Xavi: Madrid Bad Losers, Animals

Associated Press Sports updated 10:45 a.m. ET Jan. 27, 2012 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has labeled Real Madrid's players bad losers and animals after his club won their latest ill-tempered matchup. Barcelona eliminated cup holder Real Madrid from the Copa del … Continue reading →

Another Clasico, Same Result. Madrid Rues Missed Opportunities

Even with a less than stellar performance, Barcelona scraped into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate win over Real Madrid despite letting a two-goal lead slip at Camp Nou and sweating the final quarter hour of the match. The result left a defiant Jose Mourinho under heavy … Continue reading →

Trezeguet Fulfills a Lifelong Dream

After launching his career with the great Monaco team of the late 90s, spending a decade wearing the famous Juventus shirt and completing a brief spell in Spain, David Trezeguet "retired" in the twilight of his career to the green pastures of the Arabian Gulf, where many stars brought their playing … Continue reading →

Premiership Super Sunday Delivers

Triumphant outcomes for the two Manchester sides, while gloom descended on the north side of London after Sunday's highly anticipated Premiership fixtures more than exceeded their pre-match billing. The second half of Man City - Spurs was as exhilarating a tie as any witnessed in the Premiership … Continue reading →

Inter Enjoys Princely Derby Win

From Paolo Baldini, theguardian uk, January 16, 2012 The derby before the derby had ended in a draw, yet Milan's supporters still arrived at San Siro on Sunday evening claiming a victory of sorts. Neither the Rossoneri nor their neighbour Internazionale had been able to conclude a deal for … Continue reading →