Lukaku concentrates on West Brom, for now On-loan West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku is refusing to discuss his Chelsea future until the end of the current campaign.
The 19-year-old has been in sparkling from since joining the Baggies on a season-long deal last summer - netting 13 times in 25 Premier League appearances.
Lukaku is set to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, with West Brom manager Steve Clarke negative on his chances of keeping the youngster, but the Belgian is keen to direct all focus on performing for the Baggies until then.
He told reporters: "I am just waiting until the end of season. I am just performing fo
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FIFA hit back at Mourinho´s ´fix´ claims FIFA have defended their World Coach of the Year award in the wake of Jose Mourinho's claim that the process was fixed.
The Real Madrid coach said in a TV interview on Tuesday that he was right not to attend the 2012 Ballon d'Or Gala, highlighting an apparent adjustment of voters' submissions which he suggested had compromised his hopes of winning the award given to the year's outstanding boss.
Mourinho told Record: "Do I regret not attending the gala? No, it was the right decision.
"They called me more than once. Two or three people said they voted for me but they appeared in another vote so I
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´Disaster´ fear for Schwarzer against Oman Stand-in captain Mark Schwarzer says it will be a 'disaster' if the Socceroos do not pick up three points against Oman.
Australia takes on Oman in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Sydney but is only just holding on to second spot in Group B.
First and second positions guarantee automatic qualification with the Socceroos under threat from Oman, Iraq and Jordan after Japan has all but secured top position.
Australia, Iraq and Oman are level on five points but the Socceroos have a better goal difference and a game in hand.
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Rodgers backs Sterling to play for Under-21s Raheem Sterling could benefit from representing England at the Under-21 European Championship this summer.
That's the view of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, who has withdrawn Sterling from Premier League duty in recent weeks following the arrivals of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, amid fears the 18-year-old might suffer burnout.
But the Northern Irishman insists he has no reservations about releasing the talented youngster for the tournament, arguing it could help his development.
"I spoke to Stuart Pearce because we have a number of England U21 boys here, and I don't think it would
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Conte eyes long-term stay at Juventus Juventus coach Antonio Conte insists he has no plans to leave the club any time soon as he dreams of winning more silverware.
The 43-year-old hinted at a move abroad on the weekend as he feels there is a lack of respect for Juve in Italy.
But the successful coach, who led them to the Serie A title last season, has now made it clear he is happy to remain at Juve for the foreseeable future.
"When my career at Juventus is over in 10 to 15 years, I might have the desire to move abroad. However, I hope that day is still far away," Conte told Tuttosport.
Category: News Views: 863 Added: SkyDate: 20.03.2013 - 20:27
Bayern unhappy to face Juve, says Buffon Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes Bayern Munich will not be pleased to have been paired with the Serie A champions.
The experienced shot-stopper admits Bayern have a better record than Juve in the Champions League, but says Juve are a force to be reckoned with in the quarter-final tie.
"We should approach the Champions League in the same way we’ve done up until now, hoping to gain the plaudits for a pro-active style of play, whilst also looking to gain the respect of our opponents. By and large we’ve achieved this objective," Buffon told the club's website.
Category: News Views: 880 Added: SkyDate: 20.03.2013 - 18:41
Lucas nearing his best Liverpool midfielder Lucas believes he is finally rediscovering his best form after a succession of injury problems.
The Brazilian matured into a key figure at Anfield following the departures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano, but saw his campaign cut short last season by an anterior cruciate ligament injury picked up in December 2011.
His return was further hampered by a torn thigh muscle in August, but since returning to the side in December he has been ever-present, and now he believes the stellar performances of old are returning.
"I am not there yet but I feel I am getting very
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