Team sheets: Chelsea v Manchester City
7 HRS AGO - Demba Ba headed Chelsea in front after a fine assist from Juan Mata. Against the run of play, Expand
7 HRS AGO - Demba Ba headed Chelsea in front after a fine assist from Juan Mata. Against the run of play, Cesar Azpilicueta doubled Chelsea’s lead from the spot after more final play from Juan Mata Hart and Rusnak sporting the new City kit in America Collapse
Hoffenheim beat Kaiserslautern 3-1 to boost hopes of Bundesliga survival
10 HRS AGO - Hoffenheim 3 – Kaiserslautern 1 (Bundesliga relegation/promotion Play-off, first leg, May Expand
10 HRS AGO - Hoffenheim 3 – Kaiserslautern 1 (Bundesliga relegation/promotion Play-off, first leg, May 23, 2013) Robert Firmino scored twice within the first half hour to give Hoffenheim a 2-0 lead. Mahamadou Idrissou pulled one back for Hoffenheim. Sven Schipplock ensure a two goal cushion, 2 minutes after coming off the bench. Collapse
Awesome! Jurgen Klopp pop song – ‘I wanna be like Jurgen Klopp’
12 HRS AGO - The two German giants, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, are set to appear at Wembley on Expand
12 HRS AGO - The two German giants, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, are set to appear at Wembley on Saturday night for the Champions League Final and it seems every neutral is a Dortmund fan. 101GG has also been sucked in this season by the Dortmund story. The fans, the players, the beautiful football. But, possibly the greatest [...] Collapse
Football Weekly Extra: will Bayern or Dortmund win the Champions League?
15 HRS AGO - It's an all-German final at Wembley. Will Dortmund or Bayern prevail? Also, we look ahead to the Expand
15 HRS AGO - It's an all-German final at Wembley. Will Dortmund or Bayern prevail? Also, we look ahead to the Championship play-off final and mull over Tony Pulis's Stoke sackingJames RichardsonIain ChambersRaphael HonigsteinBarry GlendenningGregg Bakowski Collapse
Austria Vienna enjoy winning the league by throwing a fully-clothed Sky Sports presenter in a bath
18 HRS AGO - Austria Vienna celebrated hard on Wednesday night. After seven years with winning the league, the Expand
18 HRS AGO - Austria Vienna celebrated hard on Wednesday night. After seven years with winning the league, the Viola won their domestic league following a 4-0 thrashing of Mattersburg. After a high-spirited pitch invasion from their fans, the Austria Vienna players eventually returned to their dressing room, at which point attention moved onto Sky Sports presenter Johannes Brandl. Brandl, looking to get [...] Collapse
You Nutter! A futsal referee in Serbia headbutts a goalie, gets arrested for his assault
19 HRS AGO - Mad footage has emerged from a futsal match in Serbia as a referee unbelievably headbutted a Expand
19 HRS AGO - Mad footage has emerged from a futsal match in Serbia as a referee unbelievably headbutted a goalie. Referee Sasa Stefanovic was arbitrating the match between Ekonomac and Marbo, when a stoppage in the play ended up with the official bashing heads with Ekonomac goalie Miodrag Aksentijević. After the collision, keeper Aksentijević instantly (and somewhat dramatically) fell on the floor, and [...] Collapse
West Ham chase Real Betis pair: Playmaker Beñat Etxebarria & goalkeeper Adrian [AS]
21 HRS AGO - Spanish newspaper AS links West Ham with a double swoop on Real Betis today, playmaker Beñat and Expand
21 HRS AGO - Spanish newspaper AS links West Ham with a double swoop on Real Betis today, playmaker Beñat and goalkeeper Adrian. West Ham are expected to have representatives at Estadio Benito Villamarín on Sunday, for Real Betis’ home clash with Real Zaragoza in La Liga. Beñat has been one of the most impressive playmakers in La Liga this season [...] Collapse
Everton target Espanyol midfielder Wakaso Mubarak [Marca]
21 HRS AGO - Spanish newspaper Marca report today that Everton are interested in Espanyol midfielder Wakaso Expand
21 HRS AGO - Spanish newspaper Marca report today that Everton are interested in Espanyol midfielder Wakaso Mubarak. The 22-year-old midfielder was watched by Everton scouts on Sunday as Espanyol drew 0-0 with Real Valladolid on Sunday. Inter Milan scouts were also in attendance. Espanyol are under serious financial pressure and it seems likely that Mubarak will leave the [...] Collapse
Monaco preparing €30m offer for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany [L'Equipe]
22 HRS AGO - French newspaper L’Equipe claim today that wealthy French side Monaco, just promoted from Expand
22 HRS AGO - French newspaper L’Equipe claim today that wealthy French side Monaco, just promoted from Ligue 2, are planning a move for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. Monaco have already been heavily linked with Radamel Falcao and in recent hours it has been reported that they are closing in on a double deal for Porto pair Joao [...] Collapse
‘Psychic’ elephant Nelly predicts that Bayern Munich will win the Champions League
1 DAY AGO - ‘Psychic’ elephant Nelly has made her choice: Bayern Munich will win the 2013 Expand
