Chelsea will challenge for title: Rafael Benitez's farewell prediction
Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2013
Benitez maintains he leaves Chelsea in a better state for his successor, likely to be Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, than when he took over from Roberto Di Matteo in November.
Villas-Boas tells Spurs to raise their game
Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2013
To finish fourth Villas-Boas' side had to beat Sunderland, which they did thanks to Gareth Bale's 88th-minute winner, but also needed Arsenal to fall short at Newcastle. Instead, Tottenham's north London neighbours also won 1-0 on Sunday.
Arsene Wenger salutes players as Arsenal defy critics
Associated Press | Monday May 20, 2013
The Gunners' chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four were written off by many pundits when they trailed Tottenham by seven points with only 10 games remaining.
Manchester United look forward after Ferguson says goodbye
Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2013
The madcap game brought Ferguson's long, record-breaking reign to a breathless climax and meant United finished the season 11 points above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher bows out on high
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
The game vs QPR brought down the curtain on the 35-year-old defender's illustrious career, and he was afforded a guard of honour from both sets of teams before being handed a memento from the opposition's Liverpool-born captain Clint Hill.
Arsenal seal Champions League berth, Alex Ferguson bows out
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
A 1-0 win for Arsenal over Newcastle sealed the final qualifying spot for the Champions League and forced Tottenham to settle for a Europa League place.
Carlo Ancelotti to leave PSG - reports
Agence-France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
Rumoured Real Madrid target Carlo Ancelotti will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, television channel BeInSport, whose Qatari owner Nasser al-Khelaifi is also PSG president, said on Sunday.
Wayne Rooney to miss Alex Ferguson's final match
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
Rooney will be absent from the United squad that makes the trip to face West Bromwich Albion as he will be with his pregnant wife.
Juventus confirm talks to sign Carlos Tevez
Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 19, 2013
Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta dropped hints that Juventus could sign Tevez ahead of Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain.
Gael Clichy signs new deal with Manchester City
Agence-France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club on Sunday.
Roy Hodgson frustrated as stars go west
Agence-France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
England manager Roy Hodgson on Sunday admitted his frustration that Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all planned exhibition matches thousands of miles away from home as soon as the Premier League season is completed this weekend.
Carlo Ancelotti mulls future at PSG, praises David Beckham
Agence France Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013
The Italian's name has been strongly linked to taking over the reins at Real Madrid if as has been widely documented Jose Mourinho leaves the Bernabeu for a second stint at Chelsea.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff opens Brasilia World Cup stadium
Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 19, 2013
It will host the FIFA Confederations Cup opener between Brazil and Japan on June 15 in addition to six 2014 World Cup fixtures.
La Liga: Real Sociedad, Valencia win to stay in fight for fourth
Associated Press | Sunday May 19, 2013
Sociedad remained ahead of fifth-place Valencia on head-to-head goal difference and in control of Spain's last Champions League spot with two rounds to go.
Serie A: Sampdoria beat Juventus 3-2
Associated Press | Sunday May 19, 2013
Earlier, Sassuolo clinched promotion to Serie A for the first time in its history, finishing as Serie B champions following a last-gasp 1-0 victory over third-placed Livorno.