It is the transfer season, the time when we talk about millions of pounds. Eyefootball have researched on the wages paid by clubs to the top players and found some interesting results.
Archive for May, 2008
David Beckham had been chosen as the captain for the friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain. After trying Gerrard, Terry and Ferdinand it seems that Capello has finally settled for the 33-year old veteran to lead the team.
Massimo Moratti has decided to defend his decision to sack Roberto Mancini, claiming that Mancini’s decision to quit the Serie A giants at the end of Inter Milan’s defeat to Liverpool caused unrest in the Nerrazzurri dressing room.
AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has admitted that Carlo Ancelotti is a target for Premiership side Chelsea after they sacked Avram Grant two weeks ago. The Italian boss is rumoured to be heading for the exit door too.
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has hinted that there a few names on the shortlist for potential replacements for Alain Perrin. One is that of Laurent Blanc, who coaches close rivals Bordeaux.
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has hinted that he could make a move for Chelsea winger Shaun Wright Phillips. The England international midfielder has grown frustrated with his lack of opportunities at Chelsea.
Fernando Torres is flattered by links of a move to Chelsea this summer; but is happy to stay with Liverpool as he prepares for next season. Torres is preparing for Euro 2008 in Spain’s training camp.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has backed Sepp Blatter’s controversial plan to have the six plus five player rule, and believes it would help home grown talent emerge.
Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari; who has been linked with the vacant managerial job at Chelsea; is remaining cool on rumours linking him with the job. The Brazilian is focused on his job with Portugal for Euro 2008.
‘Big Phil’ Luiz Felipe Scolari has told Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Man Utd and join Real Madrid; otherwise he could regret it later. The Premiership’s top scorer has been actively pursued by the Madrid giants for the last month.