Barca start on long road to Wembley
September 18th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 18 (IANS) The long road to Wembley starts Wednesday night as FC Barcelona kick-off their Champions League campaign at home against Spartak Moscow.Wembley has a special place among ... Read more...
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Joining Zenit is another victory in my life: Hulk
September 4th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersberg, Sep 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Brazil striker Hulk says his shock move to Zenit St. Petersburg football club from Porto represents "another victory" in his career.The 26-year-old playmaker inked ... Read more...
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Zenit coach confirms interest in Nani
August 18th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian football champions Zenit St. Petersburg are interested in buying Manchester United midfielder Nani, Zenit coach Luciano Spalletti said."The news about Nani is true," Spalletti ... Read more...
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Newcastle United complete Anita transfer
August 16th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Aug 16 (IANS) Newcastle United confirmed the signing of Dutch football midfielder Vurnon Anita from Ajax Amsterdam Thursday.Ajax and the English Premier League club agreed on a transfer ... Read more...
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Sao Paulo signs Assuncao from Atletico Madrid
July 22nd, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 22 (IANS) Brazilian midfielder Paulo Assuncao has joined Sao Paulo on a one-year deal after ending his contract with Spanish football club Atletico Madrid by mutual ... Read more...
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Seedorf says Brazil can attract other European stars
July 10th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 10 (IANS) Former Dutch international midfielder Clarence Seedorf says his signing with Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo could pave the way for other established European ... Read more...
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Park Ji-Sung switches to Queen’s Park Rangers
July 10th, 2012 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung has joined English football club Queen's Park Rangers from Manchester United on a two-year contract, the London side announced.QPR, ... Read more...
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Seedorf leaves Milan after a decade for Botafogo
July 1st, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Four-time Champions League winner Clarence Seedorf has moved to the Brazilian League with Botafogo, the club said Sunday.The 36-year-old Dutch midfielder has signed a ... Read more...
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Monaco coach drops former French striker Giuly
June 29th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Claudio Ranieri, the recently appointed coach of French Ligue 2 side Monaco, said that he would be releasing former France international midfielder Ludovic Giuly.Giuly, 35, ... Read more...
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Former France striker Wiltord to retire
June 12th, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Nantes (France), June 12 (IANS) Former France and Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord Monday announced his retirement from football.Wiltord began his career at Breton club Rennes (1993-1997) before spending three ... Read more...
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Won’t play for another English club: Drogba
May 23rd, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) A day after announcing that he would be leaving Chelsea at the end of the summer, Ivorian striker Didier Drogba Wednesday said he would never ... Read more...
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Drogba confirms Chelsea exit
May 22nd, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 22 (IANS) English football club Chelsea's Ivorian striker Didier Drogba confirmed Tuesday that he would be leaving the club this summer.Drogba's last kick off for Chelsea came ... Read more...
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Pellegrino named as new Valencia coach
May 8th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 8 (IANS) Spanish La Liga football club Valencia announced that former defender Mauricio Pellegrino will be their new coach for the next two seasons.The decision which was announced ... Read more...
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Clemente takes over as Sporting Gijon coach
February 14th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Feb 14 (IANS) Spanish Primera Liga side Sporting Gijon confirmed the appointment of former Spanish coach Javier Clemente as the new manager of the club.Clemente replaces Manuel Preciado, who ... Read more...
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Scholes returns to Manchester United
January 9th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 8 (IANS) Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has made a sensational return to Manchester United after retiring from professional football at the end of last year's English ... Read more...
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Chhetri, Jeje on trial with Glasgow Rangers
November 11th, 2011 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Glasgow, Nov 11 (IANS) Scottish Premier League Champions Glasgow Rangers will take highly-rated Indian strikers Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua on trial from the I-League, the club said on its ... Read more...
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FC Barcelona coach heaps praise on his players
October 22nd, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 22 (IANS) A proud FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola feels the club has an "unrepeatable" generation of players right now.Barcelona have won three league titles and two Champions ... Read more...
