Leagues

I Dream Of Madrid

Martin Demichelis is keen to experience life at the Bernabeu. Bayern's Argentine defender is good friends with Manuel Pellegrini, and is eager to team up with the Chilean tactician, as well as enjoying the Spanish way of life...

Blancos Chasing Perotti

Diego Perotti's stock continues to rise, with reports now indicating that Real Madrid are keen to add him to their ranks next season. Los Merengues are desperate for cover on the wings having noticed their deficiencies in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo...

Diego Maradona's Ban - Not A Deterrent, Not A Punishment

Ewan Macdonald weighs up the issue of the unique coach's spell on the sidelines...

Mi & Mo Return

Inter have been handed a major boost ahead of their game against Catania at the San Siro as Diego Milito, and Thiago Motta have returned to training with the rest of the squad. The Nerazzurri returned to training on Thursday after being given the day off on Wednesday.

No Barca Masch Bid

Rafa Benitez has revealed that Liverpool did not come close to selling Javier Mascherano because once he had spoken to Barcelona no bid was received. The Reds' boss is currently under pressure with results and his transfer policy, that has seen him buy 67 players in five seasons.

South American Round-Up

Chile reached the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after downing Colombia in Medellin. Uruguay are just a win away from qualification after dramatically edging Ecuador. Meanwhile, Venezuela missed out on all chances of qualifying after losing to Paraguay.

The Demise Of River Plate & Boca Juniors

Gregory Sica explains why Argentina's "big two" have completely lost the plot this season...