Entries Tagged as 'Football'
March 12th, 2010 · Comments Off
The Joy of Six: Shock falls from grace | Paul Doyle and Scott Murray
From Des Walker’s career to the rapid decline of the first ever English champions, here are half a dozen inexplicable slides
1) Des Walker
Few players emerged from the wreckage of England’s Euro 92 campaign with […]
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March 12th, 2010 · Comments Off
Man City sign agreement to develop Eastlands landManchester City have signed an agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.
MLS players vote to strike over labour agreementMajor League Soccer players have voted to go on strike if no new labour agreement can be agreed with the league before the season is […]
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March 11th, 2010 · Comments Off
Group mulls over Rangers takeoverThe group considering a possible takeover of Rangers will decide within a fortnight whether to make an offer for the club.
HMRC to accept Portsmouth set-upThe validity of Portsmouth’s administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.
Hargreaves must wait for returnManchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will […]
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March 11th, 2010 · Comments Off
Lyon president hails emotional high of victory over Real Madrid
• Jean-Michel Aulas delighted by draw at Bernabéu• ‘It’s the best performance I’ve seen from Lyon’
The Lyon president, Jean-Michel Aulas, has revealed his emotions got the better of him as he watched his side send Real Madrid crashing out […]
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March 10th, 2010 · Comments Off
Ribéry praises Bayern after European progression
• Bayern reach quarter-finals despite 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina• ‘We showed a great team performance,’ said Ribéry
Franck Ribéry believes Bayern Munich’s dramatic progression to the Champions League quarter-finals underlines the unity in the side. Bayern lost 3-2 in their last-16 second-leg tie with […]
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March 10th, 2010 · Comments Off
Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon (agg 1-2)Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League to Lyon 2-1 on aggregate after being held 1-1 at the Bernabeu.
Ivory Coast ask Troussier to coach national sidePhilippe Troussier has been approached by the Ivory Coast to take charge of the national team at this year’s World Cup, following the dismissal […]
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March 9th, 2010 · Comments Off
Plymouth announce Home Park planPlymouth Argyle Football Company plans to sell Home Park to their holding company.
FA probes England security breachThe Football Association is looking into a security breach after a recording emerged purporting to carry discussions between England coaches and players.
Steven Gerrard could face V-sign charge after Wigan dent Liverpool’s European hopes Steven […]
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March 9th, 2010 · Comments Off
Wayne Rooney back in training ahead of Manchester United’s Milan tie
• Top scorer looks set to overcome knee injury• Ryan Giggs out of contention despite run-out in training
Wayne Rooney has provided Manchester United with a timely Champions League boost by taking part in training ahead of tomorrow’s encounter […]
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March 8th, 2010 · Comments Off
Jose Reyes furious after red card at Real ZaragozaAtletico Madrid winger Jose Reyes was left seething following his dismissal during Sunday night’s 1-1 draw at Real Zaragoza, claiming he was innocent of any wrong-doing.
Redknapp: Brits are dying breed in Premier LeagueTottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes British owners and managers are a dying breed in the […]
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March 8th, 2010 · Comments Off
Ronaldo expects Real to progress past LyonCristiano Ronaldo is confident that Real Madrid, with the help of their fans, will break with recent tradition and progress through to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Lyon this week.
Xerez target miracle escape after Malaga victoryXerez`s players were given renewed belief they can achieve a “miracle” […]
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