European Leagues Football News
Roma can heap pressure on Gasperini by shooting inter down in San Siro showdown
Published on 16/09/2011 09:28
Having lost their opening Serie A match against Palermo, the plot thickened when Inter Milan were turned over by Trabzonspor in the first round of group games in the Champions League in midweek, and new coach Gian Piero Gasperini must already feel as though the heat in the metaphorical pressure cooker is rising. As such, nothing short of a victory when Roma visit the San Siro on Saturday will do.
Such a fall from grace seemed unthinkable when, during the 2009/10 season, the…
Diego Forlan to make his debut for Inter Milan against Palermo this evening
Published on 11/09/2011 18:16
Inter Milan failed to overcome Lecce on their opening game of the delayed 2011/12 Serie A campaign and, having seen city rivals AC drop points against Lazio on Friday, will be keen to leave Sicily with three points following their visit to the Stadio Renzo Barbera this evening.
Tonight’s hosts Palermo have beaten the Nerazzurri just once in their last 22 encounters, and they managed to keep just six clean sheets at home last season. Conversely, the Milanese outfit scored …
Rampant Ronaldo to continue hot streak for los Blancos against Getafe?
Published on 10/09/2011 11:25
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored at least twice every time he has played against Getafe since signing for Real Madrid, and the Portuguese superstar, fresh from scoring a hat-trick against Zaragoza in los Blancos’ opening La Liga match of the season last month, is taken to open the scoring against Luis Garcia Plaza’s men at the Bernabeu today.
Like bitter rivals Barcelona, Madrid were imperious in their opening game of the delayed 2011/12 La Liga campaign, thumping…
Back fabulous Fabergas to strike first for Barcelona this afternoon
Published on 10/09/2011 10:52
Barcelona started last season with a shock defeat at home against minnows Hercules but there were no signs of lethargy when La Blaugrana got their 2011/12 La Liga campaign underway against Villarreal on August 29, a match Pep Guardiola’s charges won 5-0. Consequently, few will expect anything bar three points for the Spanish and European champions when they square up against Real Sociedad at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta this afternoon.
To Sociedad’s credit, they …
Bayern Munich poised for fourth successive Bundesliga victory against Freiburg
Published on 09/09/2011 21:32
Bayern Munich will be without winger Arjen Robben for their clash with Freiburg at the Allianz Arena but, nevertheless, the Bavarian giants look poised to record their fourth successive Bundesliga victory in this fixture against Freiburg.
Die Roten have bounced back from their defeat on the opening day of their campaign against Monchengladbach in no uncertain terms, looking for all the world as though they genuinely mean business under the stewardship of Jupp Heynckes.
The…
Can AC Milan start Serie A campaign with a bang against Lazio tonight?
Published on 09/09/2011 10:41
AC Milan lifted the Scudetto title for the first time since 2004 last season and Massimiliano Allegri’s men kick kick-off their 2011/12 campaign at the San Siro this evening when Lazio will be visiting.
Though their Champions League campaign was ill-fated when crashing out at the hands of Tottenham last season, Allegri did a magnificent job to steer the Rossoneri to the Serie A title, and the Milanese sounded a warning shot to their rivals in the Italian top-flight when…
Napoli a cracking bet at 4-1 in the Serie A outright betting without AC Milan and Inter
Published on 30/08/2011 09:29
The strikes in Spain amongst players seeking income protection should their clubs fold spread to Italy, and the start of the Serie A season has been postponed until September 10. One would have to be very hopeful that ongoing talks between the league’s officials and the Italian Players’ Union will yield a satisfactory outcome – the vibes are positive that a resolution will soon be reached.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting 2011/12 race for the Scudetto…
Diego Forlan joins Inter Milan; Zlatan Ibrahimovic favourite to be top Serie A goalscorer
Published on 29/08/2011 22:02
Inter Milan’s search for a replacement for Samuel Eto’o is over as Diego Forlan today (Sunday, August 29) confirmed that he will be joining Inter Milan from Atletico Madrid.
Speaking at a press conference in Madrid, the 32-year-old Uruguay international said: ‘I am going to a great club and there is a big challenge ahead of me. I want to thank Massimo Moratti for this chance.
‘I have already spoken with Esteban Cambiasso and Diego Milito, they are my…
Bayern Munich can regain Bundesliga supremacy this season – Mario Gomez to be leading scorer?
