Real and Barcelona still richest in Europe but Man City making strides February 9, 2011 ENGLISH clubs may have just blown record sums in the January transfer window, but they continue to lag behind Spain’s big two in terms of financial muscle. Real Madrid and Barcelona are still the two richest teams in Europe, according to a report published today, with both boasting revenues in excess of £300m last year. [...]
Fourie back in England squad February 9, 2011 LEEDS flanker Hendrie Fourie has fully recovered from a calf injury and will return to the England squad for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham. Fourie, the only specialist open-side in the group with captain Lewis Moody currently nursing a knee ligament injury, returns at the expense of Joe Worsley, who has [...]
Williams: I’m not quitting, despite float February 9, 2011 WILLIAMS principal Sir Frank Williams insists he has no plans to step down, despite paving the way for his eventual retirement by offering his shares for sale in the team’s forthcoming stock market flotation. The iconic English outfit is selling up to 27 per cent of its shareholding to private investors on the Frankfurt Stock [...]
Banned Butt investigated before spot-fixing affair February 9, 2011 FORMER Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt had already been investigated by the ICC three months before the major spot-fixing scandal broke. Butt was handed a 10-year ban for the part he played in the instances of spot-fixing alleged to have taken place in the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s last summer. But [...]
Tremlett added as World Cup cover February 9, 2011 ASHES hero Chris Tremlett will fly out to Bangladesh as a travelling reserve with England’s World Cup squad on Saturday. The Surrey paceman was not included in the initial 15-man squad, but with injury concerns over the likes of Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan, England, despite issuing a positive bulletin on the state [...]
Murray beaten by Baghdatis February 9, 2011 TENNIS: Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray lost on his first appearance since his humbling defeat in Melbourne 6-4, 6-1 against Marcos Baghdatis in Rotterdam at the World Tennis Tournament. “I need to think about what I need to do to be playing my best tennis by Indian Wells and Miami in March,” said the [...]
Heidfeld to begin Renault testing February 9, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Former Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld, 33, will begin testing for Renault this week as the team step up their efforts to find a replacement for the injured Robert Kubica. The 26-year-old Pole is recovering in hospital after suffering multiple fractures during a rallying accident in Italy. Heidfeld was confirmed to drive alongside second [...]
Scotland boost as Robinson signs until 2015 February 9, 2011 SCOTLAND head coach Andy Robinson has extended his contract until 2015, thus ending speculation which had linked him with a return to Premiership side Bath. Robinson, a former England manager, has steadily improved Scotland’s fortunes since taking the job two years ago, with last autumn’s victory against world champions South Africa the standout achievement. The [...]
LAMPARD’S ENGLAND PRIDE February 8, 2011 l Midfielder relishing the chance to captain side l No plans to retire from international football l Wilshere tipped to shine against Denmark ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard insists captaining the side for the first time tonight against Denmark will represent one of the proudest moments of his stellar career. The 32-year-old, a veteran of 83 [...]
Europe’s top clubs losing patience with Fifa over scheduling of friendly matches February 8, 2011 EUROPE’S top clubs last night slammed world governing body Fifa for scheduling a round of international fixtures this week, calling the decision “nonsense”. The European Club Association (ECA), which represents 197 teams including Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, is lobbying Fifa for a greater say in how the game is run. And one of the [...]