Archive for February, 2012
Levein tips Forrest for vital Scotland role in World Cup 2014 qualifiers
The Celtic winger drew praise from his manager, who insists the draw against Slovenia was a valuable experience for his players Read More…
James McClean hopeful of making Ireland’s Euro 2012 squad following impressive debut in Czech draw
The home side were lifted by the introduction of the in-form Sunderland winger who says he will use the rest of the Premier League season to force his way onto the plane to Poland Read More…
Portugal’s ambition is to win Euro 2012, says Cristiano Ronaldo after draw with Poland
The Real Madrid winger has sent out a warning shot to his nation’s rivals after speaking of their hope to lift a first-ever European title, despite a bore draw with the hosts Read More…
Shane Long believes Czech Republic draw will stand Ireland in good stead at Euro 2012
The WBA striker’s club-mates, Keith Andrews and Simon Cox, featured positively for the Irish against Czech Republic, who provided a glimpse of what to expect in Poland Read More…
Low admits France deserved to beat Germany
The boss of die Mannschaft feels the visitors ran out deserved winners on the night, while Thomas Muller was also despondent after the match, claiming his side have “no excuses” Read More…
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella: Having Messi in our team is a blessing
The Seleccion trainer was full of praise for the Barcelona icon after his first international hat-trick secured a 3-1 friendly win over the Europeans in Bern on Wednesday Read More…
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill remains positive despite Norway loss
The 42-year-old believes the defeat was down to tired legs and took the time to praise a selection of his players, including the impressive Dean Shiels and Shane Ferguson Read More…
Bert van Marwijk: Robin van Persie was subbed against England because he had "problems with his groin"
Dutch boss said he had not spoken to Arsene Wenger but had told the Arsenal striker beforehand that he would only play 45 minutes because of injury concerns Read More…
Soldado joyous after netting hat-trick in Spain’s 5-0 thrashing of Venezuela
The Valencia striker scored three goals in the second half to seemingly secure his place in the squad for Poland & Ukraine pushing Fernando Torres out further Read More…
England Under-21 4-0 Belgium Under-21: Lansbury double keeps Euro 2013 qualification on track
Steven Caulker and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also netted in the comfortable victory as Brian Eastick registered his first win after taking over from Stuart Pearce Read More…
Coleman: Emotion took its toll on Wales players during Costa Rica defeat
The 41-year-old claimed the occasion got too much for his squad after they succumbed to 1-0 defeat in their Gary Speed memorial match Read More…
Manchester United confirm they will extend Dimitar Berbatov’s contract
• United will take up option to extend striker’s deal for a year• Move prevents Berbatov leaving on a free transfer this summerManchester United will take up the “one-way option” in Dimitar Berbatov’s contract to extend his stay at the club for another year and to prevent him becoming a free agent in the summer. [...]
Spain 5-0 Venezuela: Soldado hat-trick the highlight as world champions enjoy rampant triumph
Del Bosque’s side hit five in an impressive performance against disappointing South American opposition, with the Valencia frontman the star Read More…
Ricardo Teixeira to stay on as CBF president
In a surprise twist, the 64-year-old will continue to preside over the Brazilian football governing body, despite reports suggesting his reign was on the verge of ending Read More…
Pato to miss AC Milan’s trip to Palermo with muscle injury
The Brazilian’s campaign has gone from bad to worse after he contracted a new muscle strain against Juventus last week, and should now miss Saturday’s match against the Rosanero Read More…
Romania 1-1 Uruguay: Cavani strike helps Celeste equal record unbeaten streak
The Copa America holders matched the national record of 14 games unbeaten as the Napoli striker’s early goal was cancelled out by a second-half Bogdan Stancu header Read More…
England 2-3 Holland: Robben hits stoppage-time winner to halt late comeback & condemn Pearce to defeat
Goals from Ashley Young and Gary Cahill had brought England level but Robben scored his second brilliant strike two minutes into added time Read More…
Germany 1-2 France: Giroud and Malouda give Laurent Blanc’s side stunning triumph in Bremen
A strong performance from les Bleus saw them record a shock victory, though they had to ride their luck at times during the first period Read More…
Poland 0-0 Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co draw a blank as entertaining friendly ends in stalemate
The visitors spurned several chances in the first half but otherwise mirrored the display of their captain and created little throughout the contest Read More…
Wales 0-1 Costa Rica: Arsenal man Joel Campbell grabs game’s only goal as Coleman loses first match in charge
Gunners striker nets in the 18th minute to condemn new manager to defeat in first game in an emotional night at the Cardiff City Stadium in Gary Speed’s memorial game Read More…
Rep of Ireland 1-1 Czech Republic: Late Cox equaliser earns draw for Trapattoni’s side after Baros opener
The substitute struck near the end to spare the blushes of Giovanni Trapattoni’s men, who were second best throughout a drab contest played in Dublin Read More…
Slovenia 1-1 Scotland: Berra heads home first-half equaliser to earn draw for Levein’s side in Koper
Wolves defender rises high to level the scores as the Scots give a resilient display away from home to keep up their strong recent results in friendlies Read More…
Croatia 1-3 Sweden: Larsson double and Ibrahimovic penalty ensures convincing win for Erik Hamren’s side
An astute display of attacking football by Erik Hamren’s men in Zagreb saw the Blue-Yellow pick up a deserved victory over their fellow Euro 2012 finalists Read More…
Italy 0-1 USA: Clint Dempsey defeats below-par Azzurri and hands Jurgen Klinsmann’s side impressive win
The Fulham midfielder scored the only goal of the match as the hosts failed to break down the Americans in Genoa despite dominating play Read More…
(Video) Arsenal Winger Andrei Arshavin Scores for Russia During 2-0 Win In Denmark
Sent out on loan to Zenit the Emirates Stadium attacker scores a long range effort that Danish keeper Thomas Sorensen really should have kept out.Free Goal Alerts on your iPhone or iPodDenmark – Russia footyroom.com by footyroomJoin the Best Football Manager game now, Its Free! FB.init(“869a6aebe7c38b6a8e60de2a5ce83312″); Read More…
(Video) Arsenal Striker Joel Campbell Scores for Costa Rica Against Wales
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Bierhoff backs Podolski’s potential Arsenal move
The former Germany international maintains Arsene Wenger would be able to get the most out of the Koln striker, who is reportedly close to a move to the Premier League Read More…
TEAM NEWS: Llorente starts for Spain against Venezuela, but Soldado is left on the bench
Vicente del Bosque has named a strong side for Wednesday night’s clash against the South Americans, but is likely to look at some of his fringe players as Euro 2012 approaches Read More…
(Video) Arsenal’s Henri Lansbury Scores Amazing Long Range Goal for England Under 21′s Against Belgium
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(Video) Arsenal’s Henri Lansbury Scores Amazing Long Range Goal for England Under 21′s Against Belgium
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