Eyefootball: Football News

Adebayor wants to stay put

2008-05-09 14:14:36

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has no intentions of leaving the club despite interest from AC Milan in signing the Togo forward. Wenger is keen to hang on to Adebayor and will not allow any players to leave.

Xavi defends sacked Rijkaard

2008-05-09 14:07:02

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has defended Frank Rijkaard in the wake of his sacking by the club on Thursday. Xavi believes the players are to pay for Rijkaard's unfortunate demise.

Keeping Barry is Villa's priority

2008-05-09 14:02:54

Keeping Gareth Barry at the club is Aston Villa's top priority this summer - and not bringing in new players. Liverpool are considering a move for the England midfielder.

Anelka won't face Bolton

2008-05-09 13:29:46

Nicolas Anelka won't be allowed to face Bolton at the weekend in the Premiership game at the weekend under Premiership transfer rules.

Laursen happy with UEFA chance

2008-05-09 13:25:16

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen is happy with his sides performance so far this year, and is confident the Villains will make the UEFA Cup.

Fabregas: Wenger like a father

2008-05-08 17:24:24

Despite the interest of Real Madrid, Cesc Fabregas has again reiterated his desire to remain at the Gunners for another season. Fabregas still remains thankful for the opportunities given to him at Arsenal by Arsene Wenger; whom Cesc described as 'like a father'.

Roma to meet Inter in cup final

2008-05-08 17:09:34

Roma are set to face Inter Milan in the final of the Coppa Italia afte rsecuring a 2-1 aggregate victory over Catania; and securing a 1-1 draw in tonight's semi-final to set up a clash between two of Serie A's best two clubs.

Rijkaard's Barca time is over

2008-05-08 16:54:07

After a disappointing campaign that was summed up by a 4-1 thumping to La Liga champions Real Madrid on Wednesday evening, it has been revealed that Barcelona have parted ways with Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard.

Mikel hopes for United slip up

2008-05-08 16:53:01

John Obi Mikel is hoping that Man Utd suffer a monumental slip up in both the Premiership and Champions League final to allow Chelsea the opportunity of success. United face Wigan away on Sunday knowing that Chelsea are level on points; behind on goal difference.

Lescott happy with Everton

2008-05-08 16:51:11

Joleon Lescott has revealed he has been happy with Everton's progress this season. Lescott has also revealed he is eyeing a spot at centre back for the Toffees next year after a lengthy spell playing left-back for Everton.

Berlusconi quits AC Milan

2008-05-08 16:42:08

Silvio Berlusconi has been forced to relinquish his post as the president of AC Milan with immediate effect after the Italian billionaire secured a third consecutive post as the president of Italy.

Guardiola is new Barca boss

2008-05-08 13:29:02

After months of speculation regarding the future of Frank Rijkaard, it has today been announced that Josep Guardiola will be taking over in June.

Hodgson happy for last chance

2008-05-08 12:12:44

Roy Hodgson is delighted that his side managed to give themselves the chance of survival in the Premiership, but is delighted that Fulham are back in control of their own destiny ahead of the final match of the season.

Lippi tips United for the double

2008-05-08 12:04:23

Marcello Lippi has tipped Man Utd for the double and believes that the Reds will overcome Chelsea in both the Premiership title race and the Champions League final in Moscow.

Wenger won't blame Gallas

2008-05-08 11:52:46

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refused to blame captain William Gallas as the reason for the Gunners' demise in the last few months. Gallas' appalling outburst at Birmingham was the game where Arsenal's form took a downturn, and many have blamed the Frenchman for Arsenal's demise.

Hughes to show Brum no mercy

2008-05-08 08:31:00

Mark Hughes has revealed he will not be showing Birmingham any mercy at the weekend as the Blues battle desperately to rescue their Premiership status. Blackburn take on Birmingham and the Rovers still have the opportunity of a UEFA Cup qualification place.

Carvalho doubt for Bolton game

2008-05-08 08:29:39

Ricardo Carvalho is an early worry for Avram Grant ahead of Chelsea's crunch match in the Premiership on Sunday against Bolton Wanderers. Carvalho picked up the injury against Newcastle on Monday.

Hargreaves remains confident

2008-05-08 08:26:50

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has admitted he remains confident that the club can secure success on the final day of the season and have the bottle to overcome Wigan.

Capello reveals his favorites

2008-05-08 08:24:58

Fabio Capello has revealed who he thinks has had the best season in the Premiership, and the league's potential top star - and not one of them is English. Fernando Torres, Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas were named.

EU against player limit

2008-05-08 08:20:12

The EU is firmly against FIFA's idea of player limits in teams to encourage more homegrown talent to emerge. The EU's employment law upholds the principle of freedom of movement of workers.