European Soccer News
We keep you update on the latest happening on the European soccer scenes.
Ibrahimovic banned for three Serie A matches
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been banned for three Serie A matches for hitting an opponent, ruling him out of a key clash with Italian league leader Juventus.
(read more)Messi keeps Barça on Real's coat-tails
Barcelona kept pace with Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with a narrow 2-1 win over Real Sociedad. Lionel Messi was unsurprisingly the architect of the win: laying on an assist for debutant Cristian Tello in the first half, before adding a second himself, drilling a shot into the net after good work from Dani Alves.
(read more)Milan miss out on going top
Milan missed their chance to go top of Serie A last night as they went down 2-0 to Lazio.
(read more)Young Spurs face Liverpool
Tottenham and Liverpool's youth teams will compete at White Hart Lane tonight in the quarter-final of the NextGen Series.
(read more)Benitez lined up to replace Mourinho
Real Madrid have already drawn up a shortlist of candidates to replace Jose Mourinho in June, having accepted that his departure at the end of the season will suit everyone. The Germany coach, Joachim Löw, and Rafael Benitez have been lined up as the most likely replacements for the former Chelsea manager.
(read more)Ibrahimovic inspires Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic set Milan on their way last night as they beat Cagliari 3-0 at San Siro to bring the gap to Serie A leaders Juventus back to one point.
(read more)Mourinho sets course for Premier League
Premier League clubs were put on alert last night as Jose Mourinho was reported to be quitting Real Madrid at the end of the season to return to England.
(read more)Xavi labels Real Madrid 'the pits' following latest 'Clasico'
Xavi has labelled Real Madrid bad losers as the fallout from Barcelona's thrilling King's Cup victory over their arch rivals continued to dominate the sports headlines in Spain.
(read more)Chelsea defender Alex joins Paris St Germain
Brazilian defender Alex has been presented as a Paris St Germain player in the French capital this afternoon to indicate his move from Chelsea is complete.
(read more)Bayer Leverkusen CEO critical of Michael Ballack
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Michael Ballack has failed to deliver in his 20 months at the Bundesliga club after joining in 2010 from Chelsea, club CEO Wolfgang Holzhaeuser said today.
(read more)Mourinho caught out planning a car-park ambush for referee
Jose Mourinho may have taken tunnel bust-ups to a new level after he was accused of waiting for the referee following Real Madrid's Spanish Cup exit to Barcelona in the underground car park at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. The claims were made by one of Barcelona's daily sports papers, El Mundo Deportivo.
(read more)Mourinho: Real players feel they'll never beat Barcelona
Jose Mourinho celebrates his 49th birthday today, out of the Spanish Cup and still without a win at the Nou Camp.
(read more)Uefa reveal losses of £1.3bn for Europ's top clubs
Europe's top-flight clubs have reported annual losses totalling a jaw-dropping €1.6 billion euros (£1.3billion), Uefa's latest club licensing report has revealed.
(read more)Inter Milan: We don't need Carlos Tevez
Inter Milan are no longer interested in signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez, according to Nerazzurri board member Marco Tronchetti Provera.
(read more)Splits, rows and plots: Mourinho era coming to a close
Tired of Real Madrid against Barcelona? Don't worry, there's a new show in town – Real Madrid against Mourinho. It debuted at the weekend and it should run until the end of June. It is not expected to be back in the autumn.
(read more)AC Milan still want Carlos Tevez transfer
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has not given up hope of signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez during the winter transfer market.
(read more)Wesley Sneijder rubbishes transfer speculation
Wesley Sneijder has ruled out a move away from Inter Milan during the current transfer window.
(read more)Mourinho booed after Ramos row
Jose Mourinho was booed and whistled by Real Madrid fans last night amid suggestions of dressing-room unrest and a revolt from his Spain players following last week's defeat to Barcelona.
(read more)Zidane tells critics to lay off 'charming' Pepe
The crunching of Lionel Messi's fingers under Pepe's studs remained top of the agenda in Spain with Zinedine Zidane, a great player not averse to occasional acts of violence on the pitch, defending the Real Madrid defender.
(read more)Zinedine Zidane comes to defence of Pepe and Jose Mourinho
Zinedine Zidane has jumped to the defence of Pepe and Jose Mourinho, who have both been subject to intense criticism in local media after Real Madrid's King's Cup defeat to Barcelona during the week.
(read more)Pepe's problem? He's not very good
As if failing to beat Barcelona in their last seven home games against them and losing the last three "clasicos" were not enough, Real Madrid fans were yesterday recoiling at the thought that while their rivals have the world's most adored player... they have the world's most abhorred.
