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The Wenger vs Mourinho feud is not letting up.

The Community Shield is hardly more than a well-covered friendly. Many of those preparing for the game were the most excited about the meeting of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho next to the sideline. Rather than the game itself.. Well, the two of them behaved well during the game this time. However, after the ceremony the Frenchman just avoided the Portuguese instead of shaking hands with him.

The Wenger vs Mourinho conflict is something that can add more spice to the Premier League title run. Especially if Arsenal, through performances like this one on Sunday, can produce a campaign that will see them fighting for the title.

EPLindex.com: 5 Things Arsenal fans can take away from the Community Shield

 
FA Cup winners Arsenal won the Community Shield against Premier League champions Chelsea, gambling news report. The beautiful goal of Alex Oxlade-Champerlain was the difference between the two sides on Sunday. It was the first time ever that the Wenger vs Mourinho duel was won by the Frenchman.

O-C’s early goal was enough for Wenger to finally draw blood against Mourinho (AFP/Getty)

Arsenal started the way they were playing in recent weeks. They looked sharp at the beginning, as many of those who follow latest gambling news expected. However, as Chelsea, fighting for the equalizer, raised the pace of the game, they had to defend. The Gunners performed attractive attacking play that seems to work even against sides with the quality of the Blues.

Oxlade-Chamberlain had a convincing day, winning his overall battle against his marker, Cesar Azpilicueta. The whole Arsenal team was well-organized in defense, protecting the lead effectively. If they can do this against their biggest rivals in the league season, they might have a shot at the title.

ESPNFC.com: Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho’s mutual antipathy will continue

 
The Wenger vs Mourinho conflict continued on Sunday in the Community Shield match. This kind of hostile rivalry between title contenders is something that was missing from the English top-tier recently. Watching the game on Sunday suggest that the two will provide this, and Arsenal might have the potential to go for the title this year.

The two coaches are old firends (Paul Marriott Photography)

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho just cannot stand each other it seems. When facing the other, they tend to behave childishly. That is a feature that appeared only in the last couple of years, though they met 14 times already. Yet this was the first occasion when the Frenchman was able to beat Mourinho’s Chelsea, as keen followers of live sports results probably know.

Arsenal now produced a performance that was similar to those that earned them a 2-0 away victory against then title-defenders Manchester City in February. That match indicated that the Gunners might become serious title challengers; however they weren’t able to maintain their form in the spring.

Telegraph.co.uk: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger snubbed him

 
In the latest episode of the Wenger vs Mourinho soap opera, the Frenchman refused to shake his rival’s hand at the end of the Community Shield game. Arsenal won 1-0against Chelsea, but after the match, winning manager Arsene Wenger ignored Jose Mourinho, and the Portuguese did not forget to mention that to online mobile news reporters.

Mourinho: “Wenger apparently couldn’t see me” (Getty Images)

The Special One congratulated all the Arsenal players after the ceremony, however Wenger just avoided Mourinho. The Chelsea manager said, “You only miss me if you want to miss me and every Arsenal player came in my direction, which was the easiest thing to do because I was just there.”
He added, “If other people didn’t come in my direction, that is not a problem, not a story and not the end of the world. I did my job, the job that my club deserves me to do and the status as a manager when I lose any trophy.”

The Wenger vs Mourinho feud is not letting up.

The Community Shield is hardly more than a well-covered friendly. Many of those preparing for the game were the most excited about the meeting of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho next to the sideline. Rather than the game itself.. Well, the two of them behaved well during the game this time. However, after the ceremony the Frenchman just avoided the Portuguese instead of shaking hands with him.

The Wenger vs Mourinho conflict is something that can add more spice to the Premier League title run. Especially if Arsenal, through performances like this one on Sunday, can produce a campaign that will see them fighting for the title.

EPLindex.com: 5 Things Arsenal fans can take away from the Community Shield

 
FA Cup winners Arsenal won the Community Shield against Premier League champions Chelsea, gambling news report. The beautiful goal of Alex Oxlade-Champerlain was the difference between the two sides on Sunday. It was the first time ever that the Wenger vs Mourinho duel was won by the Frenchman.

O-C’s early goal was enough for Wenger to finally draw blood against Mourinho (AFP/Getty)

Arsenal started the way they were playing in recent weeks. They looked sharp at the beginning, as many of those who follow latest gambling news expected. However, as Chelsea, fighting for the equalizer, raised the pace of the game, they had to defend. The Gunners performed attractive attacking play that seems to work even against sides with the quality of the Blues.

Oxlade-Chamberlain had a convincing day, winning his overall battle against his marker, Cesar Azpilicueta. The whole Arsenal team was well-organized in defense, protecting the lead effectively. If they can do this against their biggest rivals in the league season, they might have a shot at the title.

ESPNFC.com: Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho’s mutual antipathy will continue

 
The Wenger vs Mourinho conflict continued on Sunday in the Community Shield match. This kind of hostile rivalry between title contenders is something that was missing from the English top-tier recently. Watching the game on Sunday suggest that the two will provide this, and Arsenal might have the potential to go for the title this year.

The two coaches are old firends (Paul Marriott Photography)

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho just cannot stand each other it seems. When facing the other, they tend to behave childishly. That is a feature that appeared only in the last couple of years, though they met 14 times already. Yet this was the first occasion when the Frenchman was able to beat Mourinho’s Chelsea, as keen followers of live sports results probably know.

Arsenal now produced a performance that was similar to those that earned them a 2-0 away victory against then title-defenders Manchester City in February. That match indicated that the Gunners might become serious title challengers; however they weren’t able to maintain their form in the spring.

