19 May 2015

WEST BROM 3 CHELSEA 0: Watch The Goals & Highlights

              

Jose Mourinho Angered By Fabregas' Red Card

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expressed his frustration after Cesc Fabregas was sent off in bizarre fashion as the champions were defeated 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion.

The Spanish midfielder is set to miss the first two matches of next season plus the final game of this campaign at home to Sunderland on Sunday following his first half dismissal after he kicked the ball against Chris Brunt.

Mourinho felt that a more experienced referee than Mike Jones would have resolved the situation with a mere lecture after tempers flared following a Diego Costa and Gareth McAuley off the ball coming together 29 minutes into the action at the Hawthorns.

Odemwingie Delighted To Be Part Of Stoke's Record Breaking Season

Stoke City notched their highest-ever points tally in the Premier League and winger Peter Odemwingie is pleased to have contributed. Stoke City winger Peter Odemwingie is revelling in the club's record-breaking season and believes it will lay the groundwork for silverware in the future.

Mark Hughes' side played out a goalless draw at relegated Burnley last week as Stoke collected their 51st point of the 2014-15 campaign - the first time the club have broken the 50-point barrier since earning promotion to the Premier League in 2008.

18 May 2015

ATLETICO MADRID 0 BARCELONA 1: See The Lionel Messi' Goal That Won La Liga Title

WEST BROM vs CHELSEA PREVIEW: All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know


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Keshi Impressed By Nigerian Premier League Stars

Stephen Keshi, the head coach of the Nigeria national team, insists that “talents abound” in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and says he will continue to give local-based stars a chance to shine in the Super Eagles team.

Keshi was in Nnewi on Sunday to watch the match-day nine NPFL contest between Gabros FC and Sharks. The big boss was suitably impressed with the standard of play and promised to continue to encourage domestic talent.

ESPANYOL 1 REAL MADRID 4: Watch The Goals & Highlights

               

ARSENAL vs SUNDERLAND: Dick Advocaat Eyes Point Against Arsenal

A draw at Arsenal will be enough for Sunderland to end a disappointing Premier League season on a high by avoiding relegation. Sunderland visit Arsenal on Wednesday needing just a point to confirm their Premier League survival.

Dick Advocaat's men missed the chance to make sure of their top-flight status for next season last Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Leicester City. But the Wearside club still hold a three-point advantage over third-bottom Hull City and only require a draw at the Emirates Stadium to stay up.

13 May 2015

REAL MADRID vs JUVENTUS PREVIEW: All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know


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NFL: Fans Start Website To Help Patriots Pay $1 million Fine

So what do you get for the team that has everything, including four Super Bowl titles? If you're a Patriots fan unhappy with the NFL's decision to fine the organization $1 million for Deflategate (among other, more substantial penalties), you fire up a GoFundMe page to help offset the cost. Because we all know there's no way a team reportedly worth $2.6 billion can handle what we imagine Gisele jokingly refers to as pocket change. You will wonder why fans are so curious to help a club that is mega rich..... one simple answer the fans are madly in love. See what they wrote below..

I Can Be One Of The Best Players In The World - Memphis Depay

Manchester United is the perfect proving ground for Memphis Depay to become the world's best player, according to the Dutch attacker. Memphis Depay believes a "dream" move to the Premier League with Manchester United can help him become the best footballer in the world.

United agreed a deal with PSV for the Netherlands winger's services last week, believed to be in the region of £25million. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a stellar 2014-15, scoring 28 goals in 39 appearances for PSV, helping them to a first Eredivisie title in seven years. Speaking at a sponsor's event in London, Depay believes he can only get better.

BAYERN MUNICH 3 BARCELONA 2: Watch The Goals & Highlights

             

FIFA Bans Reynald Temarii For Eight Years Over Corruption Issue

Reynald Temarii has been banned from all football-related activities for eight years after accepting money from Mohamed bin Hammam. Former FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has been banned from all football-related activity at national and international level for eight years for accepting a substantial payment from Mohamed bin Hammam.

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent FIFA Ethics Committee ruled that Temarii, the general director of the Tahiti Football Association, took a sum of €305,640 from then FIFA Executive Committee member and AFC President bin Hammam in January 2011.

MAYWEATHER vs PACQUIAO: Watch Highlights From The Match Of The Century

              

LA LIGA: Ancellotti Gets 2-Match Touchline Ban

Carlo Ancelotti will be banned for Real Madrid's last two games in La Liga after sarcastically applauding match officials. Real Madrid will have to contest their La Liga run-in without coach Carlo Ancelotti in the dugout after he was hit with a two-match touchline ban.

The charge relates to Real's 2-2 draw with Valencia last weekend, when Ancelotti allegedly sarcastically applauded match referee Carlos Clos Gomez. Ancelotti was found to be in breach of the Spanish Football Federation's rule 117, which declares that  anyone who "address referees, managers or officials in terms or attitudes of contempt or disregard…are punishable by suspension".

11 May 2015

CHELSEA 1 LIVERPOOL 1: Watch The Goals & Highlights

            

Bayern Munich Can Win Barcelona To Stun The World Of Football - Thomas Muller

Thomas Mueller believes Bayern Munich can make a statement to the footballing world by surmounting their three-goal deficit to beat Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal.

Bayern left themselves with a mountain to climb in Munich in order to reach the June 6 final in Berlin after losing last Wednesday's first leg 3-0 at the Camp Nou. Having already turned over a 3-1 first-leg defeat to triumph 6-1 against Porto in the quarterfinals, Mueller believes Bayern can again pull off the unlikely and shock the Spanish league leaders.

Juventus Must Attack Against Real Madrid - Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini feels Juventus must score at the Santiago Bernabeu in order to progress to the UEFA Champions League final. Defender Giorgio Chiellini knows Juventus cannot afford to play with an overly defensive approach in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid.

The Serie A champions visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Turin. Ex-Real striker Alvaro Morata gave Juve the lead before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised, only for Carlos Tevez to settle the contest with a 57th-minute penalty.

10 May 2015

I Will Miss Steven Gerrard - Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says he will "miss" Steven Gerrard when the Liverpool captain leave the Premier League at the end of the season. Gerrard cancelled out John Terry's fifth-minute opener to secure his side a share of the spoils at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but the 1-1 draw effectively ended Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes.

Mourinho had described Gerrard as his "dear enemy" in the lead up to the game, revealing he had tried to sign him for Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid before praising him again after Sunday's game.

Arsenal Needs Three Top Strikers To Win Premier League - Thierry Henry

The Gunners legend puts Olivier Giroud in that bracket, but says he needs support if they are to launch a serious challenge to the title. Thierry Henry has declared that Arsenal need THREE top strikers if they are to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title.

The Gunners could still win the FA Cup and finish second in the top-flight this season, but Henry doesn't think it is enough, given that they have gone a decade without a championship. The Frenchman points to the fact he had Sylvain Wiltord, Nwankwo Kanu, Davor Suker and Dennis Bergkamp providing competition for him during his glory days at Highbury.