Barca eye Benitez – reports

Reports emanating from Spain claim Rafa Benitez is Barcelona’s first choice to replace Frank Rijkaard, should the Dutchman leave Camp Nou in the summer.
The Blaugrana boss has come under increased pressure this season as Barca trail arch rivals Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga.
Barca president Joan Laporta is thought to be considering Rijkaard’s [...]

Wenger hails ‘model’ Becks

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists David Beckham was a ‘model’ to his squad during the time he spent training with the Gunners.
Los Angeles Galaxy and England midfielder Beckham spent a number of weeks over the New Year training with Arsenal in a bid to maintain his fitness as it was the American close season.
Beckham, who [...]

Wenger keen on Lyon ace

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he is interested in signing Lyon winger Hatem Ben Arfa.
Ben Arfa is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe after impressing for Lyon in the last few seasons.
Manchester United were linked with a move for Ben Arfa and team-mate Karim Benzema last month, while Spurs have held [...]

Messi – English main threat

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has admitted England’s four contenders in the UEFA Champions League pose the biggest threat to his side in this season’s competition.
The Catalan giants avoided any of the English sides in the quarter-finals draw after being paired with Schalke in the draw.
Messi is a big fan of Premier League football and he is [...]