De Sciglio: Maldini was incredible AC Milan youngster Mattia De Sciglio says he is flattered by comparisons with club great Paolo Maldini.
Maldini played his entire professional career at San Siro, notching up 902 appearances for the club.
De Sciglio, 20, has been one of the revelations of the season so far and developed into a key defender for Massimiliano Allegri's side, and he is keen to continue his progress in the years to come.
"The comparison with Maldini is very flattering. He did some incredible things and I just hope to achieve half of what he did," De Sciglio told RAI Sport.
Category: News Views: 904 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 19:01
Kompany´s Belgium duty irks Mancini Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has slammed Belgium coach Marc Wilmots for playing Vincent Kompany for Belgium in midweek.
The defender has been sidelined since January through a calf injury and was due to return in City's clash with Newcastle on Saturday.
However, Kompany played the full 90 minutes of his country's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Macedonia on Tuesday, and his premature return has angered Mancini.
"I don't agree with this," the Italian told reporters. "International managers should understand the situation.
Category: News Views: 779 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 18:59
Hodgson has Ferdinand´s health at heart England manager Roy Hodgson says he must work closely with Manchester United in order to help Rio Ferdinand prolong his international career.
The centre-back pulled out of the Three Lions squad ahead of the World Cup qualifying double-header against San Marino and Montenegro citing the need to follow an intricate 'pre-planned fitness programme'.
And, though Hodgson refused to concede that the 34-year-old's presence was missed as his side drew 1-1 in Podgorica, he talked up the need to regularly consult the Red Devils over his fitness.
"First of all, I would say the two centre-backs did very well,
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Category: News Views: 810 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 18:46
Premier League: Fulham - QPR Queens Park Rangers can take a huge leap towards Premier League survival if they can somehow conjure a win against Fulham on Monday.
QPR are rock bottom and seven points adrift of safety but, with just eight more games left in the campaign, are fast running out of chances to avoid relegation to the Championship next season.
And given 19th-placed Reading, who are on the same amount of points as QPR (23) and are only ahead of them due to superior goal difference, are travelling to the Emirates to face European contenders Arsenal on Saturday, the door may be open for Harry Redknapp's men to lift themselves off the foot of the table.
A positive result could also see them gain
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Category: News Views: 904 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 15:02
Premier League: Everton - Stoke City Everton have renewed hope of fighting for a Champions League place, ahead of their hosting of Stoke City on Saturday.
David Moyes' men have won back-to-back league fixtures to stalk fourth-placed Tottenham by six points - and also have a game in hand on Andre Villas-Boas' men.
Arsenal sit in fifth, four points off Tottenham, but Everton will have all eyes on fourth spot - although there is another carrot of Europa League for the side that misses the top four.
They will however be missing key figures Steven Pienaar and Marouane Fellaini for the visit of Stoke - with both suspended.
Pienaar was red carded in their 2-0 victory
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Category: News Views: 918 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 14:57
Premier League: Wigan - Norwich City Wigan's bid to avoid relegation faces a crucial test on Saturday when Norwich City travel to the DW Stadium.
Wigan, who won seven of their last nine English Premier League fixtures last season to maintain their top-flight status, look to be finishing strongly again.
Wins against Reading and Newcastle United in recent league clashes have boosted their confidence while they have also reached the last four of the FA Cup after toppling Huddersfield Town and Everton.
Roberto Martinez's side are still in the relegation zone - they sit 18th - but have a game in hand on their rivals.
Category: News Views: 890 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 14:53
Premier League: Swansea - Tottenham Swansea entertain Tottenham at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday in what should prove to be a mouth-watering clash.
Spurs have stuttered of late and must quickly regain composure for the Premier League run-in, while Swansea can continue their impressive League Cup-winning season with the three points at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham sit precariously four points ahead of north London rivals Arsenal and will be well aware of late-season lapses that have seen them fall out of Champions League contention in recent seasons.
The Gunners have a game in hand and as well as the reward of Champions League football on offer, would dearly love to wrench it from their hapless neighbours' g
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