appSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by app Blackburn bid underlines India ambition By app published 29 October 10 NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - If the ink dries on Venky's acquisition deal with Blackburn Rovers, it will underline a huge gap between India's growing financial clout and the pitiable state of its football. Ferguson: Ronaldo goal tally is phenomenal By app last updated 22 October 15 Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid displays have come as something of a surprise to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson who described his form as "phenomenal" on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League tie at Real Madrid. Singapore: TV deadlock could drive World Cup online By app last updated 23 October 15 SINGAPORE - Singapore's telecommunications giants SingTel and Starhub could be cut out of broadcasting the World Cup, forcing fans to view matches live on the internet unless a deadlock over rights fees can be resolved. Liverpool look to new heroes to get over Torres By app last updated 21 October 15 LIVERPOOL - Liverpool have got over Fernando Torres' departure already, manager Kenny Dalglish said as his side prepared to face their former team-mate less than a week after the striker's move to Chelsea. Lennon fit again for faltering Spurs By app last updated 18 October 15 Brief news ahead of this weekend's Premier League matches: Cabanas to leave intensive care By app last updated 20 October 15 MEXICO CITY - Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas was set to leave intensive care on Wednesday three and a half weeks after being shot in the head in a Mexico City bar. Chelsea go second as Liverpool draw again By app last updated 28 October 15 LONDON - Salomon Kalou's second-half double against Middlesbrough moved Chelsea up to second in the Premier League on Wednesday after Liverpool stuttered again by conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Wigan Athletic. Wigan boss Martinez rejects Villa approach By app last updated 29 October 15 * Martinez rejects Villa approach to remain at Wigan Conte watches on as Juventus beat Parma By app last updated 27 October 15 Champions Juventus enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Parma with banned coach Antonio Conte watching in the stands and Fiorentina came from behind to grab a last-minute win in the first matches of the Serie A season on Saturday. Ferguson hails Bayern-bound Neuer By app last updated 29 October 15 GELSENKIRCHEN - Schalke 04 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was praised by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson despite conceding two goals in two minutes during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League semi-final second leg defeat. M'Vila: Early exit would be disaster for France By app last updated 29 October 15 A third consecutive early exit at a major tournament would be a "complete disaster" for France, midfielder Yann Mvila said on Friday. Mexican keeper tests positive for steroids By app last updated 29 October 15 MEXICO CITY - Mexican champions Monterrey's goalkeeper Omar "The Cat" Ortiz has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test, the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut) said. Honduras reach second World Cup finals By app last updated 24 October 15 SAN SALVADOR - Honduras, for so long the bridesmaids of Central American soccer, reached the World Cup finals after a 1-0 win at El Salvador on Wednesday gave them the third automatic qualifying spot from the CONCACAF region. Comolli backs Dalglish for permanent position By app last updated 21 October 15 LIVERPOOL - Interim appointment Kenny Dalglish has all the qualities Liverpool are looking for from their next permanent manager, director of football strategy Damien Comolli said on Monday. Perez: Ronaldo wants to retire at Real Madrid By app last updated 31 October 15 Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play out the rest of his career at Real Madrid, club president Florentino Perez said in an interview on Monday. Blanc: France not sharp enough v Sweden By app last updated 20 October 15 France coach Laurent Blanc lamented France's lack of sharpness in midfield and defence after they lost 2-0 to Sweden in their final Euro 2012 Group D game on Tuesday but still reached the quarter-finals. Hargreaves faces five weeks out By app last updated 24 October 15 MANCHESTER - Manchester United's problems with injury and illness have left Sir Alex Ferguson with "no idea" which players he will be able to pick for Wednesday's Premier League derby against Manchester City, the manager said. Australia: FIFA could permit Temarii replacement By app published 28 November 10 ZURICH, Nov 28 (Reuters) - FIFA may allow Oceania to replace the suspended Reynald Temarii on the executive committee which will choose the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts on Thursday, one of the bidding nations said on Sunday. South Korea to attack seeking first win in Iran By app last updated 29 October 15 South Korea are steeling themselves for an attacking onslaught at Iran's intimidating Azadi Stadium when the sides meet in a 2014 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Maradona reaches century of Argentina call-ups By app last updated 27 October 15 BUENOS AIRES - The number of calls-ups to the Argentina team by coach Diego Maradona reached 100 in 15 months after he drew up a squad for next week's friendly at home to Jamaica. Milan tame Marseille with Inzaghi double By app last updated 24 October 15 MARSEILLE - Two goals from Filippo Inzaghi gave AC Milan a 2-1 win at Olympique Marseille in their Champions League Group C opener on Tuesday. Pep never sensed Mourinho potential By app last updated 24 October 15 BARCELONA - Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola cannot remember seeing any evidence of greatness in Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese was an assistant coach at the club in the 1990s. Young happy to be England's quiet joker By app last updated 4 November 15 Ashley Young smiled just once when he faced a room of reporters at England's Euro 2012 city-centre media hotel on Saturday. Traesch ruled out of World Cup By app last updated 2 November 15 BERLIN - Midfielder Christian Traesch joined a growing list of Germany players to miss the World Cup after injuring his ankle in a friendly at the squad's training camp on Monday, the German football federation (DFB) said. Crystal Palace 10 point penalty confirmed By app last updated 30 October 15 LONDON - Crystal Palace went from outside bets for a Championship play-off spot to the fringes of the relegation zone on Thursday when the Football League confirmed they had been docked 10 points. 123456789Archives MOST READ1New Aston Villa badge leaks again after sponsors use wrong image2The incredible Championship stat that proves that this is the best league in the world3Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino to be sacked with replacement already lined up: report4Manchester United: Getting rid of Erik ten Hag about to get easier than ever5From 22nd in February to three games from Wembley: Inside Doncaster Rovers' incredible resurgence
Blackburn bid underlines India ambition By app published 29 October 10 NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - If the ink dries on Venky's acquisition deal with Blackburn Rovers, it will underline a huge gap between India's growing financial clout and the pitiable state of its football.
