Serious setback for Robin van Persie
Soccernet staffArsenal have confirmed that Robin van Persie will be sidelined for a further four months after tests revealed he ruptured three of the four ligaments in his right ankle during a friendly between Netherlands and Italy.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Fresh injury blow as Gibbs is out for three months
Soccernet staffArsenal will be without defender Kieran Gibbs for at least three months due to a broken metatarsal.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Terry: We have what it takes to win trophies
Soccernet staffChelsea captain John Terry wants his side to prove they have trophy-winning credentials by cementing a great start to the season with four wins in 11 all-important days. Terry will lead the Blues out for the 300th time against Porto in the Estadio do Dragao tonight and he believes his side must now step up their performance levels.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Ronaldinho credits fans for return to form
Soccernet staffRonaldinho has attributed his return to form to the support of AC Milan's fans ahead of the visit of Olympique Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday, where a win would put the Italian club through to the knockout stages.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Insua insists Liverpool revivial must start now
Soccernet staffEmiliano Insua has urged his Liverpool team-mates to make the international break a line in the sand as they seek to turn around their disastrous campaign in a week of season-defining matches.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Thierry Henry: Replay the "fairest solution" for Ireland
Soccernet staffFrance captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution".
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Craddock: We will survive
Soccernet staffWolves central defender Jody Craddock has vowed the team have got what it takes to survive in the Premier League.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Bruce rues Gordon injury
Soccernet staffSunderland boss Steve Bruce believes goalkeeper Craig Gordon was nearing his best form before being "devastated'' by injury this month. Gordon faces three months out after breaking his arm in a challenge with Spurs striker Jermain Defoe two weeks ago.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Laszlo throws hat into ring for Scotland job
Soccernet staffHearts boss Csaba Laszlo has revealed he would be "honoured" to become the new Scotland manager and is prepared to open talks with the SFA.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Giovanni Trapattoni urges Ireland to forget Diarra row
Soccernet staffGiovanni Trapattoni has instructed his players to forget about pursuing a vendetta against Lassana Diarra and has called for "cool heads" as Republic of Ireland attempt to upset the odds and secure World Cup qualification at the expense of France on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Kieran Gibbs gives Arsenal a new injury worry
Soccernet staffArsenal's injury problems have exacerbated with the news that stand-in left back Kieran Gibbs was forced off during the Under-21 game between England and Lithuania on Tuesday evening.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Arsenal confirm van Persie out for "six weeks"
Soccernet staffArsenal will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after it was confirmed that striker Robin van Persie will only be sidelined for "approximately six weeks'" after partially tearing an ankle ligament on international duty.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Brazil abandon trademark style after 2006 failure
Soccernet staffBrazil coach Dunga has insisted winning is more important than playing flair football and revealed his admiration for the English game ahead of Saturday's friendly with England in Doha.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Defoe stamps out firey play to please Capello, mum
Soccernet staffJermain Defoe has stressed the importance of England keeping their discipline in major tournaments and vowed to avoid a repeat of his own reckless sending off against Portsmouth.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Rafa Benitez confirms double injury blow
Soccernet staffLiverpool's chronic injury problems have continued with the news that both Albert Riera and Yossi Benayoun will be sidelined for up to a month due to muscle injuries.
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