Spain - La Liga
Arsène Wenger warns Real not to call after Champions League exit
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 19:10
• Arsenal manager says he will see out contract to 2011• Wenger`s mind is on Hull rather than MadridArsène Wenger has told Real Madrid to forget about making an approach for him in the summer if, as expected, they part company with their coach, Manuel Pellegrini. Florentino Pérez, the Real president, tried to entice Wenger from Arsenal last summer, as he embarked upon his second galácticos project at the Bernabéu, only to be rebuffed, and Wenger said that any renewed attempt would meet with the same result.Real remain in a state of shock after their Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon on Wednesday night, the sixth season in succession that they have left Europe`s elite competition at the first knockout stage, and Pellegrini is set to pay for the failure with his job. In that
Football quiz: Real Madrid in Europe
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 19:01
Today`s questions cannot wait for this year`s final...Jacob Steinberg
LT leaves Minnesota without a deal, off to visit Jets
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 18:50
LaDainian Tomlinson has left the Minnesota Vikings facility without
a deal in place and is on his way to New York to visit the Jets.
Atletico Madrid Coach Quique Flores Insists Sporting Tie Is Open
goal.com Mar 11 2010 18:29
The mattress makers coach believes his side can progress to the quarter finals...
Atletico Madrid Coach Quique Flores Insists Sporting Tie Is Open
goal.com Mar 11 2010 18:29
The mattress makers coach believes his side can progress to the quarter finals...
Player Ratings: Valencia 1-1 Werder Bremen
goal.com Mar 11 2010 17:45
It was an entertaining evening at the Mestalla and Goal.com was on hand to rate the performance of the players.....
Lusetich: Tiger will return at The Masters
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 17:07
Forget Bay Hill, Tiger has his sights on Augusta
Valencia 1-1 Werder Bremen: Ten-Man Hosts Settle For Draw
goal.com Mar 11 2010 16:55
The Hanseaten picked up the lead via Torsten Frings in the first half, but los Che fought back after the interval and Juan Mata helped his side to a draw...
Valencia 1-1 Werder Bremen: Ten-Man Hosts Settle For Draw
goal.com Mar 11 2010 16:55
The Hanseaten picked up the lead via Torsten Frings in the first half, but los Che fought back after the interval and Juan Mata helped his side to a draw...
Valencia 1-1 Werder Bremen: Ten-Man Hosts Have To Settle For Draw
goal.com Mar 11 2010 16:55
The Hanseaten picked up the lead via Torsten Frings in the first half, but los Che fought back after the interval and Juan Mata helped his side to a draw...
Valencia 1-1 Werder Bremen: Ten-Man Hosts Have To Settle For Draw
goal.com Mar 11 2010 16:55
The Hanseaten picked up the lead via Torsten Frings in the first half, but los Che fought back after the interval and Juan Mata helped his side to a draw...
Lotina extends Depor deal
skysports.com Mar 11 2010 16:03
Deportivo La Coruna coach Miguel Angel Lotina has signed a one-year contract extension at La Riazor.
Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Sporting CP
goal.com Mar 11 2010 15:55
Atletico were left Frustrated against nine-man Sporting, as the visitors held on for a draw and Goal.com was on hand to rate the players on show...
Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Sporting CP
goal.com Mar 11 2010 15:55
Atletico were left Frustrated against nine-man Sporting, as the visitors held on for a draw and Goal.com was on hand to rate the players on show...
Man convicted of murder in death of Broncos CB Williams
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 14:31
Suspected gang member Willie Clark has been found guilty of murder
in the shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent
Williams.
Marquette upends No. 10 Villanova
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 14:17
Lazar Hayward gave Marquette the lead for good with a 3-pointer
with 1:51 to play, then added the clinching free throws with 3.2
seconds left, and the Golden Eagles went on to another close win,
80-76 over No. 10 Villanova on Thursday in the Big East tournament
quarterfinals.
Real's Pellegrini given vote of confidence
oddsandnews.com Mar 11 2010 13:48
Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid Technical Director Jorge Valdano has handed the dreaded vote of confidence to coach Manuel Pellegrini...
