Bradford breeze past Northampton to gain promotion to League 1 in Play-Off Final win
2 HRS AGO - Bradford 3 – Northampton 0 (League 2 Play-Off Final, May 18, 2013) Hanson and McArdle gave Expand
2 HRS AGO - Bradford 3 – Northampton 0 (League 2 Play-Off Final, May 18, 2013) Hanson and McArdle gave Bradford a quick-fire 2-0 lead. Nahki Wells made it 3-0 Bradford. Collapse
Kevin Großkreutz goes in goal after Dortmund keeper Weidenfeller is sent off v Hoffenheim
4 HRS AGO - It’s a risk that can badly backfire, but sometimes it makes rational sense to go without a Expand
4 HRS AGO - It’s a risk that can badly backfire, but sometimes it makes rational sense to go without a sub keeper. After all, what are the chances of your ‘keeeper being sent off the one time you go without a sub keeper? Well, Sod’s Law struck for Dortmund today as after keeper Romain Weidenfeller was sent off, [...] Collapse
No.8 or No.9? Bayern’s Javi Martinez’s slick striker’s finish v Gladbach
6 HRS AGO - Destroyer, playmaker, anchorman, passer: Javi Martinez can do just about everything in midfield. Expand
6 HRS AGO - Destroyer, playmaker, anchorman, passer: Javi Martinez can do just about everything in midfield. What’s less often seen is his coolness in front of goal, which he showed today against Monchengladbach. Breaking through from midfield, he went beyond the defence to latch onto a Ribery pass, composed himself, opened his body, and finished like a seasoned [...] Collapse
Falcao’s awesome assistazo for Diego Costa goal v Real Madrid
7 HRS AGO - He may not have scored, but ‘El Tigre’s paws were all over Atleti’s historic Expand
7 HRS AGO - He may not have scored, but ‘El Tigre’s paws were all over Atleti’s historic Copa del Rey win over city rivals Real Madrid. Falcao picked the ball up inside his half, and instantly had Raul Albiol and Sami Khedira snapping at his heels to dispossess him. Stacked as he is though, Falcao wasn’t going to [...] Collapse
Everyone Loves Juan Mata: Spanish playmaker wins Chelsea Player of the Year Award
8 HRS AGO - FACT: Juan Mata is everyone’s favourite player outside of their own club. Jonny Kills is not Expand
8 HRS AGO - FACT: Juan Mata is everyone’s favourite player outside of their own club. Jonny Kills is not only an outstanding footballer, he’s an absolute gent on and off the pitch. Immersing himself in London life with his love of its fashion, culture and history, he even finds time to study on the side, studying for two [...] Collapse
Cristiano Ronaldo & Jose Mourinho sent off in possible last big games for Real Madrid
21 HRS AGO - If this really is to be their final seasons at the Casa Blanca for the Portuguese pair as is Expand
21 HRS AGO - If this really is to be their final seasons at the Casa Blanca for the Portuguese pair as is widely believed, then they went some way to tarnishing their respective legacies in the Copa del Rey final. Mourinho’s exit is almost a sure thing, and his behaviour over the last few weeks has fuelled the [...] Collapse
The Cup Kings! Atletico Madrid beat Real at the Bernabeu to win the Copa del Rey
23 HRS AGO - Real Madrid 1 – Atletico Madrid 2 (Copa del Rey Final, May 17, 2013) Video showing how an Expand
23 HRS AGO - Real Madrid 1 – Atletico Madrid 2 (Copa del Rey Final, May 17, 2013) Video showing how an Atleti player experiences arrival at the Bernabeu Pre-match Spanish national anthem Cristiano Ronaldo gave Madrid the lead with a trademark Hangtime header. Diego Costa levelled with a lovely left-footed finish into the bottom corner, which Diego Lopez got [...] Collapse
Tweets and Picture: Stoke to investigate pig head prank on Kenwyne Jones
1 DAY AGO - How’s this for spicing up your Friday afternoon. Break Shea instagrammed this picture with a Expand
1 DAY AGO - How’s this for spicing up your Friday afternoon. Break Shea instagrammed this picture with a pigs head and rumours have been circulating about what took place at Stoke training on Friday. Rumour has it Glenn Whelan put this pigs head in Kenwyne Jones locker. Jones reacted badly due to his religious beliefs and allegedly smashed [...] Collapse
Sir Alex Ferguson given a ‘hairdryer’ cake by The Sun in his final ever press conference
1 DAY AGO - It was his final ever pre-match press conference and Sir Alex Ferguson seemed in good spirits. The Expand
