Chelsea and Inter Milan scramble Laurent Blanc

Laurent Blanc
Chelsea come to reap the impact of firing the coach of Inter Milan, ClaudioRanieri. Because Inter are now also pursuing a candidate who wants Chelseacoach.

Coach coveted British and Italian giants was none other than Laurent Blanc. In fact, Blanc is still dealing with the French national team has been offered a salary of £ 200,000 per week to gush Chelsea.

Gomez scores in Santos 1-1 draw with Toronto

Gomez with Santos
*He scored in a 1-1 draw with Santos.
*Highlights after the jump...

Balotelli Surprise Konpers Ramaccioni

mario balotelli
There are interesting things during a press conference the new coach of InterMilan, Andrea Stramaccioni. In konpers broadcast live by the Inter Channel, all of a sudden Mario Balotelli came into the room. Manchester City striker was immediately greeted all directors are present including the Inter Inter coach,Andrea Stramaccioni.

Former Inter Milan striker's red Ferrari parked in the gym Inter. After that, hesurprised everyone with a direct presence in the press conference.

No extra Security Needed for Bahrain - Motorsport Chief

Sakhir, Bahrain
Security does not need to be stepped up during the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to the president of the country's Automobile Federation.
The race will return in April - after it was cancelled in 2011 following the deaths of anti-government protesters involved in clashes with authorities.

Liselotte Neumann named European captain for Solheim Cup


Sweden's Liselotte Neumann is to succeed England's Alison Nicholas as Europe's Solheim Cup captain.
Nicholas stepped down after leading the Europeans to a dramatic 15-13 victory over the United States in Ireland last year.

Graeme Swann backs England to beat Sri Lanka in Galle


Graeme Swann has backed England to make history by chasing down a fourth-innings target of 340 to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.
England, who have never chased more than 332, require a further 229 to win with eight wickets in hand.

Andy Murray overcomes Janko Tipsarevic to book last-four spot

Andy Murray
Andy Murray overcame illness to secure his place in the last four of the Miami Masters.
Murray secured a 4-6 6-3 6-4 victory against Janko Tipsarevic but it was far from easy for the Scot.

AC Milan 0-0 Barcelona


Barcelona will need to beat AC Milan at the Nou Camp to ensure their place in the Champions League semi-finals after being held to a goalless draw in Italy.
The defending champions' claims for a penalty were turned down when Alexis Sanchez fell under Christian Abbiati's challenge in a dominant first half.

Yanks Abroad on TV

All Times EST.

Wednesday, March 28
8:00 pm - Toronto vs Santos (Gomez) - FOX Soccer/TeleFutura

Thursday, March 29
3:05 pm - Atletico Madrid vs Hannover (Cherundolo) - DirecTV-UEFA (chs. 481/481-1) (delay, 5:00 pm - GolTV)
3:05 pm - AZ Alkmaar (Altidore) vs Valencia - DirecTV-UEFA (chs. 482-482-1)
3:05 pm - Schalke (Jones) vs Athletic Bilbao - GolTV

Federer rocked by 'tough' Miami loss to Roddick

Roger Federer

Roger Federer dropped his serve just once during a two-hour battle with Andy Roddick at the Miami Masters, but it was enough to end the former world No. 1's 16-match winning streak.

Federer, who has already clinched three titles in 2012, boasts a strong record against world No. 34 Roddick and has beaten the American in four major finals among his record 16 grand slam crowns.

McIlroy turns Augusta tragedy into major triumph

McIlroy

After a gut-wrenching collapse on the final day of the 2011 Masters, questions were asked about Rory McIlroy's mental fortitude and his ability to compete for golf's major honors.

But two months later, at June's U.S. Open, the Northern Irishman produced a resounding response to his doubters by romping to a record-breaking eight-shot victory at Congressional.

Ream and Bolton Versus Tottenham in the FA Cup

Ream came on as a substitute in the 28' minute after an injury to Darren Pratley.  Ream played in a central defensive midfield position.


