Jozy Altidore confident about Anzhi clash
August 20th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore is confident that his team will be able to cope with Anzhi's Samuel Eto'o in their Europa League playoff first ... Read more...
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Britain braces for deep-freeze, snowy weekend
February 8th, 2012 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Britain was bracing itself for another weekend full of snow disruptions Tuesday after forecasters warned of a further wintry blast bringing fresh snowfalls.While temperatures Tuesday night ... Read more...
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Now, salsa lessons from soccer star Nobby Solano
November 18th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Reports are abuzz that footballer Nobby Solano is using his nifty footwork to give dancing lessons in a pub.The Peruvian soccer star recently helped set up a ... Read more...
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Top Premiere footie stars caught trying to score at nightclubs, bars
September 21st, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 21 (ANI): A fake WAG caught four other top footballers in six hours at nightclubs trying to score with women.Investigative reporter Lauren Veveers hit several nightspots and found that players ... Read more...
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Trevor James Morgan new East Bengal coach
July 16th, 2010 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) East Bengal Friday appointed former Hull City development football coach Briton Trevor James Morgan as their coach for the 2010-11 season.
Making the announcement at a media meet here, ... Read more...
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Teen bleeds after tongue piercing at parlour
May 5th, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (IANS) A British teenager began bleeding heavily after having her tongue pierced at a tattoo parlour. Her family is now considering suing the parlour which has denied any wrongdoing. ... Read more...
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Villa keep hopes of fourth place alive
April 22nd, 2010 - 4:41 am ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (DPA) Aston Villa kept alive their hopes of finishing fourth in the English Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over struggling Hull City at the KC Stadium on ... Read more...
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Man U skipper tips Nani to be next Ronaldo
February 10th, 2010 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Manchester United winger Nani has been tipped to follow the Cristiano Ronaldo's track to glory and become a potential world-beater at Old Trafford.Manchester United captain Gary ... Read more...
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Premier League title is in Manchester United’s hands: Neville
February 9th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 9(ANI): Manchester United defender Gary Neville claims the Premier League title is back in their hands following Chelsea's slip-up against Hull City on Saturday.Neville also sees their clash ... Read more...
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Mancini “more confident than ever” of City finishing in Premier League top four
February 9th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 9(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he is "more confident than ever" to finish in the top four of the Premier League table despite the dismal performance ... Read more...
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Arsenal play Chelsea in last chance to stay in title race
February 4th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 4 (DPA) Arsenal travel to Chelsea Sunday knowing that defeat would almost certainly end their hopes of winning the Premier League this season.
After last week's 3-1 home loss to ... Read more...
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Chelsea to allow Terry break to resolve personal issues
February 3rd, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3 (DPA) Chelsea will give captain John Terry time off to resolve problems in his personal life if he wants, according to reports in the British media Wednesday.
Terry could ... Read more...
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Leaders Chelsea held at lowly Hull City
February 3rd, 2010 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3 (DPA) Chelsea missed an opportunity to extend their lead atop the English Premier League to four points as they were held to a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Hull ... Read more...
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Capello to decide ‘disgraced’ Terry’s fate next month
February 2nd, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb. 2 (ANI): Despite calls for England coach Fabio Capello to strip John Terry of the captaincy following the surfacing of his scandalous affair with team-mate Wayne Bridge's partner, the ... Read more...
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Leaders Chelsea held by Birmingham City; Man City win
December 27th, 2009 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (DPA) Leaders Chelsea showed their generous side on Boxing Day as they opened the door to the chasing pack in the Premier League thanks to a goalless draw ... Read more...
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Ferguson says he will outlast 20 Man City managers
December 26th, 2009 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Condemning Manchester City's treatment of coach Mark Hughes, Manchester United Boss Sir Alex Ferguson has taken a swipe at new manager Roberto Mancini by saying that he ... Read more...
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Stuttering Chelsea face Birmingham test
December 24th, 2009 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 24 (DPA) Since beating Arsenal at the end of November Chelsea have won just one game out of six in all competitions, and the fact they stand four points ... Read more...
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Arsene Wenger accused of ‘moaning like a drain’ by Premier League managers
December 18th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 18 (ANI): Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has accused Arsene Wenger of "moaning like a drain" after the Arsenal boss complained about the Wolverhampton Wanderers team and the Premier ... Read more...
