| Cruyff urges De Jong to clean up his game Johan Cruyff has urged Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong to clean up his game after a leg-breaking tackle so severe that he was omitted from the national squad. cbc.ca |
Huddlestone cleared after Twente incident • No further action to be taken against Spurs midfielder• Player faced possible ban after elbow clash with Marc JankoUefa will take no action against Tottenham Hotspur's Tom Huddlestone after the midfielder appeared to elbow the FC Twente forward Marc Janko in the face during their Champions League match last week.Janko had claimed that Huddlestone deliberately "smashed his arm into my face" and left him with a nosebleed while the pair tussled in the Group A game at White Hart Lane.Huddlestone was not punished over the incident at the time – indeed he was being fouled by Janko when it occurred and the free-kick went the other way.Uefa agreed to gather more information on the incident after the game, including looking at video footage and interviewing the officials. There were fears that were Huddlestone to be charged and banned over the matter, he could miss Spurs' double-header with the holders Internazionale, however the matter will not be pursued by the governing body.Tottenham HotspurFC TwenteChampions Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Messi's pair enough for Barcelona Lionel Messi's double gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in the Champions League despite the hosts' poor finishing in front of goal. cbc.ca |
Mourinho Starting to Feel At Home In Madrid MADRID (Reuters) - After a difficult start to his tenure marked by a dearth of goals, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is starting to feel at home in the Spanish capital in an ominous sign for the club's La Liga title rivals. feeds.nytimes.com |
Wayne Rooney saga should not distract Manchester United squad says Nemanja Vidic Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic says furore surrounding Wayne Rooney cannot be used as excuse for poor form. telegraph.co.uk |