Cesc’s Groundhog Day

In the Bill Murray film Goundhog Day, the hero is fated to repeat the same day endlessly until he finallyRead the Rest…

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Xavi speak on behalf of Fabgreas

Once again it seems Barcelona players feel they are qualified to talk on behalf of Cesc Fabregas, this time saying pretty much what we already know, but that still doesn’t mean he can say it. Xavi speaking to Sport.es when asked about Cesc Fabregas said; The boy wants to come. It would be a great player for the team, but the problem is money. It costs a lot because it is very good.50 million euros. Now the club isn’t at its best economically. The problem is money, he wants

Fabregas subject to £50m bid from Inter to rival Barcelona

We were all thinking that the Fabregas rumours would be nonexistent this summer after Arsene Wenger fought off the Spanish giants last summer, but the latest developments seem to suggest that the Arsenal captain will be leaving the Emirates after all. …

Inter Milan to bid £10m for Alex Song?

According to a report this morning Inter Milan have decided that they want Alex Song to shore up their midfield next season. The Italian giants are aware that Song still has three years left on his contract at Arsenal, but their coach Leonardo has told…

Inter Milan favourites as Clichy refuses new Arsenal contract

It is being reported today that Gael Clichy is joining Denilson and Nicklas Bendtner on the Arsenal transfer list. Goal.com “understands” that Clichy has refused to sign a new contract and has informed Arsene Wenger that he is looking to le…

The Sunday Papers: United set to battle for Luka Modric

Manchester United have called time on Owen Hargreaves’ career at Old Trafford and will not offer him a new contract, despite David Gill’s comments regarding a pay-as-you-play contract. Full Story: Daily Mail Edwin van der Sar almost postponed retirement this week when he told Sir Alex Ferguson that he was thinking of scrapping plans to…

Why Chelsea Should Consider Bringing In Eto This Summer

Samuel Eto is the most decorated African player. He has won four Champions league winners medal, one with Madrid, two with Barcelona and one with Inter Milan. Eto has three Liga winners medal with Barcelona and a Serie A winner medal with Inter Milan. Note: I only mentioned significant accolades. Eto shadows Drogba when it [...]

Karim Benzema to Arsenal! Agent denies rumours

We have got plenty of players getting linked with us at the moment and Karim Benzema, the former Lyon striker and currently playing at Real Madrid is one of them. He hasn’t enjoyed the best of times at Real Madrid ever since his transfer and speculat…

Sorry Sulley, greatest on earth or not, it’s back to dreary Milan

VOTE FOR SALUT! SUNDERLAND IN THE EPL CLUB BLOG AWARDS BY CLICKING HERE Whether it was an own goal or his own, Sulley Muntari fired the shot that led to what Pete Sixsmith called possibly our most important goal of the season, since it secured a Premier status that had at least showed signs of [...]

Sulley Muntari, Inter Milan and us: I am the greatest, or not

Long ago, the much-missed Sunderland fanzine It’s The Hope I Can’t Stand ran a funny spoof interview imagining SAFC’s direct negotiations on a new contract for Allan “Magic” Johnston. With each reply, the player’s asking price went up. I thought of that piece when I read two other spoof interviews, this time with our own [...]

Inter Milan To Sell Stars To Fund Fabregas Bid

Inter Milan have come out of nowhere to show their interest in the Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and believe they can offer the Spanish international more chance of first-team football, and just as many trophies as Barcelona can. They are also much mor…

Will he…and her, be welcome at United?

Despite all the cynical suspicions, the reports persist! Is it be possible that Holland’s Wesley Sneijder can be prised from Inter Milan by Sir Alex Ferguson for the asking price of £25million? The…

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Is Tevez on his way to Milan?

Speculation is mounting that Carlos Tevez will be heading to Inter Milan in the summer. Tevez has been in Milan receiving treatment for the injury he suffered in the match at Anfield last week and rumours in Italy suggest has already agreed personal te…

Don’t Dream It’s Over

Going, going, GomesThis blog sincerely hopes none of you out there are feeling especially downtrodden or disheartened. Our fate was sealed at 4-0 in Madrid. There may have been a tiny chance of a miracle comeback, mainly because we’re Spurs and it’s wh…

Schalke 04 v Inter Milan Champions league Highlights

Schalke eased into a Champions League semi-final against Manchester United after dominating defending champions Inter Milan for a second time. Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick: “What can you say, we really won it last week. “We defended very well tonight, we allowed them maybe two chances. “We’ve produced two great performances. “Each player worked hard for [...]