Telegraph.co.uk: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger snubbed him

 
In the latest episode of the Wenger vs Mourinho soap opera, the Frenchman refused to shake his rival’s hand at the end of the Community Shield game. Arsenal won 1-0against Chelsea, but after the match, winning manager Arsene Wenger ignored Jose Mourinho, and the Portuguese did not forget to mention that to online mobile news reporters.

Mourinho: “Wenger apparently couldn’t see me” (Getty Images)

The Special One congratulated all the Arsenal players after the ceremony, however Wenger just avoided Mourinho. The Chelsea manager said, “You only miss me if you want to miss me and every Arsenal player came in my direction, which was the easiest thing to do because I was just there.”
He added, “If other people didn’t come in my direction, that is not a problem, not a story and not the end of the world. I did my job, the job that my club deserves me to do and the status as a manager when I lose any trophy.”

The FIFA presidency will soon be vacated, as many who follow sports scores count the days. After Platini revealed his desire to lead international football’s governing body, he is considered as the favorite to win the next election, gambling news report. Platini is 1.53 (8/15) top dog at Bet365, while his major challenger, Prince Ali Al-Hussein’s victory is priced at 4.00 (3/1).

Some of his opponents consider Platini as the protégé of Sepp Blatter. They argue that Platini’s presidency won’t bring any major changes into the corrupt world of FIFA. Others think that his strong criticism of Blatter was inappropriate and this might hurt his chances in Africa. However, all this might not be enough to confirm his supporters to vote against him.

UEFA.com: Michel Platini FIFA president?

 
UEFA President Michel Platini has confirmed that he will run for the FIFA presidency in the organization’s next election. He considers this decision as a major point in his life, and launching the Platini FIFA president run might affect the future of international football indeed, according to several gambling blogs.

Yes, you! Vote for me, and we turn things around! (Photo: AP)

Platini wrote a letter to all the 209 FIFA members’ representatives. He said, “There are times in life when you have to take your destiny into your own hands. I am at one of those decisive moments, at a juncture in my life and in events that are shaping the future of FIFA.”

He went on, “During this last half-century or so, FIFA has only had two presidents. This extreme stability is something of a paradox in a world that has experienced radical upheavals and in a sport that has undergone considerable economic change. However, recent events force the supreme governing body of world football to turn over a new leaf and rethink its governance.”

Platini also added that he wants to transform FIFA to an organization where everyone respects the diversity of the game around the world. He also emphasized that he cannot succeed alone. The election will be held at FIFA’s extraordinary congress in Zurich, February 2016.

Timeslive.co.za: Africa won’t have Michel Platini FIFA President

 
France might have strong connections with Africa. These relations might be even stronger regarding football than other aspects of life. However the continent’s football representatives are yet to become enthusiast about the Michel Platini FIFA president run. Leader of the Liberian Football Association, Musa Bility went as far as to say Platini’s presidency would be unacceptable.

The Liberian FA president, one of Blatter’s cronies is confident he will defeat Platini (BBC)

He said, “Platini would not represent change, he has been a FIFA vice-president for eight years. He should not replace Sepp Blatter, it would be unacceptable.” Bility revealed that he will also stand for the presidency. However, according to experts of gambling facts, it might be hard for him to be nominated by the minimum of five associations before next year’s election.

Even Platini’s friend, Jacques Anouma, the former president of the Ivory Coast football association, expressed that he won’t support Platini by default. He said, “I do not deny the excellent relationship I have with Michel Platini as I have with many other leaders of world football. However I would like to advise that I will side with the decision of CAF to safeguard the interest of African football.”

By criticizing Sepp Blatter, Platini might worsen his situation in Africa, where the Swiss sports leader remains extremely popular. Abedi Pele, former vice president of the Ghana federation and three-time African world player of the year said, “His harsh words against Blatter were not right. He could have disagreed in another way.”

The FIFA presidency will soon be vacated, as many who follow sports scores count the days. After Platini revealed his desire to lead international football’s governing body, he is considered as the favorite to win the next election, gambling news report. Platini is 1.53 (8/15) top dog at Bet365, while his major challenger, Prince Ali Al-Hussein’s victory is priced at 4.00 (3/1).

Some of his opponents consider Platini as the protégé of Sepp Blatter. They argue that Platini’s presidency won’t bring any major changes into the corrupt world of FIFA. Others think that his strong criticism of Blatter was inappropriate and this might hurt his chances in Africa. However, all this might not be enough to confirm his supporters to vote against him.

UEFA.com: Michel Platini FIFA president?

 
UEFA President Michel Platini has confirmed that he will run for the FIFA presidency in the organization’s next election. He considers this decision as a major point in his life, and launching the Platini FIFA president run might affect the future of international football indeed, according to several gambling blogs.

Yes, you! Vote for me, and we turn things around! (Photo: AP)

Platini wrote a letter to all the 209 FIFA members’ representatives. He said, “There are times in life when you have to take your destiny into your own hands. I am at one of those decisive moments, at a juncture in my life and in events that are shaping the future of FIFA.”

He went on, “During this last half-century or so, FIFA has only had two presidents. This extreme stability is something of a paradox in a world that has experienced radical upheavals and in a sport that has undergone considerable economic change. However, recent events force the supreme governing body of world football to turn over a new leaf and rethink its governance.”

Platini also added that he wants to transform FIFA to an organization where everyone respects the diversity of the game around the world. He also emphasized that he cannot succeed alone. The election will be held at FIFA’s extraordinary congress in Zurich, February 2016.

Timeslive.co.za: Africa won’t have Michel Platini FIFA President

 
France might have strong connections with Africa. These relations might be even stronger regarding football than other aspects of life. However the continent’s football representatives are yet to become enthusiast about the Michel Platini FIFA president run. Leader of the Liberian Football Association, Musa Bility went as far as to say Platini’s presidency would be unacceptable.

