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Football: Mourinho admits departure comments

Agence France-PresseApril 19, 2013 11:31
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Friday admitted that reported comments claiming his future lay away from the Spanish club were accurate but denied that he was "sad or unhappy" at the Santiago Bernabeu. Earlier this week, press in Spain widely reported comments by Manuel Alvarez, the president of CD Canillas, a club from the north of Madrid where Mourinho's son is a player. Alvarez claimed that during a chat with Canillas coaching staff on Monday, Mourinho announced he would not be in Madrid next year to take part in the annual meeting.

Football: Leverkusen confirm Schurrle Chelsea talks

Agence France-PresseApril 19, 2013 06:00
English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to make Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle their first signing for next season, with the two clubs currently carrying out negotiations in London, a spokesman for the German club said on Friday. The deal which is likely to exceed 25 million euros ($33 million, £21 million) may also see the 2012 European champions loan Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to the German club for next season.

Football: Leverkusenn confirm Schurrle Chelsea talks

Agence France-PresseApril 19, 2013 05:30
English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to make Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle their first signing for next season, with the two clubs currently carrying out negotiations in London, a spokesman for the German club said on Friday. The deal which is likely to exceed 25 million euros ($33 million, £21 million) may also see the 2012 European champions loan Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to the German club for next season.

Arsenal wait on Rosicky fitness

April 18, 2013 14:15
(Reuters) - Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League game at Fulham as he battles a hamstring injury, manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday. The Czech Republic captain's season has been badly disrupted by injury but his fortunes improved when he scored twice in a 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion on April 6. However, he missed last weekend's 3-1 win over Norwich City and was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Everton because of his latest knock.

Eintracht host Schalke as European race heats up

April 18, 2013 04:30
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Eintracht Frankfurt have achieved their season aim of staying clear of the relegation zone but the promoted side are desperate to get their push for Champions League football back on track after a recent run of poor form. Eintracht will be eager to recover quickly from last week's defeat to Augsburg and a home victory over fourth-placed Schalke 04 on Saturday would take them within a point of their opponents in the final Champions League qualifying spot.

Football: Bayern have "no chance", says Van der Vaart

April 17, 2013 10:30
High-flying Bayern Munich will have "no chance" in next Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg against Barcelona, according to Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart. Bundesliga winners Bayern host Barcelona at Munich's Allianz Arena bidding to reach the Champions League final for the third time in four seasons, but former Real Madrid midfielder Van der Vaart has dismissed their chances. "One player separates Bayern and Barcelona: Messi," the Dutch midfielder told German magazine Sport Bild.

Football: Treble-chasing Bayern into German Cup final

April 16, 2013 17:00
High-flying Bayern Munich kept alive their dreams of becoming Germany's first team to win the treble by booking their German Cup final berth with a 6-1 win at home to VfL Wolfsburg in Tuesday's semi-final. Having already won this season's Bundesliga crown, Bayern are bidding to become the first German side to win the European Cup, cup and league titles as they face Barcelona at home in the Champions League semi-final next Tuesday,

Shaqiri, Gomez steer treble-hungry Bayern to Cup final

April 16, 2013 17:00
BERLIN (Reuters) - Xherdan Shaqiri scored one goal and set up three and substitute Mario Gomez notched a quick hat-trick as Bayern Munich, chasing a treble of titles, crushed VfL Wolfsburg 6-1 on Tuesday to move into the German Cup final. Germany international Gomez, who came on as a substitute in the 77th minute struck three times in six minutes to complete another big-scoring win this season.

Football: Monaco to fight new rules but stay in France

April 16, 2013 12:46
AS Monaco vice-president Jean-Louis Campora said on Tuesday that his club will do everything in their power to fight the passing of a new rule that threatens to bring an end to their financial advantages. But he ruled out any possibility that the Ligue 2 club might seek to play in the Italian league in future if their appeals against the new tax rules are dismissed. Up until now, foreigners playing for the principality club have not had to pay income tax, while French players have paid less in national insurance contributions.

Football: Hoeness wants Fairplay consistency from UEFA

April 16, 2013 11:01
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that UEFA President Michel Platini has to make sure there is consistency with the Financial Fair Play regulations. "If Platini is consistent, he must kick two big clubs out of the Champions League in the coming years in order to set an example. It doesn't help anyone to kick Malaga out," he told Austrian broadcaster Servus TV.
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