Hart set on Eastlands

Joe Hart has assured fans that controversial striker Mario Balotelli is an “intelligent guy” who will soon start making the headlines for the right reasons and the England keeper  would love to carve out a long term career at Manchester City.
Hart has made remarkable progress since replacing Shay Given as City’s number one goalkeeper and kept 14 clean sheets in 31 top flight games.
He is having the time of his life and said, “If I was given the opportunity I would not hesitate in committing myself to this club. Lots …

Inter Milan line up massive bid for Sami Nasri?

As long as Sami Nasri puts off his contract talks with Arsenal, the more speculation will increase over possible transfer moves for the Gunners most improved player this year. The latest Arsenal rumour says that the Italian giants Inter Milan are now l…

Newspaper talk and rumour roundup Friday 8th April 2011

In today’s paper talk and rumour mill nonsense: Tevez in Milan switch; Mancini defends Barry; former England Manager says Dzeko will come good; City are planning a bid for Valencia winger Juan Mata; City players nominated for top awards and a few more bits and bobs of Blues news.
Inter Milan are apparently in talks with Manchester City skipper Carlos Tevez.
TMW says Tevez was in Milan this week. Tevez was seen in Milan for an aperitif and then dinner with “a beautiful girl.” His schedule also included a secret meeting with …

Newspaper talk and rumour roundup Thursday 7th April 2011

In today’s papers and rumour roundup – Zab returns to training; Munich want Kompany; Inter keen on re-signing Super Mario; Ferguscum starts his silly mind games ahead of the FA Cup semi final and a few more morsels of Mancunian blue news.
Manchester City’s hopes of beating Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final were given a boost when Pablo Zabaleta returned to training after flying back from Argentina where his father is recovering from serious injuries suffered in a car crash.
Zabaleta is expected to fill in at right-back against United …

Inter Milan v Schalke 04 Champions League Highlights

Schalke hit three second-half goals to deal Inter Milan’s hopes of retaining the Champions League a huge blow in the quarter-final first leg in Italy. 05/04/11 Inter Milan * 01 Julio Cesar * 04 Zanetti * 13 Maicon * 15 Andrea Ranocchia * 26 Chivu yellow card, red card * 05 Stankovic yellow card (Kharja [...]

Who do United want in the Champions League quarter final draw tomorrow?

The draw for the next round of the Champions League will be made tomorrow and once again, Manchester United will be written on one of those pieces of paper. Amongst United, the following teams are set to learn their fate and each provides it’s ow…

Poll: Who do you fancy in the CL quarterfinals?

The Champions League quarterfinal draw is on tap for tomorrow in Nyon. Who do we like then?

Balls.
A lot has been said about our potential opposition in the last eight.
Of course, the idea of Barcelona revisiting Stamford Bridge has been branded about with reckless abandon since our place in the draw was secured last night with [...]

Bayern Munchen v Inter Milan Champions League Highlights

Reigning champions Inter Milan are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a dramatic away-goals victory over Bayern Munich 15/03/11 Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal: “When we lose such a game it’s very disappointing because it’s our own fault. “It’s not the first time this season but we haven’t learned from our [...]

Inter Plot €50 Million Raid on Arsenal Duo

Inter will be making their case for a reformation of the front line in the summer when they plan a double swoop on Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie and Andrey Arshavin. Il Corriere dello Sport claims the duo, who combined to raise Arsenal’s Champions League hopes against Barcelona in Wednesday’s 2-1 win, are back on Inter’s [...]

Domination that would put Mubarak to shame, a day for heroes

I’m hitting Political Satire too now…. anyhoo…. So we welcomed Wolves to the Grove with an ounce of trepidation considering their win against ManYoo. However that trepidation was unfounded with a performance that put down a marker for the rest of o…