The Liberian FA president, one of Blatter’s cronies is confident he will defeat Platini (BBC)

He said, “Platini would not represent change, he has been a FIFA vice-president for eight years. He should not replace Sepp Blatter, it would be unacceptable.” Bility revealed that he will also stand for the presidency. However, according to experts of gambling facts, it might be hard for him to be nominated by the minimum of five associations before next year’s election.

Even Platini’s friend, Jacques Anouma, the former president of the Ivory Coast football association, expressed that he won’t support Platini by default. He said, “I do not deny the excellent relationship I have with Michel Platini as I have with many other leaders of world football. However I would like to advise that I will side with the decision of CAF to safeguard the interest of African football.”

By criticizing Sepp Blatter, Platini might worsen his situation in Africa, where the Swiss sports leader remains extremely popular. Abedi Pele, former vice president of the Ghana federation and three-time African world player of the year said, “His harsh words against Blatter were not right. He could have disagreed in another way.”

For the managers of the teams in Community Shield 2015 might be no more than part of the preparation for next season. However, for punters it is the first opportunity in two months to wager on competitive club football.

It will be important for supporters and players as well, since they will face one of their fiercest rivals. Maybe their main rivals for the Premier League season, as the title defenders expect a serious challenge from the upgraded Gunners.

Knowing the two teams’ recent preseason results and performances, it seems that Arsenal is on a roll already. This might hurt their league campaign as a dip in form can happen too early into the season. However, they can easily upset the odds in the Community Shield game on Sunday, as Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea expectedly will start to pick up their form only next week. Arsenal are 2.90 (19/10) underdogs at Bet365, however, backing them might be a wise decision. Chelsea are 2.50 (6/4) favourites, while the draw is available at 3.60 (13/5).

ESPNFC.com: Rivalry returns as Wenger and Mourinho set for Arsenal vs. Chelsea

 
Before the Premier League starts next week, as a warm-up, followers of live sports results can watch the champions taking on the FA Cup winners for the Community Shield 2015 on Sunday. It will be an opportunity to make a statement for both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger, just before the campaign starts.

Mourinho lately said Arsenal should challenge for the title. Not that he would let them (Photo: SkySports)

Arsenal have just finished a virtually perfect preseason. The Gunners have won some minor tournaments like the Barclays Asia Trophy and the Emirates Cup. They also destroyed Olympique Lyon 6-0 with a remarkable performance. And they were also able to sign an elite goalkeeper in Chelsea legend Petr Cech with a move Mourinho didn’t like that much.

It seems that Arsenal were able to maintain the momentum they gained towards the end of last season. However, Mourinho outlined that preseason results don’t mean anything. He said, “Preseason is fake, for good and bad. If you’re bad, it’s fake, and if you’re good it’s fake.”

SkySports.com: Arsenal can see off Chelsea in Community Shield says Paul Merson

 
The 2015-16 English football season starts with the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Premier League champions Chelsea will meet FA Cup winners Arsenal in a game that won’t be that important for the teams according to former Arsenal star Paul Merson, gambling news report.

Whoever comes out on top, Community Shield 2015 will be a tough match to win (SkySports)

He based his statement on last year’s Community Shield game, when the Gunners demolished League champions Manchester City, as many of those who follow sports scores might remember. However Arsenal had a poor start in the season afterwards, and they were out from the title race already in the fall.

Merson agreed with Jose Mourinho about Arsenal having no excuses if they fail to win the league this season. They acquired a world class goalie, and so that they were able to improve a crucial section of the team. Merson emphasized that Petr Cech will be able to save some points for them, and that could be a key factor in title race.

IBTimes.co.uk: Chelsea: John Terry ready for ‘spicy’ Community Shield reunion with Arsenal keeper Petr Cech

 
John Terry, Chelsea’s skipper revealed that long-time Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech joining Arsene Wenger’s team will give some extra spice to the already hot London derby. Cech will expectedly play his first competitive match for the Gunners on Sunday, in Community Shield 2015. The Czech international left Chelsea after he lost his place in the starting line-up against Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois.

Terry said playing against his old teammate will add spice to Community Shield 2015 (Photo: The Sun)

Terry said before Cech left for Arsenal that by signing the world class goalie, Wenger will add 12 to 15 points a season to his team’s tally, online mobile news reported then. Terry expressed that he couldn’t wait for the start of the new campaign. He said, “It’s all about winning the trophy, it’s as simple as that, it’s against our big London rivals, Petr Cech’s gone there as well, it’s going to have a little bit more spice to it.”

He added, “For me even speaking about the Red Bulls game [which Chelsea lost 4-2] has got me fired up a little bit. I hate losing. Everyone in the squad’s the same, so ideally we want to take fitness from the games and prepare ourselves right but, at the end of the day, when there’s trophies on the line we want to go and win it.”

For the managers of the teams in Community Shield 2015 might be no more than part of the preparation for next season. However, for punters it is the first opportunity in two months to wager on competitive club football.

It will be important for supporters and players as well, since they will face one of their fiercest rivals. Maybe their main rivals for the Premier League season, as the title defenders expect a serious challenge from the upgraded Gunners.

Knowing the two teams’ recent preseason results and performances, it seems that Arsenal is on a roll already. This might hurt their league campaign as a dip in form can happen too early into the season. However, they can easily upset the odds in the Community Shield game on Sunday, as Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea expectedly will start to pick up their form only next week. Arsenal are 2.90 (19/10) underdogs at Bet365, however, backing them might be a wise decision. Chelsea are 2.50 (6/4) favourites, while the draw is available at 3.60 (13/5).

