(Fenerbahce fans support their team during the UEFA Europa League.) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Fenerbahce faces a second expulsion from the Champions League within three seasons after the Turkish giant and five of its club officials were charged by UEFA in a long-running match-fixing case. UEFA said Monday it will hold a disciplinary case on [...]
Soccer: Wigan hopes to upset the odds in its first FA Cup final by beating holder Manchester City / Friday’s Results
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — LONDON – The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There’s Manchester City, confirmed for another season in the ritzy Champions League. And Wigan, happy to forget for one day an impending fall into anonymity in the League Championship. Wigan, three points from avoiding relegation [...]
Soccer: Man United Alex Ferguson retiring at end of season after more than 26 years in job
May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — MANCHESTER, England – Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing a close to a trophy-filled career of more than 26 years at Manchester United that established him as the most successful coach in British football history. “The decision to retire is one that I have thought a [...]
Soccer Recap: Juventus teases fans, scores 2 late ones to beat Torino / Serie A, La Liga, and EPL / Sunday’s Scores
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Juventus needed two late goals to beat Torino 2-0 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday as the defending champion inched closer to its 29th title. Arturo Vidal scored three minutes from time to give Juventus the victory, shortly after Torino had been denied what looked a clear penalty. Torino [...]
Soccer Recap: Arsenal misses chance to solidify 3rd place / EPL and Tuesday’s Score Results
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Everton’s French defender Sylvain Distin, left, heads the ball clear against Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium in north London on Tuesday. (Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Arsenal missed a chance to tighten its grip on third place in the English Premier League on Tuesday after being held to a 0-0 draw at [...]
Soccer: John Terry returns to Chelsea after missing 2 months
January 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Chelsea’s John Terry, left, on crutches in Stamford Bridge in London, on November 11, 2012. (Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — John Terry could play for Chelsea for the first time in two months after being named in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League match at Stoke. The former England captain has been [...]
Soccer: UEFA might scrap Europa League in 2014
November 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
UEFA president Michel Platini hinted at internal debate over whether to scrap Europa League. (Lionel Bonaventure/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — UEFA president Michel Platini says the football body could consider scrapping the Europa League and expanding the more popular Champions League. Platini tells French daily Ouest-France that UEFA is having an “ongoing debate” [...]
Soccer Recap: Celtic boost Champions League hopes with Barca upset
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Celtic player Tom Watt, left, celebrates his goal with Victor Wanyama, centre, and Adam Matthews during the Group G match in Glasgow on Wednesday. (Stu Forster/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Celtic produced a stunning 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, rewarded for a disciplined defensive display against the European [...]
Soccer: No Rene Girard for Montpellier in Champions League
October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Montpellier coach Rene Girard reacts to a call in a 2-2 draw with Schalke last Wednesday. (Johannes Eisele/GettyImages) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — UEFA has banned Montpellier coach Rene Girard from one Champions League match for directing an obscene hand gesture at the Schalke bench after the teams drew 2-2 last week. UEFA says a [...]
Soccer Euro 2012: Contenders and pretenders
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez, centre, combines superior ball possession with a deft scoring touch. (Luis Gene/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Let’s be honest. This is where the heart gets to rule the head. There is no room for objectivity or calm analysis since this is about who we are and where we’re from. [...]
