May
31
Friday 31 May 2013
Pablo Migliore joins Zagreb
GNK Dinamo Zagreb have signed
goalkeeper Pablo Migliore on a three-year deal from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro.
The 31-year-old is likely to replace Ivan Kelava, who is
expected to join Granada CF.
Keleva said: ‘I talked to Luis Ibáñez and he told me that
I can come without any fear as this is a great club.’
Migliore has been given jersey No22 shirt.
May
31
Valdes: I am leaving Barca
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes says he is not signing a new with the Blaugrana
when his deal expires next summer.
The 31-year-old who won six La Liga trophies
and three UEFA Champions Leagues among other titles announced his decision at a
press conference on Friday.
He said: ‘I have spent 20 years here, 12 of
which have been with the first team.
‘I have been lucky enough to have shared a
dressing room with some of the best players in the world while winning titles
that you only dream about as a child. [However,] I feel that my time here will
end [with] my current contract in 2014.’
May
31
Thursday 30 May 2013
Chelsea sign Mourinho
The Special One who signed the deal on Tuesday night during a two day trip to London is likely to be presented to the press next week.
A Chelsea staff told The Sun: ‘It's official. José Mourinho is a Chelsea man again. Everyone is delighted he's coming back. The club, the players and the fans.’
May 30
Romania – Liga 1
18:00
CSM Iasi v FC Vaslui
20:30
FC Viitorul Constanta v CSS Drobeta Turnu Severin
20:30
Gloria Bistrita v Concordia Chiajna
20:30
Rapid Bucuresti v Ceahlaul Piatra-Neamt
May
30
Estonia - Meistriliiga Fixture
19:30
JK Tallinna Kalev v Narva JK Trans
19:30
Tartu JK Tammeka v FC Kuressaare
May
30
Poland - Ekstraklasa Fixture
18:00
Belchatow v Jagiellonia Bialystok
May 30
18:00
Gornik Zabrze v Wisla Krakow
18:00
Korona Kielce v Widzew Lodz
18:00
Podbeskidzie v Pogon Szczecin
18:00
Polonia Warsaw v Piast Gliwice
18:00
Ruch Chorzow v Legia Warsaw
18:00
Slask Wroclaw v Lech Poznan
18:00
Zaglebie Lubin v Lechia Gdansk
Switzerland - Challenge League
19:45 Bellinzona v Aarau
19:45 Chiasso v Vaduz
19:45 Wil v Locarno
19:45 Winterthur v Biel-Bienne
19:45 Wohlen v Lugano
19:00 Djurgarden v Kalmar
19:05 Norrkoping v AIK Stockholm
May
30
Norway - NM Cupen Fixture
18:00 Flekkeroy v Start Kristiansand
18:00 Kongsvinger v Ham Kam
18:00 Stabaek v Fredrikstad
May
30
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Rafael Benitez joins Napoli
Napoli have appointed Chelsea
interim manager Rafael Benitez as their new manager on a two-year deal.
The 53-year-old won
Europa League for the London side will replace Walter Mazzarri.
Napoli finished second
in the Italian league last season and have qualified for next season's
Champions League.
Benitez has ten
trophies to his credit as manager of Valencia, Liverpool, Inter Milan and
Chelsea.
The Spaniard said: ‘I am very happy and
very satisfied for having committed to a great club with an illustrious
heritage like Napoli.
‘I understand the
history of the city and how the club forms a fundamental part of the culture
and traditions of Naples.
‘I must confess that I
am extremely excited because I can share my passion for football with the fans
of Napoli; it is proven that they are very, very special.
‘I look forward to
experiencing each and every one of the fans of Napoli and their strong support
for this project that we will begin.’
28th
May, 2013.
Martinez resigns from Wigan; set to join Everton
Roberto
Martinez has resigned as manager of Wigan Athletic and is set to hold talks
with Everton about succeeding David Moyes.
The 39-year-old
Spaniard led Wigan to a historic FA Cup success but could not prevent the team
from relegation from the Premier League.
Wigan chairman Dave
Whelan confirmed the resignation of Martinez and the intention of Everton to
sign the Spaniard.
Whelan said Everton
sought his permission to talk to Martinez last Friday.
He said: ‘Roberto
wanted permission to move so I've given that.
