Carlsberg ups target as key markets rise August 17, 2010 CARLSBERG yesterday lifted its target for profits growth after reporting a 30 per cent rise in second-quarter profits and winning a bigger proportion of some of its main markets. The group said it expected net profits to surge an estimated 40 per cent this year – double the 20 per cent previously forecast. Carlsberg, which [...]
High Speed 1 rail bidders joined by new partners August 17, 2010 GOLDMAN Sachs and Groupe Eurotunnel have expanded their bidding group for Britain’s only high-speed rail line as first-round bids were due for the £1.5bn route yesterday. The British government is selling “High Speed 1” which has a 30-year concession to run a 110-kilometre (70 mile) railway linking London and the Channel Tunnel, to help cut [...]
EU criticises WTO ruling on tech tariffs August 17, 2010 A ROW has erupted between the EU and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over technology tariffs. The EU has slammed a World Trade Organisation report that orders it to end duties on electronic products. Brussels is now mulling an appeal against the ruling. The EU’s executive commission claims the WTO panel report fails to lay [...]
Redknapp’s men struggle to keep pace with Young Boys August 17, 2010 YOUNG BOYS (3) vs TOTTENHAM (9) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp gleefully embraced a “great defeat” after his side surged back into contention following the most cataclysmic of starts in Bern. Spurs’ hopes of progressing to the Champions League group stage – and pocketing a £20m windfall – looked extinct after Young Boys raced into a [...]
Strict Strauss lays down law to troops August 17, 2010 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has warned his England troops of their off-the-field responsibilities after coming close to losing Graeme Swann for today’s third Test with Pakistan at The Oval. Spinner Swann missed Monday’s practice session after appearing in a Nottingham court to answer a drink-driving charge. Swann told the court he had returned from birthday celebrations [...]
Selectors are right to give Cook time August 17, 2010 ALASTAIR COOK is clearly lacking in confidence at the moment but the England selectors are right to keep faith with him. He is struggling to make his mind up which deliveries to play and which to leave, and the ones he is playing he is doing so with hesitancy. But upsetting the applecart now, with [...]
Ferguson blasts rivals for kamikaze spending sprees August 17, 2010 MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a thinly-veiled attack on Manchester City by accusing some Premier League clubs of “kamikaze” spending. Ferguson did not mention the Sheikh Mansour-backed Eastlands outfit by name as he railed against mega-rich owners splashing their millions with little restraint. But it is widely believed he was referring to [...]
Mancini finally signs Milner and defends ‘rebel’ Balotelli August 17, 2010 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli does not deserve his notoriety and has backed the Italian prodigy to take England by storm. Mancini introduced Balotelli to the press yesterday, after finally landing Aston Villa’s James Milner and letting Craig Bellamy join Cardiff on loan. Balotelli, 20, was quick to dismiss the reputation he [...]
Anelka’s international career in tatters with 18-match ban August 17, 2010 NICOLAS ANELKA was last night hit with an 18-match international suspension by the French Football Federation for his involvement in France’s World Cup debacle. Les Bleus’ campaign descended into farce after Chelsea striker Anelka was sent home following an altercation with coach Raymond Domenech, prompting the rest of the squad to go on strike. The [...]
Mourinho gets his man as Ozil joins for £12m August 17, 2010 JOSE MOURINHO yesterday added to his star-studded list of Galacticos at Real Madrid by completing the signing of German World Cup star Mesut Ozil. The 21-year-old is to undergo a medical at the Bernabeu today after agreeing to move from Werder Bremen for a €15m (£12.6m) fee. Ozil, also a target for Manchester United, established [...]
