LONDON - Frank Lampard is adamant England will not get swept up in the hype surrounding their prospects at this year’s World Cup in South Africa.
LONDON - Frank Lampard is adamant England will not get swept up in the hype surrounding their prospects at this year’s World Cup in South Africa.
LIVERPOOL, England - Australia’s Tim Cahill has said Everton players would “run through brick walls” for David Moyes, insisting trust in the manager had been key factor in the Merseysiders’ recent revival.
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal have a golden opportunity to underline their title credentials as they bid to go top of the Premier League with a two-goal victory over Bolton on Wednesday.
LIVERPOOL, England - Javier Mascherano believes Liverpool can still secure a place in next season’s Champions League despite accepting they deserve all the criticism that has come their way.
BIRMINGHAM, England - Martin O’Neill has overseen four years of steady progress since his arrival at Villa Park but he will know he will be expected to deliver silverware sooner rather than later.
BENGUELA - Nigeria are set for a big pay day with each player guaranteed at least 88,500 dollars should they win their third Africa Cup of Nations here in Angola, officials have disclosed.
JOHANNESBURG - South Africans will be able to buy World Cup tickets over the counter, the tournament’s chief said Monday, following complaints that the existing sales system is too complicated for local fans.
CABINDA - Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has been ruled out of his side’s last African Nations Cup Group B game against Burkina Faso on Tuesday, a team spokesman said.
Argentine striker Jose Sand’s last-gasp strike earned Al Ain a narrow 2-1 victory over fighting Sharjah.
LUANDA - Hosts Angola have promised to continue their attacking approach at the African Nations Cup when they meet Algeria on Monday, even if a draw will be enough to earn them a quarter-final berth.