1 DAY AGO - ‘Psychic’ elephant Nelly has made her choice: Bayern Munich will win the 2013 Champions League final. Nelly has previous predictions form having successfully picked several results for the German national team during last year’s European Championship, made her prediction on Wednesday as she scored a goal into the Dortmund net to signify a Bayern win. Watch footage [...] Collapse
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Team sheets: Tottenham v Jamaica
7 HRS AGO - Tottenham XI: Friedel; Walker; Dawson; Caulker; Naughton; Livermore; Dembele; Holtby; Sigurdsson; Expand
7 HRS AGO - Tottenham XI: Friedel; Walker; Dawson; Caulker; Naughton; Livermore; Dembele; Holtby; Sigurdsson; Defoe; Mason. Jamaica XI: McCallum; Gordon; Powell; Woodbine; Virgo; Taylor; Williams; Daley; Hue; Mattocks; Lynch. Collapse
Utrecht claim vital 2-0 away win at Twente, in fight for Europa League
10 HRS AGO - FC Twente 0 – Utrecht 2 (Europa League Play-off Final first leg, May 23, 2013) Former Expand
10 HRS AGO - FC Twente 0 – Utrecht 2 (Europa League Play-off Final first leg, May 23, 2013) Former Swansea player Cedric Van der Gun gave Utrecht the lead. Edouard Duplan was on hand to take advantage of a terrible goalkeeping mistake to double Utrecht’s lead. Collapse
Joao Moutinho & James Rodriguez undergo Monaco medicals, Porto set for €55m windfall
16 HRS AGO - The Monaco revolution is set for a serious shot in the arm! French website RMC Sport reports this Expand
16 HRS AGO - The Monaco revolution is set for a serious shot in the arm! French website RMC Sport reports this afternoon that Porto pair Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez are undergoing medicals to complete their combined 55 million euro move to Monaco. The newly promoted French side have been linked with big stars such as Radamel Falcao, [...] Collapse
Sky Sports Germany advert: Bayern Munich are ready for Trippple
18 HRS AGO - Sky Sports Germany has released an excellent pro-Bayern Munich advert ahead of Saturday’s Expand
18 HRS AGO - Sky Sports Germany has released an excellent pro-Bayern Munich advert ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final. Anchored in the knowledge that if Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund the Bavarians will sow up an incredible treble winning season, the Sky advert takes the tripple theme and runs with it. Including a woman with three breasts, watch the [...] Collapse
Fulham’s Moussa Dembele (the other one!) scores excellent hat-trick v Reading U18s [Video]
20 HRS AGO - There was much guffawing and laughing when Fulham signed Moussa Dembele from the PSG youth ranks, Expand
20 HRS AGO - There was much guffawing and laughing when Fulham signed Moussa Dembele from the PSG youth ranks, as at the time, the now Spurs midfielder was playing for the Cottagers. Now Belgian midfielder Mousa Dembele has left Fulham, there is only player with this name making their mark in west London and the 16-year-old produced a [...] Collapse
A brilliant FK golazo you won’t have seen: Mohamed Al Adham (El Gounah) v Haras El Hodood
21 HRS AGO - A fabulous free-kick was scored on Wednesday in the Egyptian Premier League. El Gounah secured a Expand
21 HRS AGO - A fabulous free-kick was scored on Wednesday in the Egyptian Premier League. El Gounah secured a 1-0 win over Haras El Hodood to move into 6th in the division, and the only goal of the game was a scorching 40-yard free-kick from Mohamed Al Adham. Al Adham took responsibility of a set-play in the 21st minute, and [...] Collapse
Benteke to Nieuwsblad: If Aston Villa force me to stay, I won’t necessarily accept that
22 HRS AGO - It looks like Aston Villa are set to lose Christian Benteke this summer. Belgium media Expand
22 HRS AGO - It looks like Aston Villa are set to lose Christian Benteke this summer. Belgium media outlet Nieuwsblad have printed a story on Thursday indicating that the brilliant Villa forward is pining for a move away from the Midlands this summer. Benteke, 22, is currently on international duty ahead of a match against the United States, and before [...] Collapse
Neymar laughs at Santos teammates horrible miss! Ezequiel Miralles v Joinville
22 HRS AGO - 29 year old Santos striker Ezequiel Miralles missed an easy tap in goal from 7 meters out during Expand
22 HRS AGO - 29 year old Santos striker Ezequiel Miralles missed an easy tap in goal from 7 meters out during Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil match against Joinville. The striker made a perfect run behind Joinville’s defense, trapped the pass, and to complete the trifecta, Miralles shamelessly struck the ball wide of the net. Fortunately for Miralles, the match ended [...] Collapse
Fenerbahce win the Turkish Cup beating Trabzonspor 1-0
1 DAY AGO - Fenerbahce 1 – Trabzonspor 0 (Turkish Cup Final, May 22, 2013) Moussa Sow fired Fener 1-up Expand
1 DAY AGO - Fenerbahce 1 – Trabzonspor 0 (Turkish Cup Final, May 22, 2013) Moussa Sow fired Fener 1-up in the cup final after nine minutes. Collapse
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Hold the Back Page – Bayern or Borussia?
