http://SoccerGlobe.net News from across the Globe Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:40:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nemanja Vidic believes Manchester United have a much better chance of making it through to the UEFA Champions League final than they did 12 months ago. United lost to AC Milan at the semi-final stage last season and face another tricky tie against Spanish giants Barcelona this term. However, Vidic ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/vidic-confident-of-defeating-barcelona/ Real Madrid want to sign Michael Essien to replace Mahamadou Diarrá and have already let Chelsea and the player's agent know of their interest about a possible big money move in the summer. Predrag Mijatovic approached Peter Kenyon, when he travelled to London to watch the Blues play ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/spanish-interest-for-chelsea-star-michael-essien/ The agent of Ronaldinho claims the Brazilian superstar has rejected a move to Chelsea Football Club. Ernesto Bonzetti is currently negotiating a transfer for the Barcelona ace with the likely destination being AC Milan, yet he has revealed the player could have been heading to Stamford Bridge had ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/ronaldinho-not-a-fan-of-english-football-snubs-chelsea-move-may-do-same-to-manchester-city/ Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos is believed to be keeping tabs on Schalke 04 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer . The Daily Star Sunday are reporting that Ramos is on the hunt for a new number one and the German star is high on his wanted list. The 22 year old ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/london-giants-interested-in-schalke-04-goalkeeper-manuel-neuer/ Former Paris Saint Germain president Alain Cayzac claims the club have made contact with Jose Mourinho. The capital club are mired in trouble towards the foot of the Ligue 1 table and are three points away from safety with four games remaining in the campaign. Coach Paul Le Guen is ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/french-giants-offer-managerial-position-to-chelsea-liverpool-legends/ Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has taken a swipe at Old Trafford - and admits he could have been playing FOR Manchester United in Wednesday's Champions League semi. The ex-Chelsea forward said: "Old Trafford is a big stadium and a good one - but to call it the Theatre ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/barcelona-star-calling-old-trafford-theatre-of-dreams-is-a-bit-exaggerated/ Deco is a step closer to quitting Barcelona after being left on the bench for Saturday's derby against Espanyol. DiarioSport says Deco received an explanation yesterday for the decision to leave him out, but not from coach Frank Rijkaard. It was assistant Johan Neeskens who spoke with Deco ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/portugese-star-deco-to-follow-ronaldinho-out-of-barcelona/ Alessandro Del Piero scored a hat-trick and played a starring role as Juventus thrashed Atalanta 4-0 and that performance immediately prompted calls for the striker to be recalled to the Italy squad. Del Piero has been out of favour with Italy coach Roberto Donadoni in recent national team squads and ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/clamour-increasing-for-del-piero-to-return-to-italy-squad/ Luca Toni kept Bayern Munich on course for a potential treble as he struck twice to see off Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Cup final. The Italian striker is enjoying a remarkable first season in German football and again had a decisive impact to help Bayern overcome Dortmund.   Toni had ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/toni-double-for-bayern-wins-german-cup/ Paris St Germain president Alain Cayzac has stepped down from his post, a day after the relegation-threatened club held a crisis meeting. The 66-year-old tendered his resignation following a meeting on Sunday with Sebastien Bazin - who is a representative of PSG's main shareholder, Colony Capital - and coach Paul ... http://SoccerGlobe.net/2008/04/22/relegation-haunted-psgs-chairman-to-step-down/