Neymar dreams of Chelsea move March 29, 2011 FOOTBALL: Brazil starlet Neymar admits it would be “a dream” to join long-term suitors Chelsea. The Blues failed in a bid for the teenage forward last summer but are thought to remain interested, despite his hint that he would prefer a move to Italy. “Chelsea’s a great club,” he said. “It’s a dream of every [...]
Olympic Stadium work finished March 29, 2011 OLYMPICS: London 2012 chiefs yesterday declared building work on the Olympic Stadium complete after the final piece of turf was laid by former sprinter Frankie Fredericks and organising committee chairman Lord Coe. The track has not been finished, however, and the surface will only be laid later this year in order to protect it.
Capello warns Carroll not to waste chance March 28, 2011 ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello has warned his side’s brightest young stars, Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere, they risk wasting their talent if their off-field behaviour fails to improve. Capello is set to unleash Carroll, who in January became the most expensive British footballer of all-time when he moved to Liverpool from Newcastle for £35m, in [...]
D-Day arrives for Moynihan in Olympic cash row March 28, 2011 UNDER-FIRE British Olympic Association chairman Lord Moynihan will today meet with sports minister Hugh Robertson in a desperate bid to secure government help in deriving crucial extra funds from London 2012 organisers Locog and stave off calls for him to step down. Moynihan will then face National Committee Members, in a pre-scheduled meeting, whose senior [...]
Jose: I was hours away from job March 28, 2011 FORMER Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he pulled out of taking the England job instead of current incumbent Fabio Capello with just hours to spare. And he also cast doubt on his willingness to consider the role in future by admitting he was put off by the lack of day-to-day involvement required. “I was [...]
Redgrave saddened by BOA dispute March 28, 2011 BRITISH Olympic legend Sir Steven Redgrave admits it is a huge shame the build-up to next summer’s London Games are currently being overshadowed by the cash dispute between the British Olympic Association and 2012 organisers Locog. The five-time Olympics rowing gold medalist, yesterday announced as one of 27 former British athletes who will act as [...]
Pearce gets backing in Under-21 row March 28, 2011 ENGLAND’S latest captain Gareth Barry has backed Stuart Pearce and Fabio Capello in the brewing club-versus-country row over this summer’s Under-21 European Championships. Under-21 manager Pearce has vowed to name his strongest possible squad for the tournament, which is likely to mean call-ups for senior stars such as Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll. England boss [...]
Brilliant Laird and Lawrie do Scotland proud March 28, 2011 IT was a vintage weekend for my countrymen with Scotsmen winning titles on both sides of the Atlantic, and I’m delighted for both Martin Laird and Paul Lawrie. I thought Laird was fantastic in winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Five over par after 10 or 11 holes, he then drove into the bunker on 12, [...]
Massa shrugs off Button complaints over penalty March 28, 2011 FERRARI’S Felipe Massa has dismissed criticism from English former world champion Jenson Button over his driving style in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Button blamed Massa for his drive-through penalty, arguing the Brazilian’s aggression forced him to illegally cut a corner as they vied for position. The McLaren driver slipped down the field as a result [...]
Murali doubtful for semi-final March 28, 2011 CRICKET: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is an injury doubt for today’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The 38-year-old, who will retire after the tournament, is struggling with a hamstring injury and knee problem. “Murali and everyone around him is trying to get him as fit as soon as possible and fit enough to [...]