Grant demands focused finish

Chelsea manager Avram Grant fears a lack of concentration may scupper his side’s hopes for silverware this season.
The Blues remain in the hunt for glory both at home and abroad this season, but recently let a 3-1 lead slip against Tottenham in the Premier League and on Wednesday Fenerbahce came from a goal behind to [...]

Boro - No feud with Ron

Gareth Southgate has insisted that Middlesbrough have no feud with Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s crucial game between the two clubs.
Talk of a feud arose after Southgate accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving in the corresponding fixture last season when he fell under a Mark Schwarzer challenge to win a penalty.
Southgate’s accusation prompted United boss Sir [...]

United duo out for Portugal Ronaldo and Nani to miss Greece friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani will miss Portugal’s friendly with Greece on Wednesday due to injury.
The Manchester United duo picked up knocks during the Premier League leaders’ 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Ronaldo, who took his tally to 34 for the season by heading United’s second goal against Liverpool, is suffering from pains in his left [...]

Stand-in skip sends Utd clear

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new landmark as Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the table with a 2-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers.
The Portuguese winger, who was captain for the night in the absence of several senior players, struck twice in the opening 20 minutes at Old Trafford.
He put United in [...]

Barca bemused by Ronnie blow

Barcelona remain in
the dark over Ronaldinho’s ‘medical problems’ after a scan revealed the
Brazilian has not suffered a specific injury.

 
Ronaldinho missed Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Almeria on Sunday
and the playmaker only trained for six minutes on Monday before limping
off.

 
Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has announced the player is
injured, but scans have revealed no muscle or tendon damage [...]

Fergie was tempted to go abroad

Sir Alex Ferguson admits that in the past he has contemplated the possibility of managing abroad, but the draw of Manchester United has always proved to be too strong.
The Red Devils boss has ruled over Old Trafford for 21 years, steadfastly refusing to enter into negotiations with any other club during that period.
However, as he [...]

Buzy Weekend After a 2 week Gap at the EPL

(Photo`s in sequence : Fabregas,James Mcfadden,Torres ,Valencia, Ronaldo,Yajubu)
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One story has dominated the headlines, or more specifically the pictures, this weekend. The sight of Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva’s left foot at right angles to the rest of his leg was a frightening reminder of how a top-flight career can instantly be [...]