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Hull City wins in London!!!

2008-09-28T12:47:00.002+01:00

Hull City wins 2-1 against Arsenal in the Premier League. Geovanni and Cousin scores for Hull City, McShane scores a own goal for Arsenal.

Stadium | Emirates | London

Referee Alan Wiley

Arsenal:

Almunia; Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy; Denilson, Fabregas, Eboue (Bendtner, 69'), Walcott (Carlos Vela, 76'); Van Persie, Adebayor.

Manager: Arsène Wenger

Hull City:

Myhill; McShane, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson; Boateng (Richard Garcia, 76'), Ashbee, Marney, Geovanni (Bryan Hughes, 72'); Darlon King, Cousin (Mendy, 80').

Manager: Phil Brown

Goals: McShane 51 owen score, Geovani 62' | Cousin 66'.

Yellow Cards: Ashbee 44'| Sagna, 90.

West Ham beats Newcastle

2008-09-21T14:24:00.001+01:00

West Ham wins 3-1 in the Premier League against Newcastle United.

Newcastle up for sale!!!

2008-09-15T11:29:00.002+01:00

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has put the club up for sale, just over a year after taking control at St. James' Park.

Ashley announced his decision - and gave his reasons - in a lengthy statement published on the club website.

The sportswear mogul fell foul of the Magpies faithful after manager Kevin Keegan walked out due to disagreements on transfer policy.

Extensive fan protests before, during and after the 2-1 home defeat to Hull forced Ashley's hand.

"I have really loved taking my kids to the games, being next to them and all the fans," Ashley said. "But I am now a dad who can't take his kids to a football game on a Saturday because I am advised that we would be assaulted.

"Therefore, I am no longer prepared to subsidise Newcastle United.

"I am putting the club up for sale. I hope the fans get what they want and that the next owner is someone who can lavish the amount of money on the club that they want."

The appointment of Dennis Wise as a director of football was reported to have undermined Keegan's position, catalysing his departure.

But, in business and football terms, Ashley explained why he created the management structure that annoyed fans.

"Unless I had come into the club then it might not have survived," he claimed. "Before I spent a penny on wages, Newcastle had cost me more than a quarter of a billion pounds.

"Arsenal is the shining example in England of a sustainable business model. It takes time. It can't be done overnight. Newcastle has therefore set up an extensive scouting system.

"We look for young players, players in foreign leagues who everyone does not know about.

"One person alone can't manage a Premiership football club and scout the world looking for world-class players and stars of the future.

"The fans want this process to happen more quickly and they want huge amounts spent in the transfer market so that the club can compete at the top table of European football now. I am not stupid and I have listened to the fans."

It is understood the sale of James Milner to Aston Villa was the last straw for former England and Manchester City boss Keegan.

But Ashley declared his love for the club, highlighted his investment in Newcastle's future and stated that he would only sell to a buyer able to spend freely on big-name players.

He also urged fans to stop protesting, as they had won the battle and should no focus on cheering their team.

"I have the interests of Newcastle United at heart," he continued. "I have listened to you. You want me out.

"You don't need to demonstrate against me again because I have got the message. Any further action will only have an adverse effect on the team. As fans of Newcastle United you need to spend your energy getting behind, not me, but the players who need your support.

"I am determined that Newcastle United is not only here today, but that it is also here tomorrow for your children who stand beside you at St. James' Park."

Theo Walcott scores a "hat-trick"!!!

2008-09-11T21:25:00.004+01:00

Theo Walcott is the new England`s hero, he scores three goals for England against Croatia (England wins 4-1). England was lead by the Arsenal youngster.
The 19-years-old player have accomplished an amazing perfomance for his national team...
Theo Walcott is the new "King" of England...

Brasil wins in World Cup Qualifiers!!!

2008-09-09T13:52:00.001+01:00

Brasil wins 3-0 against Chile in the South American World Cup Qualifiers

Manchester City signs Robinho!!!

2008-09-02T12:44:00.003+01:00

Manchester City signs Robinho from Real Madrid in a 42 million euros transfer deal.
The talented Brazilian player will play now in the Premier League.
The Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is happy with his new player and said that Robinho is one of the best players in the world...

