Real stuck
As a man who is not enamoured with all the hype generated by today’s football stratosphere, Arsene Wenger, who has done more and shown more loyalty at Arsenal in the
Leagues ahead
In England, both Arsenal and Chelsea only drew two weeks ago to allow Manchester United to make up some ground with a deserved 2-1 victory over Liverpool. Last Saturday, Chelsea
Madrid turmoil
Having prised José Camacho away from Benfica this summer, the Real Madrid board accepted their coach’s resignation only three league games into the new season, as both parties felt that
UEFA CUP
First Round, First Leg Middlesbrough’s first ever European adventure got off to a perfect start against Banik Ostrava at the Riverside, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink opening the scoring after 57
Chop and Change
Blackburn finally got their man in Mark Hughes to replace the departed Graeme Souness. The Wales manager took over with immediate effect, but will remain in charge of the World
Managerial changes
In a surprise move, Newcastle have appointed Graeme Souness as successor to the sacked Sir Bobby Robson. The Scot, who is best remembered in Portugal for his spell in charge
Germany 2006
The England team and Sven-Goran Eriksson partly redeemed themselves after their Austrian disaster by taking home three valuable away points from traditional banana skin Poland. James’ error in Vienna cost
Hooligans
England’s game in Poland was marred by outbreaks of violence shortly after the home team’s equaliser. Riot police had to step in as rival fan blocks bombarded each other with
Football focus
Germany coach Rudi Voller Voller, who played for the Italians between 1987 and 1992, scoring 45 times in 142 games, has been given a one-year contract. Newcastle has sacked Sir
Football: Day one
With Porto’s game postponed until September 22, both Benfica and Sporting made a winning start to the season, albeit a nervous one. Both principals won 3-2 against Beira-Mar and Gil