Author Archives: John B.I

Mid-Day Ticker: Ferguson hit with ban, Japan cancels friendlies and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been handed a five-match ban by the English FA following critical comments of a referee earlier this month. The Scottish manager blasted match official Martin Atkinson following United’s 2-1 defeat … Continue reading »

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Inter wins thriller, Chicharito guides United to quarters in Champions League

By JOHN BOSCHINI Inter Milan left it late, but the reigning European Champion lives to fight another day after a dramatic 3-2 victory against Bayern Munich that puts the Italian side in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Goran Pandev scored … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Lehmann nears Arsenal return, Barca hit with injuries and more

By JOHN BOSCHINI Jens Lehmann could be heading back to the Emirates. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly interested in signing the 41-year-old goalkeeper to a short-term loan deal to help stem Arsenal’s goalkeeping crisis. Lehmann left the Gunners in … Continue reading »

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Friday Ticker: Gerrard out up to a month, J.League halts season and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI Liverpool's resurgence took a hit with the news the Reds will be without captain Steven Gerrard for up to a month after the English midfielder underwent surgery for a groin injury. Gerrard sustained the injury in Liverpool's 1-0 victory … Continue reading »

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Rangers draw, big teams struggle in last 16 of Europa League

By JOHN BOSCHINI It wasn't the victory Maurice Edu and Rangers were hoping for, but a 0-0 draw away to PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their last-16 clash puts the Scottish side in a good position to advance. … Continue reading »

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Tottenham, Schalke advance to UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

By JOHN BOSCHINI Tottenham's foray into uncharted territory continues, as the English club advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. A 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane was enough for Spurs to eliminate AC … Continue reading »

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Barcelona rolls past Arsenal, Shakhtar demolishes Roma in Champions League

By JOHN BOSCHINI Lionel Messi played spoiler for Arsenal yet again with a brace, but it was a controversial red card to Arsenal's Robin van Persie that will grab much of the post-match spotlight as Barcelona defeated Arsenal 3-1 to  … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Van Persie to face Barca, Villa’s Bannan loaned to Leeds and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI Arsenal's hopes of advancement in the Champions League got a major boost with the news that Robin van Persie will travel to face Barcelona in the return leg of the two teams' round of 16 matchup. The Dutch striker … Continue reading »

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Monday Kickoff: Rooney escapes ban, Twente faces fan abuse probe, and more

  By JOHN BOSCHINI Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action over an elbow he threw against Wigan Athletic and will be available for Manchester United in crucial Premier League fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool. In the ninth minute of United's … Continue reading »

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Gomez wins it late for Munich; United, Marseille draw in Champions League

By JOHN BOSCHINI It was a low-scoring afternoon in the UEFA Champions League, with a 90th-minute score from Mario Gomez acting as the only goal in Bayern Munich's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan. In the day's other match, Manchester United … Continue reading »

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