Month: January 2016
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Ligue 1
Rennes beat Nice in Coupe de France classic
Nice crashed out of the Coupe de France after losing to Rennes 7-6 on penalties in a classic encounter on Monday.…
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Serie A
Juventus v Verona: Tactical improvements enthuse Khedira
Sami Khedira says tactical improvements have spread confidence throughout Juventus’ ranks as they approach a return to Serie A action…
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Ligue 1
Coupe de France Review: Traore hits four and sees red as new bosses make winning starts
Pascal Baills and Bruno Genesio enjoyed positive starts to their spells with Montpellier and Lyon, presiding over Coupe de France victories…
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Nigeria Football
No surprises as Sunday Oliseh name CHAN Squad
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has released his final 23-man squad for the Orange CHAN Rwanda 2016. Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders…
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La Liga
Zinedine Zidane to take interim charge of Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reportedly decided to place Zinedine Zidane in interim charge of the first team as soon as news…
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La Liga
Barcelona v Espanyol: Arda and Vidal set for long-awaited debuts
Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal are poised to make their long-awaited debuts for Barcelona in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey clash…
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EPL
Fresh injury setback for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Daniel Sturridge has suffered “some problems” in his recovery from a hamstring complaint.…
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La Liga
Report: Real Madrid set to sack Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez is reportedly on the brink of being sacked as Real Madrid boss. The Spaniard only took charge of…
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La Liga
La Liga Review: Alcacer denies Benitez as Villarreal march on
Rafael Benitez was denied a winning return to the Mestalla on Sunday as Real Madrid were held 2-2 by Valencia…
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Basketball
Don´t compare me to Jordan- Butler
Jimmy Butler was quick to downplay comparisons to Michael Jordan after topping one of the Chicago Bulls legend’s franchise records…
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Transfer
Manchester United reject AC Milan’s Marouane Fellaini loan approach
AC Milan have reportedly had a loan bid for Marouane Fellaini turned down by Manchester United. It is believed that…
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Transfer
Report: Chelsea join rivals in the race to sign Madrid midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly identified Isco as a potential transfer target. It is believed that the Spanish playmaker is eager to…
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EPL
Report: Arsenal recall Serge Gnabry
Serge Gnabry has reportedly had his loan stint with West Bromwich Albion cut short by his parent club Arsenal. The…
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Transfer
Report: Manchester United to trigger Neymar’s £140m release clause
Manchester United are reportedly planning to meet Neymar’s £140m release clause in the summer. The Red Devils have been heavily…
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EPL
Guus Hiddink gives update on Hazard’s Injury
Eden Hazard will undergo an MRI scan on Monday after being forced off during Chelsea’s 3-0 win at Crystal Palace…
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Football
It was an ‘arrestable offence’, I should have sent De Jong off – Webb regrets
Former referee Howard Webb has admitted he should have sent off Nigel de Jong in the World Cup final between…
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EPL
Manchester City not Arsenal are title favourites – Quique Flores
Watford manager Quique Flores has backed Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season. City are currently…
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Nigeria Football
Super Eagles coach back in the fold – Babaginda
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh is fully recovered from a virus infection that kept him away from Nigeria and has already…
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EPL
Chelsea Manager Joins The Footballing World in Praising Mikel
Guus Hiddink insists that John Obi Mikel is the “ideal player” to bring balance to Chelsea’s midfield after the Nigeria…
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La Liga
No guarantees for Benitez from Madrid
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno refused to guarantee coach Rafael Benitez’s future after his side’s 2-2 draw at Valencia. Paco…
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EPL
Louis van Gaal: ‘Pressure is lowering’
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said that he is confident of seeing an improvement in his side’s results…
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Transfer
Liverpool to outbid Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Liverpool are reportedly planning to hijack Arsenal’s bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gunners are thought to be…
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Basketball
Lakers too good for Suns, Knicks overcome Hawks and Butler stars for Bulls
Arron Afflalo led the New York Knicks to a surprise 111-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA on…
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La Liga
Result: Valencia hold 10-man Real Madrid in tense affair
Gary Neville’s out-of-form Valencia side twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with 10-man Real Madrid in what was a…
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Transfer
Barcelona ‘want £20m’ for Liverpool target Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Barcelona have placed a £20m price tag on goalkeeperMarc-Andre ter Stegen amid rumours of interest fromLiverpool. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp…
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Transfer
Marko Grujic confirms Liverpool deal
Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic has confirmed that he will officially join Liverpool on Monday. Red Star Belgrade agreed a £5m…
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EPL
John Obi Mikel Delighted To Be Appreciated By Chelsea Fans
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel who put up a man of the match display at Selhust Park as his side…
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Transfer
Report: Arsene Wenger set to beat rivals to £42m rated striker signing
Arsenal are reportedly planning a club-record bid of £42m for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month. The 26-year-old is…
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Cricket
Record-breaking Ben Stokes dazzles with double century for England at Newlands
England all-rounder Ben Stokes wowed the Newlands crowd in Cape Town on Sunday by scoring the second fastest double century…
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EPL
Result: Chelsea cruise past Crystal Palace to hand Guus Hiddink first win and club’s first away win since August
Guus Hiddink has picked up the first win of his second spell in charge of Chelsea courtesy of a 3-0…
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