Lampard sees controversial Belgrade 'placenta' doc to be fit for Arsenal clashNovember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard yesterday flew in to see placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic. Lampard said that he has not had any placenta fluid used on his thigh injury and is just using special massage oils.
Wenger rejects placenta treatment will help van Persie's miracle returnNovember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed alternative medicine, and admitted that striker Robin van Persie will not make a miracle return at Sunderland today. Dutch striker van Persie led the way by being one of the first of a host of Premier League stars to visit placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic at her Belgrade clinic this week.
Van Persie, Johnson's placenta therapist under investigationNovember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Human placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic, who helped cure a host of Premier League stars, including Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, could be put out of business following a widespread problem of unlicensed therapists. According to reports, Serbia's Health Minister Tomica Milosavljevic has ordered a full investigation into her clinic and whether she has a medical license.
Glen Johnson in Belgrade for horse-placenta cureNovember 19th, 2009 LONDON - England defender Glen Johnson along with Anfield pal Fabio Aurelio arrived in Serbia for horse-placenta cure. The Liverpool right back arrived in Belgrade to be treated by radical physio Mariana Kovacevic, who is also treating Robin van Persie.
Persie dashes to Serbia for 'wacky' horse placenta treatment for injured ankleNovember 17th, 2009 more images
more imagesLONDON - Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie, who injured his ankle during a game against Italy last Saturday, has dashed off to Serbia for a special crackpot treatment, which involves rubbing horse placenta on the damaged ankle. Persie, who feared he could be out for the rest of the season, has been told that he could return to competitive football within six weeks.
Double injury blow plunges Liverpool further into gloomNovember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool's season was thrust deeper into crisis Thursday as it was confirmed that Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera have both suffered torn hamstrings. The two attacking midfielders both suffered injuries during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Birmingham City Monday, a game that extended the club's miserable run to just one win in nine games.
Juventus hope to recruit Mascherano and deepen Liverpool's miseryOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Juventus are preparing to deepen Liverpool's misery with a January raid for 24-year-old Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano. The Turin giants are ready to offer 23-million-pounds as they seek to grab the Serie A title away from Inter Milan, reports The Sun.
Liverpool's Benitez rules out mind games with Chelsea's AncelottiOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Ahead of the Liverpool-Chelsea Premier League game on Sunday, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said that he has a lot of respect for fellow coach and managers. "I have a lot of respect for him.
Capello's 'two strikes and you're out' secret to tame bratty superstars revealedSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, has revealed that England manager Fabio Capello's strict 'two strikes and you're out' philosophy is apt to stop superstar youngsters from becoming a pain and to treat everyone as equals in the camp. Pearce, who is also part of Capello's senior backroom staff, emphasized that the millionaire stars would no more be favoured, and only performance will matter under Capello's leadership.
Splashing cash has hit Liverpool's title dream: RafaAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Coach Rafa Benitez has said that splashing the cash on a back-up striker could actually have hit Liverpool's title dream. The Kop boss has forked out 37-million pounds on Alberto Aquilani and Glen Johnson to replace Real Madrid buys Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.
Liverpool's Torres throws title taunt at ChelseaAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool hitman Fernando Torres has thrown a title taunt at both Chelsea and Manchester United, says his club will show its real intentions in due course. "We have no problem beating Manchester United or Chelsea but it is games like Sunday's at Tottenham where we need to show our real title intentions," The Sun quoted Torres, as saying.
Liverpool's Rafa to snap up Alberto Aquilani for 20 m poundsAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool will spend 20 million pound to land Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani - but only when Xabi Alonso finally joins Real Madrid. According to The Sun, the Reds have agreed a deal in principle for the Italian, 25, who has won 11 full caps and turned down Arsenal and Chelsea when he was 16.
Bonjour: Treat Gently wins US debut in Belmont featureJuly 10th, 2009 Treat Gently wins Belmont featureNEW YORK — Treat Gently, a stakes winner in France, won her U.S. debut Thursday in the $48,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park.
Footballer charged over road death after Confed Cup partyJune 30th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - South Africa defender Bryce Moon faces a charge of culpable homicide after allegedly knocking down a woman, who subsequently died after being refused admission in two hospitals. Moon was driving from a party organised by Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena after the Confederation Cup final between Brazil and United States at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Monday when the accident occurred, the Sowetan newspaper reported Tuesday.
Liverpool's Gerrard to retire in 2013June 17th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has said that he will hang up his boots in 2013. "I'll be 33 at the end of my contract and it's doubtful whether I'll carry on.
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