Chelsea hires former midfielder Lampard as manager LONDON: Frank Lampard, Chelsea's all-time record scorer and one of its greatest ever players, returned to the club on Thursday as its 12th manager in 16 years under Roman Abramovich's ownership. The former Chelsea midfielder left second-tier club... 04 Jul, 2019
Aston Villa hand Bruce task of restoring former glories LONDON: Aston Villa have handed much-travelled manager Steve Bruce the task of leading the former European champions back into the Premier League. Bruce, former manager of Villa's arch-rivals Birmingham City, replaced Italian Roberto Di Matteo,... 13 Oct, 2016
Bruce set to be named Villa manager on Wednesday Former European champions Aston Villa are set to name Steve Bruce as their new manager on Wednesday to replace the sacked Roberto Di Matteo, local media reported. The 55-year-old Bruce, who quit Hull City in July, includes Villa's arch-rivals... 12 Oct, 2016
Sacked Di Matteo predicts bright future for Villa Roberto Di Matteo believes it is just a matter of time before Aston Villa begin reaping the rewards of his rebuilding efforts, though the Italian will not be around to take credit for any improvement after he was sacked by the club on Monday. Di... 05 Oct, 2016
Di Matteo sacked by Aston Villa after poor start to season Matteo lasted a little over four months Assistant coach Clarke named caretaker manager Aston Villa's disappointing start to life outside the Premier League cost manager Roberto Di Matteo his job after the club announced they had... 03 Oct, 2016
Top-flight return will be tough, says Villa manager De Matteo Beijing, July 18 New Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo has warned that his side face a tough task returning to the Premier League at the first attempt after last season’s relegation. “It is going to be a challenge next season, the... 19 Jul, 2016
Villa boss Di Matteo warns players to obey team rules New Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo has warned his players to abide by team rules in the Championship as they prepare to make a quick return to the Premier League following last season's relegation from the top flight. In Villa's previous... 17 Jun, 2016
Di Matteo named as new Aston Villa manager Roberto di Matteo is the new manager of Aston Villa, the former English champions said on their website on Friday. The 46-year-old Italian, who won the Champions League during a short spell in charge of Chelsea, takes over weeks after the club... 03 Jun, 2016
Chinese group buys Aston Villa London, May 19 Aston Villa have been sold to a Chinese group owned by Dr Tony Jiantong Xia, the Championship club announced on Wednesday, in a deal worth a reported $86 million. Villa crashed out of the Premier League after a miserable season... 20 May, 2016
Win the Champions League? Let's see, says Chelsea's Mourinho LONDON: Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea team might could challenge for the Champions League this season despite their woeful form in the Premier League. Mourinho, who steered the English champions to a 2-0 win over his former club Porto 2-0... 10 Dec, 2015
Chelsea's Mourinho targets Real Madrid's Benitez over wife's messy remark LONDON: Jose Mourinho has launched a stinging attack on Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard's wife teased the Chelsea boss by saying her husband was always having to tidy up messes left by the Portuguese. Montserrat Seara... 29 Jul, 2015
International Sports Briefs Fans attack players ROME: Juventus players were pelted with missiles by their own fans ahead of Sunday’s Serie A home clash against Atalanta at Turin’s Stadio Olimpico. As the team boarded their bus from the hotel they stay at on the night... 29 Mar, 2010
