Saturday, 9 August 2014

Football news, match reports and fixtures | theguardian.com

Football news, match reports and fixtures | theguardian.com


Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores two and misses penalty in PSG draw at Reims

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 02:40 PM PDT

Reims 2-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 champions were without new signing David Luiz Continue reading...






Arsenals Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in positive mood for Community Shield

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT

The Arsenal winger has nothing negative to say as his new-look side prepare to face Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday Continue reading...






Tom Cairneys belter earns Blackburn point against relegated Cardiff

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 01:47 PM PDT

Southampton set to sign Fraser Forster for £10m from Celtic

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 01:30 PM PDT

England goalkeeper expected to join on four-year contract
Southampton signed Victor Wanyama from Celtic last year Continue reading...






Aston Villa sign left-back Aly Cissokho from Valencia

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 12:59 PM PDT

26-year-old joins Villa subject to international clearance
Cissokho spent last season on loan at Liverpool Continue reading...






Manchester City complete signing of Argentinian Bruno Zuculini

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 12:54 PM PDT

21-year-old youth international joins from Racing Club
Midfielder went on pre-season tours of Scotland and USA Continue reading...






Thomas Vermaelen set to join Barcelona from Arsenal in £15m deal

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 10:29 AM PDT

Belgium defender has agreed terms on a five-year contract
Manchester Uniteds approach rejected by Arsène Wenger Continue reading...






Celtic face Maribor in Champions League as Legia Warsaw are devastated

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 10:26 AM PDT

Polish side expelled by Uefa for fielding an ineligible player
We made a mistake but the punishment is not proportionate Continue reading...






Pepe Reina leaves Liverpool for three-year contract at Bayern Munich

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 09:29 AM PDT

Spanish goalkeeper signed as back-up to Manuel Neuer
Reina will be presented to Bayern Munich fans on Saturday Continue reading...






Blackpool financial affairs and revolving door recruitment under fire

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 09:23 AM PDT

Chairman Karl Oyston maintains hes simply being prudent but fans are infuriated with the lack of investment at the club Continue reading...






DC United and Sunderland announce MLS-Premier League partnership

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 08:09 AM PDT

Sunderland seek boost from technical and commercial deal
News follows lucrative US preseason tours by English clubs

Previews: Galaxy and Quakes round off earth-shaking week

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Thomas Vermaelen transfer could happen, says Arsène Wenger video

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 07:57 AM PDT

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger remains coy about the potential transfer of defender Thomas Vermaelen, but says the deal 'could happen'. Wenger confirms there has been offers made by other clubs but gives few other details. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says it would be a huge loss for the club if Vermaelen leaves Continue reading...






The luck of the Irish

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 07:27 AM PDT

Luis Suárez bite appeal: Cas tells Barcelona verdict likely next week

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 07:06 AM PDT

Suárez appeared at hearing in Lausanne on Friday
Court of arbitration for sport will not rush ruling Continue reading...






Following England while abroad is one of lifes great guilty pleasures

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:46 AM PDT

Going on holiday to a football-themed camp in France merely accentuates the pleasure of following the cricket Continue reading...






Premier League 2014-15 preview No10: Manchester City

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:46 AM PDT

The extent to which Manuel Pellegrini can maintain his squads balance with this summers arrivals will go a long way to deciding if Manchester City can successfully defend their title Continue reading...






Sport picture of the day: the transformation of Gareth Bale

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:05 AM PDT

The image of Gareth Bale's bulging biceps, left, arrived on our wires last night and swiftly did the rounds on social media, with people uploading various 'then and now' diptychs showcasing his remarkable transformation in recent years. The shot on the right is of him playing for Tottenham in 2007. Seeing the photographs side-by-side makes his new physique seem all the more remarkable. What a difference seven years and some serious weights training makes Continue reading...






Manuel Pellegrini hits back at Arsène Wenger over Lampard and Sagna deals

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:02 AM PDT

Manchester City manager says transfers carried out correctly
We have enough problems without talking about other teams
Barney Ronay: Sánchez could be perfect fit for Arsenal Continue reading...






Galaxy and 'Quakes seek to live up to Landon Donovan's earth-shaking news

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 05:48 AM PDT

After All-Star excitement and the announcement of a greats retirement, MLS gets back to business this weekend

Landon Donovan to retire after losing passion
Guardiola wants revenge over All-Stars tackling
DC United seal MLS-EPL tie-up with Sunderland

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The Joy of Six: football purple patches

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 05:32 AM PDT

From Dixie Dean to Paul Warhurst, via Mark Stein and Ruud van Nistelrooy, half a dozen periods of utter footballing brilliance Continue reading...






Celtic will sweep Scottish Premiership but real drama is in the second tier

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 05:19 AM PDT

A declining Celtic will still be good enough to win the main prize but the Championship could prove more intriguing Continue reading...






Maverick owner Massimo Cellino admits Leeds United are still a big mess

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 05:12 AM PDT

If Cellino and Hockaday pull something off it would go down as one of the more remarkable stories in recent memory. In truth, though, nobody knows quite what to expect Continue reading...






Manchester City: Premier League 2014-15 preview video

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 04:58 AM PDT

City go from strength to strength. The champions have added more world-class talent to an already star-studded squad, meaning the big question is whether Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini can keep them all happy. City still look like the team to beat in the Premier League, but can they finally make their mark in Europe at the same time? Continue reading...






Luis Suárez arrives at Court of Arbitration for Sport for biting ban appeal video

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 04:50 AM PDT

Uruguay and Barcelona striker Luis Suárez refuses to comment to press outside the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. He faces a possible four-month ban for biting a player at the 2014 World Cup. Uruguayan Football Association President Alejandro Balbi says he is confident in the case but predicts a long hearing Continue reading...






Premier League statistical previews: Manchester United to West Ham

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 04:46 AM PDT

In the second half of their previews, WhoScored analyse Manchester United under Louis van Gaal, Tottenham under Mauricio Pochettino and Southampton under Ronald Koeman
Statistical previews: Arsenal to Manchester City

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