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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
The Fifa president Sepp Blatter had to pull back from his plan to get rid of competitive football altogether Put your hands up if you realised when you saw Thierry Henry's basketball demonstration at the Stade de France that you were witnessing an event with the sort of repercussions that normally only accompany the shooting of members of the Habsburg dynasty? No, me neither. Yet here we are, a fortnight...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
• Governing body to examine French striker's 'behaviour' • But five referees ruled out for next summer's tournament Thierry Henry could miss the start of next year's World Cup after it was confirmed today that Fifa's disciplinary committee is to investigate his now infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. The decision follows an emergency meeting of Fifa's executive committee,...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Subscribe here for your own daily copy delivered to your inbox BRADY BUNCH (OF FIVES) When France's leading PR consulter, Thierry Henry, picked up the ball in a World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off, ran the length of the Stade de France pitch and flung it at William Gallas's head to set up the goal that booked Les Bleus a place in South Africa at the Republic O'Ireland's expense, many outraged voices...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
• Fifa set to fast-track introduction of referees behind goal-line • Republic of Ireland's request to be 33rd team set to be rejected Fifa is tomorrow expected to finally dash the Republic of Ireland's hopes of playing in the World Cup but to approve Michel Platini's plan to have five referees at every match of next summer's finals. An emergency meeting of Fifa's executive committee in Cape...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
The Arsenal manager should have bitten his tongue instead of belittling the contribution of Chelsea's Didier Drogba Arsène Wenger threatens a fusillade of statistics to mow down critics dismissive of Arsenal's efforts in the 3-0 loss to Chelsea. The only hope for his audience today will lie in getting off the first shot. It might be worth taking aim at his team's record against the other members...
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FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
Chelsea tightened their grip on top spot and put a huge dent in Arsenal 's title challenge with a 3-0 victory at the Emirates. With the break approaching, the Blues went ahead as Ashley Cole whipped a low centre across the six-yard box, where Didier Drogba got in between William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen to divert the ball into the top corner. Arsenal barely had time to recover before John Terry...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
• Fifa president admits Irish were victims of 'a cheating handball' • Extra match officials could be used in South Africa The Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has claimed that the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off defeat to France. The Republic lost in Paris after Thierry Henry appeared...
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Gooner Talk (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
William Gallas faces a late fitness test to determine whether or not he can play against his former club Chelsea later this afternoon. The Arsenal centre back, 32, is still recovering from a swollen eye which he sustained in an accidental clash with team-mate Andrey Arshavin in midweek. Speaking on Thursday, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger admitted that [...]
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Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided a second injury bulletin on his players ahead of the crucial game at home against Chelsea. Speaking of William Gallas, Wenger said the former captain’s eye is very swollen and may ... Added by: gunninghawk Viewed: 24 time(s) Tags/Keywords: the team arsenal arshavin blog carlos vela england fabregas football news premier league premiership soccer van persie...
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Champions League Arsenal vs Man Utd (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Arsenal vs Chelsea Highlights Video Arsenal defender William Gallas is rated as only 50/50 because of an eye problem for the Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. But full-back Kieran Gibbs is out following an operation on his foot. Veteran Mikael Silvestre is on stand-by to fill in at centre-half while Armand Traore [...] Related posts: Wigan Athletic 1 – 4...
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Tell-It-Like-It-Is (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has told his young team to prove their "moment has come" as they prepare to host Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday. The Blues are eight points ahead of their London rivals, with the pressure mounting on Arsenal who are seeking to win their first trophy since 2005. "There is a period for any team to come out and show its strength. For my team, this moment...
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The Gunning Hawk (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided a second injury bulletin on his players ahead of the crucial game at home against Chelsea. Speaking of William Gallas, Wenger said the former captain’s eye is very swollen and may ...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Arsenal's tendency to neglect defence in the joy of seeking goals may spell trouble against Chelsea this weekend Arsène Wenger was in a cheerful mood yesterday, seemingly recovered from the irritable outburst of last Saturday night, in the aftermath of a damaging defeat at Sunderland, and the four-letter explosion of Monday morning, when someone asked him about Theo Walcott's World Cup prospects....
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Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
Arsenal defender William Gallas is rated as only 50/50 because of an eye problem for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, but full-back Kieran Gibbs is out following an operation on his foot...
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gail1b49x | 11/27/2009
PARIS – France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup. Domenech said his team does not feel guilty about the way Henry handled the ball with his left hand before setting up William Gallas' goal against Ireland on Wednesday. The goal gave France a 2-1 aggregate win after two legs
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gail1b49x | 11/27/2009
PARIS – France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup. Domenech said his team does not feel guilty about the way Henry handled the ball with his left hand before setting up William Gallas' goal against Ireland on Wednesday. The goal gave France a 2-1 aggregate win after two legs of...
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rangi8yxtg | 11/27/2009
PARIS – France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup. Domenech said his team does not feel guilty about the way Henry handled the ball with his left hand before setting up William Gallas' goal against Ireland on Wednesday. The goal gave France a 2-1 aggregate win after two legs of...
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gabrielajqvd8 | 11/26/2009
PARIS – France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup. Domenech said his team does not feel guilty about the way Henry handled the ball with his left hand before setting up William Gallas' goal against Ireland on Wednesday. The goal gave France a 2-1 aggregate win after two legs of...
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