The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Liverpool's Champions League hopes foundered on a first-half penalty from Fiorentina's Juan Vargas as the Italian club weathered a late storm from Lyon to join them in the last 16. Those fearing that the French club would travel to Stadio Artemio Franchi and meekly roll over and have their bellies tickled will have drawn heart from the side Claude Puel put out, with Sidney Govou, Bafétimbi...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Fabio Capello kept to his principle of using wide players but Wayne Rooney's attacking threat was reduced by the need for him to provide defensive support Shape Fabio Capello, denied a succession ofmajor players, surprisingly decided on a centre-back partnership with two left-footed players in Joleon Lescott and Matthew Upson. However, he made a courageous decision by stickingto his principles and...
foxlivestreaming (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
Watch international friendly match Brazil vs England LIVE STREAMING , online video for FREE, on November 14th 2009 at 17:00 GMT. VS Match : Brazil vs England Date : November 14th 2009 Kick off time : 17:00 GMT. Venue : Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Possibly squads : Brazil : Brazil defender Luisao withdrew from the squad Tuesday after undergoing surgery for appendicitis, and has been replaced...
foxlivestreaming (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
Watch friendly international match Brazil vs England LIVE STREAMING , online video for FREE, this November 14th 2009 at 17:00 GMT. VS Match : Brazil vs England Date : November 14th 2009 Kick off time : 17:00 GMT. Venue : Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Possibly squads : Brazil : Julio Cesar, Doni, Fabio Aurelio, Dani Alves, Michel Bastos, Naldo, Lucio, Maicon, Thiago Silva, Juan, Lucas,...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
• Lyon came back from 4-2 to take last minute lead • Jérémy Toulalan's last minute own-goal made it 5-5 The Lyon manager Claude Puel admitted his frustration after his side were held to a stunning 5-5 draw by Marseille on Sunday. Lyon had trailed 4-2 with 11 minutes remaining but Lisandro López scored twice in four minutes, the second from the penalty spot, and Michel...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Rafael Benítez must demonstrate that he really is producing a brighter and better Liverpool If goals are the lifeblood of football it is anaemia that leaves Liverpool looking as if they are about to pass out. Following that 1-1 draw in Lyon , they will probably be carted away from the tournament. The misery of the last minute equaliser from Lisandro López does tend to distract attention...
Japan Times (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil coach Dunga selected FC Porto striker Hulk on Tuesday for next month's friendlies against England and Oman. Other new players called up for the team's final matches of the year include Lyon's Michel Bastos, Liverpool's Fabio Aurelio and Hoffenheim's Carlos Eduardo.
Soccer news (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
Prediction Brazilian squad : Goalkeepers : Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (AS Roma). Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Michel Bastos (Lyon), Fabio Aurelio (Liverpool), Lucio (Inter Milan), Juan (AS Roma), Luisao (Benfica), Naldo (Werder Bremen). Midfielders: Elano (Galatasaray), Kaka (Real Madrid), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Lucas Leiva (Liverpool),...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
The teenage Bosnian playmaker is relishing the opportunity of a showdown against Liverpool's Steven Gerrard The good news for Liverpool is that Lyon, their Champions League opponents tonight, lost on Saturday, going down 2-0 at Sochaux. The bad news is that it was their first reverse of the season, and the team against whom they must try to get their season back on track after three straight defeats...
All About the Beautiful Game (Free subscription) | 29/08/2009
Watch highlights of the game Lyon 3-1 Nancy | French ligue 1 goals: Bafetimbi Gomis - 38' Lisandro - 51' 57' - Youssouf Hadji Michel Bastos - 68'
90 Minutes On The Pitch! (Free subscription) | 20/08/2009
In an action packed night with Premier League action along with Champions League qualifiers and international friendlies featuring Real Madrid away to Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City playing Barcelona at the Nou Camp. But we have three amazing goals to pick from as the goal of the day. Yep! Goal of the DAY! . The contenders are : Robbie Blake's thunderous volley against Manchester United to get...
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 20/08/2009
Olympique Lyon stormed closer to a 10th successive Champions League group stage appearance after a 5-1 thumping of Anderlecht at Stade Gerland. Teenage midfielder Miralem Pjanić opened the scoring after 10 minutes before Lisandro López fired home a penalty six minutes later. New signings Michel Bastos and Bafétimbi Gomis then struck in a four-minute period just before half-time...
All About the Beautiful Game (Free subscription) | 19/08/2009
watch highlights of Lyon 4-0 Anderlecht | Champions League Qualification | Playoffs GOALS: Miralem Pjanic - 10' Lisandro (pen) - 15' Michel Bastos - 39' Bafetimbi Gomis - 42' 57' - Matias Suarez Bafetimbi Gomis - 63'
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 15/07/2009
Deposed French champions Lyon on Wednesday agreed to pay rivals Lille €18 million for Brazilian midfielder Michel Bastos.
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 15/07/2009
Brazilian winger Michel Bastos has confirmed he is poised to join Lyon in a big-money deal, which spells bad news for his Lille team-mate Adil Rami.
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