Lyon made two changes, stepped forward 10 yards and stung Real Madrid| Amy Lawrence
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 13:00
After reinvesting imaginatively, Lyon are looking to break new ground and get past the quarter-finals in the Champions LeagueMatchday morning in Madrid. The Lyon players are in their team hotel, resting their bodies and preparing their minds for a European adventure that teeters over the precipice. Bernard Lacombe, the club`s former striker and modern cheerleader, notices that the players are unusually quiet over their croissants. "As early as breakfast time I felt that they were focused. They were not saying very much. It`s not often that they are like this."A few hours later Lyon`s focus was even more extraordinary. Their moment of Champions League deliverance in front of a flabbergasted audience at the Bernabéu was a consequence of an extremely well-executed 180 minutes. Lyon
Tomlinson visits Vikings, could join AP in star-studded backfield
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 12:41
LaDainian Tomlinson is in Minnesota meeting with the Vikings about
joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.
Real Madrid Supporters Weigh In On Continuity Of Coach And Players - Report
goal.com Mar 11 2010 12:15
Spanish sports daily Marca has released two polls that ask readers their opinions on what coach and players should comprise Real Madrid next year...
No. 1 Kansas wins Big 12 tourney opener
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 12:08
Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become
the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory
over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big
12 tournament.
NFL Hall of Famer, ex-TV actor Merlin Olsen dead at 69
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 11:54
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen
has died. He was 69.
Hoyas stun No. 3 'Cuse in Big East tourney
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 11:49
Madness starts early as Georgetown beats Syracuse in thriller.
Feyenoord Are Not Interested In Real Madrid's Jerzy Dudek - Mario Been
goal.com Mar 11 2010 11:49
The Feyenoord coach has made it clear that the Rotterdam side are not interested in signing Dudek...
Football Weekly Extra: Madrid crash out of Europe ... again
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 11:48
Sean Ingle, Rob Smyth and Paolo Bandini join James Richardson to talk about all the midweek action, including Arsenal`s thumping defeat of Porto and Manchester United`s humbling of Milan. We ask: is AC Jimbo on suicide watch after a bad week for Italian football, hail Sir Alex`s tactical masterstrokes and debate whether Samir Nasri`s goal was better than Arjen Robben`s.Elsewhere, Sid Lowe is on the blower from Madrid to talk about the aftermath of the galactico`s shock defeat to Lyon, there`s a preview the weekend`s Premier League action as well as your posts and tweets.Have a listen and post your feedback below. We`re also on iTunes, Facebook and Twitter, and if you enjoy this type of thing, get your daily dose of fooball with our tea-time email, The Fiver.James RichardsonIain ChambersSid
Tidbits
theoffside.com Mar 11 2010 11:36
A return to blogging and a resurrection of my Tidbits post, where I put some odds and ends together and make no coherent sense.
- Don’t forget today’s big match against Werder Bremen in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Vase aka Europa League. Should be a raucous atmosphere at the Mestalla. When isn’t [...]
Manuael Pellegrini's nightmare becomes Real as Madrid begin blame game | Sid Lowe
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 11:23
Another exit for Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League means another spate of infighting and, most likely, yet another manager in the summerThe dream has become a nightmare. The Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, will preside over the European Cup final at the Bernabéu on 22 May but his team, the most expensively assembled in history, will not be there. As if to make matters worse, Barcelona still might be. Talk about rubbing it in. Someone else`s success would become the image of Madrid`s season, Pérez`s first since returning unopposed as the saviour. Not that he will be the one who pays for it – heads will roll but his will not be among them. Others stand in the way with the coach, Manuel Pellegrini, the first under scrutiny.Real will now repackage winning the lea
Fool's Gold, and I Wanna Be Adored | The Fiver | Paul Doyle and Rob Smyth
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 11:19
Want the Fiver delivered direct to your inbox every weekday at 5pm(ish)? Then sign up today and forward it to your friendsLYON BESTFlorentino Pérez could have bought a mummified walrus whanger, and had plenty of change. Or dozens of Balearic villas with ocean views and diamond-encrusted balustrades. Or something totally out there, such as several well-equipped public hospitals in any of the planet`s least developed countries. Instead Florentino Pérez bought a football team that goes out of Europe before Fulham. Well done Florentino Pérez, you`re a flippin` hero!"You don`t buy titles, you win them," sniffed the El PaÃs columnist José Samano following Real Madrid`s richly deserved Big Cup elimination at the hands of Lyon. "The catastrophe suffered by this pharaonic Madrid
Helton gets two-year extension, will be Rockie for life
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 10:56
First baseman Todd Helton has agreed to a contract restructuring
and extension that will allow him to finish his career where it
began, with the Colorado Rockies.