Published on 29/08/2011 16:56
It was a topsy-turvy 2010/11 campaign for Bayern Munich; they threw away their chances to atone for their sluggish start to the season and their failure to automatically qualify for the Champions League was nothing short of disastrous for a club of the Bavarian’s stature.
However, though it’s early days, life under new coach Jupp Heynckes has started brightly, and the injury problems that plagued die Roten in the first half of last term are not present this time…
Can Real Madrid topple Barcelona in La Liga this time around? Cristiano Ronaldo to retain the Pichichi Trophy?
Published on 29/08/2011 16:25
In the first time since the 1960s the La Liga season was delayed this year owing to a players’ strike over the protection of their income should a club fold. Thankfully, the curtain was finally raised on Saturday (August 27), and REAL MADRID made a real statement of intent when thrashing Zaragoza in their opening match.
At the time of writing, reigning champions Barcelona have yet to play their first game of the domestic season, and it’s a match they should win…
Barcelona entertain Villarreal as the curtain is finally raised on the La Liga season
Published on 29/08/2011 13:27
Finally, the La Liga season is underway and Barcelona will be keen to impose themselves on Villarreal in their opening domestic match of the 2011/12 campaign, particularly after seeing Real Madrid thump Zaragoza on Sunday.
The reigning Spanish and European champions will be without first-choice centre-backs Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol, both of whom are injured, but Javier Mascherano and Eric Abidal have already proven themselves adept at filling in at the heart of defence,…
Could Kaka be heading back to AC Milan – Real Madrid playmaker linked with switch back to the San Siro
Published on 29/08/2011 13:21
Only a couple of years back the name Kaka was synonymous with footballing artistry, but since Real Madird forked out a mind-boggling £59million to lure the Brazilian from AC Milan in 2009, the metaphorical star hasn’t shined so brightly.
Indeed, during the 2006/7 season Kaka was arguably the finest player in Europe, leading the Rossoneri to a seventh Champions League victory. His departure from the San Siro was emotional but since arriving at the Bernabeu the…
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich will be without Arjen Robben against Kaiserslautern
Published on 27/08/2011 14:19
Bayern Munich are habitually slow off the blocks, but die Roten have looked very sharp in the early stages of the 2011/12 campaign, and will be bidding for their fifth consecutive victory when they lock horns with Kaiserslautern in the Fritz-Walter Stadion this afternoon.
Indeed, subsequent to a surprise defeat at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach on August 7, the Bavarian giants have been irresistible, following-up last weekend’s demolition of Hamburg in the…
Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Mario Gomez to start for Bayern Munich against Hamburg
Published on 19/08/2011 18:20
Despite suffering with knocks during their midweek victory over Zurich in a Champions League qualifier, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Mario Gomez are all expected to be in the starting XI when Bayern Munich entertain Hamburg at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
Hamburg beat the Bavarians 2-0 during pre-season, but it’s unlikely that they will enjoy similar success this weekend. Indeed, die Roten haven’t conceded a league goal against Michael Oenning’s charges…
Inter Milan linked with Carlos Tevez, Didier Drogba and Diego Forlan, as Samuel Eto'o looks set to depart
Published on 19/08/2011 10:17
With Samuel Eto’o set to become the world’s highest paid footballer by moving to cash-rich Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala, Inter Milan will be keen to secure the services of a new striker before the closure of the transfer window on August 31.
The Beneamata have dominated the Serie A in recent years, but last season their city rivals AC Milan were fairly decisive winners of the Scudetto title. With mixed reports still surrounding Wesley Sneijder’s potential …
Cesc Fabregas could line-up for Barcelona against Real Madrid in Supercopa second-leg
Published on 15/08/2011 21:31
The curtain was brought down on the most protracted transfer saga in recent times when Cesc Fabregas finally made the inevitable move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Monday, and the 24-year-old could turn out for the Spanish champions when they entertain bitter Clasico rivals Real Madrid in the second-leg of their Supercopa tie at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening.
In stark contrast to the cat-and-mouse affairs that ensued in three of the four meetings between the two giants of…
Will Wesley Sneijder’s likely transfer to Manchester United spell trouble for Inter Milan?
Published on 14/07/2011 21:07
Following a prolonged spell of Serie A supremacy, Inter Milan were dislodged as the Scudetto’s No 1 side by city rivals AC last season, and the Beneamata’s prospects of wresting back the title from their San Siro co-habitants could take a big blow if, as seems likely, their playmaker-in-chief Wesley Sneijder completes a £35.2million move to Premier League champions Manchester United.
All in all, the 2010/11 campaign was a disappointing one for the Nerazzurri. …