More Europe News
All news for August, 2009
All News | England | Europe | UEFA Europa League | UEFA Champions League | Global | World Cup | Euro 2012 | Australia | World Cup 2010 | FA Cup | Carling Cup | UEFA Cup | Transfers | Women's Professional Soccer
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Celtic midfielder Donati seals Italy return with Bari (Aug 31, 2009 21:52 GMT)
Serie A side Bari have signed Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati who has gone back to Italy for family reasons, the Scottish Premier League club said on Monday.
Resino laments Atletico's opening day loss (Aug 31, 2009 10:23 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino admits his side have plenty of work to do on the training ground after suffering a dismal start to their Primera Division campaign.
Iniesta and Marquez to miss opener (Aug 31, 2009 10:18 GMT)
Injured Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Rafael Marquez have not made sufficient progress to be available for the champions' opening La Liga match against Sporting Gijon on Monday.
Portugal: Sporting beat Academica for first win (Aug 31, 2009 10:16 GMT)
Sporting recorded their first Portuguese championship win of the season on Sunday when goals by forwards Liedson and Yannick Djalo gave them a 2-0 win at Academica de Coimbra.
Police hold 60 Palermo fans after Fiorentina game (Aug 30, 2009 21:48 GMT)
About 60 Palermo fans were held by Florence police after trouble flared in the city before their Serie A match with Fiorentina, Italian media reported on Sunday.
La Liga: Mata and Hernandez see off Sevilla (Aug 30, 2009 19:35 GMT)
Juan Mata's clinical strike and a lucky finish from Pablo Hernandez gave Valencia a 2-0 win over 10-man Sevilla in their opening La Liga match of the season on Sunday. Sevilla's chances on a badly cut-up pitch at the Mestalla were dealt a blow shortl
Bundesliga: Brace for Guerrero as Hamburg go top (Aug 30, 2009 18:38 GMT)
Paolo Guerrero scored twice as Hamburg SV went top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Cologne on Sunday.
Serie A: Diego double spells trouble for Roma (Aug 30, 2009 18:13 GMT)
New Juventus signing Diego stole the show in only his second Serie A start with two stunning goals in a 3-1 win at AS Roma on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Goalless draw puts Bordeaux back on top (Aug 30, 2009 17:59 GMT)
Girondins Bordeaux reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on goal difference with a 0-0 draw at Olympique Marseille on Sunday. However, the result ended Bordeaux's run of 14 successive wins, including the 11 victories that led them to their firs
La Liga: Atletico slump to Malaga defeat (Aug 30, 2009 17:33 GMT)
Atletico Madrid made a poor start to their La Liga campaign when they were humbled 3-0 at Malaga on Sunday.
PSG loan out ex-Chelsea striker Kezman (Aug 30, 2009 15:30 GMT)
Paris St Germain have loaned former Serbia striker Mateja Kezman to Zenit St Petersburg for the rest of the year, the Russian Premier League club said on Sunday. "Today Zenit agreed a loan deal for Kezman, who will signed a personal contract with the
Eredivisie: Makaay penalty snatches point at death (Aug 30, 2009 15:16 GMT)
Roy Makaay hit a stoppage-time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Feyenoord at home to Twente Enschede in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Portuguese Liga: Porto cruise to Naval triumph (Aug 29, 2009 22:29 GMT)
Porto moved top of the Liga table by bagging their second win of the season against early strugglers Naval with a 1-3 win at the Jose Bento Pessoa stadium.
Ligue 1: Bastos strike sparks Lyon to Nancy win (Aug 29, 2009 21:30 GMT)
A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter sink Milan 4-0 in derby destruction (Aug 29, 2009 20:57 GMT)
Serie A champions Inter Milan humiliated 10-man AC Milan 4-0 to emphatically earn the derby spoils on Saturday with new striker Diego Milito in fine form.
Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar win again to take top spot (Aug 29, 2009 20:26 GMT)
Ronald Koeman's AZ Alkmaar registered their fourth straight win, beating Willem II Tilburg 2-1, to move top of the Dutch league on Saturday.
La Liga: Ronaldo on target as Real edge thriller (Aug 29, 2009 20:18 GMT)
Real Madrid's expensive team squeezed through their first competitive test on Saturday when goals from Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lassana Diarra earned a 3-2 La Liga win over Deportivo Coruna.
Championship: Baggies bounce into top spot (Aug 29, 2009 17:10 GMT)
West Brom went top of the Championship after a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United on Saturday as two of their early promotion rivals finished the afternoon empty-handed.
Bundesliga: Robben bags brace on Bayern debut (Aug 29, 2009 16:45 GMT)
Dutch winger Arjen Robben scored twice on his debut to help Bayern Munich beat champions VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 and win their first league match of the season on Saturday.
McBride ready for Mowbray's Celtic challenge (Aug 29, 2009 13:11 GMT)
Kevin McBride has warned Celtic that Hibernian are ''not there just to make up the numbers'' this season ahead of their first meeting of the campaign tomorrow.
Guardiola defends misfiring striker Ibrahimovic (Aug 29, 2009 10:39 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insisted his star signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic will settle in soon despite a disappointing showing by the Swedish striker in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bundesliga: Gladbach win ends Mainz run (Aug 28, 2009 22:23 GMT)
Mainz missed the chance to go top of the table after losing their first game of the season at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Jose blames media for Muntari Ramadan row (Aug 28, 2009 14:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says if anything happens to him in the wake of comments he made regarding Sully Muntari's religion it will be the Italian media's fault.
Ronaldo runs into pressure (Aug 28, 2009 10:24 GMT)
Lucy Turner finds anticipation to be growing ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's La Liga debut.
Gomez keen to help turn Bayern around (Aug 28, 2009 08:51 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Bayern's Mario Gomez in bullish mood despite their poor start to the season.
UEFA plot to stop big-spending City (Aug 28, 2009 07:12 GMT)
Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is backing a UEFA proposal that would sabotage the efforts of big spending Manchester City to dominate English and European football.
Ligue 1: Lopez filling boots of Benzema at Lyon (Aug 27, 2009 10:30 GMT)
Lisandro Lopez has taken just a few games to convince Olympique Lyon fans there is life after Karim Benzema.
Serie A: Huntelaar excited by derby debut (Aug 27, 2009 09:56 GMT)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar will face a Serie A baptism of fire this weekend when he makes his bow AC Milan in the city derby.
Bundesliga: Free beer for suffering Bayern fans (Aug 27, 2009 08:46 GMT)
Fans of Bayern Munich, who have made their worst start to the Bundesliga for 43 seasons, will get a chance to drown sorrows before Saturday's home match with champions VfL Wolfsburg.
Everton opponents ready for 'match of their lives' (Aug 27, 2009 07:53 GMT)
Sigma Olomouc midfielder Tomas Horava has told his team-mates they face the "match of our lives" as they attempt to achieve the seemingly impossible and overturn a four-goal deficit against Everton on Thursday.
Hodgson concerned about Perm's plastic pitch (Aug 27, 2009 07:45 GMT)
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is concerned his players may find it hard to adapt to the artificial pitch in Thursday night's Europa League play-off second leg away to Amkar Perm.
O'Neill prepared to go on attack against Vienna (Aug 27, 2009 07:40 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has promised a bold approach to try and overturn the first-leg deficit against Rapid Vienna in Thursday night's Europa League tie.
Nedved confirms his retirement from football (Aug 26, 2009 16:19 GMT)
Former Juventus and Lazio midfielder Pavel Nedved has announced his retirement from football.
Baptista agent in talks with Mourinho's Inter (Aug 26, 2009 10:39 GMT)
The agent of Julio Baptista claims he is in discussions with Inter Milan over the possible transfer of the Brazil striker to the Italian champions.
Benzema: I'm privileged to be at Real Madrid (Aug 26, 2009 09:12 GMT)
New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema tells Nick Bidwell he's ready for the new season.
Espanyol set to sign Boca Juniors' Forlin (Aug 26, 2009 07:47 GMT)
Espanyol are close to completing the signing of Argentina international Juan Forlin from Boca Juniors.
Berlusconi at odds with coach over formation (Aug 26, 2009 06:45 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has risked undermining new coach Leonardo before the city derby by saying he prefers a different formation to the one used by the Brazilian.
