SL Benfica 1-2 Chelsea FC Branislav Ivanović’s towering header in the last minute of added time decided an Amsterdam final that hung gloriously in the balance throughout. Branislav Ivanović’s towering header in the last minute of added time earned Chelsea FC a dramatic victory over SL Benfica as they captured the 2013 UEFA Europa League title. A taut, absorbing Amsterdam final looked destined for extra time when the Chelsea centre-back peeled away from his marker at the back post to direct an imperious header into the far corner following Juan…
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Roberto Mancini sacked as Manchester City manager
Manchester City are poised to sack manager Roberto Mancini and replace him with Malaga’s Manuel Pellegrini. Below you can read the statment from the official Manchester City Football Club website. It is with regret that Manchester City Football Club announces that Roberto Mancini has been relieved of his duties as Manchester City Manager. This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season review process that has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and…
Read MoreFrank Lampard breaks Chelsea goal record
Frank Lampard surpassed Bobby Tambling as Chelsea FC’s all-time leading scorer, registering a second-half double as the UEFA Europa League finalists won 2-1 at Aston Villa FC. The England midfielder, who moved to the Stamford Bridge club from West Ham United FC in 2001, surpassed Bobby Tambling’s mark of 202 goals with his second of the match two minutes from time. The victory all but assures Rafael Benítez’s side of a top-four finish and with it UEFA Champions League football next season. Lampard said: “Not much beats Munich because that…
Read MoreManchester United confirm Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at end of the season
Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as Manchester United manager at the end of this season, the club has confirmed today. The 71-year-old manager, who guided United to their 20th domestic title last month, will take charge of his final game when his team faces West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on May 19. After a day of frenzied speculation, during which numerous attempts to contact Old Trafford failed to generate a response, United issued a statement at 9.10am to the New York Stock Exchange to confirm that Ferguson, appointed in November 1986,…
Read MoreEngland Premier League: Manchester United v Chelsea Betting Preview
Sir Alex Ferguson expects to have Paul Scholes back in his squad for the first time since January when Manchester United take on Chelsea on Sunday. Scholes has been missing with a knee injury and is widely expected to announce his retirement at the end of the season, so Ferguson seems to be preparing him for a farewell appearance. Danny Welbeck is out but skipper Nemanja Vidic has recovered from a calf strain. Meanwhile, Ashley Cole is back from his European suspension as Chelsea take on the Premier League champions…
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