Chelsea FC beat Fulham 2-0 and maintain 100% unbeaten record to go top of the table thanks to goals from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka in 39 min and 76 min. Didier Drogba have scored three goal now, a goal behind Jermain Defoe current top scorer in Premiership with four goals. Drogba scoring First goal for Chelsea.
Jamaican athletic, Usain Bolt have again smashed the previous 200m record he set in Beijing Olympic last year finishing at 19.19 seconds. The event came after he has recently set new world record of 9.58 sec in 100m breaking 9.69sec record he set in Beijing Olympic. Wearing a T-shirt written “Ich Bin Ein Berlino,” (“I am a Berliner”) statement given by President John F. Kennedy’s in 1963. Alonso Edward of Panama was a distant second in 19.81 seconds; Spearmon was third in 19.85. Read more
Tom Cleverley score for Manchester United in a friendly match with Valencia. Antonio Valencia impress United fans and score against his name sake team. The teenager striker who can also play as a defencer was snapped by United from Bradford City in 2005 is expected to turn 20 on August 12th. He was then loaned to Leicester City in January 2009 transfer.
Aston Villa FC will face Juventus in Peace Cup final today. The premiership club knocked out Porto FC with 2-1 win. Emile Heskey opener on 14th minute and Steve Sidwell goal on 37th minute earned Villa a date with Juventus FC. Porto FC manged to pull one goal back through the Brazilian Givanildo Vieira de Souza. Juventus FC cruse past Cristiano Ronaldo new Club, Real Madrid though goals from former Real Madird player Fabio Cannavaro and Hasan Salihamidzic. Cristiano Ronaldo scored consolation goal for the galaticos through penalty kick.
Arsene Wenger is about to launch plan to sign Morocco International striker Marouane Chamakh from Bordeaux FC. Marouane Chamakh is also targeted by Sunderland although Blanc would prefer to see him going to a bigger club.The French manager have only spent £10m this season for Thomas Vermaelen who would immediately step-up in Kolo Toure shoes.
Arsenal FC have made £40m after selling Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure to Manchester City. The club is also linked to the shock return of the French International Patrick Viera from Inter Milan. Arsene Wenger is also keeping an eye on St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
Liverpool midifielder Xavi Alonso have submitted request for transfer to Real Madrid. The Spanish international had previously had a meeting with Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez regarding his plan to play for Real Madrid. Florentina Perez club previous bid £24m for Alonso was reject as Benitez set a player’s price at £30m.
Levine enter to second round at Los Angeles Tennis OpenJesse Levine beat Bobby Reynolds in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 move to second round at Los Angeles (L.A) Tennis Open Levine is expected to play Tommy Haas in the second round.
Los Angeles Tennis Open results July 27 Chris Guccione (AUS) defeated Kevin Kim (USA) 6-1 6-4 Jesse Levine (USA) defeated Bobby Reynolds (USA) 6-2 6-3 Robert Kendrick (USA) defeated Vince Spadea (USA) 6-0 6-0
14 time Grand Slam Peter Sampras champion will kickoff the tournament with an exhibition match against Marat Safin.Los Angeles Tennis Open Fixture/Schedule JULY 28 STRAUS STADIUM start 12:00 noon [7] B Becker (GER) vs J Isner (USA) T Dent (USA) vs R Sweeting (USA) F Dancevic (CAN) vs M Baghdatis (CYP)
From 7:30 PM R Ginepri (USA) vs [8] M Safin (RUS) D Istomin (UZB) vs [6] S Querrey (USA)
GRANDSTAND start 12:00 noon Y Lu (TPE) vs E Gulbis (LAT) C Ball (AUS) vs M Gicquel (FRA) [5] I Kunitsyn (RUS) vs S Devvarman (IND) L Mayer (ARG) vs J Ouanna (FRA)
From 6:00 PM Y Lu (TPE) / D Vemic (SRB) vs [4] S Huss (AUS) / R Hutchins (GBR)
Former Africa football legends will appear in promotional game in Lagos The list include; former World Player of the Year, George Weah of Super Eagles, Tony Yeboah and Abedi Pele of Ghana. Yousouf Fofana and Abdullahi Traore from Cote d’Ivoire, Roger Mila, Stephen Tataw (Cameroon), Kalusha Bwalya (Zambia), Mark Fish, Phil Masinga Shoun Battlell all from South Africa and Titi Camara, Guinean legend. Click Africa Soccer Players to see result Other African stars expected are Peter Rufai, Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Tijani Babangida, Garba Lawal, Austin Okocha, Emmanuel Amuneke and Taribo West.
Kaizer Chief FC beat Manchester City 1-0 in Vodacom challenge in South Africa. Jeffrey Ltuka scored winning goal three minute before half time for Kaizer Chief FC to level results between two team. Earlier in the week, Manchester City beat Kazier Chief FC 1-0 when Stephen Ireland score the winning goal. Despite fielding new signing, Emmanuale Adebayor for 90 minutes Hughes’ side failed to capitalize against Kaizer Chief FC. Manchester City will play next friendly matches against Barnsley, Rangers, and Celtic in UK. The player have the opportunity to pose in a picture with Nelson Mandela who just turned 91-year-old. Manchester City line up Given, Vidal (Ben Haim 16), Dunne (Zabaleta 36), Onuoha (Weiss 73), Bridge, Barry, de Jong, Wright-Phillips, Petrov (Robinho 58), Bellamy, Adebayor. Subs: Taylor, Etuhu, Bojinov.
