FOOTBALL NEWS

Wigan 0-2 Manchester United

David Moyes won his first trophy with Manchester United, as they won the Community Shield by beating Wigan Athletic 2-0.In a match that pitted last years FA Cup winners against...

A New Bundesliga Season Gets Underway

Bayern Munich get the new Bundesliga season underway with a Friday night clash against Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Allianz Arena.The all German Champions' League final in May has heightened interest...

Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1 (Pre-Season)

The Pre-Season International Champions title has been won by Real Madrid, after they landed a 3-1 victory in Miami last Wednesday night. The Spanish side defeated Chelsea to win. Ronaldo...

Rumours of Newcastle's interest in Stewart Downing transfer

As Brendan Rodgers is continuing to mould his Anfield squad, rumours are circulating that Stewart Downing could be the next Liverpool player to be given the boot. Some media sources...

Emirates Cup won by Galatasaray, Pre-Season win

Arsenal were denied a victory by Didier Drogba as he scored two late goals. Galatasary entered the match one goal down, a loss soon remedied by Drogba who lead the...

Pre-Season: Chelsea 2-0 Inter Milan

Chelsea defeated Italian giants, Inter Milan, 2-0 in an International Champions Cup quarter-final clash in Indianapolis on Thursday night. Chelsea came out of the blocks faster and scored an early...

Serie A Fixtures Announced

The fixtures for the new Italian Serie A season have been announced, with Juventus the defending champions of the competition.With sides such as Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma all...

World-Record Bid for Bale Rejected

Tottenham's Gareth Bale is sweating over a dream move to La Liga after a world-record bid of £82 million from Real Madrid was rejected. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly...

Bayern 2-0 Barcelona

Pep Guardiola got the rub over on his old side, as his new team Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 in a friendly.Guardiola has been out of the game for a...

Pre-Season Friendly: Yokohama Marinos 3-2 Man Utd

Man Utd suffered a disappointing reverse with a 3-2 defeat against Japanese team Yokohama Marinos on Tueaday. This makes it two defeats out of three for new manager David Moyes,...

Gerardo Martino becomes new Barca manager

Tito Vilanova has stepped down as Barcelona's coach after after suffering a relapse of throat cancer he has been battling for some time. The 44-year-old Spaniard had a tumor removed...

Barcelona Boss Vilanova Quits Due to Cancer

As Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova continues to undergo treatment for throat cancer, he has been forced to quit his role at the Nou Camp. Vilanova has spent five very successful...

Brazil 3-0 Spain

Brazil claimed their first major trophy in a while, as they beat Spain 3-0 in a superb performance to lift the Confederations Cup.Playing in front of their own fans, the...

Spain 0-0 Italy (7-6 on pens)

Spain progressed to the Confederations Cup final in the most dramatic fashion, as they beat fellow European side Italy on penalties to reach the final.The defending World Cup holders were...

FIFA Confederations Cup Semi-Final: Brazil 2-1 Uruguay

FIFA Confederations Cup: Brazil Wins their Semi Final Match

In a match where two South American teams were fighting with each other in order to earn their passage to FIFA Confederations...

Guardiola Takes Control at Bayern

Pep Guardiola took control at German giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday - charming the world's media in the process.The Spanish legend knows he has an extremely tough act to follow,...

Brazil 2-0 Japan

Hosts Brazil continued their excellent start to the Confederations Cup. They are now certain to progress to the semi finals. They beat Mexico 2-0 in Fortaleza with consummate ease to...

FIFA Confederations Cup: Tahiti 1-6 Nigeria

FIFA Confederations Cup: Nigeria Wins Their First Game

Nigeria predictably started FIFA Confederations Cup on a winning note by scoring half a dozen goals against Tahiti. The strong team of Nigeria...

FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico 1-2 Italy | Spain 2-1 Uruguay

Brazil Gets Off To A Perfect Start

Brazil starts their campaign in FIFA Confederations Cup on a perfect note by crushing Japan to a 3-0 defeat. The goals scored by Neymar,...

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 Fixtures

Group A: Brazil v Japan 15 June in Brasilia Mexico v Italy Tickets 16 June in Rio de Janeiro Brazil v Mexico Tickets 19 June in Fortaleza Italy v Japan...

Spain 2-0 Republic of Ireland

Spain warmed up for the Confederations Cup in some style, as they beat a respectable Republic of Ireland side 2-0.With the tournament being held in Brazil, there is pressure on...

Brazil 3-0 France

Brazil beat France 3-0, although this time it was in an international friendly. They hadn't beaten the French for 21 years since this current victory. It was an ideal way...

Rio Ferdinand testimonial details

Rio Ferdinand's testimonial will feature Manchester United against Sevilla, to reward the defender for a sensational career at club and country level.The match will take place on August 9 -...

Summer Transfer Rumours: Liverpool considering bid for Tevez

Liverpool are said to have selected Man City striker, Carlos Tevez, as their chosen replacement for their Uruguayan star, Luis Suarez. Reports have consistently linked Suarez with a move away...

Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea

It's official. Chelsea's new manager is a familiar face, as former boss Jose Mourinho is back to take up the reins at Stamford Bridge.Mourinho managed the club with great distinction...

Brazil v England friendly to go ahead despite safety concerns

England's friendly with Brazil is set to go ahead on Sunday after Rio de Janiero authorities reversed a judge's early decision not to award a safety certificate to the match...

Friendly: England 1-1 Ireland

England and Ireland meet

England clawed their way back from one nil down to secure a draw against Ireland as the teams met for the first time in 18 years. ...

England v Ireland Preview

England will face Ireland in a friendly for the first time in almost 20 years tonight, as the two rivals meet in a historic, landmark fixture. The big news is...

Championship Play Off Final: Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford (AET)

Palace Win Playoffs

Crystal Palace have ended their Premier League hiatus after defeating Watford in the Playoff final. After a nervy first half, Crystal Palace began to apply the pressure and...

Champions League Final: Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich

German cracks, Bayern Munich, have lifted the 2013 UEFA Champions League trophy after an 89th minute goal from Dutch master, Arjen Robben, settled a thrilling final against fellow German side,...

Friendly: Manchester City 4-3 Chelsea

Man City defeat Chelsea in a close match

Manchester City and Chelsea are both bound for next year's European Champions League after top-three finishes behind the league winner Manchester United attracted...

Rio Signs on at Old Trafford for Another Year

Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United - tying him to the Premier League giants for the 12th season.The deal was personally approved by new manager...

Mourinho Set for Real Madrid Exit

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season, it has been announced.Following a meeting with club president Florentino Perez, both men agreed on...

Premiership: West Brom 5-5 Man Utd | Chelsea 2-1 Everton

English Premier League: 10 Goals Scored in a Match

Manchester United and West Bromchwich Albion defenders seemed to have gone on a holiday. The match between these two teams yielded ten...

Europa League Final: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea have triumphed in the Europa League final over Portugese side Benfica in a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Branislav Ivanovic and Spanish striker Fernando Torres. Ivanovic won the...

English Premiership: Arsenal 4-1 Wigan | Reading 0-2 Man City

Arsenal 4-1 Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic, winners of the FA Cup, will be playing in the Championship next season after losing 4-1 to Arsenal and being effectively relegated from the Premier...

Crystal Palace to play Watford in play-off final

The 2013/14 Championship play-off final will be contested by Crystal Palace and Watford, after they both won their semi final matches in contrasting fashion.Watford won in the most dramatic manner...

Wigan 1-0 Manchester City

Wigan Athletic created history at Wembley Stadium, as they won the FA Cup in true underdog fashion, beating domestic giants Manchester City in the final.Ben Watson was the hero for...

David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford

Everton manager, David Moyes, has been chosen to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United. He will be handed a six-year contract commencing on 1 July. According to...

English Premiership: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham

Spurs hold Chelsea in top of the table thriller

In a dramatic match, Spurs drew 2-2 with Chelsea, in a top of the table clash which could have a huge impact...

Sir Alex Finally Steps Down as United Boss

Following an illustrious career at the helm of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson has finally called time on his management career. The legendary boss will finally step down following United's...

Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea grabbed a huge three points in the race for the Premier League title, as they left Old Trafford with a 1-0 win over Manchester United. Juan Mata grabbed an...

Chelsea 3-1 Basel

The Europa League final will be contested by Chelsea and Benfica, after the English side progressed to the showpiece event. They defeated Basel 3-1 in the second leg of their...

Champions League: FC Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich (agg 0-7)

Barcelona were given a rare lesson in football domination after being beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp, to earn the Germans an appearance in the Champions League...

Champions League: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (agg 3-4)

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid scored two late goals in this second-leg match, to ensure an exciting finish, but it wasn't enough to turn around the 4-1 first-leg deficit, and Borussia...

Bale Scoops PFA Player and Young Player of the Year Awards

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has scooped both the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the year awards - significantly increasing his transfer value in the process.At the...

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United

Robin van Persie came back to haunt his former club, as his goal earned Manchester United a point away at title rivals Arsenal.The Dutchman's goal ensured United did not leave...

Europa League: FC Basel 1-2 Chelsea | Fenerbahce 1-0 Benfica

FC Basel 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea emerged victorious from their Europa League semi-final first-leg match against Basel at St. Jakob Park, beating the Swiss side 2-1. Chelsea took the lead in the...

Champions League 1/2Finals Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski was in imperious form as he took charge of a 4-1 demolition of Spanish giants Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions' League semi-final.The Polish striker...

Bayern Claim 4-0 Victory over Barca in Champions League Semi

German champions Bayern Munich virtually booked their place in the Champions' League final with an impressive 4-0 win in Tuesday night's semi-final.Arjen Robben, Thomas Muller and Mario Gomez scored the...