Europa League: Shakhtar cruise through qualifying (Aug 25, 2009 20:06 GMT)
Shakhtar Donetsk cruised into the Europa League with a 5-0 aggregate win over Sivasspor of Turkey.
Italian keeper comes out of retirement at 66 (Aug 25, 2009 18:26 GMT)
Former Fiorentina goalkeeper Lamberto Boranga has come out of retirement at the age of 66 to play for L'Ammeto in the Italian amateur leagues.
Italian league split approved by calcio officials (Aug 25, 2009 17:19 GMT)
A landmark split between Serie A and Serie B aimed at boosting football's flagging fortunes in Italy has been approved, league officials told reporters following a meeting on Tuesday.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Keeping the faith (Aug 25, 2009 10:07 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger wonders if Bayern keeper Michael Rensing deserves his criticism.
Effenberg slams Bayern defence for sleeping (Aug 25, 2009 09:53 GMT)
Steffen Effenberg has launched a scathing attack on his former club Bayern Munich, saying they have ''slept'' over the last few years rather than moved forward.
German FA investigate Lehmann and Subotic clash (Aug 25, 2009 09:35 GMT)
The German Football Association will investigate a clash between Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic in their Bundesliga fixture last weekend.
Magath steps up after boardroom shake-up (Aug 25, 2009 08:25 GMT)
Schalke manager Felix Magath has taken on more responsibility at the Gelsenkirchen-based club after a boardroom shake-up.
Barcelona set to sign Shakhtar's Chygrynskiy (Aug 24, 2009 21:48 GMT)
Barcelona look set to sign Ukraine central defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bundesliga: Bochum beat Hertha for first win (Aug 24, 2009 15:50 GMT)
Bundesliga champions VfL Wolfsburg slumped to a shock 4-2 defeat by Hamburg SV on Sunday, ending a 20-match unbeaten home record in the league stretching back to the 2007/8 season.
Eto'o promises good times for Inter and Jose (Aug 24, 2009 14:09 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho was dissatisfied after his team's failure to win on the opening day of the Serie A campaign against Bari but new club signing Samuel Eto'o has promised his coach that good times are on the way for the defending champio
Chamakh happy to stay with French champions (Aug 24, 2009 09:28 GMT)
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has stressed he is happy to remain with the French champions this season.
Barca add Supercup to tally after thrashing Bilbao (Aug 24, 2009 07:04 GMT)
Brilliant Barcelona added another piece of silverware to their bulging trophy cabinet tonight after clinching the Spanish Supercup following a one-sided second leg against Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord put four past Roda JC (Aug 23, 2009 18:54 GMT)
Feyenoord scored three times in the first half as they romped to a 4-0 home win over Roda JC Kerkrade and went top of the Dutch league on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff double sends Bordeaux top (Aug 23, 2009 18:50 GMT)
Two goals from Yoann Gourcuff helped champions Girondins Bordeaux maintain their perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign with a crushing 4-0 home win over Nice on Sunday.
Serie A: Eto'o off the mark but Bari claim a draw (Aug 23, 2009 18:37 GMT)
Inter Milan managed only a draw against newly-promoted Bari in their opening game of the Serie A campaign.
Germany: Bayern Munich humbled by Mainz (Aug 23, 2009 16:24 GMT)
Two first-half goals led promoted Mainz 05 to a surprise 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Ibrahimovic given time to adapt to life in Spain (Aug 23, 2009 13:56 GMT)
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic can have as much time as he likes to adapt to his new surroundings, coach Pep Guardiola said after including him in the squad for the Spanish Super Cup second leg.
Rummenigge concerned for struggling Bayern (Aug 23, 2009 11:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal is coming under growing pressure after the club's worst start to a Bundesliga season in 43 years.
Elbow could land Stuttgart's Lehmann in hot water (Aug 23, 2009 11:15 GMT)
Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann may face disciplinary action after an off-the-ball clash with Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
Leverkusen boss wants more after Freiburg rout (Aug 23, 2009 11:13 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes believes there is plenty of room for improvement despite seeing his side win 5-0 at Freiburg to go to the top of the Bundesliga.
Leonardo hails extraordinary Milan after debut win (Aug 23, 2009 11:10 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo said his team had produced an extraordinary response to a tricky pre-season by beating Siena 2-1 on Saturday in the Brazilian's first Serie A game in charge.
France: Three and easy for Lyon at Auxerre (Aug 22, 2009 21:02 GMT)
Lyon retained top spot in Ligue 1 thanks to an impressive 3-0 win at Auxerre on Saturday night, with Jean-Alain Boumsong, Jean Makoun and Miralem Pjanic on target.
Italy: Pato scores twice as Milan start with win (Aug 22, 2009 19:42 GMT)
AC Milan opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win at Siena on Saturday night, with Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato claiming both goals.
Sneijder digs in his heels over Real Madrid exit (Aug 22, 2009 11:59 GMT)
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder is resisting pressure from Real Madrid to accept a move away from the club, the player said on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Van Gaal targets first Bayern win (Aug 20, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Bayern Munich are confident Dutchman Louis van Gaal can create a championship-winning team though they will still be looking for their first win of the season when they take on promoted Mainz on Saturday.
Serie A: Jose must deliver on fluid football pledge (Aug 20, 2009 09:34 GMT)
Jose Mourinho knows he must come good on his pledge to make Inter Milan play fluid attacking football if their Serie A title defence, which starts at home against Bari on Sunday, is to be successful.
Madrid's Dutch-detox (Aug 20, 2009 09:31 GMT)
Lucy Turner on what the future holds for Real Madrid's Dutch contingent.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux boosted as Chamakh stays (Aug 20, 2009 07:53 GMT)
French champions Girondins Bordeaux should be able to count on Ligue 1 top scorer Marouane Chamakh for one more season after he shelved his Premier League dreams.
Hodgson: We couldn't scout Europa opponents (Aug 20, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Roy Hodgson admits Fulham will be taking a small step into the unknown when they face Amkar Perm in Thursday night's Europa League play-off.
Dropping Lescott is a gamble, admits Moyes (Aug 20, 2009 07:22 GMT)
David Moyes admits he is gambling with Everton's European future by axing England defender Joleon Lescott from Thursday night's clash with Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.
Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat (Aug 20, 2009 07:19 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his debut for Barcelona in the second half of their 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Wednesday.
Hecking quits after Hannover's poor start (Aug 19, 2009 19:43 GMT)
Hannover coach Dieter Hecking has resigned from the club after a meeting with club bosses on Wednesday.
Serie A club-by-club preview: Atalanta - Juventus (Aug 19, 2009 18:01 GMT)
Roberto Gotta previews the Serie A season, looking at Atalanta through to Juventus.
Serie A club-by-club preview: Lazio - Udinese (Aug 19, 2009 18:01 GMT)
Roberto Gotta previews the Serie A season, looking at Lazio through to Udinese.
Mourinho keeps his spat with Lippi rumbling on (Aug 19, 2009 16:09 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has continued to lash out at Marcello Lippi following the Italy coach's comments that Juventus would win the league this season.
Totti's Roma up for Europa League challenge (Aug 19, 2009 15:15 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he and his team-mates are full of motivation as they head into their Europa League playoff against Kosice.
Ibrahimovic set to make debut against Man City (Aug 19, 2009 13:13 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his Barcelona debut in a friendly against Manchester City on Wednesday after recovering from a hand fracture.
Milan's Pirlo confident of breaking Inter domination (Aug 19, 2009 10:37 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo believes this could be the year the Rossoneri break their bitter rivals' stranglehold on the Serie A title.
Gareth Maher: No future in a place called home (Aug 19, 2009 08:45 GMT)
Gareth Maher investigates the reasons why Irish players simply need to move abroad in order to further their careers.
Angry Mourinho accuses Lippi of disrespect (Aug 18, 2009 17:13 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho accused Marcello Lippi of lacking respect on Tuesday after the Italy boss predicted his former club Juventus would win Serie A this season.
Berlusconi wants a salary cap during credit crunch (Aug 18, 2009 16:26 GMT)
The massive wages being paid to footballers are unacceptable in the current tough economic climate and a salary cap should be brought in, according to Italian Premier and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi.
