What to expect in Bayern Munich v Chelsea With John Terry and three others suspended, the Blues take on the German giants in their home stadium. Goal.com satirically imagines how events might play out… Read More: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2897/championship/2012/05/19/3112834/allardyce-believes-championship-play-off-final-is-bigger
The premieres, the glamor, the dealmaking here in Cannes – they will all take a temporary back seat for some British and German industry folks Saturday night. Cannes 2012: Paul Greengrass to Direct Barcelona Soccer DocumentaryIM Global’s Stuart Ford on His Cannes Plans, Soccer Obsession and Beating CancerGerman Soccer Kicks ‘Dancing’ to Record Low Ratings [...]
By Ime Bassey Nigeria’s flag bearers in the 2012 CAF Champions League, Sunshine Stars of Akure were drawn over the week in Group A of the tournament alongside three north African teams but their coach, Gbenga Ogunbote believes all the teams in the group have equal chances of qualifying. Coach Ogunbote said that the two [...]
By Matt Barlow PUBLISHED: 23:20, 18 May 2012 | UPDATED: 23:20, 18 May 2012 Heard the one about the Wembley hero with Chelsea’s rampant lion in his heart? You know, a popular midfielder cut off in his prime by injury who then returned many years later to salvage an ailing project? No, not him, the [...]
Allegations of intentionally harming the event hurled at the cricket board. DESIGN: FAIZAN DAWOOD KARACHI: The tournament has not even started but is already under the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The 2nd Pakistan Champions League (PCL) T20 event, where seven foreign teams are also taking part, is clashing with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) [...]
Kerstin Joensson/Associated PressBayern Munich, led by its captain, Philipp Lahm, center, will play the Champions League final on Saturday at the team’s home stadium, Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich and Chelsea, the two teams that will contest the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday in Munich, harbor painful memories of recent finals lost. Philipp “I Keep [...]
Fri, 18 May 13:03:00 2012 EXCLUSIVE: Legendary ex-referee Pierluigi Collina spoke to Eurosport about the experience of officiating a Champions League final, as Pedro Proenca prepares to take charge of Chelsea v Bayern Munich. Final referee ‘once headbutted by a fan’ Video: How Bayern and Chelsea reached the final Bayern Munich team page Berthold: Chelsea [...]
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“I do think everyone at the club, from (manager) Alex (Ferguson) down, agree we underperformed in Europe this year,” United chief executive David Gill said earlier this week. Read More: http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2012/05/18/manchester_uniteds_cash_reserves_halved/
By THOMAS MERSCH COLOGNE, Germany—There is more at stake in Saturday’s Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea than the title. In it, the social market economy goes head-to-head with Anglo-Saxon capitalism. Enlarge Image European Pressphoto Agency The mascots of Chelsea and Bayern Munich. The UEFA Champions League final pits more than just two [...]
Drogba finishes roller-coaster Champions League final on top
Didier Drogba celebrates after his goal in the 88th minute ties the match 1-1. (Getty Images) MUNICH — From hero to villain, to man of the match. Didier Drogba went through the full range of emotions on a night when he delivered the first Champions League title to Chelsea, in perhaps his last [...]
Nigeria suffer Yobo blow ahead of crucial qualifiers
Joseph Yobo has been ruled out of next month’s 2014 World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigeria skipper sustained an injury during Wednesday’s Turkish Cup final, whilst playing for Fenerbahce. According to Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, the Istanbul side suggest Yobo will be out for over four weeks. Keshi has added [...]
Renard to stay assures Kambwili
Zambia captain Christopher Katongo (L) and coach Herve Renard Zambia’s sports minister says that funds are finally in place to secure the services of Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Herve Renard. Renard’s position has been unclear in recent months, with his contract having expired at the end of the 2012 finals. With the financial assistance [...]
Chelsea’s Mikel Missing from Nigeria Roster
Reuters Nigeria released their squad for their upcoming World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday. Notably missing was Chelsea stalwart, John Mikel Obi. The midfielder, who is enjoying the finest season in his Chelsea career, and patiently waiting to answer the roll call in the UEFA Champions League Final at the Allianz [...]
FOOTBALL fans have been presented with a glorious opportunity to watch the 2013 edition of the African Cup of Nations as Premiership sponsors Castle Lager embarked on a nationwide campaign to recruit SuperFans. Two lucky fans are assured of a ticket to go and watch the African Cup of Nations finals next year. The campaign [...]
Sierra Leone pays out for chopper crash
2012-05-18 19:15 Freetown – Sierra Leone’s transport minister said on Friday that relatives of 19 Togolese football fans who died in a helicopter crash in 2007, including Togo’s sports minister, would receive compensation. “We have accepted liability and engaged Paramount Airlines as there was a valid insurance document covering all on board the aircraft,” Transport [...]
The Champions League Team That Wouldn’t Die
By JONATHAN CLEGG Getty Images Didier Drogba of Chelsea scores the winning kick against Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the Champions League final shootout. MUNICH—What started as a season of tumult and trauma finally ended in triumph here for Chelsea, as the Premier League giant-turned-underdog beat Bayern Munich on a penalty shootout to win [...]
Cardiff City eye up clash against Premier League flyers Newcastle United
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Delme Parfitt: Brendan Rodgers not big enough name for top Premier League club
FIRST Chelsea, then Tottenham, next Aston Villa then Liverpool…you wonder how many more Premier League clubs Brendan Rodgers will be linked with before the summer is out. It is of course testament to how well he is doing at Swansea City, a ringing endorsement of the thrilling play-off promotion he won 12 months ago and [...]
Drogba finishes roller-coaster Champions League final on top
Didier Drogba celebrates after his goal in the 88th minute ties the match 1-1. (Getty Images) MUNICH — From hero to villain, to man of the match. Didier Drogba went through the full range of emotions on a night when he delivered the first Champions League title to Chelsea, in perhaps his last [...]
