SPORTS UPDATE WITH EMMAH ATAI: Chelsea captain John Terry is in line to recover from injury in time for Wednesdays Champions League semi-final second leg with Atletico Madrid. Terry, 33, was substituted with an ankle injury 20 minutes from time in the first leg of the tie at the Estadio Vicente Calderon on Tuesday, which ended 0-0. His return would represent a major boost for Chelsea, who saw goalkeeper Petr Cech ruled out for the rest of the season in the Spanish capital and have midfield duo Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel suspended for the second leg. Chelsea midfielder Ramires will miss the rest of the Premier League season after accepting a charge of violent conduct. The Brazilian was sanctioned following an off-the-ball incident with Sebastian Larsson in Saturdays 2-1 defeat by Sunderland. The 27-year-old will serve a four-match ban after a review panel decision. Interim boss Ryan Giggs says taking charge of Manchester United is the proudest moment of his life. The 40-year-old Welshman is manager for the seasons final four Premier League games after David Moyess sacking. Giggs, the Old Trafford clubs most decorated player, also wants to secure a Europa League place next season for the club, who lie seventh in the table. Liverpools managing director Ian Ayre claims the club deserve more credit for their transformation from financial basket case to well-run title favourites. As Brendan Rodgers side prepare to face Chelsea on Sunday in a game which could be key to ending the clubs 24-year wait for a championship crown, Ayre has reminded fans how much is owed to the stewardship of their American owners. He says Liverpool were on the brink of financial collapse when Boston-based Fenway Sports Group bought the club in October 2010 and insists the revival in the relatively short time since has been remarkable. Barcelona could be set to make a £30million bid for Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil, reports say. The German only moved to north London from Real Madrid last summer but after an excellent start, has since faded due to fitness and form problems. Arsenals Lukas Podolski is reportedly eyeing up a move back to Cologne. The 28-year-old still has two years left on his deal at the Emirates but joined his former team-mates for their promotion party as they returned to the Bundesliga. Podolski admitted he would be interested in going back to the club he joined as a 10-year-old. As the Week 28 of the national football top elite league returns today with the 6 different fixtures at various venues across the country, the teams are torn between achieving different aspirations, securing the title and fighting against relegation. Just days after Vipers lost the team’s long serving physiologist, John Ssenkumba , with 46 points travel to Nakivubo Stadium with a date against 16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa. In the other fixtures; Proline Vs KCC - Lugogo SCVU Vs Simba - Namboole Express Vs Bright Stars - Wankulukuku Police Vs Entebbe - Kavumba CRO Vs URA - Mbale
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:40:36 +0000
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