Showing posts with label UEFA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UEFA. Show all posts
Friday, March 18, 2016
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Huyu ndio beki anayempa tabu Eden Hazard wa Chelsea F.C
Give Me Sport write: “Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has named Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career.
“In an in-depth interview with the Independent, the Belgium international was asked who his most difficult opponent is - and after talking about the Chelsea teammates he faces in training, the 24-year-old moved on to the Argentina international.
“It’s always a tense game with lots of conflict and he is always right behind me,” Hazard stated, ‘it keeps you up right on your toes.’”
The news won’t come as a surprise to City fans.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Ronaldo de Lima athibitisha kurejea kwenye soka tena
Mkongwe huyo wa soka asema anatarajia kurudi tena kama mchezaji na atakipiga katika timu ya Fort Lauderdale Strikers iliyopo USA.Inakumbukwa kuwa Ronaldo 38 alitangaza kustaafu kwake soka mnamo 2011 miaka minne iliyopita ila sasa anarudi tena kwenye gemu.
''Ndiyo itakua hivyo'' aliliambia Lancel
''tayari nilishasema kuwa hivi karibuni nitarudi kucheza tena kananda''
Kabla ya kuondoka Ulaya alishawahi kukipiga Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, AC Milan na Corinthians alifunga magoli 62 katika mechi 98 za kimataifa za Brazil
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Historia MPYA iliyowekwa na Man Utd JANA
The Greek outfit beat Manchester United in the
Champions League on Tuesday and the Argentine believe his side's
achievements will long be remembered
Olympiakos midfielder Alejandro Dominguez says his side are looking to make history in the Champions Leauge this season.The Greek champions claimed a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Tuesday and stand on the brink of the quarter-finals.
And though the Argentine is adamant that the tie is far from over, he says his side are confident of making a splash in the competition.
"I am so happy. I am very satisfied with the team's work and the victory we achieved. I believe we have made a big step – a giant leap forward," he told Uefa's official site.
"The tie is not over yet. We have the away leg to play, but we should enjoy today's result. For me, this is a historic night for the club and we are thrilled about it.
"The coaching staff prepared the match in detail and today everything went exactly as we had planned. We were at our absolute best.
"With everything going perfectly for us, we had a great match and made a big step towards qualification.
"Manchester United are not easy opponents. They know this competition and have to be respected.
"However, we have our weapons on the pitch – we gave it everything we've got and achieved a great result which is very important for us."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURE
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Rodgers hopeful of keeping Liverpool talisman
Football News 24/7
Brendan Rodgers has praised Steven Gerrard for his 'unique' ability and hopes that he will keep playing for the club beyond his current contract which ends in 2014.
With the 32-year-old Liverpool skipper playing every minute in the Premier League this season, it's clear he's a popular man in Rodgers' line-up.
The Reds boss praised the England international's display at the weekend during Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round.
Rodgers told the club's official website: "When he came on at Oldham, it was like someone had dropped him from heaven into the game."
Although he may be a guardian angel for Liverpool, his future for the club seems to be in the balance.
The former Swansea City boss added: "I don't believe anything has been done [about his contract].
"Steven and I have spoken a number of times. His feeling the last time we spoke was let's get through this season and see how that goes.
"His focus is on really helping the group to go forward."
It's worrying times for Liverpool, as Rodgers believes that they would struggle without their influential skipper.
Rodgers said: "I can't say without Gerrard we'd be alright, because I don't believe we would.
"This is a top, top player who gives so much quality but also enthusiasm."
Gerrard shocked Liverpool fans back in 2005, reportedly telling the club he wanted to leave.
After a failed £32 million bid from Chelsea, Gerrard decided it was best to stay loyal to his club.
With the Financial Fair Play rules just around the corner, there are questions over whether Liverpool will be able to afford Gerrard's £140k a week salary.
DISCLAIMER: This article has been written by a member of the GiveMeFootball Writing Academy and does not represent the views of GiveMeFootball.com or SportsNewMedia. The views and opinions expressed are solely that of the author credited at the top of this article. GiveMeFootball.com and SportsNewMedia do not take any responsibility for the content of its contributors.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Gary Caldwell tips Celtic to beat Juventus in Champions League
Ex-Celtic defender Gary Caldwell thinks Celtic will progress to quarter-finals
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Former Celtic defender Gary Caldwell feels that his old club have the quality to overcome Juventus in the Champions League.
Neil Lennon's side are set to face the Italian champions in the first knockout stage of the competition, after they beat Barcelona 2-1 on their way to finishing runners-up in their group, behind the Catalan giants.
Caldwell told BBC Sport: "Over the two legs, it'll be a difficult tie, but, if they perform I think they can beat them."
The Scotland international and Wigan Athletic captain also believes that overcoming the Turin side will be a lot tougher than when the Bhoys beat Barcelona.
The 30-year-old added: "I think it'll be even more difficult than beating Barcelona.
"When you play Barcelona, you know you're playing one of the best teams in the world, so people ran an extra 10 percent, people worked an extra 10 percent.
"With Juventus - they're a great side in their own right - but they don't have the aura that Barcelona bring."
Last time the Glasgow club reached the last 16, they were knocked out by Barcelona, with them hoping it is third time lucky to make their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
With Gary Hooper's name being spun round the rumour mill, Caldwell thinks that the Celtic striker has the quality to be a success in the English Premier League should a move come to fruition.
Caldwell said: "I think he's excellent and I've been really impressed with him, he works the line really well.
"I think the clubs that are looking at him now would definitely be getting a bargain, and, if he scores goals, then he could go to even bigger clubs."
While Norwich City have already been linked with the former Scunthorpe forward, Caldwell would be delighted to see Wigan enter the bidding for Hooper.
Caldwell joked: "I hope Wigan are one of the clubs in or him."
DISCLAIMER: This article has been written by a member of the GiveMeFootball Writing Academy and does not represent the views of GiveMeFootball.com or SportsNewMedia. The views and opinions expressed are solely that of the author credited at the top of this article. GiveMeFootball.com and SportsNewMedia do not take any responsibility for the content of its contributors.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Real Madrid v Manchester United: The match the world wants to see
Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's upcoming clash with Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League is the "match the world wants to see", adding that the prospect of the two legged encounter is so tantalising that it should really be the final.
The Portuguese coach was spotted at Old Trafford, sitting alongside England boss Roy Hodgson, as he ran the rule over the Premier League leaders in their 2-1 victory over Liverpool yesterday, ahead of Real Madrid's meeting with United at the Santiago Bernabeu on February 13.
Mourinho admitted that Sir Alex Ferguson's side were the "toughest opponent" Real Madrid could have faced in the competition, but insisted he is confident of progressing to the quarter finals.
"This is the match the world wants to see," the former Chelsea manager told The Sun. "Real Madrid against Manchester United. Sir Alex against his friend Mourinho. The only shame is that it is not the final.
"We know we can beat them. We know they can beat us — but we will be ready."
Real Madrid have endured one of the most difficult draws in Europe's elite club competition this season, having been entered into this year's 'Group of Death', where they finished runners-up to Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund, knocking out Manchester United's local rivals Manchester City in the process.
Mourinho bemoaned the tough hand his side has been dealt, as he looks to win Real Madrid their 10th Champions League crown, as well as becoming the first manager to win the European Cup with three different clubs.
"There were groups where you knew who was going to be first and second after two or three games. But our group included three of the best five teams in the competition — Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and ourselves.
"Now we get the toughest opponent in the biggest tie of the last 16."
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