Catania insist Francesco Lodi is not leaving in January.The 28-year-old is being linked with a possible switch to Inter Milan. Catania insist Francesco Lodi is not leaving in January.The 28-year-old is being linked with a possible switch to Inter Milan.“Lodi will certainly stay here,” Catania chief Antonino Pulvirenti said. “Any clubs who contact me for any of my players in January will be wasting their time.”
Category Archives: League
Emanuele Calaio agrees Siena terms | Serie A News | Tribal Football
Siena are securing Emanuele Calaio to a new contract.The 30-year-old, who moved to Siena in 2008, is set to sign a 12-month extension which will see his contract renewed until 2015. Siena are securing Emanuele Calaio to a new contract.The 30-year-old, who moved to Siena in 2008, is set to sign a 12-month extension which will see his contract renewed until 2015.The former Napoli player has scored four goals in 18 League appearances for the struggling Serie A outfit.
Coutinho declares commitment to Inter Milan | Transfers | Tribal Football
Philippe Coutinho insists he wants to stay with Inter Milan.Inter have been criticised over their treatment of Coutinho, who many believe is more talented than Santos star Neymar. Philippe Coutinho insists he wants to stay with Inter Milan.Inter have been criticised over their treatment of Coutinho, who many believe is more talented than Santos star Neymar.”I began the season well,” he told RaiSport. “Then, sadly, I got injured and that just halted things a bit. I need to work even harder. I can’t complain about how things have gone this year. I played more football and earned people’s trust. I still want to give more however.”Do I see my future at Inter? Yes, I like it here, I’m happy. I want to improve and win trophies here.”
Real Madrid defender Pepe named 'Person of the Year' | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football
Real Madrid defender Pepe has been named ‘Person of the Year’ by Portugal’s Record newspaper. Real Madrid defender Pepe has been named ‘Person of the Year’ by Portugal’s Record newspaper.Previous winners of this prize include the Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo and coach José Mourinho.Pepe said: “I am very happy to have received this prize and I am grateful for the support of the people who believe in me. It is a very significant honor and I give thanks to my teammates because without them I would not have won it. I am very happy and excited to receive it.”Ronaldo and Fabio Coentrão were present at the awards ceremony and congratulated Pepe.
Real Madrid defender Ramos: Casillas remains our leader | Spanish Football News | Tribal Football
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists Iker Casillas maintains the locker room’s full support.Casillas signed for the year by being dropped for defeat at Malaga. Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists Iker Casillas maintains the locker room’s full support.Casillas signed for the year by being dropped for defeat at Malaga.But Ramos insists: “Iker is the captain and he will continue to be the captain because he is a great goalkeeper.”
Newcastle’s Pardew fears losing Anita after Man Utd loss | Premiership News | Tribal Football
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew suggests midfielder Vurnon Anita could be sidelined with an ankle injury. Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew suggests midfielder Vurnon Anita could be sidelined with an ankle injury.The Dutchman had to be stretchered from the pitch during his sides dramatic 4-3 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford because of a poor challenge from Antonio Valencia.Pardew fears Anita may now miss the December 29 meeting with Arsenal whilst also suggesting Jonas Gutierrez will be out for a few weeks after a knee problem kept him from the United clash.”I was a bit upset with that tackle,” said Pardew.”I have seen it again and I don’t think it was malicious but Valencia has mistimed it badly and unfortunately it might cost us a player.”I am not sure what is wrong. It is too early to say.”It is a bang on the ankle. We will have to see whether he will make Arsenal, which would be a loss to us.”He added of Jonas: “He will be missing the next two or three games.”Gutierrez will have an injection in his knee tomorrow. It is not clearing up and he is not 100%.” Click here to reach the No1 destination for hard news and exciting gossip on Newcastle United
Ferguson disapproves of Evans own-goal as Man Utd win seven-goal thriller | Premiership News | Tribal Football