Roma handed Totti boost ahead of Europa tie (Aug 18, 2009 11:52 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti has been included in Luciano Spalletti's squad for Thursday's Europa League clash at Kosice.
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger: Changing the channels (Aug 18, 2009 10:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger feasts his eyes on the multitude of German football available on TV.
Former Inter coach Mancini eyes vacant Zenit job (Aug 17, 2009 17:02 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has been approached to coach Russian Premier League club Zenit St Petersburg, the former Inter Milan boss said.
Deschamps demands more clinical performances (Aug 17, 2009 09:59 GMT)
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps urged his team to start turning dominance into goals after seeing them stumble over the finishing line in their 1-0 win against 10-man Lille.
Ligue 1: Brandao strikes as Marseille sink Lille (Aug 16, 2009 18:05 GMT)
Brandao's first-half header allowed Marseille to down 10-man Lille and earn their second successive win of the fledgling Ligue 1 campaign.
Bundesliga: Gladbach beat Hertha for first win (Aug 16, 2009 17:42 GMT)
Borussia Moenchengladbach scored a goal in each half to beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Sunday and record their first win of the Bundesliga season.
Ribery: Staying and never wanted Real move (Aug 16, 2009 14:44 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery has slammed the door firmly shut on a possible departure from the Bundesliga club.
PSV Eindhoven see off Ajax in 4-3 thriller (Aug 16, 2009 13:44 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven broke through for their first win of the Eredivisie season following a seven-goal thriller against Ajax at the Phillips Stadion
Inter worry about Cambiasso's knee injury (Aug 16, 2009 13:37 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso will undergo surgery this week, the club have confirmed.
Away fans in Italy imposed with ID cards (Aug 16, 2009 09:04 GMT)
Soccer fans in Italy will have to obtain a special supporters card from their club to see their team play away from home next year.
Barcelona allow Messi to skip start of season (Aug 16, 2009 09:02 GMT)
Lionel Messi will be allowed to skip Barcelona's first game of the league season to join up with Argentina for their World Cup qualifier against Brazil, coach Pep Guardiola said on Saturday.
Guardiola rules out Fabregas move - for now (Aug 16, 2009 08:51 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of signing Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Messi to miss Barca opener for Argentina duty (Aug 15, 2009 21:22 GMT)
Lionel Messi will be allowed to skip Barcelona's first game of the league season to join up with Argentina for their World Cup qualifier against Brazil, coach Pep Guardiola said on Saturday.
Eredivisie: Nkufo winner puts Twente top (Aug 15, 2009 21:04 GMT)
Blaise Nkufo scored a 64th-minute goal to earn Steve McClaren's Twente Enschede a 1-0 win at ADO Den Haag which put them top of the Dutch league on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Chamakh nets as Bordeaux beat Sochaux (Aug 15, 2009 19:59 GMT)
Two headers by Marouane Chamakh led champions Girondins Bordeaux to a 3-2 win at Sochaux in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Gomez salvages a point for Bayern (Aug 15, 2009 16:17 GMT)
Bayern Munich needed a second-half goal from the Bundesliga's most expensive signing Mario Gomez to salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Leonardo calm amid troubled Milan pre-season (Aug 15, 2009 08:58 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo is not pressing the panic button despite a string of pre-season defeats.
Drenthe excited about Real's chances of glory (Aug 14, 2009 11:28 GMT)
Royston Drenthe believes "hungry'' Real Madrid have more chance of success over the coming 12 months than last season's treble winners Barcelona.
Totti could sit out start of Serie A season (Aug 14, 2009 11:26 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti could miss the start of the Serie A season with a thigh injury.
Messi could miss start of La Liga campaign (Aug 14, 2009 11:21 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is a doubt for the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup after damaging a thigh muscle while on duty with Argentina and could miss the start of their La Liga defence, the European champions said on their website.
Bundesliga: Bayern excited over Ribery return (Aug 13, 2009 10:47 GMT)
Playmaker Franck Ribery will make his season debut on Saturday against Werder Bremen hoping to steer Bayern Munich to their first Bundesliga victory and put the Real Madrid transfer saga firmly behind him.
Sneijder reiterates desire to stay at Madrid (Aug 13, 2009 08:54 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder has reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid and fight for a regular place in the side, after reports claimed he was nearing a move to Inter Milan.
Benfica close to signing 'Boro striker Alves (Aug 13, 2009 08:24 GMT)
Portuguese giants Benfica are poised to complete the signing of Middlesbrough's Afonso Alves, after the Brazilian failed to impress in England.
Bidwell: Eto'o settling in to unusual surroundings (Aug 13, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o is ready to help his new side Inter Milan conquer Europe, says Nick Bidwell.
Beckham happy to wait over European return (Aug 13, 2009 07:19 GMT)
David Beckham says he will wait to make a decision on whether he will return to Europe and claims his sole focus at present remains on helping LA Galaxy enjoy a productive end to the MLS season.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux count on Gourcuff effect (Aug 13, 2009 07:11 GMT)
Unlike Olympique Marseille or Olympique Lyon, Ligue 1 champions Girondins Bordeaux stayed very quiet on the transfer market but their efforts to make Yoann Gourcuff's stay permanent could prove a bargain.
Holland U-21 0-0 England U-21: Entertaining draw (Aug 12, 2009 20:28 GMT)
England Under-21s came under sustained pressure but escaped with a goalless draw against their Dutch counterparts.
Gattuso predicts a tough campaign for Milan (Aug 12, 2009 17:28 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso thinks the Rossoneri are in for a tough season.
Italian players chief wants quota on foreigners (Aug 12, 2009 11:06 GMT)
Italian football should restore foreign player quotas to ensure domestic talent has the chance to flourish, the head of the nation's professional footballers association (AIC) said on Wednesday.
Bidwell: Hleb looking forward after Barcelona misery (Aug 12, 2009 08:56 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Stuttgart's Alex Hleb full of regret for his decision to leave Arsenal.
Bouwes: McClaren on the right track (Aug 12, 2009 08:54 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes on how Steve McClaren is slowly overcoming the legacy of Fred Rutten.
Marshall in Scotland net, McFadden on the bench (Aug 12, 2009 08:50 GMT)
George Burley will take some of the biggest gambles of his Scotland career for the qualifying game in Norway, axing talisman James McFadden and handing David Marshall the role of
Zlatan to make Barca debut vs Man City? (Aug 12, 2009 08:10 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on course to make his Barcelona debut in next week`s Joan Gamper Trophy against Manchester City.
Date finally set for Argentina season to begin (Aug 12, 2009 08:06 GMT)
The Argentinian season will start on August 21, one week later than originally scheduled, because of the financial problems facing clubs in the country.
Hartson returns home after cancer treatment (Aug 11, 2009 15:09 GMT)
Former international footballer John Hartson has released home from the hospital where he was undergoing cancer treatment.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: The true contribution of a coach (Aug 11, 2009 09:51 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger explains the impact of managerial job-hopping in Germany.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff double gets Bordeaux off to flyer (Aug 10, 2009 07:56 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff scored twice to help champions Girondins Bordeaux beat promoted Lens 4-1 in the first match of their 2009-10 Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday.
Advocaat leaves Zenit following poor run of form (Aug 10, 2009 07:54 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg and coach Dick Advocaat have parted company, bringing a premature end to the Dutchman's three-year spell with the Russian club.
Eredivisie: PSV still seeking win after Twente draw (Aug 9, 2009 20:55 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are still looking for their first win of the season after sharing the points with Twente Enschede in a 1-1 draw in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bochum fight back to clinch draw (Aug 9, 2009 16:23 GMT)
VfL Bochum scored three goals in 12 minutes to hit back from 3-0 down at half-time and force a draw against Borussia Moenchengladbach in their opening Bundesliga match of the season on Sunday.
Seville striker Fabiano "not thinking about Milan" (Aug 9, 2009 13:19 GMT)
Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano insists he remains untroubled despite the protracted saga over a possible move to AC Milan.
