Monthly Archives: June 2010
Fabiano eyes United deal
Sevilla’s Brazilian international striker Luis Fabiano has revealed he will not sign for Tottenham as he wants to join a club like Manchester United where he feels he has a chance of winning the Premier League (United 2/1 Outright 2010/11).
The 29-year-old is currently looking to help Brazil clinch the World Cup (10/3 Winner) in South [...]
Germany 6/1 to win World Cup
Germany have been shortened to 6/1 to win the World Cup after beating England 4-1 in Bloemfontein.
Goals from Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski put the Germans 2-0 up inside the first 32 minutes before England struck back through a Matthew Upson header which converted a Steven Gerrard delivery.
England could, and should, have been level a [...]
Stoch feeling ‘no pressure’
Slovakia midfielder Miroslav Stoch believes there is absolutely “no pressure” on his side ahead of their second-round match against the Netherlands. (Slovakia 15/2 to win the match)
The Slovakians campaign had been described as a ‘miracle’ by the press but the side have impressed during the tournament and reached the knockout stages thanks to a 3-2 [...]
Ballack aiming high
Germany (11/1 to win the World Cup) midfielder Michael Ballack is setting his sights high for Bayer Leverkusen, after his move back to his home country was confirmed.
Ballack was unable to secure a new deal with Premier League champions Chelsea and moved to his former club in the Bundesliga.
The 33-year-old is still ambitious about his [...]
Del Bosque reveals Torres hook
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has given striker Fernando Torres a clean bill of health following his substitution on the hour mark during the 2-1 win over Chile (Spain 5/6, draw 9/4, Portugal 10/3 – match betting).
The Liverpool ace has struggled with groin and knee problems over recent months which hampered his progress with the [...]
Marseille reveal firm DD stance
Marseille have issued a firm hands-off warning to Liverpool over their interest in boss Didier Deschamps as the Reds look to replace Rafa Benitez (Liverpool 10/1 – Premier League Outright).
Benitez left Anfield earlier in the summer after a poor campaign which saw the Merseysiders fail to produce a strong challenge in either the Premier League [...]
Kuyt waits on Reds future
Dirk Kuyt says he is focused on winning the World Cup with Holland (4/9 to beat Slovakia) and will sort out his future with Liverpool once the tournament is over.
Liverpool are on the look out for a new manager following the departure of Rafa Benitez with Roy Hodgson the 3/10 favourite to take charge, but [...]
Frei confident Swiss can grab goals
Striker Alexander Frei believes Switzerland are capable of meeting their goals target to qualify for the next phase of the World Cup (Switzerland 8/15, Honduras 11/2, draw 3/1).
The Swiss captain said his team, who need to win by two clear goals to make it through to the last 16, were focusing on that target.
A draw [...]
Hitzfeld full of confidence
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says he side go into their final group match against Honduras full of confidence that they will qualify for the last 16 of the competition (8/15 to win).
The Swiss go into the match knowing that they can still win the group but there is also a possibility they will finish bottom [...]
Bielsa out to make Chile history