Manchester United produced another massive comeback to beat Newcastle United 4-3 on Boxing Day. Manchester United produced another massive comeback to beat Newcastle United 4-3 on Boxing Day.The league leaders extended their gap to seven points on Manchester City despite trailing three times at Old Trafford before Javier Hernandez netted a 90th minute winner.Sir Alex Ferguson blasted the match officials at half-time after the Magpies went 2-1 up courtesy of a Jonny Evans own-goal which came about when Papiss Cisse had been flagged for offside only for referee Mike Dean to overrule the decision.”The referee changed the linesman’s mind,” said Ferguson after Evans had inadvertently turned home Danny Simpson’s cross.”He said it was an own-goal. But if you see it again, and the referee can’t, the guy (Cisse) is in an offside position, then he pulls Evans’ arm.”If that is not interfering what is?“I think it was a bad decision.”Nevertheless, United managed to record all three points after they fell behind when James Perch opened the scoring in the fourth minute before Evans responded in the 25th.The Northern Irishman’s own-goal preceded Patrice Evra’s 58th minute leveller at 2-2 prior to Cisse edging the Toon ahead ten minutes later but Robin van Persie and Hernandez both scored in the final 20 minutes to send United well clear at the summit. Click here to reach the No1 destination for hard news and exciting gossip on Manchester United
Lambert not surprised as Villa easily beaten again | Premiership News | Tribal Football
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he was not surprised as his side were again heavily beaten on Boxing Day. Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he was not surprised as his side were again heavily beaten on Boxing Day.Villa were beaten 4-0 at home by Tottenham on Wednesday after coming off an 8-0 loss to Chelsea on the weekend but the two negative results are not a shock to Lambert who tried to remain philosophical during the post-match.”I’m not surprised by anything in football,” he told Sky Sports.”Things can happen. You know it can happen, especially when you are playing one of the top sides.”Lambert added: “We rode our luck massively in the first half – Spurs were very good in the first half.”They (the players) will be fine. Whether we win, lose or draw, they will be fine. We always try to treat them the same way and try to keep their spirits the same.”One thing in football is that you can’t dwell on it and you have to bounce back – there is no other way.” Click here to reach the No1 destination for hard news and exciting gossip on Aston Villa
Bale up there with the best says Tottenham boss AVB | Premiership News | Tribal Football
Gareth Bale has received high praise from Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas. Gareth Bale has received high praise from Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.The Welsh ace struck a second-half hat-trick as Spurs hammered Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park on Wednesday and his performance gained plenty of recognition from his boss.”He is up there with the best,” Villas-Boas said.”He is showing tremendous skills and talent, I think he is improving every day – he is such a young player – and he is helping the team. He is one of our major assets.”His personality is wonderful, he is going through an excellent moment of his professional and personal life, and we are benefiting from that.”And Villas-Boas feels 23-year old Bale can continue to get better and better as his career progresses.”I think so. You always expect that the team can make an individual even better,” he added.”The team changes so much from one year to another, and as he keeps learning, he will feel even better and probably his performances will improve.”His finishing is very accurate. He has been prolific in front of goal this season and I think he is enjoying getting into those positions.”His left foot is wonderful and the power and direction he applies on the ball is wonderful too.” Click here to reach the No1 destination for hard news and exciting gossip on Tottenham
Atalanta waiting on Juventus bid for Peluso | Transfers | Tribal Football
Atalanta are unsure about the interest of Juventus in Federico Peluso.Peluso is wanted by Juve as a replacement for the injured Giorgio Chiellini. Atalanta are unsure about the interest of Juventus in Federico Peluso.Peluso is wanted by Juve as a replacement for the injured Giorgio Chiellini.“I too have been reading the reports about Peluso and Juventus, but I know nothing of them,” Atalanta director general Pierpaolo Marino insisted.“Peluso was close to joining Juventus in the summer, but he isn’t at this moment in time.”
Cricket World Cup Games Soccer Shoes Club 