Brilliant Sharapova cruises through to Miami semifinals

Maria Sharapova

Second seed Maria Sharapova is through to the semifinals of the Miami Masters after crushing French Open champion Li Na in straight sets on Tuesday.

Sharapova, who has never won the Miami title despite reaching three previous finals, won eight games in a row on her way to a 6-3 6-0 success in just 68 minutes.

Dempsey and Fulham Versus Manchester United


Clint Dempsey went 90' in Fulham's 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Link after the jump.

Link:  http://www.fulhamfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/1112Highlights/0,,10415~2694133,00.html

Pacquiao Squares Up To Tax Man

Pacquiao

World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao says he intends to fight criminal charges that he failed to submit the proper tax documents for his earnings from boxing matches and his many commercial endorsements.

The eight-time world champion, who is also a politician, could face up to two years in jail if found guilty, but officials from the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the matter could be easily resolved if Pacquiao submits the proper documents.

New Inter coach profile, Andrea Stramaccioni "Villas-Boas Italy"

New Inter coach profile, Andrea Stramaccioni

Monday night in Italy (26/03) Internazionale Milano meet sudden impact of a prolonged crisis in the Nerazzurri's growing season, a tripartite meeting between President Massimo Moratti, director Marco Branca and Piero Ausilio resulted in a verdict, Claudio Ranieri had to go.
 

Instead of being fired, but coach nicknamed The Thinkerman is reportedly going with the status of mutual consent (agreement) that it could ultimately reduce the cost to be incurred Inter.

Mourinho: Had APOEL Make Dizziness

Mourinho: Had APOEL Make Dizziness

Jose Mourinho delighted his side can win away to bring home the third goal of APOEL headquarters, but he admitted that he was confused by his opponent.
You could say Real Madrid has set one foot in the semi-final round with impressive results early this morning, at least APOEL now need to score four goals without reply later in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu if you want to be a stronghold of the escape.

Aims Bojan Krkic Liverpool

Aims Bojan Krkic Liverpool

Bojan Krkic admitted to feeling uncomfortable with the conditions at hand at AS Roma. This makes Liverpool want to pull into Anfield.

Krkic is a former mainstay at Barcelona but now his career is less developed in Rome. Krkic has been Barca's defense as much as 150 appearances and contributed 41 goals for the Catalan team.

Stramaccioni: Inter Train Is Dream Job


Inter Milan's new coach, Andrea Stramaccioni, talk about the pleasures realize a dream job, Tuesday (27/03), after being recruited to replace Claudio Ranieri who stepped down.

Stramaccioni 36-year-old, previously coached Inter Primavera team to the championship U-19Champions League against Ajax Amsterdam in London last week, which bear the championship trophy.

Inter Not Seen As bad as that in Table



Gabriele Oriali tried to cheer camp Inter Milan and Juventus pascakekelahan oftheir slump this season.

Inter gave a score of 0-2 to Juventus in the Derby d'Italia party entitledNerazzurrihave also been eliminated in all competitions this season they followEven nowClaudio Ranieri's side had to settle for eighth place only park in Serie A.

Enrique: The players Liverpool Frustration

The players Liverpool Frustration

Liverpool is experiencing a decline in performance with a run of five defeats in their six games in the Premier League. Jose Enrique stated that his team is actually to blame rather than blaming Kenny Dalglish.

The Reds defeated by Wigan Athletic by a score of 1-2 in their final game. The poor results of the leadership Dalglish condemnation. Enrique himself was actually the players who should be responsible for the poor results of his team.

U-23 MNT vs. El Salvador: Reaction - March 26, 2012

Tevez Will Return Thus Starter City

Tevez Will Return Thus Starter City

Carlos Tevez will soon be the starter for Manchester City for the first time since six months ago. The game against Sunderland will be a moment for him to prove his worth.

Tevez previously had trouble with the City to be out for a long time but now the dispute has been completed. Tevez has made two appearances as a substitute when his team to face Chelsea and Stoke City.

