luni, 31 martie 2014

UEFA Europa League Preview: Porto v Sevilla


1 April 2014 06:19


Porto and Sevilla will both hope to bounce back from domestic defeats when they clash in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.


Nacional edged out Porto 2-1 in the Primeira Liga on Saturday but the latter’s boss Luis Castro should be confident of a better performance when his team host Sevilla in their quarter-final first leg,...







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Liga del Futbol Profesional Boliviano Wrap: The Strongest win third straight


1 April 2014 04:16


The Strongest notched a third straight victory in the Liga del Futbol Profesional Boliviano as the top two clubs also won.


The Strongest needed an 88th-minute goal from Pablo Escobar to overcome Real Potosi on Monday, which saw the reigning Apertura champions leapfrog their opponents into third in the table, one point behind...







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Chile Primera Division Wrap: Colo Colo, Universidad Catolica beaten


1 April 2014 04:11


Colo Colo suffered their first loss of the Chile Primera Division season but Universidad Catolica were also beaten in round 13.


Hector Tapia’s league-leading Colo Colo side gave up a lead in a surprise 2-1 loss at home to Universidad Concepcion on Sunday.But they still remain seven points clear at the top after Catolica were...







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Uruguayan FA board resigns



1 April 2014 03:27


The entire board of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has resigned just over two months out from the FIFA World Cup.


A crisis involving the AUF and players’ union has led to AUF president Sebastian Bauza and his fellow executive board members resigning.


Uruguay president Jose Mujica had withdrawn police from the


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Paraguay Division Profesional Wrap: Libertad cruise, Nacional Asuncion stay in touch



1 April 2014 02:41


Libertad cruised to yet another win in the Paraguay Division Profesional as Nacional Asuncion stayed within striking distance.


Rodrigo Lopez and Jorge Recalde struck braces for Libertad as they claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over 3 de Febrero.


Pedro Sarabia’s men have won six of their opening seven league games – the


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Injured Costa to miss Barca clash


1 April 2014 01:45


Diego Costa is set to miss Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at Barcelona after leaving training early on Monday.


Atletico coach Diego Simeone conceded it will be ‘difficult’ for Costa to play on Tuesday after the Brazilian-born striker completed just 10 minutes of training.


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La Liga Wrap: Key wins for Malaga, Levante



1 April 2014 01:43


Malaga and Levante pulled clear of the La Liga’s relegation zone with important wins on Monday.


Bernd Schuster’s Malaga side struck twice in the final seven minutes in a come-from-behind 2-1 win at bottom side Real Betis.Lorenzo Reyes gave Betis hope with a 30th-minute opener but late goals from Juanmi and Sergi Darder


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Allardyce hails Carroll´s match-winning performance


1 April 2014 01:13


West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was full of praise for Andy Carroll after the striker led the Londoners to a crucial 2-1 win at Sunderland.


Allardyce declared it was ‘a bit scary’ to imagine how good West Ham might have been this season if Carroll had been fit for the entire campaign.


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Poyet to leave if Sunderland ´give up´


1 April 2014 01:08


Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will offer his resignation at season’s end if his team ‘give up’ in their relegation fight.


A 2-1 loss to West Ham on Monday left Poyet’s side four points adrift of safety but they hold a game in hand over 17th-placed West Bromwich Albion.


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Mazzarri criticises Inter´s concentration



1 April 2014 00:01


Inter coach Walter Mazzarri criticised his side’s concentration levels after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Livorno.


Mazzarri’s men looked to be in complete control at the Stadio Armando Picchi on Monday after goals from Hernanes and Rodrigo Palacio put them 2-0 up at half-time.


However, Livorno’s


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Johnson: Liverpool restoring Anfield fear factor



31 March 2014 12:52


Glen Johnson believes Liverpool’s home performances this season have made Anfield a ground to be feared once again.


Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Tottenham was their 14th home win of 16 league outings this season and moved Liverpool above Chelsea at the top of the table by two points.


Brendan Rodgers’ men are now


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All to play for in title race – Buffon



31 March 2014 12:26


Gianluigi Buffon believes the Serie A title race is “wide open” after Juventus’ 2-0 defeat at Napoli on Sunday.


Goals from Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens at Stadio San Paolo ended the champions’ 14-game unbeaten run in the league.


