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Barcelona's Javier Mascherano refusing to look beyond Bayer ...

Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring just before the interval at the BayArena and although Michal Kadlec drew the spirited home side level early in the second half, the Chile winger posted a swift reply to put the Catalans back in front befo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool deny sponsor pressure over Suarez

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool denied Tuesday reports they'd apologised for Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford as a result of pressure from shirt sponsors Standard Chartered bank. Uruguay striker Suarez sparked fresh uproar last wee [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Lionel Messi and Xavi see off Valencia to seal Barcelona fin...

The figure just keeps on rising. Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey final with a 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Camp Nou – their third Spanish Cup final in four seasons under Pep Guardiola. It is their 12th final overall. And alth [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool's soccer feline, @AnfieldCat, enjoys viral fame on...

The fearless tabby became a viral video hit after running onto the hallowed turf at Anfield on Monday night before mooching around the Tottenham goal to the general bemusement of Spurs keeper Brad Friedel. Liverpool fans chanted &quo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

FC Barcelona (Barça) Named the Laureus Team of the Year

The Barcelona soccer club and Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic were honored Monday at the Laureus Sports Awards as the Best Team and Best Male Athlete of 2011, respectively. At a ceremony held in London, Djokovic won out over Argentin [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Spurs expecting Suarez to fire for Liverpool

Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond expects Liverpool fans to create a hostile atmosphere at Anfield as the Reds welcome back Luis Suarez from his eight-match ban. Suarez was handed the ban in December after a Football Association boar [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool vs Tottenham Preview

Liverpool are likely to welcome back two talismanic figures after Kenny Dalglish confirmed that captain Steven Gerrard will be in the squad to face Harry Redknapp's men, having missed the 3-0 drubbing of Wolves last time out. Forward [...]

Posted On : Feb, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool FC: Jamie Carragher aims to atone for defeat at To...

JAMIE CARRAGHER admits motivation won’t be in short supply when Liverpool FC entertain high-flying Tottenham at Anfield on Monday night. Liverpool FC were hammered 4-0 at White Hart Lane back in September when both Charlie Adam and [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard leads the defence of maligned Ken...

Steven Gerrard has described criticism of Kenny Dalglish following Liverpool's defeat at Bolton as "absolutely ludicrous" and said he harbours no ill-feeling towards Roberto Mancini before Wednesday night's Carling Cup s [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish: Stewart Downing is better than I...

Kenny Dalglish has defended Stewart Downing, describing him as a better player than he envisaged when paying £20m to sign the England international from Aston Villa, despite the winger's subdued start to his Liverpool career. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool announce new £150m kit deal after Adidas row

The five-time European champions will receive £150m over six years from Boston-based Warrior following the agreement, which sees Liverpool stand second only to Barcelona - who have a £26.3m deal with Nike - in the lucrative ki [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool FC disappointment after Adidas chief says club pri...

LIVERPOOL FC have expressed their dismay after comments from a high ranking official at sportswear giant Adidas claimed the club priced themselves out of a new kit deal. The contract as the Reds’ supplier expires at the end of this [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

Liverpool opt for original Stanley Park stadium plan to repl...

That means the alternative, futuristic stadium designs proposed by former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jnr have been ditched for good. It also ensures there will be no fresh planning application required by the current American own [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Gerrard signs new deal with Liverpool

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is to stay at Anfield after signing a contract extension with the English Premier League club. Local hero Gerrard, 31, has been a one-club man throughout his career and the England midfielder told liverpoo [...]