(read more)Pepe stamp on Lionel Messi overshadows Barcelona victory over Real Madrid
A stamp by Real Madrid's Pepe on Lionel Messi's hand had Jose Mourinho on the back foot after a 2-1 at home loss to Barcelona their King's Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
(read more)Kaka denies reaching agreement with PSG
Kaka has denied reports he has agreed a move to Paris St Germain and insisted he is committed to Real Madrid.
(read more)Real harness 'animal' Ronaldo
The under-fire Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo may not be enjoying his best period of form but he is still "working like an animal" for the team, his coach, Jose Mourinho, said yesterday ahead of tonight's King's Cup tie with Barcelona.
(read more)Real Madrid v Barcelona: El Clasico preview
A new chapter is set to be written in the great history of el clásico as Real Madrid and Barcelona go head to head once again, this time in the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey. The first leg is at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Wednesday night, with the second leg taking place at the Camp Nou on Wednesday 25 January.
(read more)Mourinho must banish Real Madrid's clasico complex
Overcoming Real Madrid's mental block against Barcelona will be the chief concern for coach Jose Mourinho when the teams resume their battle for supremacy tomorrow.
(read more)Inter Milan make £21m Carlos Tevez bid
Inter Milan have renewed their bid to sign Carlos Tevez but their initial inquiry is likely to fail.
(read more)Milito gives Inter spoils and leaves Milan trailing
A Diego Milito goal early in the second half gave Internazionale the spoils in last night's Milan derby and cost Milan top spot in Serie A.
(read more)Away form sinks Barça but do they even care?
Even the greatest teams in history sometimes have to prioritise.
(read more)Grant goes to Serb champions Partizan Belgrade
Partizan Belgrade have appointed former Chelsea, Portsmouth and West Ham United manager Avram Grant as their new coach.
(read more)Ronaldo, the 40-goal striker who's whistled by his own fans
Well placed to win his first Spanish league title and with 21 goals to his name leaving him on course to break last season's 40-goal haul, Cristiano Ronaldo should have plenty to smile about. He has even got the supporters singing his name...it's just a shame they're not Real Madrid supporters.
(read more)Avram Grant takes charge at Partizan Belgrade
Partizan Belgrade have named Avram Grant as their new coach after sacking Aleksandra Stanojevic over a dispute with the club's board.
(read more)Children only at Ajax's 'attack' replay
Ajax will be forced to play their Dutch Cup replay against AZ Alkmaar in front of a crowd of children after the original game was abandoned following an attack on the AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado by an Ajax fan.
(read more)Inter Milan confirm interest in Carlos Tevez
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has confirmed the club are keen to sign Carlos Tevez.
(read more)Messi celebrates another hat-trick
Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star was awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or for the third successive year.
(read more)Jose Mourinho defends Cristiano Ronaldo following criticism from Real Madrid fans
Jose Mourinho has defended Cristiano Ronaldo for not celebrating after scoring a goal at the weekend, a move which drew unusually strong criticism from the pro-Real Madrid media.
(read more)Arsenal and Manchester United 'target' Mario Gotze happy to stay in Germany
Germany midfielder Mario Gotze can see himself extending his contract at Borussia Dortmund beyond 2014.
(read more)FC Twente ambition persuaded Steve McClaren to return
Former England boss Steve McClaren has revealed FC Twente's ambition persuaded him to re-launch his career back in Holland.
(read more)Fifa confirm Switzerland will not be sanctions following Sion punishment
FIFA today confirmed the Swiss Football Association will not be suspended, ending any lingering chance of Manchester United being reinstated into the Champions League.
(read more)Inter Milan deny holding talks with Manchester City over Wesley Sneijder
Inter Milan have confirmed they have held talks with Manchester City but not regarding the possible sale of Wesley Sneijder.
(read more)Daniele de Rossi English lessons fuel Manchester City transfer speculation
Roma’s hopes of hanging onto Daniele de Rossi have been dealt a blow with the revelation that the midfielder has been learning English.
(read more)Steve McClaren returns to FC Twente
Steve McClaren has been appointed FC Twente coach for a second time.
(read more)Steve McClaren in talks with Twente over return
Steve McClaren's Dutch agent Rob Jansen has revealed the former England manager is in official talks over a return to FC Twente.
(read more)Real Madrid make stunning comeback to against Malaga
Holders Real Madrid scored three times in 10 minutes at the Bernabeu last night to beat Malaga 3-2 in their King's Cup last 16 first leg, sparked by a furious dressing down from Jose Mourinho.
