"He went on to threaten that if he was forced to play, or if he was disciplined and financially punished for his breach of the rules, that he could score an own goal or get himself sent off, or make deliberate mistakes."
— A statement by English Premier League club Chelsea on French defender William Gallas, who moved to Arsenal after feuding with Blues’ boss Jose Mourinho. Gallas, who helped Chelsea win two league titles, denied that he threatened to score own goals. (AFP)