ESPNFC.com: Rivalry returns as Wenger and Mourinho set for Arsenal vs. Chelsea

 
Before the Premier League starts next week, as a warm-up, followers of live sports results can watch the champions taking on the FA Cup winners for the Community Shield 2015 on Sunday. It will be an opportunity to make a statement for both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger, just before the campaign starts.

Mourinho lately said Arsenal should challenge for the title. Not that he would let them (Photo: SkySports)

Arsenal have just finished a virtually perfect preseason. The Gunners have won some minor tournaments like the Barclays Asia Trophy and the Emirates Cup. They also destroyed Olympique Lyon 6-0 with a remarkable performance. And they were also able to sign an elite goalkeeper in Chelsea legend Petr Cech with a move Mourinho didn’t like that much.

It seems that Arsenal were able to maintain the momentum they gained towards the end of last season. However, Mourinho outlined that preseason results don’t mean anything. He said, “Preseason is fake, for good and bad. If you’re bad, it’s fake, and if you’re good it’s fake.”

SkySports.com: Arsenal can see off Chelsea in Community Shield says Paul Merson

 
The 2015-16 English football season starts with the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Premier League champions Chelsea will meet FA Cup winners Arsenal in a game that won’t be that important for the teams according to former Arsenal star Paul Merson, gambling news report.

Whoever comes out on top, Community Shield 2015 will be a tough match to win (SkySports)

He based his statement on last year’s Community Shield game, when the Gunners demolished League champions Manchester City, as many of those who follow sports scores might remember. However Arsenal had a poor start in the season afterwards, and they were out from the title race already in the fall.

Merson agreed with Jose Mourinho about Arsenal having no excuses if they fail to win the league this season. They acquired a world class goalie, and so that they were able to improve a crucial section of the team. Merson emphasized that Petr Cech will be able to save some points for them, and that could be a key factor in title race.

IBTimes.co.uk: Chelsea: John Terry ready for ‘spicy’ Community Shield reunion with Arsenal keeper Petr Cech

 
John Terry, Chelsea’s skipper revealed that long-time Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech joining Arsene Wenger’s team will give some extra spice to the already hot London derby. Cech will expectedly play his first competitive match for the Gunners on Sunday, in Community Shield 2015. The Czech international left Chelsea after he lost his place in the starting line-up against Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois.

Terry said playing against his old teammate will add spice to Community Shield 2015 (Photo: The Sun)

Terry said before Cech left for Arsenal that by signing the world class goalie, Wenger will add 12 to 15 points a season to his team’s tally, online mobile news reported then. Terry expressed that he couldn’t wait for the start of the new campaign. He said, “It’s all about winning the trophy, it’s as simple as that, it’s against our big London rivals, Petr Cech’s gone there as well, it’s going to have a little bit more spice to it.”

He added, “For me even speaking about the Red Bulls game [which Chelsea lost 4-2] has got me fired up a little bit. I hate losing. Everyone in the squad’s the same, so ideally we want to take fitness from the games and prepare ourselves right but, at the end of the day, when there’s trophies on the line we want to go and win it.”

Deflategate scandal not finished: The NFL upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his obstructing the investigation.

It was widely discussed earlier this year that the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs. It is alleged to have happened in the AFC final against the Indianapolis Colts. According to the NFL, the Pats did that on purpose to help their attacking unit, especially Brady.

Brady insisted that he was innocent, however the league upheld its punishment without producing considerable evidence. Brady and the Players Association sued the league. Brady’s absence might affect New England’s chances in the upcoming season. Title-holder Pats are third favorites to win Super Bowl 50 with odds of 9.50 (17/2) at Bet365. They are favorites to win the AFC North, as their division title is priced at 1.80 (4/5).

NFL.com: Tom Brady, NFLPA file suit to vacate suspension

 
After the National Football League upheld its four-game suspension in the Deflatgate controversy, Tom Brady and the Players Association (NFLPA) sued the NFL in Minnesota. Their goal is to get the penalty abolished by the Minnesota federal court.

Looks like the media couldn’t do without another Belichick scandal (davegranlund.com)

As followers of live sports results might remember, the Deflategate scandal exploded after New England defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL playoffs earlier this year. It turned out that the Patriots used under-inflated footballs, allegedly to make it easier for Brady and co. The Pats won the game by a comfortable margin and went on to win the Super Bowl.

Brady insisted that he had nothing to do with that. According to the suit, the NFL’s decision was incorrect and inconsistent. It also claims that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was biased as he decided to maintain the penalty, gambling news report. As the lawsuit was filed, the New England Patriots organization started to attack the league over their process.

CNN.com: Tom Brady and Patriots owner attack NFL over ‘Deflategate’ decision

 
The National Football League upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension in the Deflategate scandal. The New England Patriots quarterback destroyed his cellphone before the investigation could have accessed the 10,000 text messages it contained. However, Brady argues that he did nothing wrong by doing that as he regularly breaks his old phones.

Also, color me shocked that beating your wife gets you half the punishment as tampering with your balls. The NFL is nothing if not idiotic.

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) May 12, 2015

He posted on Facebook, “To suggest that I destroyed a phone to avoid giving the NFL information it requested is completely wrong.” Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that he supported Brady during the Deflategate scandal controversy and he disappointed with the NFL, online mobile news report. He said, “I was wrong to put my faith in the league.”

Brady insists that he regularly breaks his phone and SIM card physically for security reasons, when he obtains a new device. He came under suspicion however, as the League was asking for access to the contents of his cellphone during the investigation of the Deflategate scandal.

ESPN.go.com: Robert Kraft’s statement on Deflategate scandal: ‘I was wrong to put my faith in the league’

 
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement after the NFL upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his alleged involvement in the Deflategate scandal. He wrote that this was the last time his opinion on the matter appeared in sports scores news before the legal process is over. Kraft also outlined that the league should do the same.