Report: Tiger targeting Bay Hill for return to PGA Tour
msn.foxsports.com Mar 11 2010 10:47
With Ari Fleischer on board, Tiger appears ready for comeback.
Lyon Kill Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid's Champions League Dreams!
bleacherreport.com Mar 11 2010 10:30
Cristiano Ronaldo provided a perfect start for Real Madrid with an early goal, but Pjanic’s equalizer for Lyon 15 minutes from time ended the Spanish giants’ dream of surviving in the UEFA Champions League… There was no miracle for Florentino Perez’s expensive squad. A 1-0 defeat at the Stade Gerland in the first leg of this Round of 16 tie meant that Real Madrid had quite a huge task to overcome at the Santiago Bernabeu. Whereas a reverse of the score line would have sent the match into extra time, Casillas’ failure to keep a clean sheet explained that only a two-goal margin victory would fire Real Madrid into the quarter finals of the competition. Ahead of Wednesday night’s titanic showdown, the world’s most expensive
Real leave Casillas raging
skysports.com Mar 11 2010 10:09
Iker Casillas admits Real Madrid`s UEFA Champions League elimination has seen them hit a new low.
Vent Your Furies/Troll All You Want
theoffside.com Mar 11 2010 10:09
I figured it would be good for all of you to start yelling at each other to get your frustrations out. I will not moderate comments, so this will be considered a free for all. But when the Valladolid preview comes up, no more. I will have my full thoughts on our Champions League campaign [...]
EXCLUSIVE: Olympique Lyon Defender Cris Reflects On Champions League Elimination Of Real Madrid
goal.com Mar 11 2010 09:56
Goal.com spoke with Olympique Lyon defender Cris about his side`s Champions League success and his time at the French club...
Royal Inquisition: Kaka, Manuel Pellegrini & Florentino Perez Must Stay United For Real Madrid
goal.com Mar 11 2010 09:49
In the wake of yet another raging white storm, Goal.com’s KS Leong believes that there is only one solution for Madrid...
Caparros pens Bilbao contract
skysports.com Mar 11 2010 09:44
Joaquin Caparros has signed a one-year contract extension with Primera Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao.
Rosell hints at shirt sponsors
skysports.com Mar 11 2010 09:26
Barcelona presidential candidate Sandro Rosell has admitted he would consider selling shirt sponsorship.
Barcelona's Thierry Henry Returns To Training And Is Ready For Action
goal.com Mar 11 2010 09:12
Barca returned to training and Thierry Henry hopes to answer his critics...
Barcelona's Thierry Henry Returns To Training And Is Ready For Action
goal.com Mar 11 2010 09:12
Barca returned to training and Thierry Henry hopes to answer his critics...
Real Madrid Return To Training With Long Faces
goal.com Mar 11 2010 09:04
Los Blancos returned to training after another heart-wrenching European elimination...
Real Madrid's Iker Casillas: Manuel Pellegrini Should Be Calm, We Are Responsible
goal.com Mar 11 2010 08:45
Casillas spoke in support of the Chilean coach and put the burden of blame on the players...
Lyon president hails Lyon's shock victory over Real Madrid
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 08:44
• Jean-Michel Aulas delighted by draw at Bernabéu• `It`s the best performance I`ve seen from Lyon`The Lyon president, Jean-Michel Aulas, has revealed his emotions got the better of him as he watched his side send Real Madrid crashing out of the Champions League at the Bernabéu last night.Miralem Pjanic`s crucial away goal 15 minutes from time secured a 1-1 draw to tip a nervy encounter in the French side`s favour as Madrid came up short in front of their expectant home support.Lyon`s run to the quarter-finals of Europe`s premier club competition has been in stark contrast to their form in Ligue 1 this season, which has been occasionally lacklustre, and Aulas has backed his side to book a return date to Madrid by reaching the final at the Bernabeu on 22 May."It`s amazing. It`s th
The goden boys
skysports.com Mar 11 2010 08:41
Want to know who the hottest strikers in Europe are on a weekly basis? Then look no further!