Valencia wins in the Spanish League

2008-08-31T19:08:00.002+01:00

Valencia wins 3-0 against Mallorca in the Spanish League.

Argentina wins Football gold medal!!!

2008-08-24T12:12:00.002+01:00

LIONEL Messi-inspired Argentina claimed back-to-back men's football gold medals when an Angel di Maria goal beat Nigeria 1-0 in the final in Beijing.

And while Messi didn't score, he made the goal in wonderful fashion.

At 21, the world is at his feet, which is why Argentina fought his club, Barcelona, to keep him at the Olympics and why he wanted to be there.

But the Games showed the all-round strength of the Argentinan squad and coach Sergio Batista was keen to spread the credit around and to predict great things for his charges.

"Messi has played very well and improved with each game but I can't tell you anything new about Lionel Messi," he said.

"He had a wonderful tournament but it doesn't just hinge upon one player. It was a team effort - very skilful players are sometimes viewed as superior but our goal is to put together a team in which every cog plays its part.

"I'm sure this victory will help the 'A' team with a view to the World Cup 2010, and our job with the young players is to feed them through to the national side.

"Today the full side could have seven or eight players from this team who are going to make their debuts for the national team, such as Di Maria, so we're delighted it shows the work we're doing at youth level is working."

On the day, though, the win was as narrow as the score suggests. In a tight game played in sweltering heat, Argentina were, as always, skilful and controlled but also playing within themselves, waiting for the moment to go for the kill.

In a goalless first half, their approach play was neat enough but in 45 minutes largely devoid of gilt-edged chances, if anything it was Nigeria who had the best of them.

Perhaps the most glaring chance was by Promise Issac just past the half hour. Peter Odemwingie's run and cross down the left whizzed untouched across the face of the Argentinian goal, and when it was returned to the far post Issac seemed non-plussed to be unmarked six metres from goal.
The ball hit his shin, then his chest and lobbed into the grateful arms of Sergio Romero.

For Argentina, Di Maria posed the most direct threat to Nigeria in the first half. First his driving dribble through the heart of the Africans' defence earned a freekick from 20m that Riquelme blazed over, and then Di Maria let fly unexpectedly from 30m, Ambruse Vanzekin doing well to tip the ball wide of his near post.

But when Messi opened the second half with a turn and shot that stung the palms of Vanzekin, there was a sense he was sharpening the knife, and just before the hour he supplied the incision.
A 50-50 challenge in Argentina's half squirted in his direction, and in a flash Messi had dropped his shoulder, turned away from Onyekachi Apam, and released Di Maria with a perfect throughball.

Racing clear, Di Maria waited for Vanzekin to advance before chipping a sublime lob into the net.

But Nigeria refused to lie down - first Victor Obinna found himself in space beyond Argentina's far post but shanked his shot, and then a clearance from Javier Mascherano hit the shins of Ebeneezer Ajilore and rolled inches wide.

The game was alive, and after both Ajilore and Emmanuel Ekpo failed to connect at Argentina's near post with Romero AWOL, the South Americans almost grabbed a second. Messi's wonderful run and dribble ended with a pass to Aguero, and only a desperate lunge from Apam deflected his shot wide.

Juventus wants Nimani!!!

2008-08-19T14:08:00.001+01:00

According to french medias, Juventus agents have observed Monaco striker Frederic Nimani during the match against Nantes. The piemontese club is thinking at the young player for the next season, when he could replace David Trezeguet.

Arshavin, Tottenham give up...

