Alou Diarra

Jeu du Jour Week 13: Les chaises musicales

Some People Are On The Pitch (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Over the last few weeks, Jeu Du Jour has brought to your attention the incredible rise and rise of Auxerre , a team that won only one of their first six games this season but who this weekend took their place at the top of the Ligue 1 table. It's been seven years since they've been at the French football summit, but a run of seven consecutive wins means they've now dislodged champions Bordeaux from...

Ireland left with a goal to aim for

Sunday Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

With a minute to go here last night, Robbie Keane flicked a back-heel to the onrushing Glenn Whelan inside the French box and but for the raised elbow of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, Ireland would be going to Paris on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw. Giovanni Trapattoni would no doubt have been delighted – sad to concede the away goal, naturally but quietly happy because a draw was all his side came looking...

Hoeness stunned at Diarra's rise to prominence

ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has labelled Bordeaux midfielder Alou Diarra the "seventh wonder of the world'' ahead of the two side's clash in the Champions League on Wednesday.

• Hoeness hails Diarra's progress - FIFA - Latest News

Juventus vs Bordeaux

Smart Betting - Sports Betting Tips (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009

Juve have very nice start in this season.After three victories in Seria A now will face with Girondins Bordeaux in Champions League.In defence we will see of course Fabio Cannavaro and in defence also will play Martín Cáceres,is a Uruguayan professional footballer owned by FC Barcelona, who is currently on loan at Juventus FC. His primary position is central defender, but has also featured...