Real Madrid's Manuel Pellegrini Won't Listen To Spanish Calls To Resign
bleacherreport.com Mar 11 2010 08:34
Real Madridexited from the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night after losing 2-1 on aggregate to former French Ligue 1 champions Lyon.
Now calls from the Spanish media are ringing in the air for Manuel Pellegrini to resign as coach of Los Blancos.
However, the Chilean manager has no intentions of giving in to the intense criticism that now surrounds him.
"I am not resigning. I will not leave though it is a difficult defeat to swallow," Manuel Pellegrini declared in a post match interview.
Florentino Perez actually splashed an astronomical amount of cash last summer to land some of the planet`s finest footballers.
Therefore, the pressure was high on Real Madridto remain much longer in the UEFA Champions League and possibly win the title at the end of the season.
But as Lyon su
Pellegrini gets vote of confidence
football.co.uk Mar 11 2010 08:08
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano gave under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of Wednesday night`s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon...
Higuain sets high targets
football.co.uk Mar 11 2010 08:05
Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain has admitted that it would be a dream to walk away with the Golden Boot award at this summer`s World Cup finals in South Africa...
Kaka's Adviser Calls Real Madrid Coach Manuel Pellegrini A 'Coward' After Substitution
goal.com Mar 11 2010 08:05
Kaka`s adviser was far from happy with Pellegrini`s decision to take off the Brazilian midfielder...
Real Madrid must shake off Lyon disappointment, says Iker Casillas
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 08:04
• Goalkeeper turns focus to domestic title race in Spain• `This championship is all we have left,` says CasillasReal Madrid must immediately put last night`s shock Champions League exit out of their minds if they are to take their only chance of silverware this season and win La Liga, according to their goalkeeper Iker Casillas.Eliminated from the King`s Cup by the third-tier side Alcorcón in November, Real climbed above the reigning champions Barcelona on goal difference last weekend and play at struggling Real Valladolid in Sunday`s late kick-off after Barça host third-placed Valencia.Real`s dream of winning a 10th European title in May`s final at their Bernabéu stadium was shattered by Lyon, who snatched a 1-1 draw to progress to the quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate."We have
La Liga - Casillas demands reaction
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 07:52
Real Madrid must immediately put their shock Champions League exit out of their minds according to goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
Real Madrid Ready To Snatch Jose Mourinho From Inter - Report
goal.com Mar 11 2010 07:31
The Merengues are revising plans to take on the `Special One`...
Olympique Lyonnais President Dedicates Champions League Success Against Real Madrid To Claude Puel
goal.com Mar 11 2010 07:06
After resisting the temptation to jettison their manager over Christmas, OL are now reaping their rewards on the field...
ENGLAND/ CHELSEA, Plan for Aguero
atleticomadriddailynews.com Mar 11 2010 07:02
Chelsea officials have opened talks with Atletico Madrid with the aim of signing Argentine forward Sergio Aguero in exchange for money plus centre-back Ricardo Carvalho and midfielder...
CL Debate: €250m Down The Drain As Real Madrid Crash Out Again - Who's To Blame?
goal.com Mar 11 2010 06:57
Goal.com`s Paul Macdonald takes an in-depth look at another chapter of a galactic failure...
Valencia Cannot Be Allowed To Find Their Rhythm - Werder Bremen Coach Thomas Schaaf
goal.com Mar 11 2010 06:43
The Werder coach has made it clear that the match against Valencia will be very difficult...
Valencia Cannot Be Allowed To Find Their Rhythm - Werder Bremen Coach Thomas Schaaf
goal.com Mar 11 2010 06:43
The Werder coach has made it clear that the match against Valencia will be very difficult...
