As of next season, the European competition fought for by the elite of the continent's mid-table teams will no longer be known as the Uefa Cup. Instead the competition will be rebranded as the Uefa Europa League. Why? Who knows. The old saying goes that you cannot polish a turd, so surely the same applies [. Click to continue reading...

It´s a personal pleasure to be able to witness again after 11 years ATLETICO DE MADRID back in the Champions League competitiontonight with the elite of European Football. Frankly, it makes... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

Arsenal and Manchester United are to battle it out for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso come the opening of the January transfer window. The Portuguese international was linked all summer with a move to the Premier League but for whatever reasons nothing ever materialised. (News of the World)

The 22-year old has caught the attentions of both Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and Manchester United man Sir Alex Ferguson over the past 18 months with his superb performances for Sporting. Click to continue reading...

Highly-rated Hearts of Oak youngster Tawrick Jibril is back at his parent club after trials with some of Europe's elite - including Arsenal - did not materialize. The 16-year-old midfielder attracted a lot of foreign interest during the summer window and apparently caught the eye of Arsenal's chief scout Steve Rowley. Click to continue reading...

Le dichiarazioni di Luciano Spalletti nel corso del Forum degli allenatori dei Club d'Elite, rilasciate ai microfoni di Rai Sport:

Su Scolari
"Essere stato questi due giorni insieme a tanti personaggi del calcio mondiale è stato bello perchè mi ha permesso di apprezzare anche le qualità di tecnici come Scolari: ha vinto tutto quello che c'era da vincere. Click to continue reading...

Le dichiarazioni del tecnico del Chelsea, Felipe Scolari, nel corso del Forum degli allenatori dei Club d'Elite:

Su Spalletti
"E' un ottimo allenatore ma anche una bravissima persona. Lo conosco, siamo amici e mi piace parlare con lui. Per Luciano provo una profonda ammirazione perchè è un tecnico umile e rispettoso che ha dimostrato di avere qualità importanti. Click to continue reading...

A TRIGORIA SI FATICA ANCHE SENZA SPALLETTI

Ménez lavora, Totti spera

Jeremy prosegue il programma di potenziamento
Francesco non è al meglio ma a Palermo vuole esserci

Tutti al lavoro ieri a Trigoria, anche
senza Spalletti. Il tecnico giallorosso,
impegnato a Nyon per la seconda
giornata del Forum Elite con i migliori
allenatori europei, ha affidato il
gruppo al vice Marco Domenichini, che
ha potuto valutare la condizione dei giallorossi
che stanno lavorando per rendersi
disponibili in vista della sfida con il Palermo. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex and Manchester United are determined to land elite striker Dimitar Berbatov.  The Red Devils are desperate to bring in an attacking option as the club looks to defend its Premiership and UEFA Champions League crowns.  Luckily for United, the relationship between Berbatov and Spurs' manager Juande Ramos is severely strained following the Bulgarian international's [. Click to continue reading...

Brian Lewis of the New York Post always seems to have the scoop. And this week is no different.

For those who have been asking, here is the dealio:

- The Atlanta Silverbacks are still asking for the absurd transfer fee of 200k for their elite forward, Macoumba Kanji (just a side note - his first name is pronounced the same way as an ancient Brazilian voodoo practice).

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By now you've read the first part of the Premier League 2008-09 preview. If there's one thing we can all agree on it's, 'I don't agree with that in the workplace.' Okay, joking aside today we'll delve into the presumed better teams in the league. The teams that should push for a top-half finish at minimum and hopefully a place in Europe. Click to continue reading...

Hace más de una década, formaba parte de la elite del futbol mundial. Hoy, a sus 37 años y renuente a retirarse, el finlandés Jari Litmanen regresa a su hogar para prestar sus servicios al FC Lahti. Después de fugaz e improductivo último intento por jugar en un futbol competitivo formando parte del Fulham "El Principito" [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United player, Lee Martin, who also known as "The New David Beckham" reported to play for other Premiership club Nottingham Forest. Forest manager Colin Calderwood looks Lee Martin to strengthen his squad ahead of a competitive campaign. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not interested to sale Martin and keen for the youngster to get some match experience and only allowed him to move on loan for the season.

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A sense of desperation hangs over the Championship as the race for the Premier League promised land starts again this weekend. Everywhere you look clubs who have dined at English football's top table are struggling to come to terms with their reduced status ahead of Saturday's kick-off. Even those who are well used to competing outside the elite are struggling to maintain their cool. Click to continue reading...

It is almost a cliche, but as the season approaches the question must once again be asked of Liverpool: is this finally their year?

