Blatter: Football is a victim of own popularity (AP) -
Football has become a victim of its own popularity as shown by the swathe of match-fixing scandals in the past year, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Friday. Speaking after attending the Confederation of African Football's general assembly, the head of world football suggested the problem was becoming an increasingly widespread worry for FIFA.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:50:24 PSTRomario criticizes 2014 WCup preparations again (AP) - Former Brazilian star Romario has again criticized his country's preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying he fears it faces embarrassment if work on outdated airports is not speeded up. Now a congressman, Romario said he is certain there will be overspending in many of the 12 World Cup stadiums and that "they will rob" public funds and use the tournament as an excuse.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:33 PSTManchester City boss Roberto Mancini challenges Micah Richards to secure permanent England role (Goal.com) - The Blues boss believes the right back must improve to beat competition from Tottenham’s Kyle Walker & Liverpool’s Glen Johnson, while the Italian coach targets enhanced away form
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:14 PSTMassimiliano Allegri plays down crisis talk at AC Milan (Goal.com) - The 44-year-old is not too worried over the club's poor run in recent matches but insisted they must get back to winning ways, starting with Saturday's game against Udinese
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:14 PSTJordan Henderson delighted Steven Gerrard fit for Liverpool trip to Manchester United this weekend (Goal.com) - The former Sunderland player hopes to start on Saturday, while Old Trafford midfielder Tom Cleverley hopes to learn from Paul Scholes
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:14 PSTMaradona supports Carlos Tevez in dispute with 'spoiled brat' Mancini (Goal.com) - The football legend slammed Manchester City's Italian manager, as well as stating that he felt like an exile in his native Argentina.
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