2008-08-19T11:52:00.002+01:00

Zenit St Petersburg had wanted as much as £24m for Arshavin, 27, but even after lowering their asking price, Spurs are now pursuing other targets. One of those is not, though, Michael Owen, contrary to media reports. Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko was another reported transfer target, but boss Juande Ramos's interest has apparently cooled over recent weeks. With Dimitar Berbatov likely to leave White Hart Lane before the end of the month, Spurs are keen to bring in a new forward capable of leading the line in a 4-5-1 formation. The likes of Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan, Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz and Diego Milito of Real Zaragoza are thought to be under consideration, but newspaper links to Sevilla's Fredi Kanoute are wide of the mark. Spurs lost their opening league game of the season at Middlesbrough on Saturday, with striker Darren Bent unable to replicate the impressive form he has shown in pre-season friendlies. And with Berbatov continually being linked with Manchester United and Irishman Robbie Keane already sold to Liverpool for £20.3m, Spurs are keen to make a move in the market as early as next week. Arshavin, so impressive in Russia's run to the Euro 2008 semi-finals, was thought to be an ideal replacement for Keane, and spoke recently of his desire to join the Londoners. "When Tottenham made their offer, I was sceptical at first," Arshavin said. "But after Spurs boss Juande Ramos called me personally and told me that he wanted me in his side, the situation changed and I agreed in principle to join them." Arshavin's agent Dennis Lachter also told BBC Sport: "It is my prediction that Arshavin is going to be a Tottenham player this season." However, as with Barcelona earlier in the summer, Spurs appear to have been put off a deal for the Zenit forward.

Chelsea wins in the Premier League!!!

2008-08-18T13:05:00.003+01:00

Chelsea wins 4-0 against Portsmouth in the first game in the Premier League!!!

Chelsea 4 - Portsmouth 0

Stamford Bridge Stadium | London

Referee | Mike Deane

Chelsea

Cech; Bosingwa (Paulo Ferreira, 84'), Ricardo Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole; Lampard, Mikel, Deco; Ballack (Malouda, 37'); Joe Cole (Wright Phillips, 78'); Anelka.

Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari

Portsmouth

James; Kaboul, Sol Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson; Johnson, Diarra (Mvuemba, 68'), Diop, Kranjcar (Thomas, 73'); Defoe, Crouch.

Coach: Harry Redknapp

Goals: 1-0 Joe Cole 12'; 2-0 Anelka 26'; 3-0 Lampard 45' penalty kick; 4-0 Deco 89'.

Yellow Card: James 45'.

Hull City wins his first game!!!

2008-08-17T14:41:00.002+01:00

Hull City wins 2-1 Fulham in his first game in the Premier League. Geovanni and Folan scores the City goals, Seol scores the Fulham goal.

Bolton beats Stoke City...

2008-08-17T14:31:00.002+01:00

Bolton wins 3-1 his first game in the Premier League against Stoke City. For Bolton scores: Steinsson, Davies and Elmander.
For Stoke City scores Fuller.

Everton wants Tiago!!!

2008-08-15T10:49:00.004+01:00

Toffees boss David Moyes wants the Portuguese miedfielder from Juventus to strengthen his squad.
The 27-years-old Tiago is available for the current campaign in permanent £8million transfer deal.
But Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid are also interested and Tiago is believed to favour a move to Spain.
We will see if Everton could hijack the Newcastle`s bid for the Portuguese star player Tiago....

Tiago career history:
Tiago began playing football when he was 8, in the Vianense team. He played as forward until the age of 15, when he began to switch to midfield. The best moment of his football career was at the 2004 European Championships.
It all went perfectly well up until the defeat in the final against Greece.

Atl. Madrid loses to the Champions League

2008-08-14T09:31:00.002+01:00

Champions League 2008-09

SCHALKE 04 1
1-0, M.30: Pander
ATLÉTICO 0

1 - Schalke: Schober; Westermann, Howedes, Bordon, Pander; Ernst, Jones, Engelaar, Rakitic (Asamoha, m.77); Farfán (Altintop, m.70), Kuranyi.
0 - Atlético: Leo Franco; Perea, Heitinga, Ujfalusi, Antonio López; Maxi, Raúl García, Paulo Asunçao, Simao (Pernía, m.85); Sinama Pongolle (Luis García, m.69), Forlán.
Referee
Peter Frojdfeldt (SUE).Red Card Antonio López (ms.29 y 75).Yellow card a Ernst (m.10), Farfán (m.41), Jones (m.88);Raúl García (m.18), Heitinga (m.39), Maxi (82), Pernía (87), Luis García (m.91).

The Last Goal with Real Madrid jersey?

