Russian stay-aways threaten to make Fed Cup final a romp
LONDON (Reuters) – Irina Khromacheva took to Twitter to express her delight at being in Russia’s team to face Italy in the Fed Cup final this weekend, although with a world ranking of 236 she probably expected to be watching it on television.
Kaka to start for Milan and Abbiati back in squad
ROME (Reuters) – Brazil playmaker Kaka will start for AC Milan against Fiorentina at the San Siro on Saturday (1945 GMT) and goalkeeper Christian Abbiati is back in the 21-man squad.
Monaco need to supply Falcao more, says Ranieri
MONACO (Reuters) – If Monaco are to be successful they need to supply striker Radamel Falcao with the ball more often, coach Claudio Ranieri said on Friday.
Mutu and Pantilimon dropped by Romania for Greece playoff
(Reuters) – Striker Adrian Mutu and goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon have been dropped for Romania’s 2014 World Cup playoff against Greece, the Romanian football federation (FRF) said on Friday.
Uruguay defender Godin extends Atletico contract to 2018
MADRID (Reuters) – Uruguay defender Diego Godin has agreed to extend his contract with Atletico Madrid by three years to June 2018, the La Liga club said on Friday.
Quagliarella back for Juve, Bonucci dropped from squad
ROME (Reuters) – Striker Fabio Quagliarella returns for Italian champions Juventus for the trip to Parma on Saturday (1700 GMT) after recovering from a thigh injury.
Moyes says improving United must maintain momentum
(Reuters) – Unbeaten in six matches Manchester United are finally starting to build some momentum after a poor start to the season, manager David Moyes said on Friday ahead of Saturday’s trip to Fulham.
Celtic captain Brown’s ban appeal rejected
(Reuters) – Celtic captain Scott Brown’s appeal against an extended ban following his Champions League sending-off against Barcelona has been rejected, the club said on Friday.
Celtic captain Brown’s ban appeal rejected
(Reuters) – Celtic captain Scott Brown’s appeal against an extended ban following his Champions League sending-off against Barcelona has been rejected, the club said on Friday.
Goalkeeper Hart still sweating on City place
(Reuters) – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has refused to be drawn on whether under-fire goalkeeper Joe Hart will be dropped for the visit of Norwich City on Saturday.
