Tag: Football
Gold Coast haven't signed Culina, says father
Jason Culina's father, former Sydney FC coach Branko Culina, has denied claims from Gold Coast United that the Socceroos midfielder will join the A-League newcomers from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.[MORE]
Mariners, Jets to bolster squads ahead of ACL
Both the Central Coast Mariners and fellow A-League side the Newcastle Jets were placed in favourable groups at the official Asian Champions League (ACL) draw on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Lowly Derby upset United
Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat by Championship side Derby County in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at Pride Park on Thursday morning (Australian time).[MORE]
Mariners, Jets pleased with ACL draws
A-League clubs the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets are happy with their respective draws for the Asian Champions League (ACL).[MORE]
Reddy out of Mariners encounter
Queensland Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy is out of this weekend's A-League match against Central Coast with a hamstring strain.[MORE]
Fury sign up keeper Pasfield
A-League newcomers North Queensland has confirmed the capture of Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Justin Pasfield on a two-year deal.[MORE]
Man City owner tops British football rich list
Manchester City's new owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan is the richest man in British football, with Chelsea's Roman Abramovich down to third place in FourFourTwo magazine's annual Rich List.[MORE]
Beckham makes Milan debut in friendly
David Beckham made his AC Milan debut with a steady first-half run-out against Hamburg SV in a friendly won 4-3 on penalties by the Italians after the match finished 1-1.[MORE]
Spurs celebrate Defoe return with Cup comeback
Tottenham Hotspur celebrated the return of England striker Jermaine Defoe on Tuesday morning (Australian time) by romping to a 4-1 semi-final first leg League Cup win over Burnley.[MORE]
Vidmar says no excuses for Adelaide
Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar says his side can not make any excuses after surrendering the A-League competition lead to the Melbourne Victory last night.[MORE]
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]
