Archive for June, 2008

Luiz Felipe Scolari's first Chelsea capture is Barcelona's Deco for £7.9m

Luiz Felipe Scolari has made Deco his first Chelsea signing, prompting a fresh question mark over the future of Frank Lampard, writes Jeremy Wilson.

Roman Abramovich's £140m deal for Chelsea was done and dusted in 20 minutes

The most striking thing about Roman Abramovich's takeover of Chelsea was the speed and ease with which events unfolded, writes Jeremy Wilson.

Euro 2008: England were never missed

Few of Fabio Capello's one-dimensional players would have made a significant impact on a fascinating tournament in Austria and Switzerland, writes Henry Winter.

Man City's Mark Hughes brings in support acts

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will learn his side's Uefa Cup fate secure in the knowledge that his long-standing coaching team has been installed at Eastlands.

Iker Casillas: Euro 2008 win is for all of Spain

Real star dedicates victory to Valencia and Barcelona, writes Tim Rich in Vienna.

Setanta deal tops up SPL coffers

Extended TV contract a boon for Scottish game, writes Roddy Forsyth.

Roman Abramovich the catalyst for revolution

Russian's purchase of Chelsea has led to influx of billionaires

Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson confident of keeping Cristiano Ronaldo

United manager plans one more summer signing, writes Mark Ogden.

Rangers wait on European draw

Rangers are among four British and Irish clubs in the hat for Tuesday’s draw for the early qualifying rounds of next season’s Champions League.

Man City to learn Uefa draw

Manchester City are among seven British and Irish clubs in Tuesday’s draw for the first qualifying round of this season’s Uefa Cup.