The Wembley Cup is friendly football competition started on 24th to 26 July 2009 in Wembley Stadium. The competition involves four teams; The European champions (Barcelona FC), the African champions (Al Alhly), Celtic FC and Tottenham FC.
The first two matches saw Celtic leading the group after beating Al Alhly 5-0 when the weaker fielded Barcelona side draw 1-1 with Tottenham FC. Matches continue tomorrow 26th July as European champions. Barcelona FC rock horns with Africa champions Al Alhly (Kick off 1:15pm). Later in the evening Tottenhma FC and Celtic FC will play the last game of this competition (Kick off 4:00pm). 26 July 2009 Fixture and Results (Time subject to change) Barcelona FC vs Al Alhly Game finished as Barcelona beat the Africa Champions, Al Alhly 4-1, goals scored by Barcelona FC Al Alhly Bojan Krkic 16' Hani Elagizy 31' Jose Manuel Rueda Sampedro 41' Jeffren Suarez 56' Pedro Rodriguez Ledesma 67'
Celtic have defeated Tottenham to finish top in group in Wembley cup and made Harry Rednapp think of his team ability. Two goals scored by Chris Killen and Georgios Samaras give Celtic two wins out of two in Wembley cup and top the group with 6 points and seven goals after beating Al Alhly 5-0 in first Wembley cup game.
Tony Mowbray's side become champions and lift Wembley sup with two points ahead of European champions, Barcelona FC. Tottenham Spurs are now facing defence problem as four key centre backs; Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Dawson are sidelined with injuries. The Wembley cup is a great motivation for Celtic who are facing Dinamo Moscow in champions league qualifies in wedsday.
The Olympic gold medal champion, Usain Bolt win in 100m in London grand Prix in 9.91 seconds. His team mate Yohan Blake finish second (10.11 secs) as Asafa Powell one of his main challengers finish fourth (10.26 secs) Tyson Gay, another rival expect to run in 200m Crystal Palace today and both await World Championships in Berlin next month.Complete London Grand Prix rank 1 Usain Bolt (Jam) 9.91secs (World record 9.69 secs) 2 Yohan Blake (Jam) 10.11 3 Daniel Bailey (Ant) 10.13 4 Simeon Williamson (GBR) 10.19 5 Ivory Williams (Us) 10.21 6 Asafa Powell (Jam) 10.26 7 Craig Pickering (GBR) 10.46 8 Trell Kimmons (Us) 10.47
Yuri Zhirkov and Didier Drogba scored two goals and saw Chelsea FC (Ancelotti) beat AC Milan (Leornardo) 2-1. Didier Drogba score the opener for Chelsea FC on 7th minute only to see Clarence Seedorf levelled for AC Milan. Yuri Valentinovich Zhikov first goal for Chelsea vs AC Milan Yuri Zhirkov scored the winning goal on 69th minute from 20 metres and sealed the victory in presence of 71,203 spectators in Baltimore Ravens. Carlo Ancelotti was delighted to win against his former team to make a total of three wins out of three pre-season matches. Chelsea FC won FA up last season and will open the season with a Charity shield match against Manchester United.interviewed after the game were both certain to keep their players John Terry and Andres Pirlo despite transfer speculation.CHELSEA FC TEAM BIG PICTURE
Tottenham Spurs forced a 1-1 draw with Barcelona while Celtic FC beat Al Alhly 5-0 in Wembley cup. Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola field a weaker side saw his team lead though Bojan Krkic goal against Spurs first eleven. Jake Livermore who came to replace Paschal Chimbonda equalised for Tottenham Spurs 8 minutes before time.
In another Match, Tony Mowbray's side; Celtic FC thrash Africa champions ,Al Alhly 5-0. Celtic goals were scored by Massimo Donati, , Shaun Maloney, Chris Killen and Scott McDonald who scored two goals. So far Tottenham FC have signed three players and Redknapp is still looking for a defender.Betting odds
Chelsea FC Players Deco and Carvalho who were Inter Milan move decided to stay. The Portugal International is happy to stay at Chelsea FC after talking with Carlo Ancelotti. The 31 year-old, Brazilian-born midfielder and country mate Carvalho were both linked with a move to Inter Milan to join Jose Mourinho. Deco’s and Carvalho’s career at Chelsea FC was hinder by injuries in previsous season. Chelsea FC have other famous midfielders like Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Mikel Obi who are all set to challenge Deco for a place in first team.
Barcelona Midfielder Alexander Hleb, snub Inter Milan loan deal. The Former Arsenal Midfielder prefers to stay at Barcelona rather than joining Inter Milan on loan.Hleb refuse to be part of ongoing plan to include him in a deal which will see Samuel Etoo (Barcelona) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan) swap teams. The Belarus international wants to stay with EUFA champions and fight for a place in first eleven. Alexander Paulavic Hleb
Etoo and Hleb move to Inter milan, Zlatan to Barcelona Samuel Etoo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Zlatan Picture) swoop teams as Inter Milan and Barcelona reach agreement. The €45m deal also include Hled loan move to Inter Milan. Samuel Eto'o and Alexander Hleb will strengthen Jose Mourinho squad in challenging for UEFA trophy and defending Serie A trophy.
Karim Benzema Strikes as Real Madrid beat Shamrock Rovers 1-0Real Madrid get a narrow 1-0 win over Shamrock Rover. The galacticos waited till 86 minute when Karim Benzema breaks the deadlock despite presence of Cristiano Ronaldo
Drogba scoring First goal for Chelsea.
Drogba scoring First goal for Chelsea.