Robert Kraft is frustrated with the way the league has been handling the matter (AP/Mark Humphrey)

Kraft argues that according to the routine policy of the NFL, Brady’s suspension should have been reduced on appeal. The statement says, “Six months removed from the AFC Championship Game, the league still has no hard evidence of anybody doing anything to tamper with the PSI levels of footballs. I continue to believe and unequivocally support Tom Brady.”

Kraft added, “The league’s handling of this entire process has been extremely frustrating and disconcerting. I will never understand why an initial erroneous report regarding the PSI level of footballs was leaked by a source from the NFL a few days after the AFC Championship Game, and was never corrected by those who had the correct information.”

Deflategate scandal not finished: The NFL upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his obstructing the investigation.

It was widely discussed earlier this year that the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs. It is alleged to have happened in the AFC final against the Indianapolis Colts. According to the NFL, the Pats did that on purpose to help their attacking unit, especially Brady.

Brady insisted that he was innocent, however the league upheld its punishment without producing considerable evidence. Brady and the Players Association sued the league. Brady’s absence might affect New England’s chances in the upcoming season. Title-holder Pats are third favorites to win Super Bowl 50 with odds of 9.50 (17/2) at Bet365. They are favorites to win the AFC North, as their division title is priced at 1.80 (4/5).

NFL.com: Tom Brady, NFLPA file suit to vacate suspension

 
After the National Football League upheld its four-game suspension in the Deflatgate controversy, Tom Brady and the Players Association (NFLPA) sued the NFL in Minnesota. Their goal is to get the penalty abolished by the Minnesota federal court.

Looks like the media couldn’t do without another Belichick scandal (davegranlund.com)

As followers of live sports results might remember, the Deflategate scandal exploded after New England defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL playoffs earlier this year. It turned out that the Patriots used under-inflated footballs, allegedly to make it easier for Brady and co. The Pats won the game by a comfortable margin and went on to win the Super Bowl.

Brady insisted that he had nothing to do with that. According to the suit, the NFL’s decision was incorrect and inconsistent. It also claims that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was biased as he decided to maintain the penalty, gambling news report. As the lawsuit was filed, the New England Patriots organization started to attack the league over their process.

CNN.com: Tom Brady and Patriots owner attack NFL over ‘Deflategate’ decision

 
The National Football League upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension in the Deflategate scandal. The New England Patriots quarterback destroyed his cellphone before the investigation could have accessed the 10,000 text messages it contained. However, Brady argues that he did nothing wrong by doing that as he regularly breaks his old phones.

Also, color me shocked that beating your wife gets you half the punishment as tampering with your balls. The NFL is nothing if not idiotic.

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) May 12, 2015

He posted on Facebook, “To suggest that I destroyed a phone to avoid giving the NFL information it requested is completely wrong.” Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that he supported Brady during the Deflategate scandal controversy and he disappointed with the NFL, online mobile news report. He said, “I was wrong to put my faith in the league.”

Brady insists that he regularly breaks his phone and SIM card physically for security reasons, when he obtains a new device. He came under suspicion however, as the League was asking for access to the contents of his cellphone during the investigation of the Deflategate scandal.

ESPN.go.com: Robert Kraft’s statement on Deflategate scandal: ‘I was wrong to put my faith in the league’

 
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement after the NFL upheld Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his alleged involvement in the Deflategate scandal. He wrote that this was the last time his opinion on the matter appeared in sports scores news before the legal process is over. Kraft also outlined that the league should do the same.

Robert Kraft is frustrated with the way the league has been handling the matter (AP/Mark Humphrey)

Kraft argues that according to the routine policy of the NFL, Brady’s suspension should have been reduced on appeal. The statement says, “Six months removed from the AFC Championship Game, the league still has no hard evidence of anybody doing anything to tamper with the PSI levels of footballs. I continue to believe and unequivocally support Tom Brady.”

Kraft added, “The league’s handling of this entire process has been extremely frustrating and disconcerting. I will never understand why an initial erroneous report regarding the PSI level of footballs was leaked by a source from the NFL a few days after the AFC Championship Game, and was never corrected by those who had the correct information.”

Quarabag is not a well-known name amongst European football fans, however, with a trip to the Caucasus Celtic chances an unpleasant surprise. As Celtic are considered as firm favourites before the first leg, they should try to build as big an advantage as possible to ensure themselves a relaxed week before the reverse fixture. Celtic to beat Quarabag is priced at 1.44 (4/9) by Bet365.

Draw is available at 4.20 (16/5) while the Azeris are 7.50 (13/2) underdogs at the same online betting destination. Celtic are 1.33 (1/3) favourites to advance while a Quarabag aggregate victory is offered with odds of 3.25 (9/4). Celtic with a -1 handicap is priced at 2.30 (13/10) by Bet365, and the Bhoys’ half time/full time success pays at 2.20 (6/5). Celtic chances to beat Quarabag by two goals is a fancy option, available at 4.33 (10/3).

Dailyrecord.co.uk: Ronny Deila says Celtic must ‘step it up’ to keep Champions League dream on track

 
Norwegian boss Ronny Deila expressed that the best European performance is needed from Celtic to beat Quarabag. The Celts are facing the Azeri side in the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Deila insists that Celtic will need their best form to reach the play-off round against the tricky opposition from Baku.

Azeri champions FK Quarabag may pose a threat to Celtic chances (Photo: quarabagh.com)

The Bhoys showed their best European displays most recently against Internazionale in the knockout phase of the Champions League earlier this year, as many of those who follow live sports results might remember. Deila thinks that Celtic chances a nasty blunder if they don’t perform on that level against the Azeri champions.