Three Goals Madrid Immerse APOEL

Three Goals Madrid Immerse APOEL
Real Madrid faced with APOEL in Neo GSP Stadium at Strovolos Champions League quarter-finals. Had trouble in the first half but finally managed to win over Madrid APOEL with a convincing score of 3-0.
 

Ronaldo threatened APOEL goal after just seven minutes walk. The action is captured from the left side of the field allows him to break through the defenses APOEL but efforts can still be defeated goalkeeper APOEL ..
 

Benzema dispose of waste that gets a golden opportunity on 33 minutes. He succeeded in receiving feedback from Sahin kick but the ball just bounced off the ground and eventually soar to the top of the crossbar APOEL.

Escaped Spurs to the FA Cup Semifinal

Escaped Spurs to the FA Cup Semifinal
Tottenham Hotspur entertain Bolton Wanderers back in FA Cup quarter-finals. This game is a rematch after the previous game was halted after the collapse of Fabrice Muamba. Bolton beat Spurs in this match by a score of 3-1.
 

The game has been running for 8 minutes, but goalkeeper Bogdan had two saves from attack Spurs.Ia secure the goal of Livermore and Luka Modric strikes.

Yoga Secrets of Career Length Giggs

Yoga Secrets of Career Length Giggs

Ryan Giggs is one of the senior players of Manchester United. Now he reveals why still able to maintain his stamina even though he was not quite young anymore.

Giggs said that yoga makes it able to survive for years to keep playing. He was very diligent in following the training session organized by the Red Devils. Giggs also revealed some things that must be maintained by a football player.

"It is clear that yoga has helped me," said 38-year-old players.

Bring Kalou Chelsea Lionel Benfica

Chelsea faced with Sport Lisboa Benfica stadium in the Champions League quarter-finals. Both teams played tight end, but Chelsea managed to beat Benfica through Salomon Kalou scored a single.
 

Chelsea get first chance at minute 16. Torres is able to kick off against Benfica after he outwit Luisao. Luckily for Benfica as Luisao can get back to thwart the efforts of Torres.
Had threatened the Chelsea goal on 19 minutes. Bruno Cesar was able to send feedback to Oscar Cardozo having previously managed to outwit John Terry. Decoy failed maximized after the ball wide of the goal kick Cardozo.

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus aims to silence Didier Drogba after jibe

Didier Drogba
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus pledged to react to an apparent jibe from Didier Drogba by beating Chelsea in their Champions League clash in Lisbon.
Drogba feigned fear in a video on Chelsea's official website after they were drawn against the Portuguese side.
Jesus accepted the forward was "probably just joking", but added: "Drogba only knows what he's thinking.
"Any responses we'll be giving to Drogba will be on the field and proving we are better than him."
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Drogba's character would not allow him to disrespect another team
Chelsea defender David Luiz
Chelsea insist the matter is "a complete misunderstanding", but Roberto di Matteo's side cannot afford to under-estimate Benfica.
The Lisbon club drew home and away with Manchester United in the group stage and boast a 10-match unbeaten run at the Estadio da Luz in Europe.