Ferguson: Ronaldo goal tally is phenomenal By app last updated 22 October 15 Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid displays have come as something of a surprise to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson who described his form as "phenomenal" on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League tie at Real Madrid.
Singapore: TV deadlock could drive World Cup online By app last updated 23 October 15 SINGAPORE - Singapore's telecommunications giants SingTel and Starhub could be cut out of broadcasting the World Cup, forcing fans to view matches live on the internet unless a deadlock over rights fees can be resolved.
Liverpool look to new heroes to get over Torres By app last updated 21 October 15 LIVERPOOL - Liverpool have got over Fernando Torres' departure already, manager Kenny Dalglish said as his side prepared to face their former team-mate less than a week after the striker's move to Chelsea.
Lennon fit again for faltering Spurs By app last updated 18 October 15 Brief news ahead of this weekend's Premier League matches:
Cabanas to leave intensive care By app last updated 20 October 15 MEXICO CITY - Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas was set to leave intensive care on Wednesday three and a half weeks after being shot in the head in a Mexico City bar.
Chelsea go second as Liverpool draw again By app last updated 28 October 15 LONDON - Salomon Kalou's second-half double against Middlesbrough moved Chelsea up to second in the Premier League on Wednesday after Liverpool stuttered again by conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Wigan Athletic.
Wigan boss Martinez rejects Villa approach By app last updated 29 October 15 * Martinez rejects Villa approach to remain at Wigan
Conte watches on as Juventus beat Parma By app last updated 27 October 15 Champions Juventus enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Parma with banned coach Antonio Conte watching in the stands and Fiorentina came from behind to grab a last-minute win in the first matches of the Serie A season on Saturday.
Ferguson hails Bayern-bound Neuer By app last updated 29 October 15 GELSENKIRCHEN - Schalke 04 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was praised by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson despite conceding two goals in two minutes during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League semi-final second leg defeat.
M'Vila: Early exit would be disaster for France By app last updated 29 October 15 A third consecutive early exit at a major tournament would be a "complete disaster" for France, midfielder Yann Mvila said on Friday.
Mexican keeper tests positive for steroids By app last updated 29 October 15 MEXICO CITY - Mexican champions Monterrey's goalkeeper Omar "The Cat" Ortiz has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test, the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut) said.
Honduras reach second World Cup finals By app last updated 24 October 15 SAN SALVADOR - Honduras, for so long the bridesmaids of Central American soccer, reached the World Cup finals after a 1-0 win at El Salvador on Wednesday gave them the third automatic qualifying spot from the CONCACAF region.
Comolli backs Dalglish for permanent position By app last updated 21 October 15 LIVERPOOL - Interim appointment Kenny Dalglish has all the qualities Liverpool are looking for from their next permanent manager, director of football strategy Damien Comolli said on Monday.
Perez: Ronaldo wants to retire at Real Madrid By app last updated 31 October 15 Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play out the rest of his career at Real Madrid, club president Florentino Perez said in an interview on Monday.
Blanc: France not sharp enough v Sweden By app last updated 20 October 15 France coach Laurent Blanc lamented France's lack of sharpness in midfield and defence after they lost 2-0 to Sweden in their final Euro 2012 Group D game on Tuesday but still reached the quarter-finals.
Hargreaves faces five weeks out By app last updated 24 October 15 MANCHESTER - Manchester United's problems with injury and illness have left Sir Alex Ferguson with "no idea" which players he will be able to pick for Wednesday's Premier League derby against Manchester City, the manager said.
Australia: FIFA could permit Temarii replacement By app published 28 November 10 ZURICH, Nov 28 (Reuters) - FIFA may allow Oceania to replace the suspended Reynald Temarii on the executive committee which will choose the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts on Thursday, one of the bidding nations said on Sunday.
South Korea to attack seeking first win in Iran By app last updated 29 October 15 South Korea are steeling themselves for an attacking onslaught at Iran's intimidating Azadi Stadium when the sides meet in a 2014 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Maradona reaches century of Argentina call-ups By app last updated 27 October 15 BUENOS AIRES - The number of calls-ups to the Argentina team by coach Diego Maradona reached 100 in 15 months after he drew up a squad for next week's friendly at home to Jamaica.
Milan tame Marseille with Inzaghi double By app last updated 24 October 15 MARSEILLE - Two goals from Filippo Inzaghi gave AC Milan a 2-1 win at Olympique Marseille in their Champions League Group C opener on Tuesday.
Pep never sensed Mourinho potential By app last updated 24 October 15 BARCELONA - Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola cannot remember seeing any evidence of greatness in Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese was an assistant coach at the club in the 1990s.
Young happy to be England's quiet joker By app last updated 4 November 15 Ashley Young smiled just once when he faced a room of reporters at England's Euro 2012 city-centre media hotel on Saturday.
Traesch ruled out of World Cup By app last updated 2 November 15 BERLIN - Midfielder Christian Traesch joined a growing list of Germany players to miss the World Cup after injuring his ankle in a friendly at the squad's training camp on Monday, the German football federation (DFB) said.
Crystal Palace 10 point penalty confirmed By app last updated 30 October 15 LONDON - Crystal Palace went from outside bets for a Championship play-off spot to the fringes of the relegation zone on Thursday when the Football League confirmed they had been docked 10 points.