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Super Kings have their task cut out against Cobras
September 27th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) After the huge letdown in their opening game when they lost to Mumbai Indians in the last over, Chennai Super Kings have their task cut out ... Read more...
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Not complacent going into CL T20: Fleming
September 19th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Striking a positive pose, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Monday said his team is confident of retaining the Champions League T20 title.At a media interaction ... Read more...
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Dhoni’s record as India’s captain remarkable: Atherton
July 17th, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 17 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Atherton is moved by India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership qualities.Atherton in his column in The Times said the "defining cricketing image ... Read more...
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Salgaocar are I-League champions
May 30th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Ludhiana, May 30 (IANS) Goan club Salgocar lifted their second national football league title after they defeated JCT 2-0 in their 26th round match of the I-League here Monday.Midfielder Francis ... Read more...
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Colaco game for beating UAE in World Cup qualifiers
May 20th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India's interim football coach Armando Colaco has a tough task at hand as the national team faces the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first ... Read more...
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Terry tips Luiz to be future Chelsea captain
May 1st, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 1(ANI): Chelsea skipper John Terry is convinced that defender David Luiz possesses the necessary characteristics to wear the armband at Stamford Bridge one day.Since his 22 million pound arrival from ... Read more...
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Rooney wants wins against Arsenal, Chelsea
May 1st, 2011 - 7:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 1 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney wants wins against Arsenal and Chelsea, saying that it would be the perfect finish to what would be a record breaking 19th ... Read more...
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Mourinho confident of replacing Ferguson to be Man U’s new boss
April 15th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 15 (ANI): Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believes he will succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and wants to take over at the end of next season.Mourinho, 48, ... Read more...
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Cech hopes to make 600 appearances for Chelsea
April 7th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 7(ANI): Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed that he intends to see out his career at Stamford Bridge.Cech will play his 304th game for the Blues in tonight's Champions League ... Read more...
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Treble hopeful Man U using mollah to pay owners’ debts
March 23rd, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 23 (ANI): In the last five years, Manchester United have won a hat-trick of Premier League titles and reached two Champions League finals, and this year, remain on course for ... Read more...
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Mourinho may return to UK Premier League in 2012
March 12th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Madrid (Spain), Mar 12 (ANI): Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is reported to be planning a spectacular return to the Premier League next season.The Special One desperately misses the passion and ... Read more...
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Man U veteran defender Neville retires
February 3rd, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.3 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United defender Gary Neville has announced his retirement from football after making 602 appearances for the club and playing 85 times for England in a 20-year-long ... Read more...
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Arsenal great Bergkamp named Ajax youth team boss
January 4th, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by ANI
Former Holland international De Boer has been appointed until the summer of 2014 following Martin Jol's departure last month, the Daily Express reports.Bergkamp, like De Boer, came through the youth system ... Read more...
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Leonardo replaces Benitez as Inter Milan coach
December 25th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 24(ANI): Inter Milan has appointed former AC Milan manager Leonardo to succeed Rafael Benitez.Leonardo, who will take up the reins on December 29, has been signed on a one-and-a-half ... Read more...
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Benitez’s transfer demands cost him Inter Milan job
December 24th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 24(ANI): Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti has admitted that he lost patience with axed manager Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard demanded funds for January's transfer window.Benitez had earlier urged ... Read more...
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Ferguson is the greatest, says Capello
December 19th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 19 (ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has hailed Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson as the best manager of all time.The Scot has become the longest-serving boss in Manchester ... Read more...
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Beckham to get BBC Lifetime Achievement award
December 18th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 18 (ANI): Ace midfielder David Beckham has been selected for the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement award.The lifetime honour is one of several awards, which will be presented during ... Read more...
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Bhowmick takes over as Mohun Bagan technical director
December 15th, 2010 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Subhas Bhowmick Tuesday took over as technical director of the beleaguered Mohun Bagan soccer team, saying he was taking up the job as a challenge.Bhowmick's appointment came a ... Read more...
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