Mourinho and Ferguson´s secret pact Jose Mourinho knew about Alex Ferguson's retirement plans months ago and also shared his desire to return to Chelsea with the Scot.
The Portuguese manager disclosed details of the pair's close friendship which saw them keep each other's dramatic secrets while he discussed his second spell at Stamford Bridge with the Chelsea hierarchy.
"I knew that Ferguson was retiring many months ago and I was so happy to have his trust. It was big news for the world. I can imagine that just a very close circle around him knew that and it was a big responsibility for me to know that," Mourinho said.
"Why do I know that? Because we are friends. If I am his friend to know he is
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Category: News Views: 895 Added: SkyDate: 16.06.2013 - 14:55
MLS Wrap: Whitecaps take down Revolution Vancouver Whitecaps have produced a late first-half blitz to overcome New England Revolution 4-3, who were devastated by a 23rd-minute red card.
New England jumped out to an early lead at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium through goals from Juan Agudelo and Kelyn Rowe in the opening 20 minutes but let the home side back into the game when central defender Andrew Farrell dragged the Whitecaps' Kenny Miller down in the penalty box.
Farrell was shown a straight red card and Camilo Sanvezzo converted the penalty, sparking a comeback from Vancouver, which put them 4-2 up when Miller scored in the 68th minute.
Despite a thumping strike from New England's Dimitry Imbongo Boele, the Whitecaps held on for victory to edge closer to the play
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Category: News Views: 848 Added: SkyDate: 16.06.2013 - 14:53
Mexico primed for cup campaign Mexico head coach Jose Manuel de la Torre has argued his team are looking forward to letting off some steam and winning the Confederations Cup.
In CONCACAF's final round of qualifying for next year's World Cup final in Brazil, Mexico have started in uninspiring fashion with five draws and a win from six matches to sit third on the standings, two points adrift of leaders the USA.
While De la Torre concedes his side will have to be in top form to overcome the likes of Spain, Italy, Brazil and Uruguay at this month's Confederations Cup in Brazil, the 47-year-old Mexican coach maintains his team is aiming high.
De la Torre believes Mexico will benefit from a break from World Cup qualifying after consecutive goalless draws with Co
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Category: News Views: 886 Added: SkyDate: 16.06.2013 - 14:52
Scolari: Brazil ominously close to best Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has almost found his best starting XI after their 3-0 Confederations Cup victory over Japan.
A glorious goal from Neymar opened the scoring for the hosts, before Paulinho and substitute Jo netted in the second half to give Scolari's men a comfortable win.
Jo's introduction after being frozen out from the national set-up might win Scolari some additional favour with the fans, and after performing admirably under considerable pressure to succeed, things might just be falling into place for Brazil.
"My feeling is that we're finding the best lineup," Scolari told reporters.
"Little by little, with backup options that help
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Category: News Views: 847 Added: SkyDate: 16.06.2013 - 14:51
FIFA World Cup Qualifying : Ethiopia - South Africa Ethiopia will look to book their spot in the FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs when they face South Africa at home on Sunday.
The unbeaten side will win the Group A in the CAF qualifying section if they beat their opponents in Addis Ababa but, with South Africa poised just two points behind them, victory will not come easily.
Ethiopia come into the game on the back of an impressive run of form in qualifying after winning their last three fixtures.
However, South Africa have also not been beaten so far and enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Central African Republic last
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Category: News Views: 1156 Added: SkyDate: 14.06.2013 - 20:33
FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Lesotho - Ghana While they are expected to comfortably handle the relative minnows - Lesotho have one goal from four qualifiers, while Ghana have scored 14 - the Black Stars will want to put in a convincing performance ahead of their group decider against Zambia in September.
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is urging caution ahead of the game.
"We still have to put our feet on the ground," Appiah told Goal.com Ghana.
Category: News Views: 951 Added: SkyDate: 14.06.2013 - 20:29
Verratti not interested in Real Madrid switch Marco Verratti will reject advances from Real Madrid and stay at Paris Saint-Germain, even if Carlo Ancelotti takes over at the Bernabeu. The former Chelsea manager is the strong favourite to replace Jose Mourinho at the Spanish club after guiding PSG to their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 last season.
And there is speculation 20-year-old Verratti could also make the switch to La Liga, but the Italian is adamant his future is in France.
"I saw that Ancelotti was perhaps going to Real. If this is the case, I'm happy for him because this is a very big club," Veratti told Rai.
"But my future is not tied to that of the coach.
"I am very happy in Paris and I want to stay at PSG."
Veratti featured on 27 occasions for the club last season as they claimed the title by 12
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Category: News Views: 941 Added: SkyDate: 14.06.2013 - 20:24
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