Euro 2012: France 1-1 England Joleon Lescott scored England’s first goal at Euro 2012, but they were denied victory by France’s Samir Nasri. Defender Lescott gave England the lead when he nodded in Steven Gerrard’s free-kick from the right. But shortly before the break Manchester City team-mate Nasri equalised when he drilled in from 20… Continue reading England Draws 1-1 Against France at Euro 2012
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Chelsea to Appointment Roberto Di Matteo as Permanent Manager
Chelsea are expected to confirm the permanent appointment of Roberto Di Matteo as manager this week. The Italian’s representatives spent the weekend in talks with Chelsea officials and the 41-year-old has been assured he is the man Roman Abramovich wants. Di Matteo has agreed to accept the position in principle and the remaining contractual issues… Continue reading Chelsea to Appointment Roberto Di Matteo as Permanent Manager
Bayern Munich Defeat Real Madrid on Penalties to Meet Chelsea in Championship Final
By Phil Dawkes Bayern Munich will face Chelsea in the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid in a penalty shoot-out following an engrossing semi-final. Real trailed by a goal from the first leg but two Cristiano Ronaldo strikes – the first a penalty, the second a neat low finish – put them in control.… Continue reading Bayern Munich Defeat Real Madrid on Penalties to Meet Chelsea in Championship Final
Ten-Men Chelsea Stun Barcelona in Championship League
Chelsea are into the final of the Champions League after surviving John Terry’s red card to seal a truly remarkable victory over Barcelona. The Blues were in serious trouble after goals from Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta put Barca ahead either side of Terry’s red card for violent conduct. But Ramires strode forward to chip… Continue reading Ten-Men Chelsea Stun Barcelona in Championship League
Ghana Black Stars Coach Stevanovic Insists He Makes His Owns Decisions
Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic has asked Ghanaians to trust in his ability to make the right calls for the Black Stars and insists he is the man solely in charge of player call-ups to the national team. The Serbian’s decision to leave the in-form Andre Ayew out of the side for the two games against… Continue reading Ghana Black Stars Coach Stevanovic Insists He Makes His Owns Decisions
Marcel Desailly Given French FA Post for Africa
Marcel Desailly is to take on a role as an ambassador to Africa on behalf of the French Football Federation (FFF). The Ghana-born former France defender has been appointed to help improve the image of the FFF among Africans. The FFF had bad publicity over the briefly mooted introduction of quotas for young players with… Continue reading Marcel Desailly Given French FA Post for Africa
Ghana Asamoah Gyan Defends Move from Sunderland to Al Ain
On loan Al Ain striker Asamoah Gyan has dismissed claims that his recent move from Sunderland to the United Arab Emirates was motivated by money. Talking to CNN’s Pedro Pinto, the Ghanaian also claimed there was no bad blood between him and Sunderland coach Steve Bruce after his last minute move to the Middle East
Asamoah Gyan leaves Sunderland for UAE side Al-Ain
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has signed for United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain on loan. The Ghanaian joined Sunderland from French club Rennes in August 2010 for £13m. But on Friday, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce claimed “parasites” turned Gyan’s head after his goal in the 1-1 draw with England at Wembley in March. And on Saturday… Continue reading Asamoah Gyan leaves Sunderland for UAE side Al-Ain