English rule in Europe wrecked by shoot-outs
(Jul 13, 2011 23:02)
English football is littered with depressing shoot-out defeats for the national team and a new chapter was added at club level last night as Everton and Tottenham Hotspur were eliminated from the Uefa Cup on penalties. On an evening when both clubs deserved credit for clawing back first-leg deficits, neither could keep their nerve at the end to move into the quarter-finals. ... [Cont'd]
Australia to bid for Club World Cup
(May 18, 2008 05:14)
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia will bid to host the Club World Cup in 2009 and 2010, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Sunday. ... [Cont'd]
Football: No decisions after five-hour FAM exco meeting - Malaysia Star
(May 18, 2008 00:04)
Football : No decisions after five-hour FAM exco meeting Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 27 minutes ago The tournament will also clash with the Olympics . The Youth and Sports Ministry had signed a three-year deal with Gifted Group. Last year RM17mil was spent ... ... [Cont'd]
FA Cup final: Whistle blows for John Motson
(May 18, 2008 00:01)
John Motson, the voice of football, may have finally hung up his microphone, sheepskin coat and book of endearing linguistic own goals. Jasper Gerard reorts. ... [Cont'd]
John Obi Mikel: United and Chelsea Champions League final in Moscow won't be exciting
(May 18, 2008 00:01)
John Obi Mikel says that, despite much evidence to the contrary, Chelsea can perform as excitingly as Manchester United and how critics unfairly claim that they do not play good football. ... [Cont'd]
Ronaldo has it all to prove
(May 18, 2008 00:00)
Though it will strike some as heresy, there is a case for suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo goes to the Champions League final in Moscow with quite a lot to prove. No objective witness could think of questioning the unanimity of acclaim that has recognised Manchester United's Portuguese phenomenon as far and away the main man of the English football season, as easily both the most entertaining and the most productive player in the Premier League. That he is rightly festooned for the second year in succession with just about every worthwhile personal award available to him in this country is a natural, if unnecessary, reminder of how fortunate we are to have such a dazzling amalgam of skills, surging athleticism and competitive enthusiasm at work among us. ... [Cont'd]
Inter's Mancini is lined up to take Grant job
(May 17, 2008 23:12)
Chelsea have set their sights on Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini to succeed Avram Grant, who will be asked to move upstairs to resume his role as director of football next season ... [Cont'd]
Restaurant review: Launceston Place - Telegraph.co.uk
(May 17, 2008 23:09)
Restaurant review: Launceston Place Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago Pressed for his honest opinion, he revealed that he was so relieved not to have to eat a starter the size of a football that goodwill had flooded his ... ... [Cont'd]
Fergie's final sub scheme must be sunk
(May 17, 2008 23:05)
It damages football when teams have so many players on the bench, writes Paul Wilson ... [Cont'd]
Mourinho: I'll be working in a month
(May 17, 2008 23:05)
The former Chelsea manager is expecting a contract to be signed shortly, probably with a Serie A club ... [Cont'd]
Cardiff City 0 Portsmouth 1: Harry's Cup final wish comes true
(May 17, 2008 23:00)
Boxing: Hatton opts for ring rehab with 55,000 in his corner
(May 17, 2008 23:00)
Rochdale 2 Darlington 1 <i>(3-3 aet; Roch. win 5-4 on pens)</i>: Spot-on Dale set up Stockport showdown
(May 17, 2008 23:00)
Championship play-off final: Over 29m reasons for Hull or Robins to reach top flight
(May 17, 2008 23:00)
The Nick Townsend column: We already know the top four and the bottom three. Keegan's right, it's dull
(May 17, 2008 23:00)
