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Carlo Ancelotti appointed as new Chelsea manager

Carlo Ancelotti appointed as new Chelsea manager

Jun 01 2009 12:53 CET by Nick Iliev

Chelsea sign their fifth manager in 21 months. Ancelotti will be entrusted with achieving what the others before him failed: winning the holy grail for Abramovich - the Champions League.

Daily Telegraph: Man United's signing of Berbatov was season's second worst transfer

Daily Telegraph: Man United's signing of Berbatov was season's second worst transfer

Jun 01 2009 12:13 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

The transfer of the Bulgarian from Spurs to Man United has been described as one of the worst transfers in last year's campaign in the Premier League, by the Daily Telegraph.

FA Cup final: Chelsea defeat Everton at Wembley

FA Cup final: Chelsea defeat Everton at Wembley

May 30 2009 20:13 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

Two goals from Drogba and Lampard end the dream of Everton, as Chelsea ensure they will finish the season in style - the FA Cup to their name and a honourable farewell for manager Hiddink.

Torres signs improved Liverpool contract

Torres signs improved Liverpool contract

May 29 2009 09:56 CET by Nick Iliev

Spion Kop's talismanic striker has put pen to paper pledging his allegiance to Liverpool until 2014

Champions League: Barcelona crowned new Kings of Europe

Champions League: Barcelona crowned new Kings of Europe

May 28 2009 09:35 CET by Nick Iliev 10 comments

Barcelona are the new Kings of Europe after outclassing Man United in Rome in the most outstanding of fashions. Messi and Eto’o ensured that the cup will be brought back to Catalonia.

Bulgaria awaiting Formula One calendar decision

Bernie Ecclestone will meet with a Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation (BMF) delegation on July 10-12 in what Bulgarian organisers hope would translate in adding Bulgaria to the Formula One calendar.

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

Return of the Boss

You love him or you hate him. Believe his protestations of innocence or scoff with contempt at the UCI, cycling’s global governing body.

Real Madrid sign Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais

This is the latest reinforcement that the Queen of Europe has made so far this summer, in a bid to knock their arch rivals off their perch in the next campaign.

Andy Murray beats Juan Carlos Ferrero in straight sets

With his decisive victory, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2, Murray ensured further drama for himself and British fans, heading for a semi-final with either Andy Roddick or Lleyton Hewitt.

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

Manchester United sign Valencia from Wigan Athletic

English champions Manchester United have brought Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia to Old Trafford on a four-year deal, the club's official website has reported on June 30. The transfer fee, however, is undisclosed.

Real Madrid sign Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais

This is the latest reinforcement that the Queen of Europe has made so far this summer, in a bid to knock their arch rivals off their perch in the next campaign.

Real Madrid and Manchester United agree on Cristiano Ronaldo deal

Ronaldo signs a six-year contract for the record-high sum of 80 million pounds sterling

Roger Federer on Andy Murray: Not my biggest threat

The Swiss kicks off his campaign against Yen-Hsun Lu at 3pm Bulgarian time on June 22 in the first competitive match to be played at this year's Wimbledon on Centre Court.

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

Real Madrid move in on Cristiano Ronaldo, Berbatov to stay put

Berbatov’s agent Emil Danchev vows that the striker will still be a United player next season. Is anyone bidding for the Bulgarian's services though?

Formula 1 disintegrates as eight teams break away from competition

The 'Renegade League' are Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso who have said officially that they will not, repeat, not enter the Formula One format in 2010.

Rafa Nadal unlikely to defend Wimbledon title

According to latest medical reports, he is unlikely to play in Wimbledon unless there is a 'radical' improvement in his condition, making the Spaniard the fourth man in the history of modern tennis not to defend his title at the All England Club.

Rafael Nadal a major doubt for Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal, who withdrew on June 5 from the grass-court tournament at Queen’s Club due to a knee injury, might not be able to defend his Wimbledon title

Bulgaria awaiting Formula One calendar decision

Bernie Ecclestone will meet with a Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation (BMF) delegation on July 10-12 in what Bulgarian organisers hope would translate in adding Bulgaria to the Formula One calendar.

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

Real Madrid sign Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais

This is the latest reinforcement that the Queen of Europe has made so far this summer, in a bid to knock their arch rivals off their perch in the next campaign.

Manchester United sign Valencia from Wigan Athletic

English champions Manchester United have brought Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia to Old Trafford on a four-year deal, the club's official website has reported on June 30. The transfer fee, however, is undisclosed.

MANCHESTER CITY WANTS TO ADD BULGARIA'S BOJINOV TO ITS COLLECTION

UK football club Manchester City is preparing an offer to buy Bulgaria's striker Valeri Bojinov, a media report said. The team was ready to pay nine million euro for the Bulgarian, Italian sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported. Bojinov's current club Fiorentina included him in the transfer list after the striker refused to renew his contract in July 2007. Manchester City has already bought one Bulgarian player. On

Bulgaria and Romania bid to co-host Euro 2020 football championship

Bulgaria and Romania have proposed to Uefa president Michelle Platini that they co-host the 2020 European football championship, Bulgarian-language Dnevnik daily quoted Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Miahailov as saying on November 12 2008. Mihailov made the statement after he met Platini in Sofia the same day.

Formula 1 disintegrates as eight teams break away from competition

The 'Renegade League' are Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso who have said officially that they will not, repeat, not enter the Formula One format in 2010.

Rafael Nadal a major doubt for Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal, who withdrew on June 5 from the grass-court tournament at Queen’s Club due to a knee injury, might not be able to defend his Wimbledon title

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

MANCHESTER CITY WANTS TO ADD BULGARIA'S BOJINOV TO ITS COLLECTION

UK football club Manchester City is preparing an offer to buy Bulgaria's striker Valeri Bojinov, a media report said. The team was ready to pay nine million euro for the Bulgarian, Italian sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported. Bojinov's current club Fiorentina included him in the transfer list after the striker refused to renew his contract in July 2007. Manchester City has already bought one Bulgarian player. On

Rafa Nadal unlikely to defend Wimbledon title

According to latest medical reports, he is unlikely to play in Wimbledon unless there is a 'radical' improvement in his condition, making the Spaniard the fourth man in the history of modern tennis not to defend his title at the All England Club.

Berbatov among 50 highest paid footballers

Dimitar Berbatov earns more in a day than most of his fellow countrymen do in three years. His huge earnings come despite criticism at home for some of his performances for the national team.

Max Mosley: Formula One crisis to be resolved

The Renegade League which consists of Ferrari, McLaren, BMW Sauber, Renault, Toyota, Red Bull, Toro Rosso and Brawn GP – threatened to part ways after the initial negotiations collapsed last week, but following the emergency meeting on June 24, Bernie Ecclestone expressed his delight in the positive outcome of proceedings.

Formula 1 disintegrates as eight teams break away from competition

The 'Renegade League' are Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso who have said officially that they will not, repeat, not enter the Formula One format in 2010.

Daily Mail: Barcelona have eyes on Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun

Yossi Benayoun is targeted by the European Champions only a week after the Catalans reported interest in Javier Mascherano.

VfL Wolfsburg keen to sign Dimitar Berbatov, report claims

German champions mull cheeky one-year loan just a year after Berbatov became Manchester United's record signing.

The Guardian: Grigor Dimitrov is the new Roger Federer

During his success at the 2009 ABN AMRO in Rotterdam, Dimitrov and Peter Lundgren met the former coach of Marat Safin and Roger Federer. Since, Lundgren has been the Bulgarian's mentor, and he maintains "he is better than Federer was at his age"

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