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 […]
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 […]
Greek tragedy for Manchester United
OLYMPIACOS 2, MAN UNITED 0. Manchester United’s miserable season continued as it became a Greek tragedy following their latest calamity in this season to forget. The Reds were mistaken if they believed they would breeze past Olympiacos to claim a quarter-final place in the Champions League in what was perceived as the easiest of […]
Aguero back for Wembley, but Jovetic set to lose out
Sergio Aguero will be back for Manchester City’s Capital One Cup final against Sunderland on Sunday week. City manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed that the Argentine striker resumed training on Tuesday. Aguero has missed City’s last five matches through a calf-muscle injury. While there is joy for Aguero, City are likely to be without another front man at […]