Author: Adeola Adebowale

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed he does not need his players’ backing to assert his authority at Stamford Bridge, and thus has no fears over his job security. “They don’t have to back my project, only the owner needs to back my project,” the former Porto man told reporters. “I think the owner has full trust in me and will continue to progress with… Read more

Juventus remain unbeaten in Serie A but may have to spend at least another week second to AC Milan with both facing winnable outings. Antonio Conte’s Juve missed their chance to reclaim top spot on Wednesday after only managing a 0-0 draw at Parma in one of their two games in hand. After the stalemate – Juve’s second on the trot in the league –… Read more

Bayer Leverkusen will look to bounce back from two defeats in a row when they take on Augsburg on Saturday in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen have not won in four matches, including a 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday and a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Leverkusen’s main weakness this season has been in front of goal, having only hit… Read more

Arsenal face elimination from the Champions League after being mauled 4-0 by AC Milan in their round-of-16 first-leg match at San Siro on Wendesday. Kevin-Prince Boateng opened the scoring after 15 minutes, while a brace from Robinho either side of half-time put the result beyond doubt before a late penalty from Zlatan Ibrahimovic left Arsenal with a mountain to climb in the second leg at… Read more

The resignation of Fabio Capello and speculation over the possible England appointment of Harry Redknapp has helped reduced the spotlight glare on this tinderbox fixture, but the fixation on Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra coming face-to- face for the first time since the racism allegations will still be unhealthy. The current vitriol spewed between the fans of these two clubs is disturbing. Raw emotions have… Read more

Harry Redknapp said his “nightmare” was over after being cleared of tax evasion. The Tottenham boss had denied accepting secret untaxed bonus payments from former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric, while he was club manager. Mr Mandaric was also cleared of two charges of cheating the public revenue over the £189,000 payments. Mr Redknapp, who was close to tears, said the case “should never have come… Read more

Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder has revealed that he is pondering a move to the MLS at some point in his career. The Netherlands international is believed to be considering the switch to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Beckham and Robbie Keane, and further his career in the United States. But he assured that such a move will not happen anytime soon.… Read more