Spanish media launch savage attacks on Real coach Manuel Pellegrini
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 06:33
• Marca says `Goodbye Pellegrini` after Champions League exit• El Mundo says Real Madrid defeat in last 16 is `catastrophic`The campaign to remove the Real Madrid coach, Manuel Pellegrini, has already begun following their Champions League elimination to Lyon in the Bernabéu last night.Real, who spent £240m on players during the summer including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká, expected to fare better in a competition they have won a record nine times, and despite a vote of confidence from the club`s director general, Jorge Valdano, the Spanish media appear to have made up their minds about the future of Pellegrini, launching a series of savage attacks on the Chilean coach.The front page of the influential Madrid-based newspaper Marca this morning says, "Adiós Champions, Adiós Pel
Winners and losers: Real's rueful Ronaldo
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 06:30
While his former club Manchester United raced through, Cristiano Ronaldo crashed out of the Champions League with Real Madrid.
Champions League - Press hammer 'galactic' failures Real
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 06:30
Real Madrid were accused of throwing £200 million down the drain after being dumped out of the Champions League by Lyon.
News of the Day (11-03-10): Messi is a Goodwill Ambassador, training news, ands more…
theoffside.com Mar 11 2010 06:23
-Thanks to his childish face, his ability to make kids go ‘ooooh’ and ‘aaaaah’, or as a thank you gesture for the years Barcelona has been paying for the privilege of having the UNICEF logo on the bluagrana shirts, Leo Messi will be proclaimed today as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, on par with Angelina [...]
Real's shock European exit labelled "galactic failure"
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 06:04
Real Madrid were accused of throwing 250 million euros ($339 million) down the drain on Thursday after being dumped out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon.
Olympique Lyon Defender Jean-Alain Boumsong Delighted With Champions League Progress
goal.com Mar 11 2010 05:14
The experienced defender was over the moon with Lyon`s progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League...
La Liga - Vote of confidence for Pellegrini
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 05:12
Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano gave coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of the Champions League exit to Lyon.
Ligue 1 - Lyon set on Madrid return
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 05:08
Knocking out Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 has left Lyon dreaming of another trip to the Spanish capital - for the final.
Lyon's defeat of Real sparks "crazy" Madrid dreams
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 05:04
Knocking out Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 has left Olympique Lyon dreaming of another trip to the Spanish capital - this time for the final.
International Football - Ten Cate walks after thrashing
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 04:58
Former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant Henk ten Cate has resigned as manager of Dubai club Al Ahli following a 5-0 defeat.
Kaká's advisor calls Manuel Pellegrini a 'coward' after substitution
guardian.co.uk Mar 11 2010 04:28
• Real Madrid coach criticised on Twitter after replacing Brazilian• Pellegrini `trying to take the focus off [his] own incompetence`Last night was not a good one Manuel Pellegrini. The Real Madrid coach watched his side crash out of the Champions League to Lyon, received the dreaded vote of confidence from the club`s director general and, finally, was described as a "coward" by Kaká`s advisor following his substitution of the Brazilian at the Bernabéu.Diogo Kotscho also used his personal Twitter account to accuse Pellegrini of "trying to take the focus off [his] own incompetence" with the substitution of the player who joined Real for €65m (£56m) from Milan in the summer. Kaká was replaced by Raul with 13 minutes to go.Kotscho was then bombarded with criticis
Pellegrini gets vote of confidence
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 03:01
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano gave under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of Wednesday night`s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.
Ten Cate quits Al Ahli after "worst day of career"
uk.eurosport.yahoo.com Mar 11 2010 02:36
Former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant Henk ten Cate has resigned as manager of Dubai club Al Ahli following a 5-0 defeat in the Asian Champions League that he described as the "worst day" of his career.
Real Madrid's Kaka Asks Fans For Forgiveness
goal.com Mar 11 2010 01:13
Los Merengues crashed out of the Champions League...
Real Madrid Crash Out: Top 10 Replacements for Pellegrini at Bernabeu
bleacherreport.com Mar 11 2010 01:05
With today`s devastating loss to a well organized Lyon side, is it time to start thinking about replacements for Manuel Pellegrini? After spending an astounding quarter billion dollars on transfers maybe that time has come. Here are Real Madrid`s top ten candidates for the next manager at the Bernabeu.Begin Slideshow