Di Natale denies Anzhi Euro triumph
September 21st, 2012 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Udine (Italy), Sep 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Substitute Antonio Di Natale rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw for Udinese in the first minute of stoppage time to deny Anzhi Makhachkala a debut ... Read more...
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Italy beat Malta 2-0 in World Cup qualifier
September 12th, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Sep 12 (IANS) Italy wrenched a less convincing 2-0 win over Malta at home to chalk up their first win in the 2014 football World Cup qualifiers.Mattia Destro opened ... Read more...
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Spartak seal passage to Champions League group stage
August 30th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Istanbul, Aug 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ten-man Spartak Moscow progressed to the Champions League football group stage after holding on for a dramatic 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce, earning an aggregate 3-2 ... Read more...
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Honda goal gives CSKA win over AIK
August 24th, 2012 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A simple finish from Keisuke Honda was enough to give CSKA Moscow a valuable away 1-0 lead as the Russian team beat Sweden's AIK here ... Read more...
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Kuranyi puts faith in Petrescu to rescue Dynamo
August 20th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Dynamo Moscow's German striker Kevin Kuranyi believes new coach Dan Petrescu has what it takes to rescue Dynamo after a disastrous start to the season.Ex-Chelsea ... Read more...
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Dynamo slump continues with defeat against Terek
August 19th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Dynamo Moscow's disastrous start to the Russian football season continued with a fifth defeat in five league games as a brace from Maciej Rybus ... Read more...
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Bookies favour Manchester City to win EPL
August 17th, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) The English Premier League (EPL) kicks off its 2012-13 edition Saturday and holders Manchester City start as the bookies favourite to retain their title.EPL Chief ... Read more...
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Olympics football: Peralta drives Mexico to beat Brazil for gold
August 11th, 2012 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A brace from Mexican Oribe Peralta ensured Brazil's wait for Olympic football gold continued as Mexico won their first gold of the Games at Wembley ... Read more...
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Olympic football: Late strike gives Canada bronze
August 9th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A stoppage-time goal from Diana Matheson gave Canada their first Olympic women's football medal with a 1-0 victory over France in Thursday's bronze medal match ... Read more...
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Dundee United hold Dynamo to draw in Europa League
August 3rd, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A stoppage-time goal from Russia international striker Alexander Kokorin rescued a 2-2 draw for Dynamo Moscow away at Dundee United in the Europa football league.The ... Read more...
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Olympic football: Spain slump to shock defeat
July 27th, 2012 - 5:14 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spain suffered a surprise defeat in their Olympic football opener Thursday, going down 1-0 to Japan and having a man sent off.Yuki Otsu was the ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Mandzukic strike help Croatia draw 1-1 with Italy (Lead)
June 15th, 2012 - 1:42 am ICT by IANS
Poznan, June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Mario Mandzukic equaliser 18 minutes from time gave Croatia a 1-1 draw against Italy in their Euro 2012 group stage game here Thursday.With ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Mandzukic strike help Croatia draw 1-1 with Italy
June 15th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by IANS
Poznan, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Mario Mandzukic equaliser 18 minutes from time gave Croatia a 1-1 draw against Italy in their Euro 2012 group stage game here Thursday.With four ... Read more...
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Manchester City wins league title in thrilling fashion
May 14th, 2012 - 2:32 am ICT by IANS
Manchester, May 14 (IANS) Manchester City won their first English football league title in 44 years, scoring two goals in injury-time to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 at the ... Read more...
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City go top after beating United
May 1st, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 1 (IANS) Manchester City went top of the English Premier League table with a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.City are now tied ... Read more...
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Defending champion Santos lose in Copa Libertadores
April 26th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 26 (IANS) Defending Copa Libertadores champion Santos suffered a 1-2 defeat to Bolivar in the first leg of their round of 16 battle in La Paz.Midfielder ... Read more...
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Nothing is decided yet, says Milan coach
April 23rd, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, April 23 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri refused to shelve his side's Italian Serie A football title dreams after being held to a 1-1 draw by ... Read more...
