Jose Mourinho Appointed Inter Milan Coach

Just as predicted, Jose Mourinho has today been announced as the new manager at Inter Milan, after Roberto Mancini was sacked last week. A press conference has been arranged for 10.30am (UK time) to formally introduce the former Chelsea boss to the media.

A statement on the Inter Milan website said: Read more

Carlo Ancelotti Favourite to Become Chelsea Manager

Here at CLDsport, we have left the hearsay and rumours revolving around possible replacements to Avram Grant at Chelsea to others.

However, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has today emerged as a sudden and unexpected favourite to take over the Chelsea hot-seat. Roman Abramovich has - reportedly - made Ancelotti his personal favourite. I think it’s fair to suggest that the Russian has a slight influence over proceedings at the club! Read more

Chelsea Sack Avram Grant…….Ruthless or Inevitable?

So, the news that the footballing community seemed to predict months ago has come to fruition. Chelsea have sacked their manager Avram Grant just 8 months into his 4-year contract.

Grant’s demise has come as no surprise to many. I for one did not think he would be at the helm at Stamford Bridge next season. But why? Read more

Why Do Footballers Whinge So Much?!

Your average footballer earns around £40,000 per week - that’s just over £2million per year. Most of us will not earn that in our careers. They do a ‘job’ that the majority of men would LOVE to do. So why all the whingeing.

I’m writing in response to Nicolas Anelka’s recent comments in L’Equippe - a French newspaper, where he has voiced his discontent at being used as a winger by manager Avram Grant. He has INSISTED Read more

Chelsea v Man Utd: Final Team Confirmation

The teams have been announced for tonight’s Champions League final. With just 45 mins before kick-off, here are the teams;

Manchester United:

Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Hargreaves, Scholes, Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez.

Subs: Kuszczak, Anderson, Giggs, Nani, O’Shea, Fletcher, Silvestre.

The team appears exactly as predicted by CLDsport earlier today. No big surprises.

Chelsea:

Cech, Essien, Terry, Carvalho, A Cole, Ballack, Makelele, Lampard, J Cole, Drogba, Malouda

Subs: Cudicini, Shevchenko, Mikel, Kalou, Alex, Belletti, Anelka.

Rumours that Ballack was to be dropped are proved to be hearsay as the in-form German starts. Ashley Cole is fit enough to start the final, and as predicted by CLDsport, Malouda is picked ahead of Kalou.

Chelsea v Man Utd……The Final Of ALL Finals

UEFA Champions League Final
Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Time: 7.45pm
TV: ITV1 and Sky Sports 1 and HD

With the showcase Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester United now a matter of hours away, it seems as good a time as any to preview the match.

There has been so much talk about the quality of the pitch, Avram Grant’s and Cristiano Ronaldo’s futures at their respective clubs, and reckless tackles during training. Read more

Champions League Final: Pre-Match Statistics

This is the first ever all-English final, but the 3rd time two clubs from the same country have met in such a match.

In 2000 the final was an all Spanish meeting between Real Madrid and Valencia - with Madrid winning 3-0. While in 2003, the Italians took over with AC milan beating Juventus on penalties. Read more

Champions League Pitch is ‘Not Ready’

The pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium is ‘not ready’ according to English Groundsman Matthew Frost.

Frost, who is in charge of providing the pitch for the Champions League final, said in The Daily Telegraph:

“We’ve done what we can and it is getting better every day, but unfortunately the final is too soon for us. There are dead patches and it looks like dozens of cricket Read more

Cole Doubt For Chelsea

Newsflash: Man Utd have beaten Chelsea 6-5 on penalties. Click Here for match report.

Ashley Cole is a concern for Chelsea following a rash challenge by team-mate Claude Makelele while training on the Luzhniki Stadium pitch. Video of the incident can be found at the bottom of this article…..

Cole suffered a knock on the ankle and received immediate treatment on the side of the pitch before sitting on the sidelines to watch the rest of the squad being put through their paces. Read more

Chelsea Beat Man Utd to Bosingwa Signing

Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese international right-back Jose Boswingwa for a reported £16.2million fee.

The Porto defender was also a named target of Alex Ferguson’s, but Chelsea have captured Boswingwa. He will join Chelsea after Euro 2008 where he will be appearing for Portugal. Read more

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