Leagues

Conquering Europe

It's never easy to win the Champions League. The competition is steep and the matches are grueling, but in the end there has to be a winner. Juventus midfielder Diego thinks this year could be the year for his team to take home the trophy given their good form on the continent so far.

Loaned Out

A permanent move might not be in the cards for the January transfer window, but whispers have spread across Europe on Monday that Robinho could be loaned to Barcelona instead. The Manchester City forward is apparently ready to go back to Spain, with Barca as his intended destination.

Easy Does It

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has played down the speculation revolving the future of his first big signing, Robinho. Reports had surfaced recently that the Brazilian longed for a move to Barcelona and that something could be put together as soon as the January transfer window.

Fear The Flu

With three players on Blackburn Rovers being confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu victims, the footballing world is taking notice. Players who spit regularly during matches are being advised against it, while Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged the threat that his team may be under.

Thanks, Pep

Those were the words of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi recently. The 22-year-old phenom has claimed that he owes a lot to his head coach at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola, for the confidence he has bestowed in him recently. Messi was vital in Barca's 6-1 thrashing of Zaragova on Sunday.

Barcelona Bounces Back

Rampant Barcelona demolished Real Zaragoza in a goalfest that seems to leave aside the recent doubts that have plagued the team of late. Instead, confident players and staff have affirmed that the Spanish squad is still a force to be reckoned with.

Backing Diego

Legendary Argentine midfield duo Juan Sebastian Veron and Diego Simeone have come out in support of Diego Maradona. The Argentina national team coach has come under fire for some woeful performances, but the duo think he deserves his spot in charge of the talented Argentine team.