Warren Gatland offered British and Irish Lions head coach job

Warren Gatland with the 2012 Six Nations and Triple Crown trophies
Wales coach Warren Gatland has been offered the job of leading the British and Irish Lions on their 2013 tour to Australia, BBC Wales Sport understands.
Gatland was interviewed for the head coach job in London on Wednesday before returning to his native New Zealand.
Representatives of the 48-year-old, who has just led Wales to the second Grand Slam of his time in charge, are now believed to have begun contract talks.
Gatland's appointment is expected to be finalised in the next month.
Lions bosses wanted their 2013 coach to be "available effectively a year out".
And the Welsh Rugby Union, Gatland's full-time employers, had already paved the way for his Lions appointment by granting permission for him to miss the 2013 Six Nations.
WRU chief executive Roger Lewis has already spoken "informally" to Lions team manager Andy Irvine and Lions chief executive John Feehan about the prospect of Gatland, who was assistant to Sir Ian McGeechan on the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa, coaching the Lions in Australia.
Gatland is expected to appoint his Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards to his backroom team, while England defence coach Graham Rowntree, who was linked with a move to Wales in 2011, is also widely tipped to be one of his assistants.
Wales lost their coaching team of Gatland, assistant Edwards, skills coach Rob Howley, plus other members of their backroom staff to the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa.
The Lions lost 2-1 to the world champions, while Wales were on a two-Test tour in North America.
The WRU are happy to ask Gatland's assistants Howley and Robin McBryde to lead Wales in the 2013 Six Nations and on their summer tour to Japan if Gatland was confirmed as Lions chief.
Gatland transformed Wales from 2007 World Cup flops to 2008 Grand Slam champions within months of taking the Welsh job.
He also guided Wales to an impressive fourth place at the 2011 Rugby World Cup before securing a second Six Nations clean sweep in 2012 - Wales' third Grand Slam in eight years.
Gatland, who also won the 2004 Heineken Cup and three English Premiership titles as Wasps coach, is likely to become the second foreign coach to lead the Lions.
Fellow Kiwi Graham Henry, one of his predecessors as Wales coach, led the Lions' unsuccessful 2001 tour to Australia.
Gatland will take his Wales team on a three-Test Tour to Australia this June before an expected return Down Under with the Lions 12 months later.

Losing Is For Losers.


By:  Matt Carlson
“Losing is for losers.”  I believe it was George Washington, the Father of our Country and an excellent goalkeeper in his own right, who said that very thing when rallying the troops at Valley Forge.  I believe that if George Washington had the opportunity to speak with the US U-23 National Team right now, he would say those exact same words to them.  Abraham Lincoln, another icon of instant success, also had a similar view of failure.  If he had been in the locker room last night after the gut-wrenching defeat to El Salvador which knocked the U.S. from Olympic qualification, he would look the team in the eyes and utter those now famous words, “Four score and seven years ago, we resolved as a nation that losing is for losers.”  It’s called the Gettysburg Address.  Look it up.  You can learn a lot about the future by studying the past.  CONTINUE READING AFTER THE JUMP.

I know this is a harsh reality and not something any U.S. soccer fan wants to hear this morning while the wounds are still fresh, but it is the truth.  As it sinks in for U.S. soccer fans that the U.S. is not going to be in the Olympics, we have to accept the cold hard reality that no one, and I mean no one, has ever learned a thing from failure.  Not Thomas Edison, not Henry Ford, not Michael Jordan.  No one.  I’m sorry to have to break that to you, but it is a scientific fact that once a team or a person has failed at some task, they can never ever improve or accomplish that task.  A quick search of the U.S. soccer-centric messageboards today will confirm that many fans believe this and we all know that if a lot of people believe something, then it is fact.

Hyperbole, you say?  Let me drop some knowledge on you, then.  Did you know that no country has ever won a World Cup after having lost in a different tournament?  It’s a similar correlation to the winner of the Golden Globes being an indicator of who’ll win the Oscars, really.  Another fact for your consideration:  no soccer player or coach has ever won anything after losing in a tournament of this magnitude.  It’s like a race horse that breaks its leg.  The only thing left to do is to take it around back and shoot it.  Sure, it is sad, and you don’t want to do it, but it really is for the best.  It will come as no surprise to many of the posters on message boards today to know that the last three nations to have won the World Cup have been undefeated.  The same goes for the last three managers who guided those nations to glory.  Undefeated for their careers.
Based on these facts, U.S. Soccer has to take action right away.  Caleb Porter made coaching errors in this tournament and we all know this means he cannot be a successful coach in the future, so he needs to be dumped pronto.  Next, none of the players on the U-23 roster will ever develop into anything in the future because they have been a part of a failure.  Well, except for Joe Gyau who should have played every minute of every match, of course, but aside from him, no other U-23 player on this team will ever improve enough to contribute for the USMNT at the senior level.  This tournament result proves that.  I expect that the club teams these players are with will terminate their contracts very shortly because they now have conclusive proof that these players have topped out.

