Tag Archives: Carlo Ancelotti

Half-fit Messi comes off the bench to save Barca’s Champions League dream

April 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

INJURED LIONEL MESSI came off the bench to save Barcelona and see the Spanish giants through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Still suffering from a hamstring strain, the world’s best footballer joined the action with his side trailing … read more »

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2013 UEFA Champions League: PSG comes back twice to draw 2-2 with Barcelona

April 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain showed it has the guts to go with the wallet as the ambitious big spenders twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at home to four-time champion Barcelona in the first leg of their … read more »

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Wenger in ‘contact’ with PSG owners over summer move?

March 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

He’s been adamant that the will see out the remainder of his contract at Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger could yet be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium this summer. Reports in the French media claim the 63-year-old has … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG advances past Valencia

March 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Two more teams joined Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the draw for the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, as Juventus eased past Celtic with a 2-0 win (5-0 on aggregate) and big-spending Paris Saint-Germain squeaked past Valencia with a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG v Valencia Preview

March 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

David Beckham could make his return to the UEFA Champions League stage when Paris St Germain host Valencia with a place in the quarter-finals at stake on Wednesday night. Beckham has been named in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 20-man squad, which … read more »

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‘Why not?’ Mourinho talks up Real Madrid-PSG swap

February 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

He’s facing arguably the biggest two weeks of his Real Madrid reign, but that has not stopped Jose Mourinho from adding to the uncertainty over his future at the Bernabeu. Madrid face Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa … read more »

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David Beckham joins Paris St-Germain and will play for free

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

David Beckham has joined French Ligue 1 side Paris St-Germain and announced he will be playing for free. The ex-England midfielder, 37, signed a five-month deal and will donate his salary – of at least £1m – to charity. “I’m … read more »

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Real and Barca are the favourites to win Champions League – Ancelotti

September 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Barcelona and Real Madrid are the favourites to win this season’s Champions League. But the Ligue 1 tactician has also backed some of his fellow Italians to get the best out of their respective sides. … read more »

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Ibrahimovic rates PSG higher than Milan

July 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed Paris Saint-Germain are better than Milan after scoring his first goal for the French club on Saturday. He took just three minutes to open his account against DC United in Washington and give fans of the French … read more »

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2012 Champions League Live Updates: Napoli 3 v 1 Chelsea

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

90+1 min Drogba spoons it over from close range. Difficult pull-back from Cole for the Ivorian, ball was behind him, but yikes, Sturridge was waiting for that and surely would have smashed it home.   90 min We’re going to … read more »

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Chelsea batter Bolton again to close gap at top

January 25, 2011 by benim

Chelsea confirmed their return to form with a ruthless 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers on Monday to keep a foothold in the Premier League title race. If ever there was a fixture for the champions to guarantee a win it … read more »

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Michael Essien may be dropped for Chelsea youngsters

January 15, 2011 by benim

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has signalled a sea change in the club’s selection policy by admitting he will consider dropping Michael Essien. This comes after Ancelotti revealed that the champions’ most experienced players are no longer guaranteed a place in … read more »

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Chelsea’s title defence is all but over, admits Carlo Ancelotti

January 6, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti last night conceded that it would be difficult for Chelsea to retain the Premier League title after they suffered an embarrassing defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers which leaves them nine points behind Manchester United having played a game more. … read more »

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Chelsea 0

January 5, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti had described himself as a lucky man but that fortune is being severely tested. Against the Wolves Gold, Chelsea were the Fool’s Gold and club owner Roman Abramovich will not want to view much more of this, his … read more »

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Chealse Ancelotti looks for signs of Chelsea revival

January 2, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea must beat Aston Villa on Sunday before the champions can start to believe they have ended the miserable run that threatens to destroy their title challenge. Ancelotti’s grip on his job appeared to be weakening with … read more »

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Chelsea and Red Devils face long wait until battle at the Bridge

December 20, 2010 by benim

CHELSEA will have to wait until March at the earliest for their chance to beat Manchester United after the postponement of yesterday’s match at Stamford Bridge. The raft of postponements and prospect of more to follow has created a problem … read more »

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Champions League: Arsenal go through, Chelsea lost in Marseille but top Group F

December 8, 2010 by benim

Brandao shoots down Blues Marseille piled more pressure on Chelsea’s under-fire boss Carlo Ancelotti as a second-half goal from Brandao brought their unbeaten Champions League run to an end. Having already won Group F, the Blues were lethargic and passionless … read more »

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Nasri sends Gunners top, Chelsea held

December 5, 2010 by benim

Chelsea were given a huge helping hand by Manchester United old boy Phil Neville, but they still could not end their winless run as Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League on Saturday. The defending champions were held … read more »

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Champions League: Chelsea 2 MSK Zilina 1

November 23, 2010 by benim

The old, smooth-running Chelsea machine is still not moving at full speed yet but this was an important victory over the whipping boys of the Champions League. Having fallen behind to Babatounde Bello’s strike, Chelsea showed a resilience to hit … read more »

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Chelsea name Nigerian as assistant coach

November 19, 2010 by benim

Emenalo, 45, represented Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup during his playing career and has been at Chelsea for three years. “Chelsea Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Emenalo to the position of assistant first team … read more »

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Champions Chelsea humiliated on home ground

November 14, 2010 by benim

Goals from Nedum Onuoha, Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck gave Sunderland a deserved 3-0 victory over Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was Chelsea’s first home defeat since March and their first at the hands of Sunderland since … read more »

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Chelsea consider promoting Nigerian Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins

November 12, 2010 by benim

Chelsea are considering promoting Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins, who left the Premier League club abruptly as assistant manager on Thursday. Whether Emenalo, the “head opposition scout”, who was first employed by Avram Grant, but who is also highly … read more »

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Mourinho expects Rooney to stay at United

October 18, 2010 by benim

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes contract rebel Wayne Rooney will stay at Manchester United despite talk of the striker swapping Old Trafford for the Bernabeu. Rooney sparked rumours of a United exit last week when he contradicted manager Sir … read more »

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