FIFA: World Football News – Comments and Reviews [March ‘11 Diet]

FIFA · Mar 03, 2011, 04:05 AM

Wayne Rooney says he feels ready to play a major role for Manchester United across the remainder of the season beginning with tomorrow's heavyweight match-up against champions Chelsea.

Source: Rooney plans to banish the Blues

FIFA · Mar 03, 2011, 08:05 AM

A late winner from Mariano Pavone lifted River Plate to victory at Independiente and second place on goal difference behind surprise leaders Olimpo, while Banfield won at Estudiantes as Argentinos Juniors and Velez Sarsfield drew.

Source: River strike late to move second

FIFA · Mar 03, 2011, 12:05 PM

FIFA.com reviews the league action in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Australia, Qatar and elsewhere ahead of the midweek opening to the 2011 AFC Champions League campaign.

Source: Asia Leagues review

FIFA · Mar 03, 2011, 04:05 PM

Shinji Kagawa has set his sights on returning to Borussia Dortmund in time to help them secure their first Bundesliga title in nine years, with the Japanese international still recovering from a broken foot.

Source: Kagawa eyes Dortmund comeback

FIFA · Mar 03, 2011, 08:06 PM

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky and manager Arsene Wenger believe the Gunners are still in strong position to take other competitions this season, despite dropping the League Cup final to Birmingham.

Source: Rosicky: Mistakes decide big games

FIFA · Mar 04, 2011, 12:05 AM

Fernando Torres admits it is up to him to adapt to Chelsea's style of play as he looks to break his scoring duck for his new club against Manchester United tomorrow.

Source: Torres: I'm still learning Chelsea way

FIFA · Mar 04, 2011, 04:05 AM

Bordeaux announced Jean Tigana will stay on as coach despite his offer to step down after the club had won just one in their last ten league games prior to their 3-1 win over Auxerre Saturday.

Source: Tigana stays on at Bordeaux

FIFA · Mar 04, 2011, 08:05 AM

David Pizarro is certain to miss Friday's match at Lecce after suffering a knee injury yesterday, but much to Roma's relief he could feature against Shakhtar Donetsk in their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie.

Source: Pizarro boost for Roma

FIFA · Mar 04, 2011, 12:05 PM

Ahead of Chelsea's Tuesday match against Manchester United, Carlo Ancelotti admitted that it will be difficult for his club to close the gap, and now aims to finish in the Premier League top four.

Source: Ancelotti: Difficult to close the gap

FIFA · Mar 04, 2011, 04:05 PM

West Bromwich Albion escaped with a 1-1 draw today against Stoke City thanks to a late equaliser from forward Carlos Vela just three minutes from time, lifting the club out of the Premier League bottom three.

Source: West Brom escape bottom