Benitez warms to PSG link Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez has suggested that he would be open to taking charge at Paris Saint-Germain next season.
The Spaniard will leave his post at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, with Goal.com exclusively revealing that Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is set to take over, while current PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with a switch to the Bernabeu.
Benitez helped guide the Blues to Europa League glory on Wednesday as Branislav Ivanovic's late winner secured a 2-1 win over Benfica and, speaking to reporters after the match, the former Liverpool manager refused to rule out a move to PSG.
"You never know," the Blues boss said when quizzed over
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Category: News Views: 737 Added: SkyDate: 16.05.2013 - 23:39
Europa League: Benfica 1:2 Chelsea Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League thanks to Branislav Ivanovic's last-gasp header as they beat Benfica 2-1 in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
Fernando Torres had given the Premier League side the lead and the Serbian defender sealed a memorable win in stoppage time after Oscar Cardozo's penalty had levelled the scores.
The Portuguese side named their strongest possible XI with Cardozo flanked by Eduardo Salvio, Nico Gaitan and Rodrigo in attack.
But Rafael Benitez had to make do without the services of injured duo John Terry and Eden Hazard, with David Luiz stepping into midfield to allow Ramires to play on the right wing.
Category: News Views: 670 Added: SkyDate: 16.05.2013 - 23:38
Ronaldinho, Kaka omitted from Brazil´s Confederations Cup squad Ronaldinho's impressive form for Atletico Mineiro has not been enough to earn a place in Brazil's Confederations Cup squad.
The 33-year-old has inspired his new club since signing for them in June 2012, putting particularly impressive performances in the Copa Libertadores but Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has decided not to call him up for the squad, with Real Madrid playmaker Kaka also missing out.
Ronaldinho last played for Brazil in April against Chile but he failed to impress and was jeered by sections of the home fans in Belo
Horizonte.
Mineiro had the best form of any team in the group stages of the competition, winning five and losing only on
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Category: News Views: 954 Added: SkyDate: 15.05.2013 - 00:13
Robben focused on Bayern Munich despite Manchester City speculation
The 29-year-old has struggled to hold down a first-team place for the Bundesliga champions this season, making just 10 starts in the league, and his lack of game time has prompted speculation he may leave the club at the end of the season.
However, the Netherlands international has been an important part of their UEFA Champions League side and he insisted he was fully focused on life at the Allianz Arena rather what might happen in the future.
"I am not dealing with this speculation," he said. "There is so much speculation but I on
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Category: News Views: 921 Added: SkyDate: 15.05.2013 - 00:12
Michu committed to Swansea The Spaniard has been a revelation at the Liberty Stadium since signing for two million pounds from Rayo Vallecano, scoring 22 goals in all competitions.
That form has led to increased speculation that he could leave for a team playing in the UEFA Champions League, but he wants to stay with Michael Laudrup's team.
"I've see articles on the internet, but I'm very happy here," he told The South Wales Evening Post.
"I only think about playing next Sunday against Fulham. I'm happy on the pitch and in this team.
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Category: News Views: 915 Added: SkyDate: 15.05.2013 - 00:10
Moyes no pushover, insists Howard Manchester United players should not expect to walkover David Moyes according to Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard.
Howard has played under Moyes since 2006, when he signed for the Merseyside club from United.
The American concedes that the Scot will be a big loss to the club, but backs him to excel in the Old Trafford hot-seat.
"He does not allow players to rest or slacken off," Howard said.
"Look at a player like me, selected for damn near every game, so I think he has the utmost trust in me. But I can tell you with my hand on my heart that in training, when the goalkeepers get called over to work with the
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Category: News Views: 882 Added: SkyDate: 15.05.2013 - 00:08
Blatter blasts Italian FA Sepp Blatter has slammed the Italian FA for opting not to hold an inquiry into racist chanting at the Serie A game between Milan and Roma.
Milan duo Kevin-Prince Boateng and Mario Balotelli were allegedly subjected to abuse from Roma fans during the 0-0 draw at San Siro, forcing the referee to stop the game briefly in the second half until the visiting supporters calmed down.
The club from the Italian capital have since been fined 50,000 euros for the incident, but the FIFA president has been left stunned by the governing body's decision not to hold an internal investigation.
He told FIFA's official website: "I think lessons have not been learned. It is incredible, that we had such incidents especially in the Italian Serie A
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Category: News Views: 1056 Added: SkyDate: 15.05.2013 - 00:07
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