Ligue 1: Marseille start campaign with away win (Aug 9, 2009 11:44 GMT)
Olympique Marseille, regarded by many as title favourites, won 2-0 at Grenoble when the Ligue 1 season got underway on Saturday.
Injured Van Bommel out for up to four weeks (Aug 9, 2009 11:42 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has broken his toe and will be out of action for three to four weeks, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Espanyol's Jarque dies while on pre-season tour (Aug 9, 2009 10:42 GMT)
Espanyol captain and defender Dani Jarque, 26, has died from heart failure while on a pre-season tour of Italy, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
Espanyol still in shock after Jarque's death (Aug 9, 2009 09:56 GMT)
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he and the club are still in shock following the death of captain Daniel Jarque on Saturday.
Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour (Aug 8, 2009 23:56 GMT)
Espanyol captain and defender Dani Jarque, 26, has died from heart failure while on a pre-season tour of Italy, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.rcdespanyol.com) on Saturday.
Suarez hits hat-trick as Ajax cruise past Waalwijk (Aug 8, 2009 19:30 GMT)
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez scored a second-half hat-trick for Ajax Amsterdam in a 4-1 home win over RKC Waalwijk on Saturday to make it successive wins under new coach Martin Jol.
Bundesliga: Injury-plagued Bayern draw away (Aug 8, 2009 15:59 GMT)
Bayern Munich, missing several key players through injury, drew 1-1 away to Hoffenheim in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.
Lazio stun Inter Milan to win Super Cup in Beijing (Aug 8, 2009 14:43 GMT)
Lazio lifted the Italian Supercoppa with a shock win over Serie A champions Inter Milan in a match staged in Beijing's Olympic Stadium.
Real Mallorca sold to Marti Mingarro brothers (Aug 8, 2009 11:55 GMT)
Real Mallorca President Mateu Alemany has sold his 93 percent shareholding to an investment group headed by the Marti Mingarro brothers, the Primera Liga club confirmed.
Chelsea snub proof Milan have ambition, says Pirlo (Aug 8, 2009 10:33 GMT)
Andrea Pirlo believes his decision to snub Chelsea proves that AC Milan are a team with ambition and he has vowed to make critics eat their words.
New-look Inter take on Lazio in Supercoppa (Aug 7, 2009 11:58 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has warned his players against complacency ahead of Saturday's Supercoppa clash against Lazio.
Toni and Ribery to miss Bundesliga opener (Aug 7, 2009 11:40 GMT)
Bayern Munich will be without French playmaker Franck Ribery and Italian striker Luca Toni when they take on Hoffenheim in their first game of the season on Saturday.
Pellegrini says Real Madrid can win a treble (Aug 7, 2009 10:57 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini believes his team can win the treble this season.
Fulham land Russia trip in Europa League draw (Aug 7, 2009 08:44 GMT)
The full draw for the final qualifying round.
Europa League: Athletic avoid embarrasing exit (Aug 6, 2009 21:37 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao avoided an embarrassing Europa League exit at the hands of Swiss side Young Boys as they sneaked into the play-off round on away goals.
Bayern defender Demichelis sidelined for months (Aug 6, 2009 19:54 GMT)
Bayern Munich will be without central defender Martin Demichelis for up to two months after he damaged ankle ligaments in training.
Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup in Beijing (Aug 6, 2009 07:30 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o is desperate to give his new club Inter Milan instant payback when the Serie A champions take on Italian Cup winners Lazio in the Super Cup at the Bird's Nest on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Marseille full of hope despite departures (Aug 5, 2009 07:57 GMT)
Olympique Marseille have been rocked by death and departures during the close season, but they kick off the Ligue 1 campaign this weekend full of hope that their man with the Midas touch can lead them to a golden year.
Hamburg win shootout to edge past Duesseldorf (Aug 4, 2009 22:47 GMT)
Goalkeeper Frank Rost saved two penalties in a shootout to steer Hamburg SV past Fortuna Duesseldorf in the German Cup first round on Monday.
Mainz appoint Tuchel as replacement for Anderson (Aug 4, 2009 19:51 GMT)
Mainz today appointed the untested Thomas Tuchel as their new coach after parting company with Jorn Andersen just a week before the start of the Bundesliga season.
Real 'keeper Casillas glad to see the back of Eto'o (Aug 4, 2009 13:53 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has confessed he is delighted that Samuel Eto'o has left Spain.
Van Gaal confirms Van Bommel as Bayern skipper (Aug 4, 2009 12:48 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has confirmed Mark van Bommel as his skipper for the new season and named Philipp Lahm as vice-captain.
Laporta confirms Barca contract talks with Messi (Aug 4, 2009 11:46 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed they are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi.
Lyon president: I was right to sell Benzema (Aug 4, 2009 11:36 GMT)
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says he was right to to sell Karim Benzema.
Trezeguet could not betray Juve with Milan move (Aug 4, 2009 08:54 GMT)
French striker David Trezeguet is staying at Juventus after deciding a prospective move to Serie A rivals AC Milan would be tantamount to betraying the Turin club.
Albanian pulls plug on Bologna takeover deal (Aug 4, 2009 08:17 GMT)
Albanian oil businessman Rezart Taci's bid to take over Bologna has broken down shortly before the deal was set to be completed, the Serie A club's owners have said.
Hartson to begin course of chemo this week (Aug 3, 2009 14:53 GMT)
Doctors plan to begin chemotherapy for former Celtic striker John Hartson this week.
Barcelona ready to offer Messi new deal (Aug 3, 2009 13:59 GMT)
Barcelona are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi, according to reports in Spain and Italy.
Trezeguet staying at Juventus for another year (Aug 3, 2009 10:43 GMT)
Striker David Trezeguet has decided to stay at Juventus at least until the end of the season.
German Cup: Trier send Hannover crashing out (Aug 2, 2009 18:18 GMT)
Hannover were sent crashing out of the DFB-Pokal in the first round today by fourth division side Eintracht Trier, becoming only the second Bundesliga side to fall at the first hurdle after Mainz on Friday.
Eredivisie: Jol starts Ajax career off with a win (Aug 2, 2009 15:30 GMT)
Martin Jol enjoyed a promising first competitive game in charge of Ajax as the Amsterdammers won their opening Eredivisie game at FC Groningen.
Marshall: The Ballad of Dédé and Lolo (Aug 2, 2009 13:54 GMT)
Paul Marshall previews the French league season as a battle between Dédé and Lolo.
Van der Vaart confirms he'll leave Real Madrid (Aug 2, 2009 12:54 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart is expecting to leave Real Madrid after learning he is not in new coach Manuel Pellegrini's plans for the season.
Celtic's Caldwell plays down ''tired'' suggestions (Aug 2, 2009 12:20 GMT)
Gary Caldwell played down suggestions by Celtic manager Tony Mowbray that some of the Parkhead squad are already suffering from fatigue.
Grafite voted Germany's footballer of the year (Aug 2, 2009 12:17 GMT)
Wolfsburg striker Grafite has been voted Germany's footballer of the year by the country's football writers and Kicker magazine.
Eredivisie: Two off as Alkmaar make losing start (Aug 1, 2009 21:01 GMT)
Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar had two players sent off and suffered a 3-2 defeat away at Heracles Almelo in their opening game of the season on Saturday.
German Cup: Bundesliga clubs emerge unscathed (Aug 1, 2009 18:24 GMT)
VfB Stuttgart survived a fright against fourth division Sonnenhof Grossaspach before hitting back to win 4-1 in their German Cup first round tie on Saturday.
Dzeko signs contract extension at Wolfsburg (Aug 1, 2009 16:42 GMT)
Edin Dzeko has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg.
Guardiola calm over CONI decision to reopen case (Aug 1, 2009 10:44 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists he is unconcerned by the decision of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to reopen the case against him over alleged drug use during his time as a player at Brescia.
Marseille's Heinze: I was not forced out of Madrid (Aug 1, 2009 10:39 GMT)
New Marseille defender Gabriel Heinze insists he was not forced out of Real Madrid.
Rangers boss Smith calls for calendar change (Aug 1, 2009 10:38 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith has called for a switch to summer football to prevent more European embarrassment for Scottish clubs.
