Alonso: Liverpool need to be patient Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says his former club Liverpool must show patience in order to progress under Brendan Rodgers.
The Reds currently sit ninth in the Premier League, have been knocked out of both domestic cup competitions, and are on the brink of elimination from the Europa League following Thursday's 2-0 defeat to Zenit.
But Alonso, who made 210 appearances for the Merseyside outfit, earning Champions League and FA Cup winners' medals along the way, says the club must give their coach a chance to prove his worth.
"With Brendan, Liverpool are building a project," Alonso said. "They need to be patient. We all want to see Liverpool fighting for the Champions League places."
Category: News Views: 841 Added: SkyDate: 17.02.2013 - 00:30
Bayer Leverkusen 2:1 Augsburg Bayer Leverkusen held on late to edge Augsburg 2-1 on Saturday. The win takes Leverkusen into second place, but they remain 16 points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Bayer Leverkusen struggled to break down a resolute Augsburg side at home but managed to come away with a 2-1 victory and move into second place in the table.
Of course, it was Stefan Kießling that put Leverkusen up first. The forward won a free kick down the right side. Gonzalo Castro whipped in the free kick, and Kießling knocked his diving header past Alexander Manninger for the 1-0 lead. The goal was his 15th of the season.
Leverkusen finally doubled their lead in the 75th minute. Andre Schürrle cracked a hard shot on goal, but Manni
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Category: News Views: 1080 Added: BetterDate: 16.02.2013 - 23:48
Bayern´s Wolves win pleases Lahm Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm said his side were relieved to secure a win against a 'tough' Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Friday.
Goals from Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben drove Bayern to their 18th league win out of 22 games.
They have yet to drop any points since the resumption in fixtures at the start of 2013, and now hold a mammoth 18-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund.
"They (Wolfsburg) were a tough opponent, but we knew in advance that they would play very aggressively here at home, and that's exactly how it turned out to be," Lahm said.
"At the beginning of the match we had a great opportunity with Thomas' (Muller) header which was only just off target.
Category: News Views: 938 Added: SkyDate: 16.02.2013 - 18:41
Sochaux vs. Paris Saint-Germain No Paris Saint-Germain debut for David Beckham against Sochaux
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that David Beckham will not be part of the squad travelling to Sochaux for their Ligue 1 clash tomorrow.
The former England captain is yet to make his debut for Paris Saint-German, having signed a five-month contract with the French side last month.
The 37-year-old took part in training with the team for the first time this week, but has not played a competitive game since December 1.
Beckham could face Marseille next week, with the Ligue 1 leaders playing the side twice in four days.
Category: News Views: 837 Added: BetterDate: 16.02.2013 - 18:28
Helmer tips Bayern to beat Arsenal Former Bayern Munich captain Thomas Helmer believes his old club can get past Arsenal and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
He also thinks that the Bavarians, who are 18 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, could win both fixtures in their European tie, insisting that last year's runners-up have enough quality to overturn Arsenal at the Emirates.
"That should not be a problem. Arsenal always play well, but they are never dangerous. I would not be surprised if Bayern not only wins their home tie, but also the away game in London," Helmer told TZ Online.
"At the moment you have to say Bayern are playing well in every competition. The coach is doing everything right, the mood in the team is superb, does the game system - and t
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Category: News Views: 887 Added: SkyDate: 16.02.2013 - 18:25
Cristiano Ronaldo had no intention of celebrating goal against Manchester United Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is hopeful his side can see off Manchester United in their Champions League second leg but the Portuguese revealed he had no intention of celebrating when he scored against his footballing "family" on Wednesday night.
Ronaldo scored a stunning header to give Real a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu but, despite the importance of the last-16 clash, he declined to celebrate against his former employers.
The 28-year-old's allegiance is not in question and he remains confident the Primera Liga side can progress, but he was keen to show United his respect after cancelling out Danny Welbeck's goal.
"I didn't see the replay of my goal but I will. They told me it was a beautiful goal," he told The
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Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Jonny Evans has shown great consistency' Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he has been impressed with the development of defender Jonny Evans.
Evans has played an integral part in United's form in the Premier League this season after breaking up the partnership of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand and Ferguson has admitted that Evans has shown "great consistency".
Ferguson told The Sun: "Jonny has emerged as a real top defender and his form has been fantastic.
"The thing about young players, particularly defenders, when you get consistency from them you know you're on the right track with them. I think Jonny has shown great consistency in the last year.
"If you remember what I said about last year, it wasn't until Ferdinan
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