2008-08-13T12:59:00.004+01:00

Chelsea raises the transfer offer for Robinho to 32 millions euros. The Blues wants to sign the talented Brazilian player from Real Madrid to improve the Blues fire power!!!
The Brazilian forward is a demand from the blues boss Felipe Scolari this season, but Real Madrid wants to keep the player in Madrid.
Could the Millions from Chelsea be enought to bring the player to Stamford Brigde, we will see!!!

New York Red Bulls beats D.C. United

2008-08-11T14:58:00.002+01:00

The New York Red Bulls beats D.C. United 4-1 in MSL American League...

Germany beats England

2008-08-08T13:39:00.000+01:00

Football Legends Germany beats England 5-1

Manchester City wins in UEFA qualify!!!

2008-08-01T14:06:00.000+01:00

Ronaldo wants Real Madrid!!!

2008-08-01T13:58:00.003+01:00

Cristiano Ronaldo still hopes to join Real Madrid this season, he goes to deliver a personally demand to the Manchester United boss Ferguson to let him leave to Spain...

Quote of the Day.

2008-07-30T17:05:00.001+01:00

"Not at all similar are the race of the immortal gods and the race of men who walk upon the earth" - Homer

Arshavin wants to play in the Premier League!!!

2008-07-30T16:57:00.002+01:00

The Russia star player Andrei Arshavin wants to play for Tottenham Hotspur this season. The talented player wants to leave the UEFA Cup 2008 winners Zenit St Petersburg...Could Arshavin plays in the White Hart Lane?...we will see!!!

Robbie Keane plays now for the Reds...

2008-07-30T16:50:00.002+01:00

Liverpool splashed out £20million to link up Robbie Keane with 33-goal Fernando Torres in an awesome-looking partnership.
The Reds boss Rafa Benitez reckons the whole of Europe will be running scared of his deadly Anfield strike force.

Thought of the Day!!!

2008-07-29T16:58:00.001+01:00

"Meditation brings wisdom, lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back" - The Buddha

Big Phill calls for Kaká!!!

2008-07-20T13:23:00.004+01:00

Chelsea wants Milan star midfielder Kaká. The Blues offers 100 million euros (£80 million) record fee for the talented Brazilian player.
Luiz Felipe Scolari has made a personal request to Chelsea that they must sign Kaká...
Big Phill request was confirmed last night by a highly placed source at Stamford Bridge.
On Friday, in Brazil Kaká's assistant Diogo Kotscho said: 'Real Madrid offered €90m [£70m] last summer and Milan did not even think about it.
But this time is different because the financial situation in Milan. The deal is good to both parties...
Could Kaká leaves San Siro this season and sign for the Blues...we will see!!!

Quote of the Day!!!

2008-07-14T23:22:00.002+01:00

"A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or a petty destination. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify him" - Napoleon Bonaparte

High Tech

2008-07-13T12:12:00.000+01:00

IPhone fever, release of the new IPhone!!!

Liverpool wants Keane!!!

2008-07-10T17:44:00.002+01:00

Keane...set for a Liverpool move.

RAFA BENITEZ has confirmed Liverpool are in talks with Tottenham ace Robbie Keane. The Reds boss revealed discussions with the £20million-rated striker are underway and that he is the No1 choice to partner Fernando Torres next season.

Benitez said: "Keane is one of the names and we are still working with other names. We were in contact and we will see now."

Special Maddie McCann

2008-07-07T20:54:00.003+01:00

Find Madeleine: Maddie files gives to McCanns, police evidence could provide 80 new leads!!!
MADELEINE McCann's parents will finally be granted access to 80 police files about their daughter's disappearance after cops agreed to hand over evidence today. As a result, Kate and Gerry McCann dropped their High Court bid, taking place in London today, to force disclosure of the information held by Leicestershire police. The force has been involved in the search for Madeleine since shortly after she disappeared 14 months ago (English newspaper "The Sun").

