Archive for March, 2009

Hull lodge Fabregas case with FA

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Hull said Monday they had submitted their case to the Football Association regarding allegations that assistant manager Brian Horton was spat at by Arsenal club captain Cesc Fabregas.

Kissinger joins US World Cup bid group

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, has joined the American bid committee trying to convince FIFA to stage either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup in the United States, US Soccer said Monday.

Drogba says players were unaware of stampede

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Ivory Coast football star Didier Drogba on Monday called an Abidjan stadium stampede that killed 19 fans a “national drama” and said players did not know what happened until after the match.

´Terrific´ Barcelona impress Ferguson

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has highlighted Barcelona as the biggest threat to his side´s chances of retaining their Champions League title.

Lampard: Sheva is still a great player

Monday, March 30th, 2009

The England midfielder on his former team-mate: “He will be a huge threat to us”

Van der Vaart denies Chelsea rumours

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Real Madrid´s Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart on Monday denied rumours linking him with Chelsea.