He said, “When you get bigger tasks you step it up and the players will do that. So we need to be at our Inter Milan level. Qarabag are a very good team. They beat Twente Enschede in the Europa League qualifiers and did well in the group. It’s a difficult draw but you can’t think like that and we have to take what is coming in front of us. We know we are good enough. But we have to be at our best and at least we are at home first. That will be an important game.”

Express.co.uk: Stefan Johansen warns Celtic that Champions League tie won’t be easy

 
Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen has some experience of Azeri football. He met the Azerbaijan national football team twice while playing for Norway, as Scandinavian experts of gambling facts might remember. He recalls the outings as tough matches, however he expects Celtic to beat Quarabag in the first leg of their respective Champions League qualifier.

Celtic’s Norwegian warns teammates not to take the Azeris lightly (Photo: PA)

The 26-year-old said, “Qarabag have a few Brazilians and a Spanish guy and it’s difficult to say what they’ll be like because I haven’t seen enough of them. But their national team played with fight, they played hard. It’s never easy to go there. The national team played very physically and it was a tough game for us but I think we can get a good result.”

He pointed out that Baku will be a tricky venue to play. Celtic chances are good, but it won’t be smooth. He expressed, “It’s always tough, especially in Europe, to go away and play, but I’m confident we can go there and get a good result. Home is where we need to build the result. We had a 2-0 win to go away with last week to Stjarnan and you always know if you get the away goal then it’s more or less secure.”

Dailymail.co.uk: Champions League prestige more important than £20million qualification windfall, insists Celtic manager Ronny Deila

 
Ronny Deila said that the prestige of reaching the group stages of the Champions League is far more important for him and his players than the GBP 20 million it would bring to Celtic. The Norwegian manager would like to use the benefits of reaching the group stage to cement the Hoops’ place in sports scores news as Champions League regulars.

Celtic manager claims prestige is more important than money (Photo: SNS)

Deila said, “It is the same as with the players – you don’t get money out of thinking always about money. You have to love the game and you have to love to train, and then the money will come. This is what I say to my players. If you want to think always about wanting to be rich, you won’t get it. You have to be the best in something – and that is how it is in football.”

Discussing Celtic chances he added, “It is about what happens on the pitch, it is about everything. The money is nothing compared with the experience – but when you do well everything gets higher. So yes, the prestige is more priceless than the money – but there are positives in the second one, as well. It helps the club get more secure and we can build even more.”

Quarabag is not a well-known name amongst European football fans, however, with a trip to the Caucasus Celtic chances an unpleasant surprise. As Celtic are considered as firm favourites before the first leg, they should try to build as big an advantage as possible to ensure themselves a relaxed week before the reverse fixture. Celtic to beat Quarabag is priced at 1.44 (4/9) by Bet365.

Draw is available at 4.20 (16/5) while the Azeris are 7.50 (13/2) underdogs at the same online betting destination. Celtic are 1.33 (1/3) favourites to advance while a Quarabag aggregate victory is offered with odds of 3.25 (9/4). Celtic with a -1 handicap is priced at 2.30 (13/10) by Bet365, and the Bhoys’ half time/full time success pays at 2.20 (6/5). Celtic chances to beat Quarabag by two goals is a fancy option, available at 4.33 (10/3).

Dailyrecord.co.uk: Ronny Deila says Celtic must ‘step it up’ to keep Champions League dream on track

 
Norwegian boss Ronny Deila expressed that the best European performance is needed from Celtic to beat Quarabag. The Celts are facing the Azeri side in the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Deila insists that Celtic will need their best form to reach the play-off round against the tricky opposition from Baku.

Azeri champions FK Quarabag may pose a threat to Celtic chances (Photo: quarabagh.com)

The Bhoys showed their best European displays most recently against Internazionale in the knockout phase of the Champions League earlier this year, as many of those who follow live sports results might remember. Deila thinks that Celtic chances a nasty blunder if they don’t perform on that level against the Azeri champions.

He said, “When you get bigger tasks you step it up and the players will do that. So we need to be at our Inter Milan level. Qarabag are a very good team. They beat Twente Enschede in the Europa League qualifiers and did well in the group. It’s a difficult draw but you can’t think like that and we have to take what is coming in front of us. We know we are good enough. But we have to be at our best and at least we are at home first. That will be an important game.”

Express.co.uk: Stefan Johansen warns Celtic that Champions League tie won’t be easy

 
Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen has some experience of Azeri football. He met the Azerbaijan national football team twice while playing for Norway, as Scandinavian experts of gambling facts might remember. He recalls the outings as tough matches, however he expects Celtic to beat Quarabag in the first leg of their respective Champions League qualifier.

Celtic’s Norwegian warns teammates not to take the Azeris lightly (Photo: PA)

The 26-year-old said, “Qarabag have a few Brazilians and a Spanish guy and it’s difficult to say what they’ll be like because I haven’t seen enough of them. But their national team played with fight, they played hard. It’s never easy to go there. The national team played very physically and it was a tough game for us but I think we can get a good result.”

He pointed out that Baku will be a tricky venue to play. Celtic chances are good, but it won’t be smooth. He expressed, “It’s always tough, especially in Europe, to go away and play, but I’m confident we can go there and get a good result. Home is where we need to build the result. We had a 2-0 win to go away with last week to Stjarnan and you always know if you get the away goal then it’s more or less secure.”

Dailymail.co.uk: Champions League prestige more important than £20million qualification windfall, insists Celtic manager Ronny Deila

 
Ronny Deila said that the prestige of reaching the group stages of the Champions League is far more important for him and his players than the GBP 20 million it would bring to Celtic. The Norwegian manager would like to use the benefits of reaching the group stage to cement the Hoops’ place in sports scores news as Champions League regulars.

