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Manchester United: Are these kids really good enough?

A lot has been made off Sir Alex’s comment that he is happy with the current united squad and that waiting for a host of big name signings would be time wasted. A lot of fans have groaned and moaned especially with the ‘noisy neighbors’ having a massive summer party with plenty of big names…

How can Arsenal end their long trophy drought this season?

Heading into the new season, it is becoming a distant memory the last time that Arsenal fans celebrated their team winning silverware. You have to go all the way back to 2005, when Patrick Vieira’s last kick of a ball for the club from the penalty spot claimed the FA Cup. The victory was part…

Maradona: “Julio Grondona lied to me. Carlos Bilardo betrayed me.”

The almost two-year management reign of Diego Armando Maradona ended swiftly on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires. Despite providing fans and enemies alike with an entertaining brand of football, unexpected results and a unique management style that favored hugs over tactics, Maradona could not escape the sack. According to Clarin from Buenos Aires, the Executive…

Fresh audit reveals Barcelona’s debt

FC Barcelona’s money troubles seem to have cascaded even further following a fresh audit into the clubs finances revealing the Catalonians total debt standing at €442m (£369.5m) after a significant loss of €77m (£64.36m) last season. The new audit which has been undertaken by Deloitte for new club president Sandro Rosell has revealed a significant…

Arsene Wenger unworried by Fabregas’ Future

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says there has been no developments concerning Barcelona’s interest in Fabregas. The Gunners’ captain Fabregas has been continuously linked with a move to La Liga champions Barcelona over the past few months, with Barcelona offering 35 million euros for the Spaniard only to see Arsenal reject it, and refuse to talk about…

Raul joins German outfit Schalke

Bundesliga side Schalke have confirmed the signing of former Real Madrid captain and legend Raul Gonzalez on a free transfer. The 33 year-old striker was no longer needed at Madrid following the signing of younger superstars like Benzema, Higuain, and Ronaldo. Raul announced his departure on Sunday, and has been linked with a move to…

Liverpool manager confirms Javier Mascherano wants to leave the club

Liverpool coach Roy Hudgson has confirmed that Javier Mascherano has made it “perfectly clear” that he wants to leave the club. The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move to treble winners Inter Milan to link up with former Reds coach Rafa Benitez. Speaking at the press conference, Hudgson said that Macherano wishes to…

Arsenal are unwilling to sit and talk about Fabregas

Barcelona board spokesman Toni Freixa says Arsenal have rejected any kind of offer to discuss the future of skipper Cesc Fabregas. The 23 year old midfielder has been linked with a move to La Liga winners Barcelona since the beginning of the summer, with the Catalans revealing their interest to the media over and over…

Manchester United chief David Gill: Ferguson has the money to spend on transfers

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson has all the money he needs should he plan on bringing a player to Old Trafford this summer. The Red Devils have already spent some £20 million on Chris Smalling from Fulham and Javier Hernandez from Guadalajara but the two youngsters are likely…

Carlos Tevez would love to see Torres in Manchester this season

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez revealed his thoughts on the speculation surrounding Fernando Torres’ future at Anfeild. The Argentine talked about how much he would love to play alongside “one of the top strikers in the world” and that if Torres does indeed join City, then the team will certainly but improve. Torres has been…