Adebayor could leave Arsenal

2008-06-29T15:26:00.003+01:00

Adebayor could leave Arsenal for Barcelona. The Togolese striker wants to see a weekly wage increase from £30.000 for £120.000 to stay with the Gunners.
The 24-year-old believes he deserves to be paid as much as former team-mate Henry.
Adebayor said: “Either Arsenal give me what I want and I stay or they don’t and I leave.”
Could be Nou Camp his next destiny?...we will see...

Premier Giants wants Huntelaar!!!

2008-06-29T15:14:00.003+01:00

The Dutch hitman Klaas Jan Huntelaar turns down the new Ajax offer to renew his contract. He has refused to agree a £20 million release clause and his team are now open for offers...
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested in the 24-year-old Dutch striker who has scored 70 goals in just 82 games for Ajax.

Big Phil wants Ronaldinho!!!

2008-06-26T12:27:00.003+01:00

The new blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has spoken with Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho and he wants him to be the new Chelsea player.
The Brazilian star had a few problems last season in Barcelona with injurys and personal problems could be recovered in Stamford Bridge if the blues signs him...
Let`s see if Scolari gets is countryman to play for his team. Big Phil also wants Deco and Samuel Etoo from Barcelona to improve Chelsea quality this season.

Germany eliminates Turkey

2008-06-26T12:22:00.001+01:00

Germany eliminated Wednesday night Turkey out of the European Cup with its 3-2 victory.

Germany beats Portugal

2008-06-19T23:51:00.002+01:00

Germany beats Portugal to reach Euro 2008 semifinals!!!

AS Roma sign Riise from Liverpool

2008-06-19T11:58:00.002+01:00

The Italian Serie A club AS Roma have signed the International Norway defender John Arne Riise for £4m.
The 27-year-old left-back has signed a 4-year deal after Liverpool had given them permission to discuss personal terms.
Roma, who will play Champions League next season will have one of the best left-back in Europe playing for them. Riise can play also in the middle field.
Will Riise be missed at Anfiel Road?...we will see the player performance in the next season!!!

Ronaldo wants to leave!!!

2008-06-18T15:00:00.002+01:00

The Portuguese star player Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Old Trafford to go to Madrid. The Manchester United player tell his friends that he wants to go to Real Madrid and leave the Premier and European Champion Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson wants the keep the player and if Cristiano leaves, the Reds boss also leaves the team...
Could Real Madrid sign the amazing player to the next season...we will see!!!

Netherland beats Romania in Euro 2008

2008-06-18T14:54:00.000+01:00

Italy beats France

2008-06-18T14:48:00.003+01:00

France is out of Euro 2008 after loosing with Italy in a match that ends the Frenchs dream to reach the quarters final of the competition.

Chelsea wants Deco

2008-06-17T23:36:00.003+01:00

Chelsea claims interest in the Barcelona playmaker Deco. Chelsea boss Scolari wants the attacking middlefielder to improve the Blues quality...Now the fans have to wait to see Deco in Stamford Bridge in next season playing with the Blues jersey...

Holland beats World Champion Italy

2008-06-10T11:30:00.003+01:00

Holland-Italy 3-0

22:45 09 June

Holland-Italy 3-0
26'ft van Nistelrooy, 31'ft Sneijder, 34'st van Bronckhorst

Holland: Van der Sar; Ooijer, Boulahrouz (31'st Heitinga), Mathijsen, Van Bronckhorst; De Jong, Engelaar; Sneijder, Van der Vaart, Kuyt (36'st Afellay); Van Nistelrooy (26'st van Persie).
Ct Van Basten

Italy: Buffon; Panucci, Barzagli, Materazzi (10'st Grosso), Zambrotta; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Camoranesi (30'st Cassano), Toni, Di Natale (19'st Del Piero).
Ct Donadoni

Refereed by: Frojdfeldt (Sweden)
Yellow Cards: Toni, Zambrotta, Gattuso, De Jong

Manchester denounces Real Madrid

2008-06-09T17:30:00.002+01:00

Manchester United has made an official complaint to FIFA for the Real Madrid pursuit at the Portuguese star player Cristiano Ronaldo. Man United it`s against the Ronaldo transfer to Real Madrid and expects to keep the famous player on the club.

First day in the Pub

2008-05-27T12:30:00.000+01:00

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