What you missed while string theory was unraveling…
- Sepp Blatter is sorry for suggesting that gay fans should refrain from sex during the Qatari World Cup in 2022.
- Sir Alex Ferguson thinks it’s time that Manchester United ends their Stamford Bridge jinx; United haven’t won at the Bridge since 2002.
- Manchester United and South Korea midfielder Ji-Sung Park’s father has been quoted as saying that his son will retire from international football after the Asian Cup.
- Paul Scholes will miss the rest of the season with a groin injury.
- Steven Gerrard probably won’t be back for Liverpool against Fulham on Saturday.
- Arsenal and Tottenham are set to square off over Inter defender Davide Santon and Wolfsburg defender Serdar Tasci this January.
- Lille winger Eden Hazard would like to move to Liverpool or Arsenal.
- Los Angeles Galaxy striker Edson Buddle is presently on trial at Birmingham City.
- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka is hoping to return from injury after Christmas.
- AC Milan have confirmed that they’re involved in negotiations with Sampdoria to sign Antonio Cassano.
- Sochaux striker Charlie Davies feels that he’s finally ready to return after his involvement in a fatal car accident fourteen months ago.
- CSKA Sofia could be kicked out of the Bulgarian league if they fail to pay the $1.35 million debt they owe to other Bulgarian clubs by February.
- The Seattle Sounders have signed Swedish midfielder Erik Friberg.