Alternate Sports - Soccer

Friday's gossip column

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:38:39 +0000

Manchester United tried to sign Thomas Muller "at all costs", Romelu Lukaku would love to play for Wenger plus more.

WRPAUP 1-Soccer-El Shaarawy makes a point for Monaco against Spurs

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:30:49 +0000

* El Shaarawy nets late leveller for Monaco * Liverpool held at home by Sion * Schalke, Fiorentina both win 4-0 (Adds later games) By Toby Davis LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Stephan El Shaarawy took a small step towards refuelling his career at Monaco when the AC Milan loanee came off the bench to rescue a late 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League's second round of group matches on Thursday. Italian El Shaarawy, who was rated as one of the most promising young players in world football before his career plateaued at the San Siro, came on in the 60th minute and headed home to prevent Tottenham claiming a second straight victory.

Soccer-Almeyda lifts relegation gloom at Guadalajara

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:48:28 +0000

The attacking game coach Matias Almeyda is preaching at Guadalajara has brought the joy of playing back to the players and lifted their fear of relegation, Mexico forward Marco Fabian said on Thursday. The Chivas will be looking for a third consecutive win in the Liga MX since former River Plate coach Almeyda took charge on Sept. 18 when they visit UNAM Pumas at the Olimpico in the capital on Sunday. "The style Matias has introduced gives us more goal chances, the matches are more back and forth.

Sheridan in frame for Newport job

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:44:20 +0000

Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder John Sheridan emerges as favourite to succeeded Terry Butcher as Newport County manager.

Fiorentina win big as Spurs and Liverpool held

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:43:00 +0000

Fiorentina beat Belenenses 4-0, while Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic all drew in the second round of games in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, while Borussia Dortmund also had to settle for a point.

Arsenal Ladies 1-0 Man City Women

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:34:33 +0000

Arsenal Ladies beat Manchester City to reach the Continental Cup semi-finals, thanks to Natalia's first-half volley.

Liverpool 1-1 FC Sion

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:26:51 +0000

Liverpool continue a stuttering start to their Europa League campaign as they draw 1-1 with FC Sion at Anfield.

Feeney linked with Newport post

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:21:17 +0000

Linfield could be looking for a new manager soon after Warren Feeney is linked with a move to League Two side Newport County.

Soccer-UEFA Europa League group F results and standings

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:04:39 +0000

Oct 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the UEFA Europa League Group F matches on Thursday Thursday, October 1 Olympique Marseille (France) 0 Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic) 1 Braga (Portugal) 1 Groningen (Netherlands) 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Braga 2 2 0 0 2 0 6 2 Olympique Marseille 2 1 0 1 3 1 3 -------------------------3 Slovan Liberec 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 4 Groningen 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 1-2: Next round

Celtic 2-2 Fenerbahçe

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:56:32 +0000

Celtic surrender a two-goal lead as Fenerbahce fight back to claim a first point in Europa League Group A.

Vardy 'playing with broken wrist'

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:53:32 +0000

Leicester's Jamie Vardy has been playing with a broken wrist as he did not want to interrupt his excellent recent form.

Soccer-Peruvian championship results and standings

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:29:55 +0000

Oct 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Peruvian championship matches on Thursday Sunday, October 4San Martin Sport Huancayo Postponed Saturday, October 3Alianza Lima Sporting Cristal Postponed Cesar Vallejo Sport Loreto Postponed Juan Aurich Real Garcilaso Postponed Thursday, October 1Leon de Huanuco 1 San Martin 2 Sporting Cristal Melgar Postponed Wednesday, September 30Sport Loreto 1 Deportivo Municipal 2 Universitario Alianza Lima Postponed Sport Huancayo Juan Aurich Postponed Union Comercio 3 Cienciano 1 Tuesday, September 29Alianza Atletico 3 Ayacucho FC 3 Real ...

Soccer-El Shaarawy header rescues draw for Monaco against Spurs

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:29:26 +0000

By Toby Davis LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Monaco's Stephan El Shaarawy came off the bench to rescue a late 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, while Schalke 04 and Fiorentina both scored four goals to record heavy wins in the Europa League on Thursday. Schalke's Franco Di Santo bagged a hat-trick in a 4-0 home victory over Asteras Tripolis in Group K while Fiorentina crushed Portuguese side Belenenses 4-0 away in Group I with the injury-plagued Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi scoring his first goal since May 2014.

Sherwood 'blocked Grealish invite'

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:52:38 +0000

Roy Hodgson says he wanted to invite Jack Grealish to train with England, but was blocked by Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood.

Monaco 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:09:42 +0000

Tottenham concede a late goal to draw against a poor Monaco side in the group stages of the Europa League.

FA boss Dyke criticises Mourinho

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:06:16 +0000

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should have apologised to ex-club doctor Eva Carneiro, says FA chairman Greg Dyke.

West Brom-Crystal Palace Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:01:37 +0000

Crystal Palace are off to their best start in almost two decades, but they still need to play better at home. The road has been the only place West Bromwich Albion has managed to find success this season. Palace could find it more difficult to even their home mark Saturday against a West Brom side that's looking to continue their stinginess and remain undefeated on the road in Premier League play.

West Ham United-Sunderland Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:57:24 +0000

Slaven Bilic could have West Ham United surprisingly tied for the league lead Saturday if they can beat woeful Sunderland, who are reportedly considering Dick Advocaat's job. After two seasons with Besiktas in Turkey, Bilic was unexpectedly named West Ham manager to begin building the club towards a move to the Olympic Stadium next season. Co-owner David Sullivan claimed the logical first step was a top-eight finish in 2015-16.

Soccer-UEFA Europa League results

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:54:36 +0000

Oct 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the UEFA Europa League matches on Thursday Group JThursday, October 1Monaco (France) - Tottenham Hotspur (England) 1-1 (halftime: 0-1) Group LThursday, October 1AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) - Athletic Club (Spain) 2-1 (halftime: 0-0) Group HThursday, October 1Besiktas (Turkey) - Sporting (Portugal) 1-1 (halftime: 0-1) Group LThursday, October 1FC Augsburg (Germany) - Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) 1-3 (halftime: 0-1) Group IThursday, October 1FC Basel (Switzerland) - Lech Poznan (Poland) 2-0 (halftime: 0-0) Group GThursday, October 1Lazio (Italy) - St Etienne ...

Southampton-Chelsea Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:54:15 +0000

For all of England's scrambling through two rounds in the Champions League group stage, three of the four sides at least have some domestic success to fall back on no matter how the next two months shake out in Europe. The least likely of that group to also experience Premier League problems find themselves in a humbling spot on, and if Chelsea can't begin correcting that in consecutive home fixtures, a new level of concern is on the way for Jose Mourinho's side. The first figures to be the more difficult of the two and comes Saturday against 2014 Premier League darlings Southampton.