Fernando Torres was at his prime at Liverpool but ever since his move to Chelsea, over a year ago, the Spaniard is at loss for goals. The downward spiral was evident when West Ham owners showed interest in signing the Spanish star, on loan, during the January 2012 Transfer window. At present, in 34 Premier League appearances, he has managed a meager 3 goals. His dry spell continued in the [...]
David Villa might be on his way back to recovering from a leg injury he sustained during Barcelona’s Club World Cup match in December. The 30-year-old is doing his best to get back into shape and hopefully be able to defend Spain’s title for Euro 2012. Before the Euro Championship, however, the Spaniard is looking to return in time for Barca vs Real Madrid match in April at the Nou [...]
Final: Zambia Vs Ivory Coast The Ivory Coast could be on their way to winning the 2012 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Gervinho scored an amazing goal in the semi-final match against Mali to book a place in the finals. However, Zambia will give The Elephants a tough competition after they managed to beat pre-tournament favourites, Ghana, in the semis. The finals will take place on Sunday, 12 [...]
Australian sporting history was created on 25 November 2011 when Brisbane Roar secured a 4-0 win over Perth Glory in the A-League Football tournament at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The record was for achieving a winning streak of 36 consecutive games surpassing the previous record set by Eastern Suburbs in the NSWRL which lasted for 74 years. On the rainy Saturday night, Roar took the lead through Berisha in [...]
The seedings draw will be held on December 2 and deems to draw up fascinating matches. Spain- World Cup 2010 winners as well as Euro champions are in the top group of seeds which also include Netherlands and Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland and Ukraine. Spain and Poland will be in group A whereas Netherlands and Ukraine are paired in group D. The Republic of Ireland confirmed their qualification into the [...]
The match looked like it was headed for a draw until the former Blues’ full-back Glen Johnson mastered an 87th minute winner. Liverpool took the lead through Maxi in the 33rd minute after the visitors started off brightly. Chelsea tried their best but luck did not seem to favour them as Drogba came close to netting a free-kick. However, after Daniel Sturridge came on as a subsitute post half-time, he [...]
The Prenier League champions are facing a downward spiral. The Blues were comfortably beaten by Arsenal, 1-3. Arsenal’s Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott scored the goals for the Gunners. Carlo Ancelotti’s team have managed just six points from the last 24! Branislav Ivanovic pulled one back for the visitors but to no avail. “We have matured, I have said that many times. Let’s hope it strengthens our belief for [...]
According to Reuters – Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov told reporters to stop voting for him after being named Bulgaria’s Footballer of the Year for a seventh time on Monday. “I prefer to see some of the younger lads winning the award,” the 29-year-old said after coming top in the poll of sports journalists. “Please, don’t vote for me anymore.” Bulgaria’s all-time leading scorer, with 48 goals, quit the Balkan [...]
UEFA, the Champions League governing body has charged Spartak and Zilina due to the trouble caused in their Champions League Group F match. The Russian side have been charged over the improper conduct of their supporters, whose actions brought about a 20-minute delay early in proceedings.
The former Blackburn manager was let go because apparently his vision did not fit in with that of new owners. The Indian owners believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League.