Real's Pellegrini: Set-piece defending is a concern (Aug 1, 2009 08:44 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini admits his side`s defending from set-pieces is a concern after Juventus inflicted a first defeat of pre-season on the big-spending Spanish giants.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Celtic midfielder Donati seals Italy return with Bari (Aug 31, 2009 21:52 GMT)
Serie A side Bari have signed Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati who has gone back to Italy for family reasons, the Scottish Premier League club said on Monday.
Resino laments Atletico's opening day loss (Aug 31, 2009 10:23 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino admits his side have plenty of work to do on the training ground after suffering a dismal start to their Primera Division campaign.
Iniesta and Marquez to miss opener (Aug 31, 2009 10:18 GMT)
Injured Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Rafael Marquez have not made sufficient progress to be available for the champions' opening La Liga match against Sporting Gijon on Monday.
Portugal: Sporting beat Academica for first win (Aug 31, 2009 10:16 GMT)
Sporting recorded their first Portuguese championship win of the season on Sunday when goals by forwards Liedson and Yannick Djalo gave them a 2-0 win at Academica de Coimbra.
Police hold 60 Palermo fans after Fiorentina game (Aug 30, 2009 21:48 GMT)
About 60 Palermo fans were held by Florence police after trouble flared in the city before their Serie A match with Fiorentina, Italian media reported on Sunday.
La Liga: Mata and Hernandez see off Sevilla (Aug 30, 2009 19:35 GMT)
Juan Mata's clinical strike and a lucky finish from Pablo Hernandez gave Valencia a 2-0 win over 10-man Sevilla in their opening La Liga match of the season on Sunday. Sevilla's chances on a badly cut-up pitch at the Mestalla were dealt a blow shortl
Bundesliga: Brace for Guerrero as Hamburg go top (Aug 30, 2009 18:38 GMT)
Paolo Guerrero scored twice as Hamburg SV went top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Cologne on Sunday.
Serie A: Diego double spells trouble for Roma (Aug 30, 2009 18:13 GMT)
New Juventus signing Diego stole the show in only his second Serie A start with two stunning goals in a 3-1 win at AS Roma on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Goalless draw puts Bordeaux back on top (Aug 30, 2009 17:59 GMT)
Girondins Bordeaux reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on goal difference with a 0-0 draw at Olympique Marseille on Sunday. However, the result ended Bordeaux's run of 14 successive wins, including the 11 victories that led them to their firs
La Liga: Atletico slump to Malaga defeat (Aug 30, 2009 17:33 GMT)
Atletico Madrid made a poor start to their La Liga campaign when they were humbled 3-0 at Malaga on Sunday.
PSG loan out ex-Chelsea striker Kezman (Aug 30, 2009 15:30 GMT)
Paris St Germain have loaned former Serbia striker Mateja Kezman to Zenit St Petersburg for the rest of the year, the Russian Premier League club said on Sunday. "Today Zenit agreed a loan deal for Kezman, who will signed a personal contract with the
Eredivisie: Makaay penalty snatches point at death (Aug 30, 2009 15:16 GMT)
Roy Makaay hit a stoppage-time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Feyenoord at home to Twente Enschede in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Portuguese Liga: Porto cruise to Naval triumph (Aug 29, 2009 22:29 GMT)
Porto moved top of the Liga table by bagging their second win of the season against early strugglers Naval with a 1-3 win at the Jose Bento Pessoa stadium.
Ligue 1: Bastos strike sparks Lyon to Nancy win (Aug 29, 2009 21:30 GMT)
A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter sink Milan 4-0 in derby destruction (Aug 29, 2009 20:57 GMT)
Serie A champions Inter Milan humiliated 10-man AC Milan 4-0 to emphatically earn the derby spoils on Saturday with new striker Diego Milito in fine form.
Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar win again to take top spot (Aug 29, 2009 20:26 GMT)
Ronald Koeman's AZ Alkmaar registered their fourth straight win, beating Willem II Tilburg 2-1, to move top of the Dutch league on Saturday.
La Liga: Ronaldo on target as Real edge thriller (Aug 29, 2009 20:18 GMT)
Real Madrid's expensive team squeezed through their first competitive test on Saturday when goals from Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lassana Diarra earned a 3-2 La Liga win over Deportivo Coruna.
Championship: Baggies bounce into top spot (Aug 29, 2009 17:10 GMT)
West Brom went top of the Championship after a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United on Saturday as two of their early promotion rivals finished the afternoon empty-handed.
Bundesliga: Robben bags brace on Bayern debut (Aug 29, 2009 16:45 GMT)
Dutch winger Arjen Robben scored twice on his debut to help Bayern Munich beat champions VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 and win their first league match of the season on Saturday.
McBride ready for Mowbray's Celtic challenge (Aug 29, 2009 13:11 GMT)
Kevin McBride has warned Celtic that Hibernian are ''not there just to make up the numbers'' this season ahead of their first meeting of the campaign tomorrow.
Guardiola defends misfiring striker Ibrahimovic (Aug 29, 2009 10:39 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insisted his star signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic will settle in soon despite a disappointing showing by the Swedish striker in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bundesliga: Gladbach win ends Mainz run (Aug 28, 2009 22:23 GMT)
Mainz missed the chance to go top of the table after losing their first game of the season at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Jose blames media for Muntari Ramadan row (Aug 28, 2009 14:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says if anything happens to him in the wake of comments he made regarding Sully Muntari's religion it will be the Italian media's fault.
Ronaldo runs into pressure (Aug 28, 2009 10:24 GMT)
Lucy Turner finds anticipation to be growing ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's La Liga debut.
Gomez keen to help turn Bayern around (Aug 28, 2009 08:51 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Bayern's Mario Gomez in bullish mood despite their poor start to the season.
UEFA plot to stop big-spending City (Aug 28, 2009 07:12 GMT)
Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is backing a UEFA proposal that would sabotage the efforts of big spending Manchester City to dominate English and European football.
Ligue 1: Lopez filling boots of Benzema at Lyon (Aug 27, 2009 10:30 GMT)
Lisandro Lopez has taken just a few games to convince Olympique Lyon fans there is life after Karim Benzema.
Serie A: Huntelaar excited by derby debut (Aug 27, 2009 09:56 GMT)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar will face a Serie A baptism of fire this weekend when he makes his bow AC Milan in the city derby.
Bundesliga: Free beer for suffering Bayern fans (Aug 27, 2009 08:46 GMT)
Fans of Bayern Munich, who have made their worst start to the Bundesliga for 43 seasons, will get a chance to drown sorrows before Saturday's home match with champions VfL Wolfsburg.
Everton opponents ready for 'match of their lives' (Aug 27, 2009 07:53 GMT)
Sigma Olomouc midfielder Tomas Horava has told his team-mates they face the "match of our lives" as they attempt to achieve the seemingly impossible and overturn a four-goal deficit against Everton on Thursday.
Hodgson concerned about Perm's plastic pitch (Aug 27, 2009 07:45 GMT)
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is concerned his players may find it hard to adapt to the artificial pitch in Thursday night's Europa League play-off second leg away to Amkar Perm.
O'Neill prepared to go on attack against Vienna (Aug 27, 2009 07:40 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has promised a bold approach to try and overturn the first-leg deficit against Rapid Vienna in Thursday night's Europa League tie.
Nedved confirms his retirement from football (Aug 26, 2009 16:19 GMT)
Former Juventus and Lazio midfielder Pavel Nedved has announced his retirement from football.
Baptista agent in talks with Mourinho's Inter (Aug 26, 2009 10:39 GMT)
The agent of Julio Baptista claims he is in discussions with Inter Milan over the possible transfer of the Brazil striker to the Italian champions.
Benzema: I'm privileged to be at Real Madrid (Aug 26, 2009 09:12 GMT)
New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema tells Nick Bidwell he's ready for the new season.
Espanyol set to sign Boca Juniors' Forlin (Aug 26, 2009 07:47 GMT)
Espanyol are close to completing the signing of Argentina international Juan Forlin from Boca Juniors.
Berlusconi at odds with coach over formation (Aug 26, 2009 06:45 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has risked undermining new coach Leonardo before the city derby by saying he prefers a different formation to the one used by the Brazilian.
