Storari: ‘Buffon is the best’
Marco Storari believes Gigi Buffon is still the best goalkeeper in the world, and discusses Juventus’ aims. The former Genoa man is the backup to Buffon at Juventus, and still…
‘Inter among world’s top 10’
Lukas Podolski discusses former manager Arsene Wenger, his aims with Inter, and why Manuel Neuer didn't win the Ballon d'Or. The Polish-born striker enjoyed his debut as a starter last…
‘Totti’s Ballon d’Or? In 2006…’
Roma Coach Rudi Garcia says he was ‘thinking of Manuel Neuer’ for the Ballon d’Or, and praises his captain Francesco Totti after the double against Lazio. Cristiano Ronaldo won his…
Ronaldo wins 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer to win a second consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or. The Portuguese was up against Barcelona's Messi and Bayern Munich's Neuer,…
No Serie A in FIFA World XI
The players named for the FIFA FIFPro World XI include representatives from all major European leagues, but none from Serie A. The 2014 Ballon d'Or Gala started with the naming…
Bonucci: ‘Buffon be like Neuer!’
Leonardo Bonucci pushed Gigi Buffon to be more like Manuel Neuer and reveals Andrea Pirlo’s practical jokes. The Juventus defender sat down with Tuttosport and said it was “an injustice”…
‘Ballon d’Or difficult for ‘keepers’
Gigi Buffon believes winning the Ballon d’Or will be difficult for Manuel Neuer - because the award doesn’t tend to go to goalkeepers. Lev Yashin is the only ‘keeper to…
Ancelotti in running for FIFA award
Carlo Ancelotti could be named Coach of the Year, as FIFA announces the final contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or. Carlo Ancelotti could be named Coach of the Year, as…
Buffon in FIFPro XI contention
Gigi Buffon is once more one of the five goalkeepers in world football shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI, for 2014. The Italy and Juventus goalkeeper is in contention…
Nedved: Calcio must wake up
Pavel Nedved believes Italian football should follow Juventus’ example if Serie A is to bridge the gap to other top European Leagues. Pavel Nedved believes Italian football should follow Juventus’…
Neuer: Roma not easy
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer warns that the German Champions will not have it easy at Roma this week. Neuer won the World Cup in the summer, and has gone…
Neuer: ‘Unity was decisive’
Manuel Neuer praised Germany for their “unity” to win the World Cup and paid tribute to Argentina. The goalkeeper remained unbeaten in the Final, as Mario Gotze came off the…
Rodriguez, Messi, Neuer and Pogba awards
James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot, Leo Messi the Golden Ball and Paul Pogba voted best young player at the World Cup. The tournament concluded in Rio de Janeiro tonight…
‘Neuer can save Balotelli penalty’
Bayern Munich ‘keeper Manuel Neuer has what it takes to stop a Mario Balotelli penalty, says Giovanni Galli. The Milan striker has a 100 per cent record when it comes…
Neuer has considered Juve shoot-out
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has failed to rule out the possibility of a penalty shoot-out against Juventus on Wednesday. Although the German giants will go into the quarter-final tie…
Neuer: Buffon is still superb
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has defended Juventus’ Gigi Buffon over the early goal he conceded in Munich last night. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has defended Juventus’ Gigi Buffon over the…
Buffon: ‘Neuer can define an era’
Gigi Buffon praised his Bayern Munich counterpart Manuel Neuer ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash. “He can define an era.” Gigi Buffon praised his Bayern Munich counterpart Manuel Neuer ahead…
Neuer: Bayern confident of win
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes his side have what it takes to defeat Juventus in the Champions League. The Bianconeri play the Bundesliga side in the quarter-finals of the…