‘He feels he's not the
man to lead us back into the Premier League. I've got to accept what he feels.
‘He [Martinez] has 12
months left on his contract, so whoever comes in for him must pay the remainder
of his contract.’
He added: ‘I did tell
Roberto before I spoke to him this morning that Everton chairman Bill Kenwright
had rung me and on Friday and asked for permission to speak to him.
‘If he decided to
leave us, he is a must for Everton. He plays football from back to front and
Everton like to play football from back to front. In my mind he is tailor made
to manage Everton.’
Martinez joined Wigan
in June 2009.
28th
May, 2013.
Friday 24 May 2013
Rizzoli to referee 2003 UEFA Champions League final
Nicola Rizzoli has been appointed to
referee Saturday's 2013 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley between Borussia
Dortmund and FC Bayern München.
The 41 year-old
Italian will be assisted by Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani. The fourth
official will be Damir Skomina from Slovenia and the two additional assistant
referees, Gianluca Rocchi and Paolo Tagliavento, also from Italy. An Italian
reserve assistant referee – Gianluca Cariolato – completes the refereeing team
lineup.
Rizzoli who has
been an international referee since 2007, was selected by the UEFA Referees
Committee to oversee Saturday's match at Wembley.
He took charge
of the inaugural UEFA Europa League final in 2010 in Hamburg, where Club
Atlético de Madrid beat Fulham FC 2-1 in extra time, and also officiated at
three matches during UEFA EURO 2012. In total, Rizzoli has presided over 26
UEFA Champions League games, four of them this season, including the round of
16 second leg between Málaga CF and FC Porto.
24th
May, 2013.
Calderon: Break the bank for Gareth Bale
Real Madrid former
president Ramon Calderon says Bernabeu side should sign Tottenham Hotspur
sensation Gareth Bale.
Calderon who masterminded
the world-record £80m move of Cristiano Ronaldo, told Madrid to break the bank
for Bale.
He said: ‘Everyone wants
Bale. Should they pay £80m for Bale? If you have it, why not? Money is better
on the field than in the bank.’
24th
May, 2013.
Bale set to sign new deal
Gareth Bale has doused
speculations linking him with a move from Tottenham Hotspur.
The forward who is about
signing a new four-year deal worth £150,000 a week believes his side must
regroup ahead of next season.
Bale said: ‘We fought
hard this season; the team and the manager have been great.
“We have got the record
points (72) for the club in the Premier League.
‘That would normally be
enough to qualify for the Champions League. We will just have to regroup and
give it another go.’
24th
May, 2013.
Thursday 23 May 2013
Asia - Champions League Result
FT
Lekhwiya 2 - 2 Al Hilal
FT
Esteghlal 0 - 0 Al-Shabab
23rd
May, 2013.
Tunisia - League I (Finals)
16:30 Esperance v CS Sfaxien
16:30
Etoile du Sahel v Club Africain
23rd
May, 2013.
Kagawa: Bayern will find it hard against Dortmund
Manchester
United Shinji Kagawa believes Borussia Dortmund has a better chance of winning
the Champions League against rivals Bayern Munich on Saturday evening.The former Dortmund star said: ‘Bayern will find it hard against Dortmund as they haven’t beaten them in the league for three seasons.
‘Dortmund will play hard without being over-confident. I expect it will be an exciting match and I hope Dortmund will be European champions.’
23rd May, 2013.
Giroud: Arsenal are competitors
The striker who scored 17 goals in all competitions including 11 in the Premier League believes Arsenal are competitors in Europe.
Giroud who played against Bayern Munich said: ‘When you play in the Champions League, you always improve yourself and it's better for competition. We are competitors and want to play in the top games. I really enjoy playing against big clubs like Bayern Munich. I would like to go further next year.’
23rd May, 2013.
Egypt - Premier League (Group 2)
16:30 El Dakhleya v Itthad Al Shortah
23rd May, 2013.
18:45
El Entag El Harby v Ismaily SC
18:45 Petrojet
v Al-Ittihad Al-Sakandary
23rd May, 2013.
Liverpool set to sign Kolo Toure
Liverpool FC are on the verge of signing
Manchester City Kolo Toure as replacement for veteran Jamie Carragher.