Kop boss Rafa Benitez greets the inquiry with a grin. It is the same question he has fielded every year in what is now his fifth at Anfield.

He replied: "A big year for me, no? Click to continue reading...

With Arsenal leaking personel faster than the Titanic, Wenger is looking to build on his capture of Nasri and set his sights on highly rated defender Vincent Kompany in accordance with his long-standing tradition of bringing Europes elite youngsters to North London. Kompany Click to continue reading...

Its fair to say that this summer hasn't been the most stable at Arsenal. We've had key players of last season leave the squad and there is still uncertainty amongst some of the remaining players at Le Bosses disposal.

However the season is just around the corner and is drawing closer as we speak. Click to continue reading...

Grassroots Summer: UEFA remains fully focussed on grassroots football - healthy foundations mean a flourishing elite in the European body's view. The fifth... Click to continue reading...

One of the cornerstones of the Golden Generation, João Vieira Pinto, is announcing his retirement after more than twenty years of professional football. He's one of the key reasons why Portugal are where they are today among the world football elite. Obrigado, JVP. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose ‘Pepe' Reina has dismissed the possibility of returning to his native country, insisting he is completely satisfied on Merseyside.

Reina arrived at Anfield in 2005 and has since established himself among Europe's elite ‘keepers, snaring three consecutive Golden Glove awards for most clean sheets in a Premier League season. Click to continue reading...

This Candadian Content courtesy of our friends to the north, North End Elite:

PRESS RELEASE July 10, 2008
For immediate release

TORONTO FC SUPPORTERS TO PROTEST DURING MLS ALL-STAR GAME

A coalition of Toronto FC supporters groups will stage a silent protest
during the upcoming Major League Soccer all-star game at BMO Field in
Toronto. Click to continue reading...

1. Andrei Arshavin (Russia) – No player improved their financial outlook more than the Russian playmaker.  He sat out the first two games of the tournament due to suspension; upon his return, he regained his elite form and scored in the final group game.  In the quarterfinal against the Netherlands, Arshavin solidified his world-class status. Click to continue reading...

Guus Hiddink has done it. Russia reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2008 after beating Sweden 2-0. Russia now faces the Netherlands, and you've got to believe that Russia will have a shot against the Dutch.

Obviously, Hiddink can manage. He took South Korea to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup and then got Australia to the second round of the 2006 World Cup. Click to continue reading...

Después de sentirse injustamente "descendidos" de la Primera División "A",  Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente tienen otra oportunidad de pertenecer a la elite de los clubs en el "fútbol de ascenso" de México, con los nuevos acuerdos de ampliar de 24 a 26 equipos que puso la Femexfut. Por ser equipo de expansión los "Xolos" empezarán [. Click to continue reading...

Después de sentirse injustamente "descendidos" de la Primera División "A",  Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente tienen otra oportunidad de pertenecer a la elite de los clubs en el "fútbol de ascenso" de México, con los nuevos acuerdos de ampliar de 24 a 26 equipos que puso la Femexfut. Por ser equipo de expansión los "Xolos" empezarán [. Click to continue reading...

Lately i get caught in such different states of mind about us. I watch videos on youtube of our young technically gifted squad doing the amazing on the pitch and think how great our youth policy is. We get to see these young lads come through the ranks and out play arrogant so called experienced players all over the pitch and its a joy to behold. Click to continue reading...

Rafa seems very keen on bringing in old-fashioned wingers to the club, in order to fuel the elite goalscoring engine that is El Nino, but this latest target would be a big surprise to me, a player who in my opinion is simply not good enough for a club as huge as Liverpool! Liverpool, frustrated in [. Click to continue reading...

In a recent interview with the BBC, long time Bradford South MP has declared his support for women's football, and also announced his backing for an elite summer league. This is great news for the women's league as he is Sports Minister in addition to being an MP. Click to continue reading...

In a recent interview with the BBC, long time Bradford South MP has declared his support for women's football, and also announced his backing for an elite summer league. This is great news for the women's league as he is Sports Minister in addition to being an MP. Click to continue reading...

In a recent interview with the BBC, long time Bradford South MP has declared his support for women's football, and also announced his backing for an elite summer league. This is great news for the women's league as he is Sports Minister in addition to being an MP. Click to continue reading...

In a recent interview with the BBC, long time Bradford South MP has declared his support for women's football, and also announced his backing for an elite summer league. This is great news for the women's league as he is Sports Minister in addition to being an MP. Click to continue reading...

In a recent interview with the BBC, long time Bradford South MP has declared his support for women's football, and also announced his backing for an elite summer league. This is great news for the women's league as he is Sports Minister in addition to being an MP. Click to continue reading...