Saturday, May 11, 2013

Paul Scholes retires for second and final time


London: Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is retiring for a second and final time, ending a career that saw him regarded as one of the most technically gifted players of his generation.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Wigan aim to pull off shock FA Cup final win against Man City


London: The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There's Manchester City, confirmed for another season in the ritzy Champions League. And Wigan, happy

Mancini praises Martinez ahead of FA Cup final


London: Roberto Martinez is a strong manager who can keep Wigan Athletic in the Premier League, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said on the eve of Saturday's FA Cup final against the Spaniard's

David Moyes appointment sends out right message: Harry Redknapp


London: The appointment of David Moyes as Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United gives hope to all young British soccer managers, Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp believes. Moyes, who

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Real Madrid thump nine-man Malaga to delay Barca title


Madrid: Real Madrid made sure Barcelona will have to wait at least until Sunday to wrap up a 22nd La Liga title when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man

Tottenham Hotspur hold Chelsea after late Sigurdsson strike


London: A late equaliser from substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson earned Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at Chelsea in a pulsating London derby on Wednesday that prolonged a three-way battle for two Champions League

Napoli qualify for Champions League, Juve win


Turin: Napoli qualified for the Champions League group stage by winning 3-0 at Bologna on Wednesday and two goals from Mario Balotelli kept AC Milan on course for the qualifying round with a 4-0 victory at