International Business Times

Manchester United Transfer News: Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Fellaini And Baines Involved In Latest Speculation

jasonlemiere — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:05:25 GMT

Despite the impending retirement of manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United appear to remain keen to bring about a sensational return to the club for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

It has been widely reported that outgoing United chief Executive David Gill was in Madrid on Wednesday night to meet with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes. United have been linked to Ronaldo for much of the season since the forward revealed that he was "sad" at Madrid last September.

Arsenal Transfer News: Song, Draxler, Piszczek And Pjanic Discussed In Latest Speculation

jasonlemiere — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:43:04 GMT

Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has dismissed suggestions that he could return to Arsenal this summer and insisted that he is happy to remain at the Camp Nou.

Reports in recent weeks have circulated the idea that Song could be set to leave Barcelona after a difficult first season following his transfer from Arsenal. The Cameroon international’s cousin and former Liverpool defender Rigobert also revealed that Alex was unhappy with his lack of first-team action during the campaign.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Lewandowski, Cavani, Martinez To Bernabeu? Ronaldo to Manchester United?

gregprice — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:11:21 GMT

An alleged secret meeting between Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has fueled speculation that the Poland international is headed to the Bernabeu this summer.

Originally reported by German newspaper Bild, Perez whisked the 24-year-old into a secret office for a quick, 10-minute discussion after he notched four goals against Los Blancos in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Liverpool Transfer News: Williams, Wanyama, Tello And Suarez Involved In Latest Speculation

jasonlemiere — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:06:35 GMT

Liverpool will have to pay at least £10 million if they are to sign Swansea City central defender Ashley Williams this summer, according to Sky Sports.

Barcelona Transfer News: Neymar And Thiago Silva In? Puyol And Villa Out?

jasonlemiere — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:22:30 GMT

Real Madrid are trying to hijack Barcelona’s proposed signing of Brazilian star Neymar, according to reports in Spain.

It has increasingly been considered a matter of when, rather than if, the Santos forward would move to Camp Nou, with stories even emerging of a €10 million down payment having been paid.

Chelsea Transfer News: Falcao, Lewandowski, Schurrle And Fischer Involved In Latest Speculation

jasonlemiere — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:56:10 GMT

Chelsea may be shifting their focus in their search for a leading striker this summer.

It has long been thought that Atletico Madrid’s Radamel Falcao was Chelsea’s leading choice to become their first-choice front man next season. But there are now reports that Jose Mourinho, who is widely believed to be close to rejoining the Blues as manager, has set his sights on Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski as his first signing.

Arsenal Transfer News: Lewandowski, Dzeko, Jovetic And Son Targeted In Gunners’ Striker Search

jasonlemiere — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:41:40 GMT

Arsenal are stepping up their search for more firepower and could even be set to sign two new forwards this summer, according to Goal.com.

Manchester United News: Was David Moyes The Right Choice?

BobbyIlich — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:13:46 GMT

Just one day after the retirement announcement of legend Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United have named a new manager.

Everton manager David Moyes, who has been with the club since 2002, has been appointed as the new boss at Old Trafford, and will take charge of the club on July 1 under a six-year contract.

Like Ferguson, Moyes is a native of Scotland, and played for the Scotland national team. The 50-year-old began his career with Celtic, and as a center back played with six other clubs including Dunfermline Athletic and Preston North End.

Manchester United Transfer News: Cristiano Ronaldo And Four Other Players Who Could Arrive Under New Manager David Moyes; Wayne Rooney Out?

jasonlemiere — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:22:59 GMT

Manchester United have confirmed what had become increasingly inevitable since Sir Alex Ferguson revealed his decision to retire on Wednesday when David Moyes was revealed as the man who will become the first new manager at Old Trafford in 26 years.

Although officially taking over on July 1 following his departure from Everton, Moyes’s work is likely to begin as soon as the season ends. It is an unenviable task for anyone to replace a man who has enjoyed a glory-laden 26-year reign, but Moyes will enjoy little in the way of a honeymoon period.

VIDEO Thierry Henry Bicycle Kick Goal: Red Bulls Win 2-1 Off Frenchman’s Amazing Score

gregprice — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:07:58 GMT

Even at 35 years old New York Red Bull veteran Thierry Henry still has plenty to show off.

The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker completed a bicycle kick goal Wednesday night in New York’s 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact at Red Bull Arena.