Celtic manager claims prestige is more important than money (Photo: SNS)

Deila said, “It is the same as with the players – you don’t get money out of thinking always about money. You have to love the game and you have to love to train, and then the money will come. This is what I say to my players. If you want to think always about wanting to be rich, you won’t get it. You have to be the best in something – and that is how it is in football.”

Discussing Celtic chances he added, “It is about what happens on the pitch, it is about everything. The money is nothing compared with the experience – but when you do well everything gets higher. So yes, the prestige is more priceless than the money – but there are positives in the second one, as well. It helps the club get more secure and we can build even more.”

Hungarian GP results are always predictable? A dull race? Not this year!

There is some kind of a preconception about the Hungarian GP. It is regarded as a boring event, and is sometimes speculated that the race is only in the Formula 1 calendar because of the closeness of Budapest, the beautiful capital of Hungary. However, from time to time the Hungarian GP results prove that it can easily produce one of the best races of the season.

This time the Hungaroring hosted a remarkable race that had virtually everything. Many of those, who follow the sport know that although it is very exciting to drive on the track, it is almost impossible to overtake, and this makes racing on it boring. However, this time we saw nothing of it, as one overtaking was coming after another, contributing to a thrilling race that was won by a German in a Ferrari – a not very uncommon feature in Hungary regarding the past.

BBC.com: Hungarian GP was an epic race that will be remembered for years

 
The Hungarian GP started as a sad event. It was just days after the funeral of Jules Bianchi, and the drivers remembered the Frenchman with a minute of silence on the grid. Still, it seems that everyone was about to make this race a memory for the late Bianchi, and eventually the 2015 Hungarian GP was one of the best Grands Prix of the year.

The race started with a ceremony remembering Bianchi (Photo: bbc)

Many experts of gambling facts know that the Hungarian GP is usually an uneventful race, since it is nearly impossible to overtake on the track. Yet this time the race was full of challenges, battles, overtaking maneuvers and collisions. And it was full of surprises, right from the start when the two Ferraris performed arguably the best start of the season.

Lewis Hamilton was about to complete a perfect weekend, topping every practice and qualification phase. Looking at his lap times, some speculations emerged in gambling news before the race that he could lap the whole field. And then he just somehow didn’t get Sunday’s race right, producing his worst performance of the year.

Autosport.com: Lewis Hamilton apologises to Mercedes F1 team for “bad day”

 
After his worst race of the year, Lewis Hamilton took full responsibility for his performance. He also made an apology to his team Mercedes for his Hungarian GP results and “nightmare” race. Hamilton had quite a bad start, losing three positions, but making things even worse, he made a mistake at the chicane in lap 1, falling back to 11th.

Lewis Hamilton pretty much blew his chances in the first lap (Photo: Pirelli Ercole)

Stunning many of those, who follow live sports scores, he was able to come back to fourth though, also capitalizing on a safety car period on the go. However, he hit Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull after the restart. After that, he needed a new nose, and he was also penalized with a drive through penalty for causing the collision.

Afterwards his teammate, Nico Rosberg also collided with Ricciardo, causing the German a puncture, Hamilton was able to come home sixth, opening up the gap between him and Rosberg to 21 points. Hamilton said, “It was one of the worst races I think I’ve had, and all I can do is apologize to the team and work hard to make amends at the next race.”

JamesAllenOnF1.com: F1’s Capacity to Stir the Emotions – Reflections on Memorable Hungarian GP

 
Formula 1 showed at the Hungarian GP, that it’s fully capable of stirring the emotions. It started with paying tribute to the Jules Bianchi, and it climaxed in electrifying overtaking actions. It was a proper way to remember the late Frenchman: the Hungarian GP results prove it had everything a race could have. It was also won by Ferrari, the team that he was expected to drive for.

Everybody remembered Jules Bianchi in their own way (Photo: bbc)

Sebastian Vettel’s first thing was to dedicate his victory to Bianchi, after he crossed the finish line. Many followers of sports scores might be surprised, but it was the German’s first victory at the Hungaroring. His second win overall in 2015. And 41th career victory, he levelled the great Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian was the last driver to die from injuries sustained in a Formula 1 race before Bianchi. He was also somewhat of a specialist, with excellent Hungarian GP results right from 1986.

Hamilton is not far from his 41th victory either. If he wins the next three races, he will have the same tally as Senna, with exactly the same win-to-starts ratio.

Hungarian GP results are always predictable? A dull race? Not this year!

There is some kind of a preconception about the Hungarian GP. It is regarded as a boring event, and is sometimes speculated that the race is only in the Formula 1 calendar because of the closeness of Budapest, the beautiful capital of Hungary. However, from time to time the Hungarian GP results prove that it can easily produce one of the best races of the season.

This time the Hungaroring hosted a remarkable race that had virtually everything. Many of those, who follow the sport know that although it is very exciting to drive on the track, it is almost impossible to overtake, and this makes racing on it boring. However, this time we saw nothing of it, as one overtaking was coming after another, contributing to a thrilling race that was won by a German in a Ferrari – a not very uncommon feature in Hungary regarding the past.

BBC.com: Hungarian GP was an epic race that will be remembered for years

 
The Hungarian GP started as a sad event. It was just days after the funeral of Jules Bianchi, and the drivers remembered the Frenchman with a minute of silence on the grid. Still, it seems that everyone was about to make this race a memory for the late Bianchi, and eventually the 2015 Hungarian GP was one of the best Grands Prix of the year.

The race started with a ceremony remembering Bianchi (Photo: bbc)

Many experts of gambling facts know that the Hungarian GP is usually an uneventful race, since it is nearly impossible to overtake on the track. Yet this time the race was full of challenges, battles, overtaking maneuvers and collisions. And it was full of surprises, right from the start when the two Ferraris performed arguably the best start of the season.

