Mancini unfazed over Guardiola ‘shadow’ looming large over Man City

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 18:27

Roberto Mancini has claimed that he is prepared for the shadow of Pep Guardiola to loom over him at Manchester City, following the appointment of Txiki Begiristain, the former Barcelona technical director, as director of football at the Etihad.

Di Matteo hits out at Ferguson for fuelling ‘Clattenburg racial slur’ flame

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 18:24

A war of words has erupted between Manchester United and Chelsea after Alex Ferguson openly attacked the European champions’ complaint against Mark Clattenburg and told Roberto Di Matteo that the referee had actually done him “a favour” during the fractious match

There`s no tension with David Villa: Messi

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 23:19

Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has made it clear that he does not have any problems with team-mate David Villa.

Liverpool’s Rodgers eyeing Walcott swoop during January transfer window

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 16:29

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is eyeing the inclusion of Theo Walcott at Anfield after being promised at least 10 million pounds to continue his rebuilding job at the club.

My team-mates know I am not a little dictator: Messi

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 00:34

Lionel Messi has laughed off suggestions that his Barcelona team-mates think he is too dominant on and off the pitch.

Dunga felicitated by state govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 18:14

Brazilian World Cup winner Dunga was on Tuesday felicitated by the state government at the conclusion of his two-day trip here during Durga Puja festival with a promise to return again to enthrall the football-crazy city.

Mancini slams Premier League over Man City’s ‘chock-a-block’ schedule

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 12:37

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has blasted Premier League organizers for forcing his team to play Sunderland on Saturday in an early kick-off after the English champions faced Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a Champions League match.

Madrid clears Ronaldo for Russia-Portugal clash

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 23:46

Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled fit for Portugal`s World Cup qualifier against Russia Friday, his football club Real Madrid said Monday.

Di Matteo warns Chelsea players to respect rules or face action

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 18:16

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has warned his players to respect rules set by the club as well as the Football Association (FA), and also reminded them of the value of the club’s public image.

Van Persie facing possible three-match ban for elbowing Newcastle’s Cabaye

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 17:19

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie is facing a three-match ban after Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew urged the Football Association to study the video evidence on the off-the-ball clash, when the Dutch international seemed to have elbowed midfielder Yohan Cabaye, which referee Howard Webb did not appear to see.

Wenger claims Arsenal has moved on well without Van Persie this season

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 18:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the club has moved on with life without last season’s top scorer Robin Van Persie, and added that the number of players on the score sheet for the Gunners this season is a testimony to that.

Di Matteo ‘very confident’ of Chelsea ‘legend’ Cole signing contract extension soon

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 16:02

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has said he is very confident veteran left back Ashley Cole will sign a new contract extension soon at the club, and hailed the England international as a club legend.