The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Roma came from behind to beat nine-man Fulham last night after the London club had two players sent off. Diomansy Kamara put the Cottagers ahead in the 19th minute from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the area by Marco Andreolli. But Fulham shot themselves in the foot early in the second half, though, when substitute Erik Nevland was shown a straight red card three minutes after coming...
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
Basel got their Europa League campaign off to the best possible start with a convincing 2-0 victory over AS Roma. Carlitos opened the scoring in the 11th minute when he blasted into the corner from 25 yards following a mix-up between Philippe Mexès and Daniele De Rossi. The home side doubled the lead three minutes from time as substitute Federico Almerares broke on the counter from a Roma move,...
Extravagant Nonsense (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
The pressure is rising on eccentric France boss Raymond Domenech after members of his squad revealed they spent the week leading up to World Cup 2010 qualification draws with Romania and Serbia learning lines for a Domenech-directed stage show called 'Here Come The Blues - Goodbye South Africa'. During his five-year reign over the French national side, Domenech has made some controversial decisions....
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
Philippe Mexès ’ agent, Olivier Joanneaux, has played down suggestions the AS Roma defender is set for a move to Chelsea. Reports suggest the Blues are preparing a bid of €14 million plus centre-back Ricardo Carvalho in exchange for Mexès. However, Joanneaux insists the 27-year-old France international is not poised to join Chelsea. He told tuttomercatoweb.com : " Chelsea...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 08/17/2009
Philippe Mexes' agent has dismissed speculation the Roma defender is set for a move to Chelsea.
CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 08/17/2009
Stupid deal that Mr. Ancelotti not even consider! Despite Luciano Spalletti’s declaration that Philippe Mexes would be staying put at Trigoria, the Giallorossi’s management could be tempted by a bid from Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea. According to 4-4-2.com, Ancelotti wants Mexes to partner John Terry in central defence this season and is willing to pay €14m plus Portuguese [...]...
Red's Fury™ (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
Liverpool FC confirmed yesterday evening that Alberto Aquilani has successfully completed a medical and agreed a five-year contract with the club. Aquilani cost Liverpool £20million from AS Roma. The Italian is unlikely to make his Reds debut before October. The player will now continue his rehabilitation from an ankle operation under the guidance of Liverpool's medical team and is expected to...
Bitter and Blue (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
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FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
AS Roma defender Philippe Mexès has dismissed rumours linking him with a possible move to Chelsea this summer. Mexès, who is under contract with the Giallorossi for a further two seasons, was linked with a move to Chelsea just a few weeks ago with new Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti a keen admirer of the France international. The 27-year-old, though, insists his future lies in the Italian...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
Roma defender Philippe Mexes has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from the Eternal City this summer.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 06/25/2009
Andrea Pirlo's agent has played down talk of him joining Chelsea, but Philippe Mexes' representative says his client would consider a move.
CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 06/22/2009
Ancelotti looks to Serie A hard man to shore up defence. The Rumour CARLO ANCELOTTI has put Philippe Mexes on top of his Chelsea hitlist to replace Ricardo Carvalho. Roma are willing to do business for the centre-back at around £12million. Boss Ancelotti, a former Roma player, knows the Italians need to cash in ...
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 06/20/2009
Carlo Ancelotti has put Philippe Mexes on top of his Chelsea hitlist to replace Ricardo Carvalho. Roma are willing to do business for the centre-back at around £12million. Boss Ancelotti, a former Roma player, knows the Italians need to cash in after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Frenchman Mexes, 27, has been one of Italy’s top [...] Related posts: Inter Preparing €21m...
TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | 06/20/2009
Carlo Ancelotti wants Philippe Mexes to replace Ricardo Carvalho and Barcelona are ready to bid £25million for Aston Villa's Ashley Young.
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