Michael Ballack claims Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was behind the decision to release him. The 33-year-old midfielder was informed of his fate on Wednesday, alongside fellow out of contract pair Joe Cole and Juliano Belletti.…
If there is one relationship more strained than most in English football, it is the one between referees and managers. Whilst trying to lead their team from the sideline, Premier League bosses regularly vent their…
AC Milan signing Mark Van Bommel believes he will have learned from his mistakes on debut, when he returns to face Genoa on Sunday. The Dutch midfielder, formerly of Bayern Munich, was sent off in…
1. What’s going on? - And so England kicked off their last preparation game before the all-important clash with the USA on Saturday with a game that the vast majority of supporters weren’t even aware…
Andre Villas-Boas has stated that Luka Modric's situation at Tottenham will be sorted out in the near future. The north London club are currently in the United States on a pre-season tour, with the Croatian…
Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is on the verge of walking out on the club less than three months into the job, as he is frustrated by the lack of transfer activity at the City…
West Bromwich Albion caretaker boss Michael Appleton was relieved the Baggies could escape with a 3-3 draw with West Ham United on Saturday. Appleton, who will hand the reins over to former Liverpool manager Roy…
Goal-line technology finally looks to have been given the green light, and, not surprisingly, Michel Platini still hates the idea. He’s given his reasons, fair enough. Although, as the head of Uefa he’s got a…
New Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has lashed out against the “super clubs” who are able to take any players they like from other clubs, given the financial backing and power behind them. McCleish’s comments…
Liverpool have rejected a transfer request from star striker Fernando Torres after already turning down an offer from Chelsea. Liverpool management released a statement on Friday night confirming Torres would be forced to commit to…