(read more)Guardiola undecided on future
The Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola still hasn't decided whether to extend his stay at the Catalan club.
(read more)McClaren back on Twente radar
FC Twente have insisted Steve McClaren is not certain to return to the club after they sacked head coach Co Adriaanse yesterday.
(read more)Beckham turns down PSG to keep his family in Los Angeles
David Beckham has decided not to join Paris St-Germain because it would be too difficult to uproot his family from Los Angeles, the French club's president, Nasser al-Khelaifi, said yesterday.
(read more)PSG declare interest in David Beckham is 'over'
David Beckham is in discussions with the Los Angeles Galaxy over a two-year contract extension that could be signed within the next few days, Press Association Sport understands.
(read more)Steve McClaren linked with return to FC Twente
FC Twente today insisted Steve McClaren is not certain to return to the club as the successor to sacked head coach Co Adriaanse.
(read more)Ancelotti takes reins at PSG – Beckham to follow?
Paris St-Germain displayed their ruthless ambition by appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager yesterday having parted with Antoine Kombouaré despite the club sitting on top of Ligue 1 at the mid-season break.
(read more)Sion docked 36 points
Sion yesterday described the decision of the Swiss Football Association (SFV) to dock them 36 points for fielding ineligible players as a "cowardly act".
(read more)Paris St Germain appoint Carlo Ancelotti as manager
Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the new coach of Paris St Germain, the club announced at a press conference held at the Parc des Princes today.
(read more)Sion deducted 36 points over ineligible players
Sion have today described the decision of the Swiss Football Association (SFV) to dock them 36 points over the fielding of ineligible players as a "cowardly act".
(read more)Real Zaragoza fire coach Javier Aguirre
Real Zaragoza have rescinded the contract of coach Javier Aguirre, the La Liga club said today, following a woeful run which has left them bottom of the standings.
(read more)Ancelotti holds talks at Paris Saint-Germain
Carlo Ancelotti was negotiating with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain yesterday as the future of manager Antoine Kombouaré looked increasingly bleak.
(read more)Kung-fu 'keeper tie to be replayed
The abandoned Dutch Cup tie between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar will be replayed on 19 January behind closed doors.
(read more)Make players pay for agents, says Barça chief
Sandro Rosell, the Barcelona president, has called on Uefa to change the rules on clubs having to pay agents' fees, and said the current system, in which players do not foot the bill for their own representation does not make sense.
(read more)Ancelotti poised to land Paris Saint-Germain job
Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to take over at Paris Saint-Germain today as the Ligue 1 leaders finally run out of patience with Antoine Kombouaré.
(read more)Newcastle 'too small' for Giroud, says Montpellier owner
Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin has said Newcastle are "too small" for Olivier Giroud but would not rule out a switch to Arsenal - if the price is right.
(read more)Abandoned Dutch Cup match to be replayed in full
The cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar will be replayed in full next month behind closed doors, the Dutch football association announced today.
(read more)Malouda: I want to join PSG in January
Florent Malouda yesterday became the latest Chelsea player to signal that he is dissatisfied with life under Andre Villas-Boas when he announced that he favoured a move this January to Paris St-Germain, having been given little playing time this season.
(read more)No fear for new Atletico coach Simeone
New Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said at his presentation that he is aiming to rediscover the club's glory days that he helped forge as a player.
(read more)Jose Mourinho reiterates desire to return to England
Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to return to the Premier League "in a couple of years" once his time in charge of Real Madrid is over.
(read more)Ancelotti set to take PSG reins
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of taking over at the big-spending French club Paris St-Germain.
(read more)Atletico Madrid appoint Simeone as new coach
Atletico Madrid has hired former Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone as its new coach to replace the fired Gregorio Manzano.
(read more)Ancelotti set to replace Kombouare at PSG
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of taking over at big-spending French club Paris Saint-Germain.
(read more)AZ Alkmaar keeper kicks fan to spark game boycott
The Dutch Football Federation has said it has yet to decide whether to replay a Cup match between Ajax and AZ that was abandoned after a fan ran on to the field to attack AZ's goalkeeper.
(read more)Genoa sack coach Malesani
Genoa fired Alberto Malesani and were in the process of hiring Pasquale Marino, marking the 10th coaching change in Serie A since August.
(read more)Eusebio likely to spend Christmas in hospital
Former Portugal and Benfica star Eusebio is likely to stay in a hospital
over Christmas after being diagnosed with double pneumonia, doctors said today.
Beckham: Our new man in Paris?
France's largest circulation national newspaper yesterday covered its front page with a photograph of an Englishman making a rude gesture.
