Maicosuel scored the only goal as Udinese overcame having to play for an hour with 10 men to claim a narrow win over Pescara, just their second in Serie A this season. Udinese had started the better of the two teams but the complexion of the game changed after half an hour when Danilo was sent off following his second yellow card. However, Pescara could not take advantage and instead it was Ma...Full Story »

Aleksandr Kerzhakov scored the first and only goal of the night as Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. were beaten 1-0 in Moscow, despite being more dominant after the hosts took the lead Russia head coach Fabio Capello has praised his players after they beat Portugal in their World Cup qualifier on Friday evening. Aleksandr Kerzhakov netted in the first 10 minutes to give the hosts the lead in Mosc...Full Story »

Alexander Kerzhakov's early strike proved the difference as Russia edged out Portugal in Friday's World Cup qualifier in Moscow. Kerzhakov's smart finish made it three wins from three at the start of Russia's Group F campaign, while defeat for Portugal ends their 100% start and leaves them trailing Fabio Capello's men by three points. Russia will fancy their chances of maintaining their perf...Full Story »

The Zenit striker hit the only goal of the game after six minutes as the hosts held out against relentless pressure from Paulo Bento's side with some stoic defensive work An early goal from Aleksandr Kerzhakov was enough to hand Russia all three points against Portugal in Moscow. The Zenit St Petersburg man fired past Rui Patricio with just six minutes on the clock, and despite the visitors ...Full Story »

Green, the England international, will be relegated to No 2 goalkeeper less than two months after his arrival, with Cesar expected to officially seal his surprise move on Wednesday. Green only joined Rangers in July but is already set for the axe after a string of high-profile mistakes this season.  The 32 year-old endured a nightmare debut against Swansea City on the opening day of the...Full Story »

Julio Cesar: Inter goalkeeper could be set for a shock summer switch to QPR Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers have opened talks over a possible swoop for Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar. The Brazil international was a key member of Inter's UEFA Champions League-winning side two years ago but now looks set to leave Giuseppe Meazza. Samir Handanovic arrived from Udinese this summer ...Full Story »

Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff will be out for between six weeks and three months after damaging his right knee, the club said on Monday, in the latest problem to hit the injury-prone player. The 26-year-old limped off in the 12th minute of Lyon's 4-1 victory against Troyes on Saturday and was later diagnosed with a right knee sprain and internal lateral ligament damage. "The length of time he...Full Story »

FREEBIE ... Julio Cesar SPURS are eyeing a move for Inter keeper Julio Cesar — who could be available on a free. Boss Andre Villas-Boas has turned his attention to Cesar as Lyon have demanded £15million for Hugo Llorris. Italian giants Inter want to get the big-earning Brazil keeper, 32, off their wage bill as he pockets £85,000 a week after tax. They tried to offload Cesar t...Full Story »

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has brushed aside reports claiming his club is interested in signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Julio Cesar has been strongly linked with a move away from Inter this summer with the Nerazzurri outfit set to sign Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic as his replacement. Reports in Italy claim Milan have joined in the race to sign the Brazil inte...Full Story »

Cesare Prandelli believes that Italy's 3-0 friendly defeat against Russia on Friday will be a valuable lesson for his team at Euro 2012. A goal from Aleksandr Kerzhakov and a double from Roman Shirokov, all in the second half, stunned the Azzurri in what was their final warm-up match before the start of the Euros. After the game, Prandelli rued his side's defensive errors, but admitted to ha...Full Story »