Goal.com News - International

Stuttgart's Gotoku Sakai: Germans aggressive on and off the pitch

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:35:00 +0000

The two Japanese players have been inseparable since the younger Sakai joined the Bundesliga outfit this winter, and in another dual interview they discussed life in Germany

South Korea - Uzbekistan Preview: Choi Kang-Hee takes charge for the first time

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:35:00 +0000

New Taeguk Warriors boss Choi Kang-Hee will take charge of South Korea for the first time against the White Wolves, back in Jeonju, the home of his former club

Gambia starlets Ali Sowe and Assan Ceesay fail to sign for Enugu Rangers

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:55:00 +0000

The Flying Antelopes will not be keeping their recruits from the west African nation after the duo returned home to help their club in the Confederation Cup

Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu and others have wages deferred at Portsmouth

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:50:00 +0000

The former Super Eagle may have to find new means of making money as his wages at Pompey have been deferred until a yet-to-be-named date

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson says striker Peter Odemwingie will continue to keep Shane Long on the bench

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:30:00 +0000

The Nigeria striker will continue to start in attack with Marc-Antoine Fortune because of his three-goal salvo against Wolves that led to Mick McCarthy's sack

Meet the new Samurai: what you need to know about Japan's first-time players

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:25:00 +0000

Japan's all-domestic roster for Friday night's friendly against Iceland features five players who could earn their first caps, and Goal.com is here to tell you what to expect

Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic: Use of "black power" affected Black Stars

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:30:00 +0000

The Serbian mentioned in a leaked technical report on the 2012 Afcon that some of his players were relying on "juju" to better their performances

Thierry Henry hopeful Tottenham derby clash can help Arsenal out of slump

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:23:00 +0000

The Frenchman's final game for the Gunners came in the 4-0 Champions League defeat in Milan, and he is optimistic his former side will get the better of their north London rivals

Sir Alex Ferguson admits selection errors after Manchester United defeat to Ajax

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:12:00 +0000

The Red Devils progressed to the Europa League last 16 to set up a clash with Athletic Bilbao, but the Scotsman admitted his defence was too inexperienced for the clash

Atletico Madrid boss Simeone: I'm too young to coach Inter

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:09:00 +0000

The Argentine, who has also been linked with a return to Lazio in a coaching capacity, insists that he is not yet experienced enough to take the reigns at San Siro

Ghana FA denies sacking Black Stars coach Goran Stevanovic

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000

The FA has asked all to remain calm over the issue since a definite statement on Plavi’s future will be made public in two weeks

France boss Blanc: Contract controversy not an issue for players

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:23:00 +0000

The World Cup winner's current deal with the French Football Federation (FFF) expires in the summer and it has been made clear that he will not be offered a new one before then

Manchester United 'nowhere near good enough' in Ajax loss, says Phil Jones

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:18:00 +0000

England international slammed the Red Devils' performance as they suffered a home defeat to the Dutch giants, but nevertheless managed to scrape through to the next round

Europa League Round of 32 Results: PSV, Udinese and Metalist the biggest winners as trio breeze through

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:15:00 +0000

The second leg clashes gave way to another glut of goals, but there were no noteworthy upsets to speak of as the last 16 prepares to take centre stage in a fortnight's time

Schuster: Guardiola will stay at Barcelona and Mourinho will remain at Real Madrid

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:14:00 +0000

The German, who played for both Spanish sides, is of the opinion that the two coaches will still be in their respective positions come the start of next season

Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez: I have learnt a lot from Lionel Messi

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:02:00 +0000

The former Udinese and River star admitted that Leo's commitment and love for the game was an excellent motivation, and warned that the best from him is still to come