With Roma winning 2-0 at Sassuolo earlier in the day, the Eternal City club


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Hughes saved my career, says Ireland


31 March 2014 11:28


Stephen Ireland has thanked Mark Hughes for rescuing his career by taking him to Stoke City.


The 27-year-old ended a largely unproductive three-year spell at Aston Villa in September when he agreed a loan move to Stoke and linked up with Hughes, his former manager at Manchester City.


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Barca defender Alves coy over future



31 March 2014 11:21


Dani Alves has vowed to “live for the moment” amid reports linking the Barcelona defender with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.


The marauding Brazil right-back has just over a year remaining on his contract at Camp Nou and the Catalan giants are said to be prepared to allow him to leave at the end of the


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Lambert hails Saints´ ´best performance´



31 March 2014 11:12


Southampton’s destruction of Newcastle United on Saturday was their “best performance of the season”, according to Rickie Lambert.


The 4-0 victory moved Mauricio Pochettino’s men above their opponents in the Premier League table, with Lambert netting the game’s second goal shortly after half-time.


His


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Vogts handed United States role



31 March 2014 10:47


USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann has appointed former Germany boss Berti Vogts as a special advisor to assist him at the FIFA World Cup.


The experienced Vogts will stay on as Azerbaijan boss – a role he has been in since April 2008 – while he undertakes duties such as helping with the development of training plans and


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De Guzman hopeful of World Cup berth



31 March 2014 10:33


Jonathan de Guzman is hopeful his recent run of form for Swansea City will elevate him into the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup squad.


The Canadian-born midfielder produced a man-of-the-match display as Swansea defeated Norwich City 3-0 to move seven points clear of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.


De Guzman, on


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Khedira close to Real return



31 March 2014 10:21


Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is ready to play his part in Real Madrid’s quest for the treble as he closes in on a return from injury.


The 26-year-old has been sidelined since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in an international friendly against Italy in November.


Khedira is currently in Sicily


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Santon: Fans deserved more



31 March 2014 10:10


Davide Santon has apologised to Newcastle United fans for Saturday’s poor show at Southampton and backed their right to be frustrated.


The 4-0 defeat at St Mary’s Stadium was Newcastle third loss in four games, and sections of the travelling support took their anger out on the players as they booed them after the


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Wolfsburg eyeing Europe, says De Bruyne


31 March 2014 09:39


Wolfsburg playmaker Kevin De Bruyne says the high-flying German outfit have their sights set on securing a European berth.


Dieter Hecking’s men have enjoyed an improved run of results since a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in early March.


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Mourinho hints at striking overhaul


31 March 2014 09:29


Jose Mourinho will focus on improving the striking options within his Chelsea squad ahead of next season


Chelsea’s current strikeforce have only scored 15 Premier League goals between them during this campaign, with Samuel Eto’o having netted over half them.


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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid


Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will put their fierce Primera Liga title battle aside when they lock horns in the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday evening.


Los Rojiblancos currently head the La Liga table by a point, with Barca hot on their heels in second, with just seven games remaining in the domestic campaign.


The two Spanish giants will now square off in the last eight of the European Cup, with the first leg taking place this week at the Camp Nou.


It is Barca who enter the tie as favourites, with their home ground advantage backed up by their far greater experience on the continental stage, having made it to the semi-finals in each of the last five campaigns.


Atletico, meanwhile, are contesting their first quarter-final since 1997, when current manager Diego Simeone was still in his playing days but was unable to help prevent a 4-3 aggregate defeat against Ajax Amsterdam.


In team news, Victor Valdes proves Barca's only absentee, with the goalkeeper out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.


Lionel Messi, though, is fit and firing, having bagged nine goals in his last five outings, including the decisive penalty in the 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday.


The Argentina international is also four goals short of breaking Raul's record of 71 strikes in the Champions League.


For the visitors, Javier Manquillo misses out with a neck injury while Raul Garcia is suspended, although the pair prove Simeone's only fresh absentees.






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duminică, 30 martie 2014

Costa Rica Primera Division Wrap: Herediano return to summit


31 March 2014 04:07


Herediano returned to the top of the Costa Rica Primera Division table after easily accounting for Cartagines on Sunday.


Marvin Solano’s Herediano were taught a football lesson by defending champions Alajuelense midweek, crashing to a 5-2 defeat on the back of an Armando Alonso hat-trick at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.


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CONCACAF Champions League Preview: Cruz Azul hoping to halt form slump


31 March 2014 03:24


Liga MX leaders Cruz Azul will hope they can halt their slump on Tuesday when they visit Tijuana in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals.


