Saturday, November 07, 2009
Giant screen at KB stadium
TANAH MERAH: Kelantan will set up a giant television screen at the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium for fans to watch their team’s Malaysia Cup final against Negri Sembilan today.
Ticket-less fans told to stay away
KUALA LUMPUR: The FA of Malaysia (FAM) have advised those without tickets for tonight’s Malaysia Cup showdown between Kelantan and Negri Sembilan to stay away from the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Malaysia Cup skippers Corner
Skippers comments on Saturday nights final
Malaysia Cup final between flamboyant Kelantan, quiet Negri
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Cup final between Kelantan and Negri Sembilan at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil (kick off 8.45pm) Saturday night will be a clash of two different personalities.
Penang vow to comply with conditions
GEORGE TOWN: Penang are confident they will still feature in the Super League when the new season kicks off next year.
Reserve keeper blasts Van der Sar
LONDON: Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has criticised the club’s number one Edwin Van der Sar for failing to offer him help or encouragement.
CAS lift Chelsea ban pending ruling
LAUSANNE: International sport’s top court yesterday suspended a transfer ban imposed on Chelsea while they rule on a dispute over the signing of French youngster Gael Kakuta.
In-form striker Drog has plenty of bite to ruffle the Red Devils
LONDON: An in-form Didier Drogba is capable of ruffling the feathers of even the most confident defences.
Aguero: Chelsea interest nice but I’m happy in Madrid
MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero is flattered by the interest Chelsea have shown in buying him but said he is happy to stay in the Spanish capital for the time being.
Fowler a star in late-career switch in Australia
GOLD COAST (Australia): Robbie Fowler has found a place in the sun, one where he can still be a star on the field yet be anonymous off it.
Zola confident Hammers can pull away from relegation zone
LONDON: Gianfranco Zola believes his struggling West Ham side can pull away from the relegation zone after claiming their first victory since the opening day of the season.
Free-scoring Gunners looking to close the gap on top two
LONDON: There is no shortage of people willing to complicate football, but Arsenal are providing emphatic proof of the rewards that can be enjoyed when the game is kept refreshingly simple.
Hughes says his prized player Robinho not ready yet for Brazil
MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has told Brazil that Robinho is not ready to play in next week’s international friendly against England in Qatar.
Ronaldo questions Real credentials
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo has questioned whether his new club Real Madrid are ready to win the Champions League.
Simao confident of rare derby win over Real
MADRID: Atletico Madrid believe a repeat of their performance against English leaders Chelsea could see the team win the Spanish capital derby against Real Madrid today.
Becks says leaving family for Milan ‘kills’ him
MIAMI: David Beckham’s loan move to AC Milan means he faces six months away from the family home, an absence that he says “kills” him.
Struggling Romans tackle high-flying Milanese
ROME: Champions Inter Milan host AS Roma at the San Siro at the weekend while AC Milan travel to the capital to take on Lazio as the Serie A title race reaches a key stage.
Fulham and Everton go down as Celtic face the exit
PARIS: Fulham compromised their hopes of advancing in the Europa League on Thursday when Roma came from behind to win 2-1 in Italy, the English Premiership side ending the Group E contest with nine men, while Everton slumped 2-0 at home to Benfica.
Rangers charged over supporters’ behaviour in Romania
PARIS: Glasgow Rangers were on Thursday charged with the improper conduct of their supporters following disturbances during Wednesday’s Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.
Real and Portugal federation clash over Ronaldo injury
MADRID: A row has broken out between Real Madrid and the Portuguese Football Federation over whether injured forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be called up for the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia.
Al Ittihad, Pohang eye hat-trick in east meets west showdown
TOKYO: Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the AFC Champions League final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship.
No place for Vieira as Domenech names squad
PARIS: Patrick Vieira has failed to impress France coach Raymond Domenech, who left the Inter Milan midfielder out of his squad for two World Cup qualifying playoff matches against the Republic of Ireland.
Holland consider central striking role for Van Persie
ZEIST (Holland): Robin van Persie could be deployed as a central striker for Holland in friendlies against Italy and Paraguay later this month, coach Bert van Marwijk said yesterday.