Europa League: Shakhtar cruise through qualifying (Aug 25, 2009 20:06 GMT)
Shakhtar Donetsk cruised into the Europa League with a 5-0 aggregate win over Sivasspor of Turkey.
Italian keeper comes out of retirement at 66 (Aug 25, 2009 18:26 GMT)
Former Fiorentina goalkeeper Lamberto Boranga has come out of retirement at the age of 66 to play for L'Ammeto in the Italian amateur leagues.
Italian league split approved by calcio officials (Aug 25, 2009 17:19 GMT)
A landmark split between Serie A and Serie B aimed at boosting football's flagging fortunes in Italy has been approved, league officials told reporters following a meeting on Tuesday.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Keeping the faith (Aug 25, 2009 10:07 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger wonders if Bayern keeper Michael Rensing deserves his criticism.
Effenberg slams Bayern defence for sleeping (Aug 25, 2009 09:53 GMT)
Steffen Effenberg has launched a scathing attack on his former club Bayern Munich, saying they have ''slept'' over the last few years rather than moved forward.
German FA investigate Lehmann and Subotic clash (Aug 25, 2009 09:35 GMT)
The German Football Association will investigate a clash between Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic in their Bundesliga fixture last weekend.
Magath steps up after boardroom shake-up (Aug 25, 2009 08:25 GMT)
Schalke manager Felix Magath has taken on more responsibility at the Gelsenkirchen-based club after a boardroom shake-up.
Barcelona set to sign Shakhtar's Chygrynskiy (Aug 24, 2009 21:48 GMT)
Barcelona look set to sign Ukraine central defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bundesliga: Bochum beat Hertha for first win (Aug 24, 2009 15:50 GMT)
Bundesliga champions VfL Wolfsburg slumped to a shock 4-2 defeat by Hamburg SV on Sunday, ending a 20-match unbeaten home record in the league stretching back to the 2007/8 season.
Eto'o promises good times for Inter and Jose (Aug 24, 2009 14:09 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho was dissatisfied after his team's failure to win on the opening day of the Serie A campaign against Bari but new club signing Samuel Eto'o has promised his coach that good times are on the way for the defending champio
Chamakh happy to stay with French champions (Aug 24, 2009 09:28 GMT)
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has stressed he is happy to remain with the French champions this season.
Barca add Supercup to tally after thrashing Bilbao (Aug 24, 2009 07:04 GMT)
Brilliant Barcelona added another piece of silverware to their bulging trophy cabinet tonight after clinching the Spanish Supercup following a one-sided second leg against Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord put four past Roda JC (Aug 23, 2009 18:54 GMT)
Feyenoord scored three times in the first half as they romped to a 4-0 home win over Roda JC Kerkrade and went top of the Dutch league on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff double sends Bordeaux top (Aug 23, 2009 18:50 GMT)
Two goals from Yoann Gourcuff helped champions Girondins Bordeaux maintain their perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign with a crushing 4-0 home win over Nice on Sunday.
Serie A: Eto'o off the mark but Bari claim a draw (Aug 23, 2009 18:37 GMT)
Inter Milan managed only a draw against newly-promoted Bari in their opening game of the Serie A campaign.
Germany: Bayern Munich humbled by Mainz (Aug 23, 2009 16:24 GMT)
Two first-half goals led promoted Mainz 05 to a surprise 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Ibrahimovic given time to adapt to life in Spain (Aug 23, 2009 13:56 GMT)
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic can have as much time as he likes to adapt to his new surroundings, coach Pep Guardiola said after including him in the squad for the Spanish Super Cup second leg.
Rummenigge concerned for struggling Bayern (Aug 23, 2009 11:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal is coming under growing pressure after the club's worst start to a Bundesliga season in 43 years.
Elbow could land Stuttgart's Lehmann in hot water (Aug 23, 2009 11:15 GMT)
Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann may face disciplinary action after an off-the-ball clash with Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
Leverkusen boss wants more after Freiburg rout (Aug 23, 2009 11:13 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes believes there is plenty of room for improvement despite seeing his side win 5-0 at Freiburg to go to the top of the Bundesliga.
Leonardo hails extraordinary Milan after debut win (Aug 23, 2009 11:10 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo said his team had produced an extraordinary response to a tricky pre-season by beating Siena 2-1 on Saturday in the Brazilian's first Serie A game in charge.
France: Three and easy for Lyon at Auxerre (Aug 22, 2009 21:02 GMT)
Lyon retained top spot in Ligue 1 thanks to an impressive 3-0 win at Auxerre on Saturday night, with Jean-Alain Boumsong, Jean Makoun and Miralem Pjanic on target.
Italy: Pato scores twice as Milan start with win (Aug 22, 2009 19:42 GMT)
AC Milan opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win at Siena on Saturday night, with Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato claiming both goals.
Sneijder digs in his heels over Real Madrid exit (Aug 22, 2009 11:59 GMT)
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder is resisting pressure from Real Madrid to accept a move away from the club, the player said on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Van Gaal targets first Bayern win (Aug 20, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Bayern Munich are confident Dutchman Louis van Gaal can create a championship-winning team though they will still be looking for their first win of the season when they take on promoted Mainz on Saturday.
Serie A: Jose must deliver on fluid football pledge (Aug 20, 2009 09:34 GMT)
Jose Mourinho knows he must come good on his pledge to make Inter Milan play fluid attacking football if their Serie A title defence, which starts at home against Bari on Sunday, is to be successful.
Madrid's Dutch-detox (Aug 20, 2009 09:31 GMT)
Lucy Turner on what the future holds for Real Madrid's Dutch contingent.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux boosted as Chamakh stays (Aug 20, 2009 07:53 GMT)
French champions Girondins Bordeaux should be able to count on Ligue 1 top scorer Marouane Chamakh for one more season after he shelved his Premier League dreams.
Hodgson: We couldn't scout Europa opponents (Aug 20, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Roy Hodgson admits Fulham will be taking a small step into the unknown when they face Amkar Perm in Thursday night's Europa League play-off.
Dropping Lescott is a gamble, admits Moyes (Aug 20, 2009 07:22 GMT)
David Moyes admits he is gambling with Everton's European future by axing England defender Joleon Lescott from Thursday night's clash with Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.
Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat (Aug 20, 2009 07:19 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his debut for Barcelona in the second half of their 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Wednesday.
Hecking quits after Hannover's poor start (Aug 19, 2009 19:43 GMT)
Hannover coach Dieter Hecking has resigned from the club after a meeting with club bosses on Wednesday.
Serie A club-by-club preview: Atalanta - Juventus (Aug 19, 2009 18:01 GMT)
Roberto Gotta previews the Serie A season, looking at Atalanta through to Juventus.
Serie A club-by-club preview: Lazio - Udinese (Aug 19, 2009 18:01 GMT)
Roberto Gotta previews the Serie A season, looking at Lazio through to Udinese.
Mourinho keeps his spat with Lippi rumbling on (Aug 19, 2009 16:09 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has continued to lash out at Marcello Lippi following the Italy coach's comments that Juventus would win the league this season.
Totti's Roma up for Europa League challenge (Aug 19, 2009 15:15 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he and his team-mates are full of motivation as they head into their Europa League playoff against Kosice.
Ibrahimovic set to make debut against Man City (Aug 19, 2009 13:13 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his Barcelona debut in a friendly against Manchester City on Wednesday after recovering from a hand fracture.
Milan's Pirlo confident of breaking Inter domination (Aug 19, 2009 10:37 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo believes this could be the year the Rossoneri break their bitter rivals' stranglehold on the Serie A title.
Gareth Maher: No future in a place called home (Aug 19, 2009 08:45 GMT)
Gareth Maher investigates the reasons why Irish players simply need to move abroad in order to further their careers.
Angry Mourinho accuses Lippi of disrespect (Aug 18, 2009 17:13 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho accused Marcello Lippi of lacking respect on Tuesday after the Italy boss predicted his former club Juventus would win Serie A this season.
Berlusconi wants a salary cap during credit crunch (Aug 18, 2009 16:26 GMT)
The massive wages being paid to footballers are unacceptable in the current tough economic climate and a salary cap should be brought in, according to Italian Premier and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi.