7 HRS AGO - In the final regular podcast for a while, Neil Sherwin is joined by Ger McCarthy, Willie Gannon Expand
7 HRS AGO - In the final regular podcast for a while, Neil Sherwin is joined by Ger McCarthy, Willie Gannon and Michael Orr to talk Premier League, the Champions League Final, NYCFC and Ireland's friendly against England next week. Collapse
Alejandro Chumacero (The Strongest) scores Pele-esque overhead kick from outside the box v Wilstermann
11 HRS AGO - This overhead kick is an absolute beauty. It comes with the scores at 0-0 in the 68th minute, Expand
11 HRS AGO - This overhead kick is an absolute beauty. It comes with the scores at 0-0 in the 68th minute, between The Strongest and Wilstermann on Wednesday night. In Bolivia his goal has quite aptly been compared to the great Pele. Having to backtrack his run after a defender headed away, Alejandro Chumacero threw himself acrobatically into [...] Collapse
A Roma youth team player executes one of the sickest rabona-esque nuts you’ll ever see
15 HRS AGO - Prepared to be amazed. An incredible piece of footage has emerged from a youth tournament in Expand
15 HRS AGO - Prepared to be amazed. An incredible piece of footage has emerged from a youth tournament in Italy, Torneo Maiorano, in a match between Roma and Cagliari. An unnamed Roman attacker picked up possession on the far right touchline, and when a Cagliari player quick bore down on him to try and rob him of the ball, the youngster produced and [...] Collapse
David De Gea’s top 75 Saves for Manchester United during 2012/2013
18 HRS AGO - David De Gea has solidified his place as Manchester United’s number one keeper. The Expand
18 HRS AGO - David De Gea has solidified his place as Manchester United’s number one keeper. The ex-Atletic0 Madrid keeper is now loved by United fans. With 28 appearances, 11 clean sheets and 84 saves De Gea was a key component in helping Manchester United win the 2012/2013 Premier League. Check out this sick video of David De Gea’s 75 best [...] Collapse
Match of the Day goal of the season & closing montage videos
18 HRS AGO - Couple of Premier League round-up videos for your delectation below. First up, is everyone’s Expand
18 HRS AGO - Couple of Premier League round-up videos for your delectation below. First up, is everyone’s favourite, the Match of the Day Goal of the Season video which compiles the 10 goal of the month winnners on the BBC’s flagship programme. This video also includes Alan Shearer and Alan Hansen choosing their Premier League team of the [...] Collapse
Shocking scenes of violence as FC Poltava fans fight with Oleksandria supporters & police
20 HRS AGO - Awful scenes of football violence were recorded in the Ukrainian second division in the past week. Expand
20 HRS AGO - Awful scenes of football violence were recorded in the Ukrainian second division in the past week. FC Poltava beat Oleksandria 1-0 in last weekend’s Persha Liga match, but the game ended on a shameful note as rivals fans battled each other and riot police in the bleachers and then on the pitch. The trouble started when [...] Collapse
Man City’s Micah Richards jokingly measures up against gigantic Justin Tuck (New York Giants)
21 HRS AGO - Manchester City visited American professional football team the New York Giants on Wednesday. Expand
21 HRS AGO - Manchester City visited American professional football team the New York Giants on Wednesday. During their visit Manchester City defender Micah Richards tried to show his teammates how he measures up against the much bigger Giants defender Justin Tuck. Tuck measuring in at 1.94 meters and 124.7 kilograms towered over Richards. The two are seen laughing at each other [...] Collapse
Ouch! Ailson (Sport Recife) kung-fu kicks Rodrigo Silva (ABC) in the head, only gets a yellow
22 HRS AGO - A shocking tackle was spotted in the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday night, which amazingly failed to Expand
22 HRS AGO - A shocking tackle was spotted in the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday night, which amazingly failed to produce a red card. ABC knocked out Sport Recife in a 3-2 thriller, however the win came at a cost for striker Rodrigo Silva who finished the match by being carried off on a stretcher. Silva was laid out by an [...] Collapse
Arsenal to axe Vermaelen, PSG’s £15m-a-year Rooney Man United bid & Mourinho’s £50m Chelsea deal
23 HRS AGO - Also in the papers: Sergio Ramos wants Bale to join Real, Chelsea look at Galatasaray's Yilmaz, Expand
23 HRS AGO - Also in the papers: Sergio Ramos wants Bale to join Real, Chelsea look at Galatasaray's Yilmaz, Spurs linked to Damião & Soldado Collapse
Djurgarden net a draw at AIK
1 DAY AGO - AIK Stockholm 1 – Djurgarden 1 (Allsvenskan, May 22, 2013) Kennedy Igboananike fired AIK Expand
1 DAY AGO - AIK Stockholm 1 – Djurgarden 1 (Allsvenskan, May 22, 2013) Kennedy Igboananike fired AIK ahead in the fifth minute, Amadou Jawo equalised for strugglers Djurgarden early in the second half. Collapse
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