Terry
Rio Ferdinand may no longer get along with John Terry off the pitch, but the QPR man hailed the Chelsea captain's performances on it. Rio Ferdinand said he and John Terry are still "not the closest of mates" but believes the Chelsea captain has been "outstanding" for the Premier League leaders this season.
QPR defender Ferdinand labelled Terry "the biggest idiot" after he was banned and fined for racially abusing the Manchester United centre-back's brother Anton Ferdinand. Ferdinand, who played alongside Terry for England, stated that he found it "impossible to forgive or forget" the pain caused.
QPR defender Ferdinand labelled Terry "the biggest idiot" after he was banned and fined for racially abusing the Manchester United centre-back's brother Anton Ferdinand. Ferdinand, who played alongside Terry for England, stated that he found it "impossible to forgive or forget" the pain caused.
Louis Van Gaal Must Win The Premier League Next Season - Tony Pulis
The pressure will be on Louis van Gaal to bring the Premier League back to Manchester United next season, says West Brom coach Tony Pulis. West Brom head coach Tony Pulis believes Louis van Gaal will be under pressure to ensure Manchester United are genuine contenders for the Premier League title next season.
United turned to David Moyes to replace legendary manager Alex Ferguson ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, but the Scot was dismissed less than 12 months in to the job. Subsequently, Dutchman Van Gaal - who has won the domestic titles in Netherlands, Spain and Germany - took over and has steered the club to fourth place with four matches remaining.
United turned to David Moyes to replace legendary manager Alex Ferguson ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, but the Scot was dismissed less than 12 months in to the job. Subsequently, Dutchman Van Gaal - who has won the domestic titles in Netherlands, Spain and Germany - took over and has steered the club to fourth place with four matches remaining.
BOXING: Mike Tyson Dishes Mayweather Over His Muhammad Ali Proclamation
The interview with Mike Tyson started off like a normal interview. The Undisputed Champion Network asked Tyson who he thought would win the Fight of the Century. Tyson, despite previously siding with Manny Pacquiao, didn't offer a fighter. Instead, he said it would be a good fight and that he thinks it's going to end in a knockout.
The interview with Mike Tyson didn't end like a normal interview, however. It ended with a flurry of shots taken by Tyson. His target was Floyd Mayweather.
The interview with Mike Tyson didn't end like a normal interview, however. It ended with a flurry of shots taken by Tyson. His target was Floyd Mayweather.
BOXING: Pacquiao Must Be Aggressive To Beat Mayweather
In most sports, numbers often tell a large part of the story. Look at a baseball box score and if a team only had two hits and struck out 14 times, that team probably didn't win. If a quarterback throws four interceptions, or four touchdowns, the math is pretty easy, and more times than not the corresponding win/loss result will apply. We evaluate performances largely by the numbers.
But what about boxing? Perhaps no sport is less tethered to statistics than the sweet science. We remember specific fights in generalities and nostalgia, but no number was, or is, attached to Ali-Frazier. We remember Mike Tyson laid out on the canvas in Tokyo, but how many times have you heard someone talk about Buster Douglas' work rate that evening? How many punches he threw? How many he landed?
But what about boxing? Perhaps no sport is less tethered to statistics than the sweet science. We remember specific fights in generalities and nostalgia, but no number was, or is, attached to Ali-Frazier. We remember Mike Tyson laid out on the canvas in Tokyo, but how many times have you heard someone talk about Buster Douglas' work rate that evening? How many punches he threw? How many he landed?
"I Will Take The Champions League Over La Liga" - Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas has spoken about Saturday's "must-win" game against Sevilla: "We're expecting a hard game, just like every game from now until the end of the season. However, as always, our most important game is this Saturday's".
On Sevilla: "They're a tough team at home, they've been solid throughout the season. They're challenging for a place in the Champions League and are in the Europa League semi-finals. It'll be a great game for the fans. Hopefully we can take the points, because we know the title is out of our hands. Our aim is to make things hard for Barcelona. Taking all three points from our trip to Seville keeps us in the title race"
On Sevilla: "They're a tough team at home, they've been solid throughout the season. They're challenging for a place in the Champions League and are in the Europa League semi-finals. It'll be a great game for the fans. Hopefully we can take the points, because we know the title is out of our hands. Our aim is to make things hard for Barcelona. Taking all three points from our trip to Seville keeps us in the title race"
Manchester United Will Be Wrong To Resign Paul Pogba - Paul Scholes
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes feels it would be wrong for the Old Trafford club to re-sign Paul Pogba. Paul Scholes does not believe Manchester United should make a move to bring Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford.
Pogba left United in July 2012 after opting against signing a new contract, allowing him to move to a Juventus team with whom he now enjoys a starring role.The France international has been strongly linked with a switch away from the Serie A champions, with United among the clubs linked with the midfielder.
Pogba left United in July 2012 after opting against signing a new contract, allowing him to move to a Juventus team with whom he now enjoys a starring role.The France international has been strongly linked with a switch away from the Serie A champions, with United among the clubs linked with the midfielder.
UEFA Should Have Hit Man City With Points Reduction - Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho said points deductions should be the penalty for breach of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes it was "unfair" that Manchester City were not hit with a points deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
City were hit with a £49million fine last year for failing to come into line with FFP guidelines, which came into effect in the 2011-12 season. Mourinho, though, thinks docking points would be a more effective deterrent than hitting clubs in the pocket.
City were hit with a £49million fine last year for failing to come into line with FFP guidelines, which came into effect in the 2011-12 season. Mourinho, though, thinks docking points would be a more effective deterrent than hitting clubs in the pocket.
Messi Is On Incredible Form This Year - Tata Martino
'Tata' Martino spoke about the incredible form that Leo Messi is currently displaying.
The Argentine was quick to point out that Messi has found his best form since the start of the year.
With little over a month left until the Copa América gets under way, Martino gave an interview to Argentine publication 'Diario Popular' in which he remarked that Messi is "a complete player, who understands just what the team needs at different times and blessed with the skill to provide the boost it needs at just the right moment."
The Argentine was quick to point out that Messi has found his best form since the start of the year.
With little over a month left until the Copa América gets under way, Martino gave an interview to Argentine publication 'Diario Popular' in which he remarked that Messi is "a complete player, who understands just what the team needs at different times and blessed with the skill to provide the boost it needs at just the right moment."
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