(read more)Beckham signing for Paris St-Germain 'premature'
David Beckham's spokesman last night denied reports that the 36-year-old had agreed a deal to join Paris St-Germain on an 18-month deal, claiming that the player was yet to make up his mind.
(read more)Palermo fire coach Devis Mangia
Palermo fired coach Devis Mangia on Monday, six weeks after extending his contract until the end of next season.
(read more)Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni arrested in new betting probe
Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni and 16 other people have been arrested in another match-fixing probe in Italy.
(read more)Celtic charged by Uefa over offensive banner
Celtic face their second UEFA disciplinary case in two months after being charged in relation to two offences during their Europa League game against Udinese in Italy.
(read more)Messi puts Barça on top of the world
Barcelona yesterday made official what everyone already knows – they are the best team in the world.
(read more)United hope for a shock Champions' League lifeline
Manchester United could be handed a shock return to the Champions' League in place of Basle after Fifa yesterday threatened to suspend Switzerland from world football.
(read more)Talent Scout: Adam Maher, AZ Alkmaar
There never seems to be a shortage of teenage superstars in the modern game, especially in the Netherlands, a country famed for its remarkable production line of supreme prospects. But scratch beyond the hype and natural excitement young players attract, and the truth is few are consistently good enough to have earned such a reputation so early.
(read more)Madrid look to open up gap before winter freeze
With Barcelona continuing their domination of the world over in Japan, Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid have the chance to go three points clear at the top of La Liga tonight when they travel to Sevilla.
(read more)Ribéry loses £2.25m – then gets sent off
It was a bad day all round for France and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribéry yesterday.
(read more)Nightmare draw for English clubs
Conspiracy theorists may have suspected the hand of Michel Platini, the supposedly Anglophobic Uefa president, behind yesterday's draws for the first knockout rounds of the Champions League and Europa League. Jokers might suggest it was David Cameron.
(read more)'Draw is difficult...but it's also exciting'
Not since Graeme Le Saux and David Batty traded punches 16 years ago has English football been without a representative in the Champions League quarter-finals but that prospect loomed yesterday after the surviving clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, were handed demanding second-round ties against Italian opposition.
(read more)The glory that was Serie A may have faded - but beware
In his desperation, in the transparency of his shallow plea, Silvio Berlusconi laid bare the privations afflicting Italian football's impoverished core.
(read more)After sorting out defence, Mancini is now free to pour forward
Tomorrow, on the eve of the two-year anniversary of his appointment, Roberto Mancini's Manchester City host Arsenal. After 24 months of convulsions, crises and at least occasional triumphs, City now certainly bear Mancini's stamp.
(read more)Ferguson faces Ajax for first time in 30 years
It did not take long for the Manchester clubs to discover their Europa League fates yesterday as City were the first seeded team drawn, closely followed by United.
(read more)The Italian jobs: How English clubs have fared against the Italians
Arsenal and Chelsea were both drawn against Italian opposition today in the shape of AC Milan and Napoli respectively.
(read more)Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp escapes Uefa action over gesture
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will not face any disciplinary action over his gesture towards Shamrock Rovers fans during last night's Europa League match in Dublin, UEFA have confirmed.
(read more)English clubs face tough opposition in Europa League
Manchester City and Manchester United will both face difficult matches in the last 32 of the Europa League after Roberto Mancini's side drew holders Porto and their neighbours were paired with fellow Champions League dropouts Ajax.
(read more)Arsenal and Chelsea in nightmare Champions League draw
Chelsea and Arsenal must both overcome tough Italian tests in the last 16 of the Champions League after today's draw in Nyon.
(read more)We are Stoke and we don't complain, says Pulis over fans' missiles
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis will not make a complaint to Uefa even though two of his players were targeted by missile-throwing Besiktas fans during Wednesday's Europa League match in Istanbul.
(read more)Jol desperate to put good spin on Fulham's exit
Martin Jol attempted to put a positive spin on Fulham's prospects after their untimely midweek exit from the Europa League. The Dutch manager is hoping that his players' Premier League form at least will benefit from their disappointing 2-2 draw with Odense, and said: "It is awful to go out of the competition in the way we did but hopefully we will gain something from the fact that we don't have to play these Thursday matches."
(read more)English clubs hope to dodge Italian test
Manchester will have to vacate, at least temporarily, its position as England's pre-eminent football city as Arsenal and Chelsea discover their opponents in the last 16 of the Champions League at lunchtime today. An hour later – siesta time in some countries – City and United receive their Europa League assignments.
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