Phil Neville announces retirement Former Manchester United and Everton utility man Phil Neville has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 36-year-old had already signalled his intent to leave Goodison Park following the conclusion of the 2012-13 Premier League campaign, but had refused to specify his next move.
However, Neville has now confirmed that he will not resume his playing career after coaching England's youngsters at the Under-21 European Championships in Israel.
"I was speaking to Robbie Fowler about this the other week and he hasn't officially retired," he said. "Three weeks ago, everyone in the world seemed to be retiring. I thought 'I'm not jumping on this bandwagon'.
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Category: News Views: 762 Added: SkyDate: 09.06.2013 - 01:44
Casillas desperate to play, says Del Bosque Vicente del Bosque has claimed Iker Casillas is "desperate" to feature in Spain's FIFA confederations Cup campaign after a frustrating season.
The Real Madrid shot-stopper found himself marginalised by Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu last term, with Diego Lopez signed from Sevilla in January and then preferred over the Spain skipper after he recovered from a broken hand.
The 32-year-old has not played a competitive fixture since January 20 and is itching to get back on the field after watching Victor Valdes impress between the sticks in Spain's FIFA World Cup qualifying clash with France in March.
"Casillas is desperate to play, we have seen him as he always is," Del Bosque said.
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Category: News Views: 771 Added: SkyDate: 09.06.2013 - 01:42
Van der Gouw backs De Gea to improve Former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw has backed current number one David de Gea to keep improving after an fine season.
The Dutchman was at United for three years as a backup to Peter Schmeichel and believes De Gea has already become a top quality goalkeeper.
Having been named in the PFA Team of the Year last season, Van der Gouw believes the Spaniard can build on an impressive second campaign with the club.
After a shaky introduction to English football, the Spaniard found his feet as United romped to the title last term, keeping 11 clean sheets in 28 top-flight games.
Category: News Views: 813 Added: SkyDate: 08.06.2013 - 19:02
Liverpool move never in doubt The forward has all but agreed a deal which will see him move from Celta Vigo despite receiving plenty of interest from clubs in other countries.
However, Aspas claims the stature of Liverpool within world football was the main reason for choosing them over any other suitors, with offers for the 25-year-old coming in from across Europe.
"When I heard of Liverpool's interest I did not hesitate even for a minute," the 25-year-old is quoted as saying in Marca.
Category: News Views: 825 Added: SkyDate: 08.06.2013 - 19:01
Treble just the start for Bayern Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has backed the club to continue their success next season.
Bayern won a historic treble last term as they collected the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League and DFB-Pokal crowns, becoming the first German side to do so, and have Pep Guardiola joining as manager ahead of next season.
They will also have Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze arriving as they look to defend their silverware and Lahm has backed his team-mates to keep delivering the goods.
"The most beautiful thing for me is that I am convinced that these three titles are not the end, but rather the beginning," he told German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung.
Category: News Views: 783 Added: SkyDate: 08.06.2013 - 18:59
Ravanelli appointed Ajaccio manager Ligue 1 side Ajaccio have confirmed former Italy international Fabrizio Ravanelli as their new manager.
The former Juventus, Middlesbrough and Marseille forward takes over from Albert Emon, after the Corsican club narrowly avoided relegation to Ligue 2 last season.
Ajaccio finished in 17th place, just two points clear of the drop zone, with the Italian tasked with improving the club's finish next time around.
In a statement, the French side said: "Fabrizio Ravanelli, a world class player, is the new ACA coach.
"He has been director of the Juventus youth academy and coach of their reserve team."
Category: News Views: 821 Added: SkyDate: 08.06.2013 - 18:58
Sunderland must be more attacking Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has called for his team to pose more of a threat going forward next season.
Sunderland posted the second lowest home goals tally in the Premier League in 2012-13, netting on just 20 occasions, and subsequently narrowly avoided the drop by finishing in 17th.
However, with Di Canio set to take charge of his first full campaign at the Stadium of Light, he wants Sunderland to start firing on all cylinders.
"I want to attack. I don’t want to see my team stay too deep," he told The Sunderland Echo.
"We know you have to defend because there are many top sides in the Premier League
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