It was the second goal of the night for the French national, and it was set up off a corner kick from Juninho Pernambucano and a header from Markus Holgersson.

VIDEO Real Madrid 6 - 2 Malaga: Goal Highlights; Real Madrid Score With Ease Against 9-Man Malaga [8 May 2013 - La Liga]

gregprice — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:47:55 GMT

Real Madrid went on a scoring barrage to thump Malaga in a wild La Liga match on Wednesday night at Santiago Bernabeu, 6-2.

Martin Demichelis and Sergio Sanchez were each red carded to leave Malaga with nine men. The score could have been much worse, after Sanchez was booked for a straight red in the 21st minute and Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert the penalty kick. Demichelis received his second yellow in the 73rd minute.

Raul Abiol got the scoring started with a header in the third minute off an assist from Luka Modric.

VIDEO Chelsea 2 – 2 Tottenham Highlights: Sigurdsson's Late Score Earns Spurs Crucial Point

gregprice — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:38:24 GMT

Chelsea will have to wait another day for their Champions League bid.

A smooth pass from Tottenham’s Emmanual Adebayor resulted in an equalizer from Gylfi Sigurdsson in the 80th minute, as Tottenham were able to draw with London-rival Chelsea on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, 2-2.

A victory would have clinched a Champions League spot for the Blues, but Spurs intensified the three-team race for the three, four, and five spots on the league table. Tottenham is now one point behind Arsenal for fourth place.

VIDEO Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham First Half Highlights: Oscar, Adebayor, And Ramires Score In The First 45 Minutes In Premier League Showdown [8 May 2013]

gregprice — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:33:44 GMT

A strenuous, nail-biting affair hasn’t disappointed, with Chelsea leading Tottenham 2-1 at the half of their seminal Premier League match on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge.

Furious back-and-forth play led to impressive goals on both sides, perhaps none more impressive than the opener by Chelsea’s Oscar.

Off a corner, an incredible header from defender Gary Cahill placed the ball in front of the net for Oscar’s goal in the 11th minute of play, and a 1-0 lead for the Blues.

Arsenal Transfer News: Loic Remy, Stevan Jovetic Summer Targets For Gunners? David Villa And Gonzalo Higuain Possibilities?

AnthonyRicco — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:37:59 GMT

While Arsenal continue their tight battle for a place in Champions League, the club may be seriously interested in upgrading their attack this summer with notable additions.

Olivier Giroud has been the most consistent center forward, but the Frenchman was never expected to equal the output of Robin van Persie, prompting calls for a more prominent striker.

Giroud, 26, has scored 11 goals for Arsenal this season, and is third behind winger Theo Walcott (13) and Santi Cazorla (12). Gervinho and Lukas Podolski have also been used as the sole striker, but with limited success.

Barcelona Transfer News: Neymar, David Luiz, Inigo Martinez, And Martin Montoya Involved In Speculation

AnthonyRicco — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:41:07 GMT

Barcelona entered the 2012-2013 with the very lofty expectation of capturing three prestigious trophies.

Difficult circumstance surrounded the club, as new manager Tito Vilanova was diagnosed with parotid gland cancer, and had to temporarily be replaced by assistant Jordi Roura. Barcelona also had to deal with injuries to Carles Puyol, David Villa, and even lost superstar Lionel Messi for a stretch.

VIDEO Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United Highlights: Juan Mata Goal Lifts Blues Over Red Devils

gregprice — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:14:14 GMT

A timely, possibly Champions League-saving shot from Juan Mata lifted Chelsea over Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford, 1-0.

The 25-year-old Spanish midfielder's shot deflected off Phil Jones for an own goal in the 87th minute. The Blues earned the crucial road victory against their Manchester rivals.

Chelsea needed the three points in order to keep pace with Arsenal and Tottenham, who both won Saturday. The Blues are now back in the top three on the table with three matches left to go, including a pivotal match against Spurs at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona Vs. Real Betis: Where To Watch Live Online Stream, Preview, Probable Lineups, Prediction For La Liga Match

gregprice — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:27:46 GMT

Barcelona can snap a three-match winless streak and maintain their La Liga standing Sunday as they meet Real Betis at the Nou Camp.

The Catalans were humiliated in their 7-0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals, with a 2-2 draw against Athletic Bilbao in between.

