Roberto Mancini wants Robinho to "make history"
Soccernet staffRoberto Mancini has urged Robinho to "make history" at Manchester City and used a chaotic first press conference as the club's new manager to declare he wants to retain the services of the Brazilian striker.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Magnin: Lehmann unsettling squad
Soccernet staffDefender Ludovic Magnin claims eccentric goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has become an unsettling influence in the Stuttgart dressing room in recent weeks.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009CSKA pair banned after doping violation
Soccernet staffCSKA Moscow defenders Sergei Ignashevich and Alexei Berezutsky have escaped with a just one-match ban from UEFA after failing a drugs tests following a Champions League match with Manchester United
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Tony Pulis draws line under alleged James Beattie incident
Soccernet staffTony Pulis insists a line has been drawn under his alleged physical confrontation with Stoke City striker James Beattie at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Kettering boss threatens exodus after sacking
Soccernet staffKettering player-manager Lee Harper has revealed he could be ready to walk out on the club along with the players after his assistant was sacked immediately after an FA Cup tie due his substitutions.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Beckham meets with Blatter to boost bid
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham's presence in South Africa on behalf of England's stuttering 2018 World Cup bid appears to have paid off after successful meetings with two of football's most powerful figures.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot
Soccernet staffFIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Twente suspend Janssen for drink-driving
Soccernet staffFC Twente have suspended midfielder Theo Janssen for two months and imposed a fine after he was involved in a car crash under the influence of alcohol recently.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Prandelli reflects on greatest achievement
Soccernet staffFiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli was this morning reflecting on the greatest achievement of his career after guiding the club into the knockout stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Song signs new Arsenal deal
Soccernet staffArsenal have confirmed that midfielder Alex Song has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Billion dollar deal for Asian football
Soccernet staffAsian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam signed a $1 billion dollar rights deal with the World Sports Group (WSG) on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes
Soccernet staffFIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 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, 2009FIFA to investigate Egypt
Soccernet staffFIFA today opened disciplinary proceedings against the Egyptian Football Association after the Algerian team bus was pelted with stones in the lead-up to the World Cup qualifier between the two teams last Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009