Ghana FA denies conspiracy fears over Essien
Soccernet staffThe Ghana Football Association has denied reports that it suspects Michael Essien's injury is part of a "conspiracy" to keep him out of the African Cup of Nations.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Hodgson will risk points loss to play Pantsil
Soccernet staffFulham and Ghana are set for a collision course over the availability of defender John Pantsil, with the Premier League club risking a loss of points if they play him against Chelsea on December 28.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Ghana doctors want Essien checks
Soccernet staffThe Ghana Football Association have confirmed they may send their own medical staff to check on Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien's hamstring injury.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Chelsea, Barca players dominate African shortlist
Soccernet staffThree-times African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o was among five players named on a shortlist for the 2009 award on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Essien, Muntari and Gyan given fines
Soccernet staffThe Ghana Football Association has fined Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan and told them they must apologise after they failed to attend a friendly match.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Essien out for up to a month
Soccernet staffChelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be sidelined for three to four weeks after scans revealed a torn hamstring, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Under fire Cech to sit out APOEL tie
Soccernet staffPetr Cech is set to miss Chelsea's final Champions League group game against APOEL on Tuesday - but not because of his free-kick blunder against Manchester City.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Champions League: United top, Bayern stun Juve
Soccernet staffA Michael Owen hat-trick saw Manchester United claim top spot in Group B with a 3-1 win at Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich stormed into the last 16 with a 4-1 win at Juventus and AC Milan and Real Madrid both qualified for the knockout stages.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Ghana coach will do Serbia no favours
Soccernet staffGhana coach Milovan Rajevac has said he will not do his Serbian compatriots any favours when the teams meet in next year's World Cup Group D opener.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Ghana boss unconcerned by England
Soccernet staffGhana coach Milovan Rajevac has said he would rather be drawn against England than Brazil, Spain, Argentina or his home country, Serbia.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 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, 2009Premier League: Bent sinks Gunners, Blues cruise
Soccernet staffDarren Bent did not need a beach-ball this time but Sunderland claimed another big scalp with a 1-0 defeat of Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Ghana FA set to punish Essien, Muntari and Gwan
Soccernet staffThe Ghana Football Association has vowed to take action against Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan after they failed to report for the friendly match against Angola on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Chelsea star Lampard out for three weeks
Soccernet staffThe thigh injury that forced Frank Lampard to withdraw from the England squad ahead of Saturday's friendly with Brazil will sideline the Chelsea star for three weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "michael essien" make the list?