David Gill, former Manchester United chief executive, has warned that clubs breaching financial fair play rules will come under close scrutiny in the coming months, reports The BusinessDesk.com. Mr Gill, who left Old Trafford after 16 years as finance director and latterly CEO, is now a now a key figure within European football’s governing […]
Sturridge strikes as England leave it late
ENGLAND 1, DENMARK 0 A late goal from Daniel Sturridge ensured England’s penultimate home friendly before the finals of the World Cup was a winning one. It looked as though it would be a frustrating night for England before Sturridge’s 82nd minute header finally vanquished plucky non-qualifiers Denmark as he transferred his electrifying club form […]
Fernandinho scores his first international goal as Brazil rout South Africa
Fernandinho scored his first goal for Brazil as they routed South Africa 5-0 in Johannesburg. The Manchester City midfielder’s late powerful strike made it 4-0 before Neymar completed his hat trick in injury time after collecting a knock back by former City striker Jo who was on as a substitute. Chelsea play-maker Oscar had earlier […]
Nemanja Vidic signs pre-contract with Inter Milan
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will play for Inter Milan next season. The United skipper recently announced his decision to quit Old Trafford and leave England in search of a fresh challenge and today Italian giants Inter Milan confirmed that they had secured the signature of the 33-year old Serbian defender. Inter president Erick Thohir […]
Manchester City overcome stutter to win Capital One Cup
MAN CITY 3, SUNDERLAND 1 Manchester City completed the first leg of a potential domestic treble as they lifted the Capital One Cup. It was far from a straightforward victory, however, as they struggled to overcome spirited Sunderland at Wembley. It took a magical one minute 45 second spell, in which Yaya Toure and Samir […]