Tito Vilanova’s club still maintains an eight point lead over Real Madrid in the Primera Division, but would like to avoid a tight race in the final five matches of the season.

Manchester United Vs.Chelsea: Where To Watch Live Online Stream, Preview, Probable Lineups, Prediction For Premier League Match

gregprice — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:31:00 GMT

Though they’ve already wrapped up the Premier League title Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said he will field his best players as teams like Chelsea vie for Champions League qualification.

The Blues take on United at Old Trafford Sunday, looking for the three points to put them back in third place on the table, after Arsenal supplanted them with their 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers, and Tottenham kept pace with a 1-0 win against Southampton.

Liverpool Vs. Everton: Where To Watch Live Online Stream, Prediction, Betting Odds And Preview for Sunday’s Premier League Match

gregprice — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:24:27 GMT

Liverpool will be targeting a win against their Merseyside rivals to close the gap between the teams to two points. The Reds head into the match with plenty of confidence, having not lost at Anfield in this matchup since 1999.

"Merseyside derbies are always special to play in,” Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva said. “The atmosphere will be amazing at Anfield and it's the kind of game you really look forward to playing in,” "We will go into the derby with a lot of confidence. Hopefully we can get another win and try to finish the season on a bit of a high.”

VIDEO Real Madrid 4-3 Real Valladolid: Ronaldo's Two Goals Punctuate Victory, Kaka Scores Third Of Season

gregprice — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:53:43 GMT

After some sloppy play and a wild first half, Real Madrid settled down behind the play of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka in their 4-3 victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga play.

Kaka put Los Blancos ahead for good with his third goal of the season in the 49th minute, and Ronaldo totaled two goals helping Madrid avoid an upset. The Portuguese star played despite a sore hamstring that originally made him doubtful for the match.

VIDEO Arsenal 1-0 QPR Highlights: Walcott's Goal Puts Gunners In Third, For Now

gregprice — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:33:23 GMT

Theo Walcott continued to make his case to be the focal point of Arsenal’s attack Saturday, netting the match’s only goal in the Gunners 1-0 victory over soon-to-be relegated Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.

Arsenal are now third on the Premier League table, though they have played two more games than Chelsea and one more than Tottenham.

The 24-year-old fired off his 13th goal of the season within the first minute of play, and Arsenal coasted for much of the rest of the match.

Real Madrid Vs. Real Valladolid: Where To Watch Live Online Stream, Preview, Probable Lineups, Prediction For La Liga Match

gregprice — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:26:41 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu, but Mesut Ozil has proven more than capable a leader in the attack.

The German national has scored four goals in this last two league matches, and can extend Madrid’s seven-match winning streak in all competitions with another sound performance.

The same can’t be said for Valladolid, who have one victory in their last eight matches, and have lost their last four against Madrid. The Pucela’s last win over Los Blancos came in 2000.

Arsenal Vs. Queens Park Rangers: Where To Watch Live Online Stream, Preview, Team News And Prediction For Saturday’s Premier League Match

gregprice — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:04:46 GMT

With three matches left in the Premier League season, Arsenal will try to ensure their 16th consecutive season of Champions League as they face Queens Park Rangers Saturday at Loftus Road.

Already in the top four, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claimed strikers Lukas Podolski and Theo Walcott as the club’s top finishers, risking the ire of the suspended Olivier Giroud.

No matter who is in the central position, the Gunners have a proven track record against QPR. Arsenal has won five of their last six fixtures against the Rangers.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Bale, Verratti, Kondogbia Headed To Bernabeu? Higuain To Premier League?

gregprice — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:01:24 GMT

News of striker Gonzalo Higuain’s imminent departure from Real Madrid may have kicked off a series of changes at the Bernabeu.

The Argentinian is second in scoring with 13 La Liga goals this year, but club officials reportedly have plans to sell Higuain off to the Premier League, according to The Daily Mail.

Arsenal Transfer News: Higuain, Gonalons, Jovetic To Gunners? Podolski, Gervinho To Galatasaray?

gregprice — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:12:54 GMT

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insisted on Friday that he is focused on the Gunners top four finish in the Premier League and confirmed he is considering a stay at the Emirates beyond 2014.

According to Sky Sports, Wenger said he would honor his current contract, amidst speculation he would switch to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.