Lewis Hamilton was about to complete a perfect weekend, topping every practice and qualification phase. Looking at his lap times, some speculations emerged in gambling news before the race that he could lap the whole field. And then he just somehow didn’t get Sunday’s race right, producing his worst performance of the year.

Autosport.com: Lewis Hamilton apologises to Mercedes F1 team for “bad day”

 
After his worst race of the year, Lewis Hamilton took full responsibility for his performance. He also made an apology to his team Mercedes for his Hungarian GP results and “nightmare” race. Hamilton had quite a bad start, losing three positions, but making things even worse, he made a mistake at the chicane in lap 1, falling back to 11th.

Lewis Hamilton pretty much blew his chances in the first lap (Photo: Pirelli Ercole)

Stunning many of those, who follow live sports scores, he was able to come back to fourth though, also capitalizing on a safety car period on the go. However, he hit Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull after the restart. After that, he needed a new nose, and he was also penalized with a drive through penalty for causing the collision.

Afterwards his teammate, Nico Rosberg also collided with Ricciardo, causing the German a puncture, Hamilton was able to come home sixth, opening up the gap between him and Rosberg to 21 points. Hamilton said, “It was one of the worst races I think I’ve had, and all I can do is apologize to the team and work hard to make amends at the next race.”

JamesAllenOnF1.com: F1’s Capacity to Stir the Emotions – Reflections on Memorable Hungarian GP

 
Formula 1 showed at the Hungarian GP, that it’s fully capable of stirring the emotions. It started with paying tribute to the Jules Bianchi, and it climaxed in electrifying overtaking actions. It was a proper way to remember the late Frenchman: the Hungarian GP results prove it had everything a race could have. It was also won by Ferrari, the team that he was expected to drive for.

Everybody remembered Jules Bianchi in their own way (Photo: bbc)

Sebastian Vettel’s first thing was to dedicate his victory to Bianchi, after he crossed the finish line. Many followers of sports scores might be surprised, but it was the German’s first victory at the Hungaroring. His second win overall in 2015. And 41th career victory, he levelled the great Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian was the last driver to die from injuries sustained in a Formula 1 race before Bianchi. He was also somewhat of a specialist, with excellent Hungarian GP results right from 1986.

Hamilton is not far from his 41th victory either. If he wins the next three races, he will have the same tally as Senna, with exactly the same win-to-starts ratio.

There was no shortage of big news stories hitting the headlines last week so lets take a look back at some of the more important of the last seven days

A meeting of the Federation of Socialist Youth Associations in the Turkish town of Suruc was attacked by a suicide bomber as they discussed how to assist in the reconstruction of the Syrian town of Kobane. Dozens of the young attendees at the Amara Culture Centre were killed and over 100 injured. In response the Turkish air force began bombing IS and Kurdish militant targets in Syria as well as lifting the ban on its bases being used by US and allied air forces in their war against Islamic State.

The massive Japanese conglomerate Toshiba was rocked last week after an independent review of their accounts revealed the company, that produces everything from computers to nuclear power stations, had overstated their operating profits by in excess of 1.2 billion dollars. This was done with the full knowledge of senior management and, after criticism from Japanese finance minister Taro Aso, Hisao Tanaka, chief executive of the company, and seven other officials immediately resigned from Toshiba.

Last week saw Barack Obama visit Kenya, where his father hails from, spending time with the country’s president Mr. Kenyatta and paying his respects at the scene of the 1998 Nairobi embassy bombing that killed 224 people and injured more than 4,000. The two Presidents announced they stood united on terrorism but a joint press conference highlighted there were still key differences in attitude, especially on the topic of gay rights and the subject of women’s issues within Kenya itself.

In sport after a grueling 21 stages, a mammoth 3,360.3 kilometers and just shy of 82 hours of extremely hard riding Chris Froome won the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday last week, riding in with the rest of Team Sky to take another yellow jersey as well as the polkadots for being King of the Mountains. What will he be out to win next? You’ll have to read our daily news pages to find out but in the meantime lets take a look back over some of the major stories we covered over the last seven days.

1. Manchester United reportedly approached Bayern Munich to buy intelligent forward Thomas Muller.

He looks happy where he is (Photo: Getty Images)

2. The second round of the Champions League qualifiers provided some interesting games to bet on.

Charlie Mulgrew (Photo: SNS Group)

3. Juventus FC have agreed a deal with FC Bayern for their Chilean midfielder and club icon Arturo Vidal for a fee worth EUR 40m.

Bayern is adding another valuable asset (Photo: Getty Images)

4. Formula One prepared to end a sad week at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

30th anniversary of the Hungarian GP (Photo: hungaroring.hu)

5. Jamaica upset hosting team United States in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

CONCACAF: USA does look upset (Photo: CP, Winnipeg Free Press)

6. Tour organizers asked fans to respect yellow jersey after a cup of urine was thrown at Chris Froome during the race.

Haiters gonna hate… (and spit on athelets) (Photo: Daily Mail)

7. Debrecen thrashed Skonto 9-2 in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier in Hungary.

Great score in the Europa League qualifiers (Photo: Focimagazin)

8. Chris Froome became a member of an elite group of cyclists by claiming his second Tour de France victory.

It takes sweat (and urine and spit) to get to sweet, sweet (2nd) victory (Photo: Mike Egerton/PA)

Meanwhile the typically rather dour world of the British Houses of Parliament were rocked last week when Lord Sewel, Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, the upper chamber, was forced to resign from his post after a British tabloid released video of him snorting cocaine from off the ample chest of a prostitute. The footage also prompted his resignation from the chairmanship of the Lord’s privileges and conduct committee, the very team that enforces standards in the Lords, standards he didn’t meet.