FRIDAY FOOTBALL HEADLINES ***FIFA director of security Ralf Mutschke has backed Brazils authorities ahead of the 2014 World Cup. The former Interpol director is on inspection duty in the host nation and while he admitted there is a concern over possible violent demonstrations, he believes the competition is not the target. ***Swansea Citys Ashley Williams was disappointed with his sides 0-0 draw with Napoli in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round-of-32 tie. ***Lukas Podolski has come out in support of Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil after his penalty woe in Wednesdays 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. ***Mesut Ozil has apologised to Arsenal fans for the Bayern Munich defeat. Lukas Podolski has leapt to his defence, saying its unfair to single out such an outstanding player just for missing a penalty. (The Sun) ***Manchester United are set to announce today that Wayne Rooney has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract worth £300,000 a week. (The Sun) ***Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood leaps to the defence of underfire hitman Roberto Soldado. ***Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini will be charged by UEFA on Friday morning for improper conduct following his remarks about the Swedish referee in Tuesdays game against Barcelona. (Independent) ***Manchester United fans plan to take Eric Cantona masks and scarves to Selhurst Park this weekend has sparked fury among Crystal Palace supporters. (Daily Mail) ***Paul Lambert has told Alan Hutton he has no chance of playing for Aston Villa again as the bizarre stand-off with the Scotland international continues. (Daily Mail) ***Former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow says Man United may never get back into the Champions League if they miss out this season.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:06:36 +0000
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