Rafa refusing to rush Torres

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is in no hurry to rush Fernando Torres back into action against Unirea Urziceni in the Europa League on Thursday. The Spain international made his long-awaited comeback from a knee operation after five weeks out in a 15-minute substitute appearance in Sunday’s goalless draw at Manchester City. But, with their Premier […]

Geneve veut empecher la mendicite des enfants roms, quitte a les separer de leurs parents

En ce debut d’apres-midi, le froid est mordant a Geneve. Stella, 42 ans, et sa fille Simona, 17 ans, arrivees il y a une semaine d’Aiud, ville du centre-ouest de la Roumanie pour mendier, n’ont, depuis ce matin, recolte que six francs suisses (4 euros). Les deux femmes roms ont joue au chat et a […]

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Romania paves way to host US missile shield

Romania President Traian Basescu said the country’s top defence body has approved a US proposal to place anti-ballistic interceptors in Romania as part of a revamped US missile shield. President Basescu said the measure is not directed against Russia and added that the interceptors will increase national security. US vice president Joe Biden was in […]

Romania paves way to host US missile shield

Romania President Traian Basescu said the country’s top defence body has approved a US proposal to place anti-ballistic interceptors in Romania as part of a revamped US missile shield. President Basescu said the measure is not directed against Russia and added that the interceptors will increase national security. US vice president Joe Biden was in […]

Foreign media on possible disposal of US missile defense in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said Friday he favoured taking part in a new US missile defence system in Europe and a US ambassador indicated that talks have already started, AFP reported. „In my view, we have to show solidarity (with US plans) but Bulgaria’s position will depend on parliament and the position of the […]

Romania paves way to host US missile shield

Romania President Traian Basescu said the country’s top defence body has approved a US proposal to place anti-ballistic interceptors in Romania as part of a revamped US missile shield. President Basescu said the measure is not directed against Russia and added that the interceptors will increase national security. US vice president Joe Biden was in […]

Gerrard demands ‘bottle’ from Reds

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called on his team-mates to show „a bit of bottle” when it comes to going forward in the search for goals. Despite improving what was a poor defensive record by their standards over recent weeks, critics still complain the Reds do not have enough going forward to really hurt sides. […]

Gerrard: Bottle attacking spirit

STEVEN GERRARD has demanded that Liverpool should show ‘a bit of bottle’ when it comes to attacking. Last night’s 3-1 victory in Romania over Europa League opponents Unirea Urziceni was the first time since the 6-1 win against Hull on September 26 the Reds had scored more than twice in a match. And skipper Gerrard […]

Champions League – Rankings: Arsenal slump

Another defeat for at the weekend sees them drop further down our European Power Rankings. League performances, plus the relative difficulty of each team’s league, to find out who is the best team in Europe. The Gunners’ 2-0 loss at Chelsea – who remain top of our form guide among the clubs still in European […]