1 DAY AGO - It was his final ever pre-match press conference and Sir Alex Ferguson seemed in good spirits. The Manchester United manager was welcomed by a standing ovation from journalists he’s come to love and loathe over his illustrious managerial career. The Sun paid a fitting tribute to the legendary Scotsman. After handing him a good bottle [...] Collapse
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Picture: Mancini pays for a full page advert in the Manchester Evening News to thank City fans
1 HR AGO - 3 Unforgettable Years. Roberto Mancini may have been forced to deflect accusations that he Expand
1 HR AGO - 3 Unforgettable Years. Roberto Mancini may have been forced to deflect accusations that he is “arrogant, vein, self-centred & no manners” from a disgruntled ex-City employee last week, but the Italian has shown a lovely moment on humility on Saturday in a public thank you to Man City’s fans. After three years in charge at the Etihad stadium, Bobby [...] Collapse
Valencia stay in the Champions League mix winning 1-0 at Getafe
3 HRS AGO - Getafe 0 – Valencia 1 (La Liga, May 18, 2013) Mathieu gave Valencia the lead through an Ever Expand
3 HRS AGO - Getafe 0 – Valencia 1 (La Liga, May 18, 2013) Mathieu gave Valencia the lead through an Ever Banega assist. Collapse
Franck Ribery stakes late claim for TOR of the year with volleyed golazo v Gladbach
4 HRS AGO - The Bundesliga title may be wrapped up, but there’s still the small matter of goal of the Expand
4 HRS AGO - The Bundesliga title may be wrapped up, but there’s still the small matter of goal of the season to play for in Germany. And Bayern’s Franck Ribery threw his name into the hat as a late runner with his stonking volleyed golazo against Monchengladbach today. Ribery watched Philip Lahm’s cross the whole way and met [...] Collapse
Ribery golazo caps Bayern’s comeback win in epic goalfest at Monchengladbach
6 HRS AGO - Monchengladbach 3 – Bayern Munich 4 (Bundesliga, May 18, 2013) Martin Stranzl headed Expand
6 HRS AGO - Monchengladbach 3 – Bayern Munich 4 (Bundesliga, May 18, 2013) Martin Stranzl headed Monchengladbach in front. Mike Hanke made it 2-0 after an epic defending fail from Dante. Javi Martinez pulled one back for Bayern. Havard Nordveit finished a great team move to make it 3-1. Franck Ribery brought it back to 2-3 for the Bavarians. Franck [...] Collapse
CSKA champs after 0-0 draw with Kuban
7 HRS AGO - CSKA Moscow 0 – Kuban Krasnodar 0 (Russian Premier League, May 18, 2013) CSKA trophy Expand
7 HRS AGO - CSKA Moscow 0 – Kuban Krasnodar 0 (Russian Premier League, May 18, 2013) CSKA trophy presentation CSKA trophy celebrations Collapse
How did this stay out? Real’s double chance (post & Juanfran epic goal line clearance)
8 HRS AGO - To say Atleti rode their luck in their Copa del Rey win over city rivals Real would be an Expand
8 HRS AGO - To say Atleti rode their luck in their Copa del Rey win over city rivals Real would be an understatement. Los Blancos hit the post three times (Ozil, Ronaldo, and Benzema), as well as being kept out by two truly epic Thibault Courtois saves. To use the cliche, Atleti’s name was on the trophy; there [...] Collapse
Pepe (not even in the match squad!) gets involved in touchline bust-up with Diego Simeone
22 HRS AGO - Pepe just can’t help himself. Left out of the squad altogether for the Copa del Rey final by Expand
22 HRS AGO - Pepe just can’t help himself. Left out of the squad altogether for the Copa del Rey final by manager Mourinho for comments he made in support of Casillas, the hot-headed Madrid defender popped up from nowhere to get involved in a push-and-shove with Atleti manager Diego Simeone and Diego Costa. It all flared up after [...] Collapse
#HangTime: Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark ‘big air’ leap and header strikes again
1 DAY AGO - Two years after scoring the winner with an awesome ‘Hang Time’ header in the Copa del Expand
1 DAY AGO - Two years after scoring the winner with an awesome ‘Hang Time’ header in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo has reproduced what’s becoming his signature move in tonight’s Cup final against Atleti. Cristiano leapt like a salmon to meet Modric’s corner in the 13th minute, leaving Atleti defender Godin stuck to his [...] Collapse
FC Zurich Women challenge FC Barcelona to a match: ‘Do you have the balls?’