But Rodgers is after Ivory Coast defender Toure, 32, as well to give him more depth, with Sebastian Coates also likely to leave Anfield and doubts over Martin Skrtel.
23rd May, 2013.
The Manchester City centre-back whose
contract has ended will be able to leave for free.
And
Liverpool boss Rodgers wants him to help plug the gap left in the heart of his
backline by the retiring Jamie Carragher.
He is still in the market for a top-line
defender and is keen to land Brazilian hardman Douglas, 25, from FC Twente.
But Rodgers is after Ivory Coast defender Toure, 32, as well to give him more depth, with Sebastian Coates also likely to leave Anfield and doubts over Martin Skrtel.
Toure joined the Etihad side from Arsenal in a
£16million deal.
23rd May, 2013.
South America – Copa Libertadores
22:30 Boca Juniors v Newell's Old Boys
22:30
Tijuana v Atletico Mineiro
23rd
May, 2013.
Schweinsteiger: We have a better squad
Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Bayern Munich
have a better side to win the UEFA Champions League final than last season.
Schweinsteiger, 28, said: ‘If you compare it
to the other two finals all players are available and can play.
‘We have a better squad than last season and
you can see that. We never had a season like this in the Bundesliga. The way we
played in all three competitions so far proves it.’
Bayern Munch face rivals Dortmund in Saturday’s
UEFA Champions League final.
Over
the last three seasons Bayern have only beaten Jurgen Klopp’s men in this
year’s German Cup.
They drew twice in the league while Dortmund
won all four Bundesliga matches in the previous two seasons and also thrashed
them 5-2 in last year’s German Cup final to complete a Double.
The midfielder said: ‘We know we are seen as the
favourites. But Dortmund in the last two years have won the championship and
cup and they are a very good team — otherwise they wouldn’t be in the final.
‘It will be a tight match and a lot can
happen in one game. But we’re focused and will be in tip-top shape when the
final kicks off.’
‘We
want to win over 90 or 94 minutes and that’s what we are concentrating on. We
have a plan and I’m quite optimistic.’
23rd
May, 2013.
Vermaelen can leave
Arsenal FC say skipper Thomas Vermaelen can
leave the club in the summer £5million.
The Belgian defender has been left out of the
starting line-up despite taking over as club captain from Robin van Persie.
Vermaelen, 27, has been previously watched by
both Barcelona and Manchester United but he is desperate to stay in North
London.
Manager Arsene Wenger prefers German Mertesacker
and Laurent Koscielny.
Arsenal are also considering bringing Swansea’s
Ashley Williams to the club. The player is currently rated £12m.
Vermaelen signed a new contract in October
2011 — to keep him at the club until 2015 — but has struggled this season.
It would be recalled that the Gunners signed
Vermaelen for £10m four years ago.
23rd May, 2013.
Sergio Ramos: Bale can punish any team
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos believes
Tottenham sensation Gareth Bale can punish any team.
The Spanish giants are desperate to sign the
double Footballer of the Year from Tottenham in a £60million
switch.
Ramos said: ‘Gareth Bale is a Real
Madrid-quality signing. He has had an exceptional season. He can punish any
team in the world and has the footballing qualities we look for in Madrid.
‘I am sure Madrid will not be the only team
that wants to sign him — but he is the right mould for us.’
23rd
May, 2013.
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Derek Boateng joins Fulham
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has signed a two-year deal at Fulham.
The 30-year-old announced his move from Ukrainian side Dnipro to Crave Cottage.
The former Getafe, Panathinaikos and Beitar Jerusalem midfielder tweeted: ‘I have signed a two-year deal with Fulham FC! I’m happy to see this deal confirmed! Thanks God, my family and everyone who support me!’
Fulham are yet to officially confirm the move.
22nd May, 2013.
Xavi: Doping is very prevalent
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has declared his support for FIFA doping test.
The Catalan star said: ‘I very much approve of those kinds of tests. It is a pity but doping is very prevalent, not in football, but in sport in general, so for me every kind of prevention or control is good. People have to be healthy, sport has to be healthy and so it's good there are this kind of controls.
‘I’m sure there’s none in football. I’ve never experienced it. In 15 years I’ve not seen it at Barcelona, nor with the national team nor anywhere else, but you still need to take a very tough line with this.’
22nd May, 2013.
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