Italian star Andrea Pirlo has
revealed that he had agreed to join Chelsea in 2009. Then at AC Milan, the veteran midfielder says that
he was set to follow Carlo Ancelotti to Stamford Bridge. However, he was persuaded to stay by Milan owner
Silvio Berlusconi before later moving to Juventus in 2011.
Real Madrid Coach Speaks About
Ronaldo "Cristiano
is not available because we don't want to take risks and we have other very
important games to come this season," said Ancelotti.
London – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claimed that his team has been boosted with confidence following the 3-1
victory over West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium.
Midfielder Andres Iniesta says
Barcelona "need to get over" their recent poor form and salvage their
season. Barca followed up Champions League elimination at the hands of La Liga
rivals Atletico Madrid by losing 1-0 to lowly Granada, a result that seriously
dented their title hopes.
Liverpool are preparing a £38m bid for 20-year-old
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, a move that would spark interest among several other
Premier League sides. (Daily Star)
Arsene Wenger has targeted wins
from the remaining five matches of the Premier League
campaign in order to overcome Everton’s challenge and finish in the top four.
After four
matches without a win, positivity returned to Arsenal after they reached the FA
Cup final