1 DAY AGO - FC Zurich Women’s team have put together brilliant video goading FC Barcelona men into a Expand
1 DAY AGO - FC Zurich Women’s team have put together brilliant video goading FC Barcelona men into a match. Launched on their official website and Facebook pages, FC Zurich’s ladies have created a fierce, powerful advert calling for a match with the Catalans giants on their own home turf. As explained by the women: The FC Zurich Women dominate their [...] Collapse
Compilation: David De Gea’s best saves this season for Manchester United
1 DAY AGO - Signed in the summer of 2011, it hasn’t been plain sailing at Old Trafford for the Expand
1 DAY AGO - Signed in the summer of 2011, it hasn’t been plain sailing at Old Trafford for the Manchester United number one. Criticised heavily for his lack of physical strength, David De Gea has proved all his doubters wrong this season after going on to win a spot in the PFA Team of the Season. Now the [...] Collapse
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Chelsea’s Kevin de Bruyne finishes a sublime season with Werder Bremen with a brace
2 HRS AGO - That raw facts make eye-grabbing reading. Kevin de Bruyne, the 21-year-old Belgium forward who was Expand
2 HRS AGO - That raw facts make eye-grabbing reading. Kevin de Bruyne, the 21-year-old Belgium forward who was signed last summer by Chelsea and immediately shipped out on loan to Werder Bremen, completed his campaign with Bremen with the following stats: 33 appearances, 2969 playing minutes, 10 goals and 9 assists. Whilst Chelsea fans wait and see if the terrific [...] Collapse
Live Video Updates: Real Madrid Castilla v Lugo
3 HRS AGO - Borja Garcia gave Castilla the lead. Alvaro Morata made it 2-0 with a good striker’s goal. Expand
3 HRS AGO - Borja Garcia gave Castilla the lead. Alvaro Morata made it 2-0 with a good striker’s goal. Ivan Perez pulled one back for Lugo with a free-kick. Collapse
5lfd: Bradford seal League One promotion
5 HRS AGO - Bradford score three times in the opening half-hour as they beat Northampton 3-0 at Wembley to win Expand
5 HRS AGO - Bradford score three times in the opening half-hour as they beat Northampton 3-0 at Wembley to win promotion to League One. Mark Chapman, Conor McNamara & Southend manager Phil Brown are at Wembley for post-match reaction & analysis. Collapse
Live Video Updates: Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim
6 HRS AGO - Robert Lewandowski bundled the ball over the line to give Dortmund the lead. Sejad Salihovic Expand
6 HRS AGO - Robert Lewandowski bundled the ball over the line to give Dortmund the lead. Sejad Salihovic equalised from the spot for Hoffenheim. Dortmund had keeper Roman Weidenfeller sent off, and were forced to put midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz in goal in his place. Salihovic gave Grosskreutz no chance from the resulting penalty, blasting it into the roof of the [...] Collapse
Poodunnit? Brighton call police in to find out who left a poo in Crystal Palace dressing room
7 HRS AGO - First of all, we doff our cap to The Sun for their turdific headline! Brighton and Hove Albion Expand
7 HRS AGO - First of all, we doff our cap to The Sun for their turdific headline! Brighton and Hove Albion have launched a police investigation to get to the bottom of the ‘Poodunit’ mystery. When Crystal Palace arrived in the away dressing room at Brighton last Monday for their Championship semi-final play-off, they were greeted with a [...] Collapse
#Thibaulting: Atletico Madrid ‘keeper Courtois the Cup hero with 2 epic saves v Real Madrid
13 HRS AGO - Petr Cech should be worried. Because Chelsea’s on-loan Atletico ‘keeper Thibault Expand
13 HRS AGO - Petr Cech should be worried. Because Chelsea’s on-loan Atletico ‘keeper Thibault Courtois produced yet another world-class performance in Atelti’s Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid. Courtois showed his speed, agility, awareness, and that knack (#Thibaulting) of stretching his long body to its full length with a surprisingly low centre of gravity. In truth, he [...] Collapse
5lfd: Kicking Off with Colin Murray
22 HRS AGO - Colin Murray is joined by Pat Nevin and Perry Groves to preview all the weekend's action. They Expand
22 HRS AGO - Colin Murray is joined by Pat Nevin and Perry Groves to preview all the weekend's action. They look ahead to the League 1 and 2 playoff finals, speak to Stoke manager Tony Pulis about their season and discuss the battle between Spurs and Arsenal for fourth place. Collapse
#HangTime: Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark ‘big air’ leap and header strikes again
1 DAY AGO - Two years after scoring the winner with an awesome ‘Hang Time’ header in the Copa del Expand
1 DAY AGO - Two years after scoring the winner with an awesome ‘Hang Time’ header in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo has reproduced what’s becoming his signature move in tonight’s Cup final against Atleti. Cristiano leapt like a salmon to meet Modric’s corner in the 13th minute, leaving Atleti defender Godin stuck to his [...] Collapse
The End! Sir Alex Ferguson’s final ever press conference as Manchester United manager
1 DAY AGO - After 26 and a half years in charge Sir Alex Ferguson gave his final ever press conference. He Expand
1 DAY AGO - After 26 and a half years in charge Sir Alex Ferguson gave his final ever press conference. He told journalists that he’s never held a grudge towards any of them despite often banning them. Ferguson also spoke of the special celebrations this week in Manchester, that he felt eclipsed the celebrations in ’99. One thing [...] Collapse
Quality own goal lob golazo! Rafael Figueroa (Santos Laguna) v Cruz Azul
1 DAY AGO - On Thursday night Cruz Azul cruised to a 3-0 win at Santos Laguna to leapfrog their opponents in Expand
1 DAY AGO - On Thursday night Cruz Azul cruised to a 3-0 win at Santos Laguna to leapfrog their opponents in the table. 2-0 down, with only a couple of minutes left on the clock, Laguna defender Rafael Figueroa had himself a moment of madness. Chasing down the striker, Figueroa got his foot on the ball, only to [...] Collapse
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