So, what do we do now?  Where do we go from here? I have no idea because honestly, what viable options do we have?  Identify the mistakes and work to correct them?  Determine what we did right and keep doing it?  Work with these players on their weaknesses to develop them into better players?  Use this defeat as a learning tool and a motivator for all involved?  If only there was some historical example that this type of response to a failure had worked in the past, then I would have some hope for the future.  Until someone can find that, though, I want everyone fired!

U-23 MNT Eliminated From Olympics.

Button: Lewis my main rival

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A week after his near-perfect triumph in Australia, Button was left apologising to McLaren following Sunday's race at Sepang.
The 32-year-old Briton finished 14th in Malaysia after a collision with the HRT of Narain Karthikeyan.
After going into the race with a seven-point cushion over the field, Button now trails Fernando Alonso by 10 following the double world champion's win.
Button, however, does not believe the Spaniard - in a so-far underperforming Ferrari - is a realistic title threat this season.
"Even after such a bad race - and that's hopefully my bad race for the year gone - I'm still only 10 points off the lead, and that's Alonso in a Ferrari. That's not the worry," Button said.
"I'm also only five points behind Lewis, who is the guy in a competitive car, so (it's) still not bad considering the day I had. Lewis is definitely my main rival, and you have to say the Red Bulls as well.
"Those are the guys I still think are the main ones at this point in the season, and will be for quite a few races.

Woods' return to winning ways comes at the right time

So much for "The Big Miss".
Tiger Woods is once again golf's big hit. His five-shot win at Bay Hill was his first win on the PGA Tour since his career was turned upside down by revelations about his private life.
This victory came at the start of a week in which the book written by his former coach Hank Haney is published. "The Big Miss" is the most revealing account yet of Woods' life.
But the former world number one has spiked its guns with his dramatic return to winning ways. America loves a story of redemption and Woods has ensured that now the talk will be of his golf more than the revelations contained in Haney's book.
And the even more significant aspect of the timing of this victory is that it came in Woods' final outing before he challenges for a fifth Masters green jacket. He has sent a powerful message to the golfing world and to himself that he is back where he belongs at the top of the game.
Of course there are no guarantees. In 2009, as he unwittingly headed towards the car crash that prompted his private life being laid bare, Woods won in each of his last appearances before majors and on all four occasions failed to go on to add to his tally of grand slam titles.

Inter Milan sack coach Claudio Ranieri after poor run

Inter Milan sack manager Claudio Ranieri
Inter Milan have sacked coach Claudio Ranieri after only one win in their last 10 league matches.
The former Chelsea boss took charge at the San Siro in September, replacing Gian Piero Gasperini, who was dismissed after only five games in charge.
Despite Inter's poor run, president Massimo Moratti said earlier on Monday: "I think that Claudio Ranieri will remain until the end of the season."
Youth team coach Andrea Stramaccioni will take charge of the Nerazzurri.
Stramaccioni led Inter's youth side to a win over Ajax in the NextGen Series final on Sunday.
Following Sunday's defeat by AC Milan, Inter sit eighth in Serie A, 22 points behind their local rivals, who top the table.
They were also knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Marseille earlier this month.
A statement on the club's website said: "President Massimo Moratti and everyone at Inter Milan would like to thank Claudio Ranieri and his staff for their professionalism, dedication and honesty during their time in charge of the team."

What just happened?!?

Some defensive lapses, goalkeeping errors, and just not good enough. You can blame whomever you want, get upset that the Salvadorian didn't get a red card for the hit on Boyd, or say it was passed the 4 minute stoppage time mark. The fact of the matter is that we lost to Canada and tied El Salvador when we needed a win. Not good enough to make the Olympics. This is just very disappointing especially from a team which boasts some amazing talent.