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Rooney nets hat-trick as Manchester Utd cut gap on leaders
November 29th, 2009 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Ben James
London, Nov 29 (DPA) Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester United won 4-1 at bottom side Portsmouth to move within two points of leaders Chelsea at the ... Read more...
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Fulham move away from trouble with win over Hull City
October 20th, 2009 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (DPA) Fulham moved up to 12th in the English Premier League Monday after they beat struggling Hull City 2-0 at Craven Cottage.
Goals from Bobby Zamora and Diomansy Kamara gave ... Read more...
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Liverpool boss Rafa says Torres too priceless to be put up for sale
September 29th, 2009 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep.29 (ANI): Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has said no amount of money could tempt him into selling star striker Fernando Torres.Describing Torres as a priceless possession ahead of the ... Read more...
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United crash at Burnley while Liverpool find feet
August 20th, 2009 - 5:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (DPA) Manchester United slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat Wednesday at newly promoted Burnley, while Liverpool got their season back on track with a 4-0 victory over Stoke ... Read more...
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Chelsea continue perfect start
August 19th, 2009 - 7:15 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (DPA) Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season as they came from behind to beat Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland took the lead through Darren ... Read more...
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Newcastle, Middlesbrough relegated from Premier League
May 25th, 2009 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (Xinhua) Newcastle United were relegated from English Premier League Sunday as they suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
Damien Duff's own goal seven minutes before halftime sealed Newcastle's ... Read more...
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Man U’s Ferdinand says he will be ready for Champions League final
May 21st, 2009 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 21 (ANI): Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has revealed there is "no chance" of him not being fit enough to start the Champions League final despite Sir Alex Ferguson's ... Read more...
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Sunderland face relegation after loss to Portsmouth
May 19th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 19 (DPA) Sunderland are in danger of being relegated from the English Premier League after they were beaten 3-1 Monday at Portsmouth.
Kenwyne Jones put Sunderland ahead until John Utaka, ... Read more...
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Manchester United win third straight Premier League title
May 17th, 2009 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
London, May 16 (DPA) Manchester United clinched their third consecutive Premier League title with a 0-0 draw against Arsenal Saturday.
The point gave United an unassailable seven-point lead over Liverpool at the ... Read more...
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Martins saved Newcastle
May 12th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 12 (DPA) Substitute Obafemi Martins hit the vital goal as Newcastle United came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 and climb out of the relegation zone.
Middlesbrough Monday took an early ... Read more...
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Aston Villa secure European place with win over Hull City
May 5th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (DPA) Aston Villa secured themselves a place in the Europa Cup next season after beating relegation-threatened Hull City 1-0 in the English Premier League.
John Carew scored the only goal ... Read more...
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Fabregas charged over alleged spitting incident
April 24th, 2009 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 24 (DPA) Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas was charged Friday with improper conduct, following accusations he spat at Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton.
There were angry scenes after the end ... Read more...
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United to face Everton in FA Cup semis
March 9th, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (DPA) Manchester United will face Everton in the FA Cup semi-final, after the draw was made at FA headquarters.
That is a repeat of both the 1995 and 1985 FA ... Read more...
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Gardner strikes to down Newcastle
March 2nd, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 2 (DPA) Ricardo Gardner scored with his first touch to set Bolton Wanderers on their way to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
The Jamaica international came ... Read more...
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Manchester United to face Swansea or Fulham in FA Cup
February 16th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 16 (DPA) After Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final draw, Manchester United know that their hunt for an unprecedented quintuple will take them to either Swansea City or Fulham.United brushed aside Derby ... Read more...
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Anelka nets hat-trick Chelsea reach FA Cup quarters
February 15th, 2009 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 15 (DPA) Nicolas Anelka scored a superb second-half hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Watford 3-1 to reach FA Cup quarter-final Saturday.Tamas Priskin had put Championship side Watford ... Read more...
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Chelsea’s title hopes suffer another blow
February 8th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (DPA) Chelsea's title hopes took a potentially decisive blow Saturday when they were held goalless at home by Hull City in the English Premier League.
Aston Villa leapfrogged them into ... Read more...
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