Thursday, December 23, 2010

Internazionale confirm Rafael Benítez's departure

• Agreement reached over termination of coach's contract

• 'Inter thank Benítez for his work,' says official statement

Internazionale have confirmed the departure of Rafael Benítez after an agreement was reached over the termination of his...


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Terry: We can't cope with injury crisis

• Chelsea have slumped to fourth after dismal league run

• Problems have coincided with injuries to key players

John Terry has admitted Chelsea no longer have the squad to deal with their recent injury and suspension problems, as they battle...


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Wenger mocks Nani over title claims

• 'He must be 1,600 times more intelligent than me'

• Arsenal manager 'disappointed' David Dein overlooked by FA

Arsène Wenger has offered a sarcastic response to Nani's claims that Arsenal are not contenders for the Premier League title.

Nani,...


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United confirm Van der Sar will retire at end of season

• Sir Alex Ferguson confirms goalkeeper's plan to retire

• Holland international Van der Sar turned 40 in October

The Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will retire at the end of the season, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

The news...


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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Manchester Utd 1-0 Arsenal

The familiarity of the result was even more significant than the victory that put Manchester United two points clear in the Premier League with a game in hand. Arsenal were unable to disentangle themselves from the clichés that are as accurate as...


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In pictures - Manchester United v Arsenal

All the best images from Old Trafford where Manchester United were looking to extend their unbeaten run and knock Arsenal off the top of the Premier League table


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Hodgson wants more from Reds

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has revealed his anger with the Reds' display against Newcastle.


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Reds chief backing Roy

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has voiced his support of Roy Hodgson but knows results must improve.


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Monday, December 13, 2010

Manchester United play host to Chilean miners

Thirty-three men rescued from Chilean mine visit Old Trafford and enjoy a kickabout ahead of Arsenal match

They came, they had a kickabout and they cheered – and the crowd at Old Trafford cheered back when the Chilean miners at the centre of this...


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Furious Tevez slams City with relationship 'beyond repair'

• Carlos Tevez first asked for move in August

• Argentinian reiterates desire to leave Eastlands

Carlos Tevez's relationship with Manchester City was at the point of no return tonight after he revealed he had wanted to leave since the summer and...


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Messi on song as Barcelona thrash Real Sociedad

• David Villa, Andrés Iniesta and Bojan Krkic score in 5-0 win

• Cristiano Ronaldo on scoresheet in Real Madrid's 3-1 victory

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad 5-0 to stay top of La Liga after a ninth straight victory....


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Sunday, December 12, 2010

City reject Tevez's transfer request

• City confirm Argentinian striker wants to leave

• Club says they are 'disappointed' with Tevez's agent

Manchester City have rejected a transfer request from Carlos Tevez, after the Argentinian striker informed the club of his desire to leave....


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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Sepp Blatter hits out at 'bad losers' of England over World Cup defeat

• 'I was surprised by all the complaining after the defeat'

• Fifa president rejects corruption claims: 'We are clean'

The Fifa president Sepp Blatter has rejected allegations of corruption within the world governing body after Russia and Qatar won...


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Russia and Qatar not the only ones rubbing their hands after Zurich

• Nicolas Sarkozy pressured Michel Platini to back Qatar bid

• Qatar invests €400m in German company Hochtief

As fans still puzzle over Fifa's decision to hand World Cups to Russia and Qatar last week, Nicolas Sarkozy's pressure on Michel Platini...


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Monday, December 6, 2010

Ashley wields axe as Hughton is sacked by Newcastle United

• Club said Hughton lacked 'managerial experience'

• Led team back into Premier League having won Championship

Newcastle United have sacked Chris Hughton as their manager, the club confirmed this afternoon.

Speculation regarding Hughton's future...


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Razzak secures comfortable win

Bangladesh 246 for 7 (Shakib 73, Mushfiqur 63, Utseya 4-38) beat Zimbabwe 181 (Utseya 67, Razzak 4-14, Shafiul 4-43) by 65 runs

Mid-way through an overcast morning, Bangladesh were in a familiar predicament: the top-order had failed and Shakib Al...


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Friday, December 3, 2010

BBC under fire after World Cup bid fails

BBC News website 'inundated by comments' on Fifa decision, many blaming corporation for England's World Cup bid failure

The BBC is facing a backlash after England's failed 2018 World Cup bid, with its news website "inundated by comments" posted at a...


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Zimbabwe overcome dogged Shakib

"Zimbabwe 209 (Chakabva 45, Razzak 4-41) beat Bangladesh 200 (Shakib 63, Mpofu 3-25) by nine runs

Zimbabwe overcame a stubborn Shakib Al Hasan to..."


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