Tag: Football
Victory climb to top of the heap with win over Adelaide
Melbourne claimed top spot on the A-League ladder with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide at Docklands on Tuesday evening.[MORE]
Spurs and Portsmouth agree fee for Defoe
England striker Jermain Defoe appears set to return to Tottenham Hotspur after his former club agreed a transfer fee with Portsmouth.[MORE]
Jets seeking fresh talent for ACL
Newcastle Jets star Joel Griffiths says his club will look to inject new blood into the side ahead of the 2009 Asian Champions League (ACL).[MORE]
Victory looking to snatch United's lead
Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat says a win against Adelaide United tonight will go a long way to helping his side earn an Asian Champions League berth in 2010.[MORE]
Villanueva magic enough to see off valiant Spartans
A brilliant freekick by Chilean international Carlos Villanueva proved the difference between Premiership side Blackburn Rovers and non-league Blyth Spartans last night as Rovers ran out 1-0 winners in the third round of the FA Cup.[MORE]
Benitez tells Reds to keep eyes on league prize
Liverpool manager, Rafael Benitez, has told the Premier League leaders not to be distracted from their quest to win the English title by the hype surrounding their derby FA Cup tie with Everton.[MORE]
Sydney FC chairman backs Kossie
Sydney FC chairman Andrew Kemeny has backed under-pressure coach John Kosmina, saying the club's players must shoulder some blame for the side's poor season.[MORE]
Coast confirms Minniecon, Thwaite signings
New A-League entrant Gold Coast United has confirmed the signings of winger Tahj Minniecon and defender Michael Thwaite for its inaugural season.[MORE]
Miller back in light training for Roar
Queensland Roar's leading goal-scorer Charlie Miller returned to the training paddock today following surgery on a double hernia last month.[MORE]
Question marks still surround Docklands pitch
Victory captain Kevin Muscat says he is still unimpressed by the condition of the Dockland's pitch just one day before Melbourne's blockbuster clash with Adelaide United.[MORE]
Sydney FC forms partnership with Shanghai Shenhua
Sydney FC says it is entering into a formal relationship with prominent Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.[MORE]
Rampant Robben lifts Real to third
Arjen Robben's superb run and curled shot gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Villarreal overnight, moving the champions up to third in the Primera Liga.[MORE]
United and Villa into FA Cup fourth round
Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa both made it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup overnight. [MORE]
Phoenix keeps top four in sight
Wellington kept its dream of a debut A-League finals appearance alive after a superb second half show ended Newcastle's title defence with a 3-0 victory at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.[MORE]
Gerrard hailed as 'model pro'
Steven Gerrard was labelled a "model professional" by Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee after capping a troubled week off the pitch by inspiring the Reds to a 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston. [MORE]
Kossie keeps cool on Sydney future
Sydney FC coach John Kosmina has taken speculation over his tenure at the helm in his stride following a 2-0 loss to A-League leader Adelaide United.[MORE]
Iniesta makes scoring return as Barca marches on
Spanish international midfielder Andres Iniesta marked his comeback from injury in style with a crucial goal as La Liga leader Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca 3-1 this morning to continue where it left off before Christmas.[MORE]
City confirms Bridge signing
Manchester City has confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea.[MORE]
'Impeccable' Beckham nearing Milan debut
Short-term loan signing David Beckham is in excellent shape and could make his Serie A debut in AC Milan's first league match after the winter break at AS Roma next week, coach Carlo Ancelotti said overnight. "He is impeccable in training. Physically he is well, he just lacks a little power," Ancelotti was quoted as saying at Milan's training camp in Dubai by La Gazzetta dello Sport's website.[MORE]
Man City crashes out of FA Cup
Nottingham Forest stunned one of the world's wealthiest clubs by knocking Manchester City out of the FA Cup.[MORE]
United's samba stars flex premiership muscles
Adelaide United's quest for a second A-League minor premiership gathered pace with a convincing 2-0 victory over competition strugglers Sydney FC at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Viduka's injury run continues
Newcastle United's Australian striker Mark Viduka is expected to be out for two to three weeks with a groin injury.[MORE]
Wenger won't break bank to boost Arsenal
Arsene Wenger insists he has no intention of spending crazy money in the January transfer window to get Arsenal's spluttering season back on track.[MORE]
City and Chelsea agree Bridge transfer
Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge is set to join Manchester City after boss Mark Hughes confirmed the two clubs have agreed an undisclosed fee for the England international.[MORE]
Spurs ditch Wigan on way to fourth round
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup fourth round this morning (Australian time) with a 3-1 win over fellow Premier League outfit Wigan.[MORE]
