Khedira wants Real-Barcelona final Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is dreaming of Champions League glory and believes a final against Barcelona would be perfect.
Real Madrid and Barca have already locked horns on six occasions so far this term, and Khedira is hoping for another meeting at the end of the season in the showpiece at Wembley.
"We all really want to win the 10th European Cup. Real Madrid–Barcelona is the biggest game in the world and everyone would be pleased if that were the final at Wembley," Khedira told Marca.
The Germany international said his side were a real team again after their struggles earlier this camp
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Category: News Views: 773 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 19:22
Tottenham can challenge for title, says King Former Tottenham centre-back Ledley King believes the north London club will soon challenge for the English Premier League title.
Tottenham have led the chase for the final Champions League spot from the off this term, impressing under the stewardship of former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas.
And King, who retired prior to this season due to a chronic knee complaint, believes Tottenham will be able to aim even higher than that in the coming years given their rate of progress.
"I rate the current Spurs team very highly," King told the BBC.
Category: News Views: 760 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 18:56
Cech rubbishes Arsenal link Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has played down claims he will leave Stamford Bridge this off-season in order to join Arsenal.
Arsenal shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny has failed to start the north London club's last two games, with manager Arsene Wenger suggesting the Pole required a 'mental rest'.
And despite that situation leading to suggestions that Cech is set to be targeted alongside a host of other top shot-stoppers, the Czech Republic international has dismissed the idea of moving to the Emirates Stadium.
"I don't take rumours like this seriously," the 30-year-old told isport.blesk.cz. "I k
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Category: News Views: 975 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 18:18
Pirlo lauds Conte as ´one of the best Andrea Pirlo has lavished praise on Juventus coach Antonio Conte, believing the 43-year-old to be one of the best in the business.
Conte guided the Bianconeri to their first title since 2002-03 in his first year at the club last term, while they again sit comfortably on top of the Serie A table and have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season as well.
"He is one of the best coaches around. He’s coaching in the Champions League for the first time and is already proving his worth," Pirlo told reporters.
Conte suggested at the weekend he could leave Italy in the near futur
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Category: News Views: 841 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 15:03
Gerrard full of regret over England career England captain Steven Gerrard admits his international career is tinged with regret after successive sides failed to capitalise on their talent.
The Liverpool midfielder has been a mainstay in the team ever since making his debut in 2000 against Ukraine, being involved in six major international tournaments with the side during that time.
The 32-year-old is now entering the final stages of what has been an illustrious playing career and admits that, considering the quality they have had available, England have underachieved in recent tournaments.
"It's a must for me to qualify from a personal, s
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Category: News Views: 848 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 15:00
Mkhitaryan set to leave Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has announced his intent to leave Ukraine at the end of the season.
The 24-year-old has an impressive record of 32 goals in 63 appearances at his current club, and has won admirers throughout Europe with solid performances in the Champions League.
And the Armenian has now indicated he is ready to take the next step in his career - possibly to England - with a number of top teams interested in a move, suggesting he will force a transfer should his employers not want to sell.
"For every player, to play for the strongest clubs in the world is a drea
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Category: News Views: 821 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 14:57
Edwards keen on developing Glory youth Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards has revealed his vision for the club's future after putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal.
Initially brought in to replace Ian Ferguson on an interim basis, the former Socceroos striker has guided the A-League side to two wins from his four games in charge and already placed a greater emphasis on developing local young talent, an area of focus he believes is vital if the club is to recapture its former glories.
"It's a huge privilege and honour to be given the opportunity to manage this great club," he said.
"There is a really strong, positive vision and
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Category: News Views: 796 Added: SkyDate: 21.03.2013 - 14:53