Roma handed Totti boost ahead of Europa tie (Aug 18, 2009 11:52 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti has been included in Luciano Spalletti's squad for Thursday's Europa League clash at Kosice.
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger: Changing the channels (Aug 18, 2009 10:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger feasts his eyes on the multitude of German football available on TV.
Former Inter coach Mancini eyes vacant Zenit job (Aug 17, 2009 17:02 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has been approached to coach Russian Premier League club Zenit St Petersburg, the former Inter Milan boss said.
Deschamps demands more clinical performances (Aug 17, 2009 09:59 GMT)
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps urged his team to start turning dominance into goals after seeing them stumble over the finishing line in their 1-0 win against 10-man Lille.
Ligue 1: Brandao strikes as Marseille sink Lille (Aug 16, 2009 18:05 GMT)
Brandao's first-half header allowed Marseille to down 10-man Lille and earn their second successive win of the fledgling Ligue 1 campaign.
Bundesliga: Gladbach beat Hertha for first win (Aug 16, 2009 17:42 GMT)
Borussia Moenchengladbach scored a goal in each half to beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Sunday and record their first win of the Bundesliga season.
Ribery: Staying and never wanted Real move (Aug 16, 2009 14:44 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery has slammed the door firmly shut on a possible departure from the Bundesliga club.
PSV Eindhoven see off Ajax in 4-3 thriller (Aug 16, 2009 13:44 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven broke through for their first win of the Eredivisie season following a seven-goal thriller against Ajax at the Phillips Stadion
Inter worry about Cambiasso's knee injury (Aug 16, 2009 13:37 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso will undergo surgery this week, the club have confirmed.
Away fans in Italy imposed with ID cards (Aug 16, 2009 09:04 GMT)
Soccer fans in Italy will have to obtain a special supporters card from their club to see their team play away from home next year.
Barcelona allow Messi to skip start of season (Aug 16, 2009 09:02 GMT)
Lionel Messi will be allowed to skip Barcelona's first game of the league season to join up with Argentina for their World Cup qualifier against Brazil, coach Pep Guardiola said on Saturday.
Guardiola rules out Fabregas move - for now (Aug 16, 2009 08:51 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of signing Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Messi to miss Barca opener for Argentina duty (Aug 15, 2009 21:22 GMT)
Lionel Messi will be allowed to skip Barcelona's first game of the league season to join up with Argentina for their World Cup qualifier against Brazil, coach Pep Guardiola said on Saturday.
Eredivisie: Nkufo winner puts Twente top (Aug 15, 2009 21:04 GMT)
Blaise Nkufo scored a 64th-minute goal to earn Steve McClaren's Twente Enschede a 1-0 win at ADO Den Haag which put them top of the Dutch league on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Chamakh nets as Bordeaux beat Sochaux (Aug 15, 2009 19:59 GMT)
Two headers by Marouane Chamakh led champions Girondins Bordeaux to a 3-2 win at Sochaux in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Gomez salvages a point for Bayern (Aug 15, 2009 16:17 GMT)
Bayern Munich needed a second-half goal from the Bundesliga's most expensive signing Mario Gomez to salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Leonardo calm amid troubled Milan pre-season (Aug 15, 2009 08:58 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo is not pressing the panic button despite a string of pre-season defeats.
Drenthe excited about Real's chances of glory (Aug 14, 2009 11:28 GMT)
Royston Drenthe believes "hungry'' Real Madrid have more chance of success over the coming 12 months than last season's treble winners Barcelona.
Totti could sit out start of Serie A season (Aug 14, 2009 11:26 GMT)
Roma captain Francesco Totti could miss the start of the Serie A season with a thigh injury.
Messi could miss start of La Liga campaign (Aug 14, 2009 11:21 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is a doubt for the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup after damaging a thigh muscle while on duty with Argentina and could miss the start of their La Liga defence, the European champions said on their website.
Bundesliga: Bayern excited over Ribery return (Aug 13, 2009 10:47 GMT)
Playmaker Franck Ribery will make his season debut on Saturday against Werder Bremen hoping to steer Bayern Munich to their first Bundesliga victory and put the Real Madrid transfer saga firmly behind him.
Sneijder reiterates desire to stay at Madrid (Aug 13, 2009 08:54 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder has reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid and fight for a regular place in the side, after reports claimed he was nearing a move to Inter Milan.
Benfica close to signing 'Boro striker Alves (Aug 13, 2009 08:24 GMT)
Portuguese giants Benfica are poised to complete the signing of Middlesbrough's Afonso Alves, after the Brazilian failed to impress in England.
Bidwell: Eto'o settling in to unusual surroundings (Aug 13, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o is ready to help his new side Inter Milan conquer Europe, says Nick Bidwell.
Beckham happy to wait over European return (Aug 13, 2009 07:19 GMT)
David Beckham says he will wait to make a decision on whether he will return to Europe and claims his sole focus at present remains on helping LA Galaxy enjoy a productive end to the MLS season.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux count on Gourcuff effect (Aug 13, 2009 07:11 GMT)
Unlike Olympique Marseille or Olympique Lyon, Ligue 1 champions Girondins Bordeaux stayed very quiet on the transfer market but their efforts to make Yoann Gourcuff's stay permanent could prove a bargain.
Holland U-21 0-0 England U-21: Entertaining draw (Aug 12, 2009 20:28 GMT)
England Under-21s came under sustained pressure but escaped with a goalless draw against their Dutch counterparts.
Gattuso predicts a tough campaign for Milan (Aug 12, 2009 17:28 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso thinks the Rossoneri are in for a tough season.
Italian players chief wants quota on foreigners (Aug 12, 2009 11:06 GMT)
Italian football should restore foreign player quotas to ensure domestic talent has the chance to flourish, the head of the nation's professional footballers association (AIC) said on Wednesday.
Bidwell: Hleb looking forward after Barcelona misery (Aug 12, 2009 08:56 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Stuttgart's Alex Hleb full of regret for his decision to leave Arsenal.
Bouwes: McClaren on the right track (Aug 12, 2009 08:54 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes on how Steve McClaren is slowly overcoming the legacy of Fred Rutten.
Marshall in Scotland net, McFadden on the bench (Aug 12, 2009 08:50 GMT)
George Burley will take some of the biggest gambles of his Scotland career for the qualifying game in Norway, axing talisman James McFadden and handing David Marshall the role of
Zlatan to make Barca debut vs Man City? (Aug 12, 2009 08:10 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on course to make his Barcelona debut in next week`s Joan Gamper Trophy against Manchester City.
Date finally set for Argentina season to begin (Aug 12, 2009 08:06 GMT)
The Argentinian season will start on August 21, one week later than originally scheduled, because of the financial problems facing clubs in the country.
Hartson returns home after cancer treatment (Aug 11, 2009 15:09 GMT)
Former international footballer John Hartson has released home from the hospital where he was undergoing cancer treatment.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: The true contribution of a coach (Aug 11, 2009 09:51 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger explains the impact of managerial job-hopping in Germany.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff double gets Bordeaux off to flyer (Aug 10, 2009 07:56 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff scored twice to help champions Girondins Bordeaux beat promoted Lens 4-1 in the first match of their 2009-10 Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday.
Advocaat leaves Zenit following poor run of form (Aug 10, 2009 07:54 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg and coach Dick Advocaat have parted company, bringing a premature end to the Dutchman's three-year spell with the Russian club.
Eredivisie: PSV still seeking win after Twente draw (Aug 9, 2009 20:55 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are still looking for their first win of the season after sharing the points with Twente Enschede in a 1-1 draw in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bochum fight back to clinch draw (Aug 9, 2009 16:23 GMT)
VfL Bochum scored three goals in 12 minutes to hit back from 3-0 down at half-time and force a draw against Borussia Moenchengladbach in their opening Bundesliga match of the season on Sunday.
Seville striker Fabiano "not thinking about Milan" (Aug 9, 2009 13:19 GMT)
Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano insists he remains untroubled despite the protracted saga over a possible move to AC Milan.
Ligue 1: Marseille start campaign with away win (Aug 9, 2009 11:44 GMT)
Olympique Marseille, regarded by many as title favourites, won 2-0 at Grenoble when the Ligue 1 season got underway on Saturday.
