Rooney set for new Utd deal as Real come calling
Wayne Rooney will be offered a new contract by Manchester United before the World Cup Finals to make him one of the highest paid players in English football, and Soccernet understands that England’s big hope for success in South Africa 2010 will commit his long term future to Old Trafford.
Sullivan: Club made wrong plea in Tevez affair
New West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has re-opened the old wounds over the Carlos Tevez affair and suggested that the Hammers made a grave error in pleading guilty and losing their compensation case against Sheffield United.
Zaragoza sign striker Colunga as Ayala leaves
Primera Division strugglers Real Zaragoza have continued to re-shape their squad with the signing of striker Adrian Colunga and the release of veteran defender Roberto Ayala.
Former Chelsea midfielder Jarosik joins Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza have made veteran Czech Republic international Jiri Jarosik their third signing of the winter transfer window. The 32-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience, having earned 23 caps for his country
Wenger: Wolves ruined Premier League credibility
The credibility of the Premier League has been damaged by Mick McCarthy’s decision to field a weakened Wolves team against Manchester United, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
Ligue 1: Blanc unhappy despite great Bordeaux run
Girondins Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has demanded better from his players despite the team being six points clear in Ligue 1 and able to secure top spot at the halfway stage if they beat Lorient on Saturday.
La Liga: Real Madrid aim to trim Barca advantage
Real Madrid will look to close the five-point gap to leaders Barcelona at the top of La Liga when they host Real Zaragoza at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
La Liga: Susaeta seals Bilbao’s win at Zaragoza
Teenage striker Iker Muniain came off the bench to inspire Athletic Bilbao to a 2-1 win at struggling Real Zaragoza in La Liga on Saturday and increase the pressure on Zaragoza coach Marcelino.
Serie A: Napoli snatch last-gasp draw at Cagliari
Mariano Bogliacino headed an equaliser deep into stoppage time to earn Napoli a 3-3 draw at Cagliari in a thrilling Serie A match on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Classy Marseille ease past Boulogne
Olympique Marseille bounced back from their midweek Champions League elimination with a 2-0 home win against lowly Boulogne to move up to second in Ligue 1 on Saturday.