Category: International Sports
Ferdinand signs new deal at Old Trafford
Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Manchester United. The deal – approved by incoming manager David Moyes ends any doubts over the 34-year-old’s future at the club. He announced his retirement from international football last week, a move which he hopes will allow him to prolong his career
Pellegrini confirms he will leave Malaga
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave the Spanish club this summer. His announcement clears the way for a move to Manchester City, where he is widely expected to succeed sacked manager Roberto Mancini. The 59-year-old announced his exit at an awards ceremony in Malaga, with the club confirming it later on Wednesday.
Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho receive bans
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho have been given two-match Spanish Cup bans after being sent off in Real Madrid’s final defeat by Atletico. Coach Mourinho, 50, was sent off for protesting a referee’s decision, a ban he is unlikely to serve next term after it was announced he is to leave Real. Winger Ronaldo, 28,
Petrov ‘excited’ as Aston Villa coach
Former Aston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov has accepted a new role as an assistant to the club’s development coach Gordon Cowans. The 33-year-old announced his retirement on 9 May, having battled successfully against acute leukaemia. He made 218 appearances for Villa in all competitions and earned 107 caps for Bulgaria in a 17-year career.
Ferguson wins Manager of Year award
Wakati Real Madrid ikitangaza kuwa inamtaka Kocha Carlo Ancelotti timu yake ya Paris St-Germain ya Ufaransa imsema haiwezekani yeye kuhama. Wiki iliyopita maombi ya klabu hicho cha Uhispania yalikataliwa na mabingwa hao wapya wa Ufaransa. Taarifa zinazohusiana Kandanda Sasa Ancelotti mwenyewe ametangaza kuwa anataka kuondoa Ufaransa na kuijunga na Real Madrid “nimewaomba kuondoka na hadi
Real Madrid boss to leave next month
Real Madrid have announced that head coach Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge of the Spanish giants. President Florentino Perez revealed the decision at a packed news conference. Mourinho, 50, who has been linked with a return to Chelsea, won the league and Copa
AC Milan prepare decision about coach’s fate
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri has refused to be drawn on his future, as AC Milan plan to make a decision on his post at a Wednesday meeting. Speculation surrounds Allegri despite helping Milan recover from their worst ever start to a Serie A campaign to make the Champions League qualifiers. “Right now, talking about the
We must keep Bale, says Villa-Boas
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says it is vital the club keep Gareth Bale if they are to improve next season. Spurs missed out on a Champions League place on the final day of the season as they were pipped to a top-four qualifying spot by Arsenal. The failure could raise doubts over 23-year-old Bale’s future
Ferguson praises ‘amazing’ Beckham
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has described David Beckham as an “amazing person” and says his ability to reinvent himself is “absolutely incredible”. Paris St-Germain midfielder Beckham, 38, has said he will retire from football at the end of the season. He played for 11 years under Ferguson at United between 1992 and 2003.
Balotelli happy to be out of England
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli says he is happy to have put his time in England behind him. The Italian moved back to his homeland following a controversial two-and-a-half year spell at Manchester City. The 22-year-old also defended his much-publicised lifestyle, insisting that his love of women and fast cars is just “normal”. He told