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Chelsea stun Barcelona at home in Champions League
April 19th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 19 (IANS) A resilient Chelsea overcame defending champions Barcelona 1-0 in the semi-final first leg of the UEFA Champions League football at the Stamford Bridge here.The London club ... Read more...
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Stoppage-time header from gives Fluminense victory
April 19th, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) A stoppage-time header from Rafael Moura earned Fluminense a dramatic 2-1 Copa Libertadores victory over Argentina's Arsenal in Buenos Aires.Carlinhos scored the opener ... Read more...
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Internacional defeat Ceramica in Rio championship
April 15th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 15 (IANS) Brazil striker Leandro Damiao scored his 15th goal in 19 games to help Internacional defeat Ceramica 3-0 in the Rio championship.The 22-year-old could have ... Read more...
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Juninho leads Vasco da Gama to victory
April 1st, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 1 (IANS) In his last match before undergoing dental surgery, Vasco da Gama's Juninho Pernambucano scored twice in his team's 4-1 win over Macae in the ... Read more...
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Champions League: Marseille, Bayern in quarters
March 14th, 2012 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Milan/Munich, March 14 (IANS) Marseille knocked Inter Milan out of the Champions League football to reach the quarterfinals, thanks to an away goal scored in the stoppage time at ... Read more...
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Inter beat Chievo to end winless streak
March 10th, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, March 10 (IANS) Inter Milan scored two late goals to beat Chievo in the Italian Serie A and ended their dismal run of seven straight losses and one draw.With ... Read more...
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Bilbao upset Man U in Europa League
March 9th, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (IANS) Spain's Athletic Bilbao stunned Manchester United with a convincing performance in the Europa League, outclassing the English champions in a 3-2 away win at Old Trafford ... Read more...
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Napoli coach Mazzarri blames referee for draw against Cesena
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 2 (IANS) Napoli head coach Walter Mazzarri accused the referee of robbing his side of a deserved win after they were held to a scoreless draw at home ... Read more...
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Milan lose to Lazio while Inter draw with Palermo
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 2 (IANS) AC Milan missed the chance to overtake Juventus in the Italian Serie A football after they lost to Lazio 0-2 at the Stadio Olimpico while ... Read more...
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Milan keep pressure on Juventus with win over Novara
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 23 (IANS) AC Milan kept up their chase of Juventus at the top of Italian Serie A football with a 3-0 win at Novara.Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a ... Read more...
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Manchester United stay in hunt as Chelsea suffer setback
December 27th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (IANS) Manchester United kept up their hopes of retaining the Premier League football title with a convincing 5-0 victory over Wigan Athletic on Boxing Day when ... Read more...
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Terry’s last-gasp block helps Chelsea to draw with Spurs
December 23rd, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Chelsea captain John Terry blocked Tottenham Hotspur's last shot with a desperate slide tackle late Thursday night and earned the Blues a 1-1 away draw in ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: India gear up for a tough start against Afghanistan
December 2nd, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Five times champions India cannot take Afghanistan lightly in their opening game of the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Saturday.
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Manchester City draw Liverpool to maintain lead in EPL
November 28th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Manchester City maintained a five-point lead in the English Premier League standings after a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool.Manchester City grabbed the lead after half hour ... Read more...
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Juventus beat Lazio to reach top of Italian Serie A
November 27th, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Nov 27 (IANS) Juventus extended their unbeaten streak in the Italian Serie A football with a 1-0 win at Lazio.The visitors scored the sole goal of the match through ... Read more...
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Leverkusen shock Chelsea; Arsenal, Valencia win (Roundup)
November 24th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Leverkusen came from a goal down to shock Chelsea at home while Valencia and Arsenal registered impressive wins in Champions LeagueThe German team showed great ... Read more...
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Manchester teams score season’s first victories in Champions League
October 19th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Manchester United and Manchester City scored their first victories in the Champions League Tuesday.After a draw with Napoli at home and defeat by Bayern Munich, ... Read more...
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Champions League: Barcelona held by Milan, Arsenal by Dortmund
September 14th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Defending champions Barcelona were stunned by a goal by A.C. Milan within seconds of kick-off and another in stoppage time of their opening Group H ... Read more...
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