Behind the Crest: Back to Work

Studio 90 Extra Time: Freddy Adu

Studio 90: U-23 MNT Looks to Advance to CONCACAF Semifinals

Wayne Rooney's 29th goal the top of the Premier League


 

Rooney converted a Jonny Evans cut back just before the break to seal victory over a determined Fulham side.Ashley Young had several chances to double United's lead but found Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer in fine form.
And late on Fulham should have been awarded a penalty when Michael Carrick tripped Danny Murphy in the box.
The result means United take advantage of Manchester City's slip up against Stoke City on Saturday and with eight games to go are in pole position to retain their title.
United started the day level on points with their neighbours City, but with an inferior goal difference.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson challenged his side to use their game in hand to pull away from Manchester City as well as reduce their goal-difference deficit, admitting it could be an "issue" at the end of the season.
And the opening 10 minutes suggested that United were likely to do both, with Ferguson's side dominating possession and controlling the game.
But United could only muster one decent chance with Ryan Giggs heading Rafael's cross straight at Schwarzer.
Fulham then came into the game with the visitors playing with more urgency and energy than United, who were unusually sloppy with their passing in front of a subdued atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Moussa Dembele and Mahamadou Diarra seemed to have the better of Carrick and Giggs in central midfield and Fulham attacker Clint Dempsey tested David de Gea from 20 yards.
But with the game heading for a turgid stalemate at the break, United sprang in to life to take the lead, much to the relief of the Old Trafford faithful.
It came from Rooney, who smashed home from close range following Evans' cut back after Fulham had failed to clear Young's whipped cross from the left.
United almost doubled their lead after the break with the lively Antonio Valencia latching on to Giggs' delightful ball over the top, but Schwarzer was equal to the Ecuadorian's strike.
Schwarzer was again called into action shortly after, tipping Young's right-footed curling effort from the left round the post.
Young saw two successive efforts superbly saved by Schwarzer before Giggs' goal-bound effort was blocked by Brede Hangeland.
But this was largely a flat display from United, who failed to take the opportunity to reduce the goal difference deficit - something that could come back to haunt them at the end of the season.
And in actual fact United were lucky not to concede a penalty in the 87th minute when Carrick clearly tripped substitute Murphy inside the box.
But referee Michael Oliver waved away their appeals and United hung on for a nervy victory.
The result means Fulham remain in 13th place but, having been humbled 5-0 by United earlier in the season, Cottagers boss Martin Jol will have been hugely encouraged by his side's display.
United next travel to Blackburn two days after Manchester City host Sunderland.

Yanks Abroad on TV

All Times EST.

Monday, March 26
9:00 pm - U23: USA vs El Salvador (Menjivar) - Universal Sports/MUN2/CONCACAF.com

Tuesday, March 27
2:30 pm - Tottenham (Friedel) vs Bolton (Ream) - FOX Soccer Plus/FOXSccer2Go.com (delay, Thursday, March 28, 5:00 pm - FOX Soccer)
3:00 pm - Sunderland vs Everton (Howard/Hahnemann)
- FOXSccer2Go.com (delay, 4:30 pm - FOX Soccer Plus)
9:00 pm - U23: Honduras (Najar) vs Trinidad & Tobago - MUN2/CONCACAF.com
11:30 pm - U23: Mexico (Ponce) vs Panama - Telemundo/CONCACAF.com

Wednesday, March 28
8:00 pm - Toronto vs Santos (Gomez) - FOX Soccer/TeleFutura

Thursday, March 29
3:05 pm - Atletico Madrid vs Hannover (Cherundolo) - DirecTV (chs. TBA) (delay, 5:00 pm - GolTV)
3:05 pm - AZ Alkmaar (Altidore) vs Valencia - DirecTV (chs. TBA)
3:05 pm - Schalke (Jones) vs Athletic Bilbao - GolTV

Jose Torres Gets Assist In 3-2 Loss to Chiapas

Torres went 90' and got an assist.  Link after jump.

Goal sequence starts at 1:04.  I'm liking the goal celebration.

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