Injured Van Bommel out for up to four weeks (Aug 9, 2009 11:42 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has broken his toe and will be out of action for three to four weeks, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Espanyol's Jarque dies while on pre-season tour (Aug 9, 2009 10:42 GMT)
Espanyol captain and defender Dani Jarque, 26, has died from heart failure while on a pre-season tour of Italy, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
Espanyol still in shock after Jarque's death (Aug 9, 2009 09:56 GMT)
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he and the club are still in shock following the death of captain Daniel Jarque on Saturday.
Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour (Aug 8, 2009 23:56 GMT)
Espanyol captain and defender Dani Jarque, 26, has died from heart failure while on a pre-season tour of Italy, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.rcdespanyol.com) on Saturday.
Suarez hits hat-trick as Ajax cruise past Waalwijk (Aug 8, 2009 19:30 GMT)
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez scored a second-half hat-trick for Ajax Amsterdam in a 4-1 home win over RKC Waalwijk on Saturday to make it successive wins under new coach Martin Jol.
Bundesliga: Injury-plagued Bayern draw away (Aug 8, 2009 15:59 GMT)
Bayern Munich, missing several key players through injury, drew 1-1 away to Hoffenheim in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.
Lazio stun Inter Milan to win Super Cup in Beijing (Aug 8, 2009 14:43 GMT)
Lazio lifted the Italian Supercoppa with a shock win over Serie A champions Inter Milan in a match staged in Beijing's Olympic Stadium.
Real Mallorca sold to Marti Mingarro brothers (Aug 8, 2009 11:55 GMT)
Real Mallorca President Mateu Alemany has sold his 93 percent shareholding to an investment group headed by the Marti Mingarro brothers, the Primera Liga club confirmed.
Chelsea snub proof Milan have ambition, says Pirlo (Aug 8, 2009 10:33 GMT)
Andrea Pirlo believes his decision to snub Chelsea proves that AC Milan are a team with ambition and he has vowed to make critics eat their words.
New-look Inter take on Lazio in Supercoppa (Aug 7, 2009 11:58 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has warned his players against complacency ahead of Saturday's Supercoppa clash against Lazio.
Toni and Ribery to miss Bundesliga opener (Aug 7, 2009 11:40 GMT)
Bayern Munich will be without French playmaker Franck Ribery and Italian striker Luca Toni when they take on Hoffenheim in their first game of the season on Saturday.
Pellegrini says Real Madrid can win a treble (Aug 7, 2009 10:57 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini believes his team can win the treble this season.
Fulham land Russia trip in Europa League draw (Aug 7, 2009 08:44 GMT)
The full draw for the final qualifying round.
Europa League: Athletic avoid embarrasing exit (Aug 6, 2009 21:37 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao avoided an embarrassing Europa League exit at the hands of Swiss side Young Boys as they sneaked into the play-off round on away goals.
Bayern defender Demichelis sidelined for months (Aug 6, 2009 19:54 GMT)
Bayern Munich will be without central defender Martin Demichelis for up to two months after he damaged ankle ligaments in training.
Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup in Beijing (Aug 6, 2009 07:30 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o is desperate to give his new club Inter Milan instant payback when the Serie A champions take on Italian Cup winners Lazio in the Super Cup at the Bird's Nest on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Marseille full of hope despite departures (Aug 5, 2009 07:57 GMT)
Olympique Marseille have been rocked by death and departures during the close season, but they kick off the Ligue 1 campaign this weekend full of hope that their man with the Midas touch can lead them to a golden year.
Hamburg win shootout to edge past Duesseldorf (Aug 4, 2009 22:47 GMT)
Goalkeeper Frank Rost saved two penalties in a shootout to steer Hamburg SV past Fortuna Duesseldorf in the German Cup first round on Monday.
Mainz appoint Tuchel as replacement for Anderson (Aug 4, 2009 19:51 GMT)
Mainz today appointed the untested Thomas Tuchel as their new coach after parting company with Jorn Andersen just a week before the start of the Bundesliga season.
Real 'keeper Casillas glad to see the back of Eto'o (Aug 4, 2009 13:53 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has confessed he is delighted that Samuel Eto'o has left Spain.
Van Gaal confirms Van Bommel as Bayern skipper (Aug 4, 2009 12:48 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has confirmed Mark van Bommel as his skipper for the new season and named Philipp Lahm as vice-captain.
Laporta confirms Barca contract talks with Messi (Aug 4, 2009 11:46 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed they are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi.
Lyon president: I was right to sell Benzema (Aug 4, 2009 11:36 GMT)
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says he was right to to sell Karim Benzema.
Trezeguet could not betray Juve with Milan move (Aug 4, 2009 08:54 GMT)
French striker David Trezeguet is staying at Juventus after deciding a prospective move to Serie A rivals AC Milan would be tantamount to betraying the Turin club.
Albanian pulls plug on Bologna takeover deal (Aug 4, 2009 08:17 GMT)
Albanian oil businessman Rezart Taci's bid to take over Bologna has broken down shortly before the deal was set to be completed, the Serie A club's owners have said.
Hartson to begin course of chemo this week (Aug 3, 2009 14:53 GMT)
Doctors plan to begin chemotherapy for former Celtic striker John Hartson this week.
Barcelona ready to offer Messi new deal (Aug 3, 2009 13:59 GMT)
Barcelona are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi, according to reports in Spain and Italy.
Trezeguet staying at Juventus for another year (Aug 3, 2009 10:43 GMT)
Striker David Trezeguet has decided to stay at Juventus at least until the end of the season.
German Cup: Trier send Hannover crashing out (Aug 2, 2009 18:18 GMT)
Hannover were sent crashing out of the DFB-Pokal in the first round today by fourth division side Eintracht Trier, becoming only the second Bundesliga side to fall at the first hurdle after Mainz on Friday.
Eredivisie: Jol starts Ajax career off with a win (Aug 2, 2009 15:30 GMT)
Martin Jol enjoyed a promising first competitive game in charge of Ajax as the Amsterdammers won their opening Eredivisie game at FC Groningen.
Marshall: The Ballad of Dédé and Lolo (Aug 2, 2009 13:54 GMT)
Paul Marshall previews the French league season as a battle between Dédé and Lolo.
Van der Vaart confirms he'll leave Real Madrid (Aug 2, 2009 12:54 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart is expecting to leave Real Madrid after learning he is not in new coach Manuel Pellegrini's plans for the season.
Celtic's Caldwell plays down ''tired'' suggestions (Aug 2, 2009 12:20 GMT)
Gary Caldwell played down suggestions by Celtic manager Tony Mowbray that some of the Parkhead squad are already suffering from fatigue.
Grafite voted Germany's footballer of the year (Aug 2, 2009 12:17 GMT)
Wolfsburg striker Grafite has been voted Germany's footballer of the year by the country's football writers and Kicker magazine.
Eredivisie: Two off as Alkmaar make losing start (Aug 1, 2009 21:01 GMT)
Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar had two players sent off and suffered a 3-2 defeat away at Heracles Almelo in their opening game of the season on Saturday.
German Cup: Bundesliga clubs emerge unscathed (Aug 1, 2009 18:24 GMT)
VfB Stuttgart survived a fright against fourth division Sonnenhof Grossaspach before hitting back to win 4-1 in their German Cup first round tie on Saturday.
Dzeko signs contract extension at Wolfsburg (Aug 1, 2009 16:42 GMT)
Edin Dzeko has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg.
Guardiola calm over CONI decision to reopen case (Aug 1, 2009 10:44 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists he is unconcerned by the decision of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to reopen the case against him over alleged drug use during his time as a player at Brescia.
Marseille's Heinze: I was not forced out of Madrid (Aug 1, 2009 10:39 GMT)
New Marseille defender Gabriel Heinze insists he was not forced out of Real Madrid.
Rangers boss Smith calls for calendar change (Aug 1, 2009 10:38 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith has called for a switch to summer football to prevent more European embarrassment for Scottish clubs.
Real's Pellegrini: Set-piece defending is a concern (Aug 1, 2009 08:44 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini admits his side`s defending from set-pieces is a concern after Juventus inflicted a first defeat of pre-season on the big-spending Spanish giants.
