Liverpool's Champions League hopes foundered on a first-half penalty from Fiorentina's Juan Vargas as the Italian club weathered a late storm from Lyon to join them in the last 16. Those fearing that the French club would travel to Stadio Artemio Franchi and meekly roll over and have their bellies tickled will have drawn heart from the side Claude Puel put out, with Sidney Govou, Bafétimbi...
Fabio Capello kept to his principle of using wide players but Wayne Rooney's attacking threat was reduced by the need for him to provide defensive support Shape Fabio Capello, denied a succession ofmajor players, surprisingly decided on a centre-back partnership with two left-footed players in Joleon Lescott and Matthew Upson. However, he made a courageous decision by stickingto his principles and...
Watch international friendly match Brazil vs England LIVE STREAMING , online video for FREE, on November 14th 2009 at 17:00 GMT. VS Match : Brazil vs England Date : November 14th 2009 Kick off time : 17:00 GMT. Venue : Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Possibly squads : Brazil : Brazil defender Luisao withdrew from the squad Tuesday after undergoing surgery for appendicitis, and has been replaced...
• Lyon came back from 4-2 to take last minute lead • Jérémy Toulalan's last minute own-goal made it 5-5 The Lyon manager Claude Puel admitted his frustration after his side were held to a stunning 5-5 draw by Marseille on Sunday. Lyon had trailed 4-2 with 11 minutes remaining but Lisandro López scored twice in four minutes, the second from the penalty spot, and Michel...
Rafael Benítez must demonstrate that he really is producing a brighter and better Liverpool If goals are the lifeblood of football it is anaemia that leaves Liverpool looking as if they are about to pass out. Following that 1-1 draw in Lyon , they will probably be carted away from the tournament. The misery of the last minute equaliser from Lisandro López does tend to distract attention...
In an action packed night with Premier League action along with Champions League qualifiers and international friendlies featuring Real Madrid away to Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City playing Barcelona at the Nou Camp. But we have three amazing goals to pick from as the goal of the day. Yep! Goal of the DAY! . The contenders are : Robbie Blake's thunderous volley against Manchester United to get...
Olympique Lyon stormed closer to a 10th successive Champions League group stage appearance after a 5-1 thumping of Anderlecht at Stade Gerland. Teenage midfielder Miralem Pjanić opened the scoring after 10 minutes before Lisandro López fired home a penalty six minutes later. New signings Michel Bastos and Bafétimbi Gomis then struck in a four-minute period just before half-time...
Olympique Lyon have signed Aly Cissokho from FC Porto for a €15 million fee. The 21-year-old left-back has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the deposed French champions after passing a medical. Although Cissokho's move to AC Milan in June collapsed due to a failed medical, Lyon team doctor Emmanuel Ohrant has given the player the all clear. A clause has been included in the deal which...