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Liverpool sack manager Kenny Dalglish
Liverpool Football Club have parted ways with manager Kenny Dalglish after another disappointing EPL season. Despite the club winning the Carling Cup and reaching the FA Cup final, Liverpool were continually inconsistent in league play and finished behind their rivals Everton. Dalglish took over the reigns as manager after Roy Hodgson was sacked in January [...]
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England manager Roy Hodgson announces 23-man England Euro 2012 squad
England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed the 23 players chosen for the upcoming 2012 UEFA European Championships. The list includes most of the players used in Euro 2012 qualifying such as Joe Hart, Ashley Cole, Ashley Young, and Wayne Rooney. The full list is below and also includes a list for stand-by players in case [...]
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Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy announces retirement
After a successful career that included stints at Manchester United and Real Madrid, Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement. Nistelrooy will likely be considered one of the greatest strikers ever with over 300 goals scored and top goalscorer awards in multiple leagues. He recently finished this past season playing for Malaga and helped them [...]
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Italian Serie A Weekend Recap – 13 May 2012
Lecce were relegated, Udinese earned a Champions League spot, and Juventus remained unbeaten in the Italian Serie A on May 13, 2012. AC Milan 2-1 Novara After conceding an early goal, Milan responded with goals from Mathieu Flamini and Filippo Inzaghi. Novara end the season in 19th place and will be playing the Serie B [...]
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French Ligue 1 Weekend Recap – 13 May 2012
Montpellier stayed on top of the table, Sochaux got a key win, and much more in the French Ligue 1 on May 13, 2012. AC Ajaccio 1-1 Lyon Lyon’s Bafetimbi Gomis scored a 53rd minute goal but Ajaccio equalized with a Eduardo Dos Santos penalty kick. Both teams had players sent off in match (Yoann [...]
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Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Weekend Recap – 13 May 2012
Real Madrid ended a great season, Villarreal were relegated, and Real Zaragoza survived in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) on May 13, 2012. Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla Sevilla’s Alvaro Negredo scored a first half stoppage time goal but Espanyol equalized with a 77th minute Philippe Coutinho strike. Both sides finished in the middle half of [...]
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A look at Manchester City’s 2011-12 EPL season
It’s been a historic season for Manchester City as they’ve captured the 2011-12 English Premier League title. Below is a closer look at their season and how they ended up lifting the trophy. August The opening month was a good start for City as they went 3-0-0 with wins over Swansea, Bolton, and an impressive [...]
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English Premier League Weekend Recap – 13 May 2012
Manchester City won the title, Arsenal finished in third place, and Blackburn were relegated in the English Premier League on May 13, 2012. Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn Rovers Two first half goals were enough for Chelsea to hold on for the three points. Blackburn scored a second half goal to make things interesting but couldn’t finish [...]
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Manchester City beats QPR 3-2; scores two stoppage time goals to clinch title
Manchester City needed two late goals to come from behind and win the 2011-12 English Premier League title. It was a dramatic finish and was looking like Manchester United would be the ones to lift the trophy. QPR, also had something to play for, as there would be a chance of relegation with a loss and [...]
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English Premier League Weekend Preview – 13 May 2012
The title race is down to the wire in the last matchday of the season in the English Premier League on May 13, 2012. Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers A match that has little meaning for both sides. Chelsea will finish in sixth place while Blackburn will be relegated. The home side have one eye towards [...]