After starting Liga MX’s Clausura season with a draw and then eight straight victories, Cruz Azul have suffered three defeats in six matches, including a 3-1 loss at home to Atlas on...







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Venezuela Primera Division Wrap: Trujillanos stay clear, Zamora lose


31 March 2014 02:36


Venezuela Primera Division leaders Trujillanos continued their fine form as Zamora suffered a rare loss on Sunday.


A 1-0 win at home to Deportivo Tachira was all Trujillanos needed to maintain their two-point buffer at the top in the Clausura campaign.


James Cabezas scored the game’s only goal on 31 minutes at the Estadio...







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Ecuador Primera A Wrap: Emelec drop points, Independiente close in



31 March 2014 02:20


Emelec dropped points for the second consecutive game as their lead atop of the Ecuador Primera A was reduced to one point over the weekend.


The defending champions were held to a goalless draw mid-week and their recent stuttering form continued after they were beaten 2-0 at El Nacional on Sunday.


A scoreless opening period at the


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Conte rubbishes Benitez´s ´revenue´ claims



31 March 2014 01:00


Juventus coach Antonio Conte hit out at Napoli’s Rafael Benitez on Sunday for claiming the league leaders’ success comes down to money.


Napoli stunned Juventus 2-0 on Sunday but Conte was more interested in dismissing Benitez’s pre-match claims that the Neapolitans cannot compete with the Turin-based club due to


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Serie A Wrap: Roma win as Juve lose unbeaten run


31 March 2014 00:15


Juventus’ 22-match unbeaten run in Serie A came to an end on Sunday while Roma’s 2-0 win at Sassuolo was shrouded in controversy.


Defending champions Juve went into their match on the back of seven straight wins in the league but had no answers to Napoli in a 2-0 defeat.


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Benitez critical of Juve´s ´behind the ball´ approach



31 March 2014 00:10


Napoli coach Rafael Benitez has criticised Juventus’ defensive approach as they beat the champions 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday.


Juventus endured a difficult trip to Naples, with their team bus getting pelted with eggs both on Saturday and before the game on Sunday, and they met stern opposition in Benitez’s side.


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Ligue 1 Wrap: Saint-Etienne keep pace with Lille



30 March 2014 23:57


Saint-Etienne stayed in touch with Lille in the race for the final UEFA Champions League qualifying spot in Ligue 1 with a 2-1 win at Lyon.


With leaders Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco looking set to claim the top two spots in France’s top flight, the scramble goes on for third and a place in the qualifying rounds of next


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Insigne confident of World Cup call-up



30 March 2014 23:47


Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne believes his current form in Serie A will help him achieve his goal of playing for Italy at the FIFA World Cup.


The 22-year-old has represented his country on four occasions, starting against Bulgaria and Armenia during World Cup qualifying.


After impressing in Napoli’s 2-0 win over Serie A


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Primeira Liga Wrap: Porto suffer another setback as Benfica march on



30 March 2014 23:43


Porto’s Primeira Liga title defence is all but over after they suffered a 2-1 loss at Nacional on Sunday and fell 15 points behind Benfica.


Another defeat for the third-placed Porto means realistic chances of catching leaders Benfica are done dusted with just five matches to play.


Benfica – who won 1-0 at Sporting


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K-League Wrap: Pohang win thriller, Ulsan stay top



30 March 2014 14:00


K-League champions Pohang Steelers claimed their third straight win of the season with an enthralling 4-2 success over Sangju Sangmu.


A Ko Mu-Yeol strike and a Choi Chul-Soon own goal appeared to have put Pohang in command, but newly promoted Sangju struck back to level through Yang Juna and Lee Sang-Ho.


But Pohang were not to be


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Taarabt in talks to remain in Milan



30 March 2014 13:31


Adel Taarabt has declared his desire to make his loan move to Milan permanent and revealed his agent is already in talks over a deal.


The Moroccan is currently on loan at the San Siro outfit from QPR and could reportedly make a switch to the Italian capital for €7million at the end of the season.


Following Milan’s 3-0


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A-League Wrap: Perth dent Jets´ play-off hopes



30 March 2014 13:15


Perth Glory scored two goals in two minutes to snatch an unlikely 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets at nib Stadium on Sunday.


The Jets appeared destined for victory when Adam Taggart’s 14th goal of the season put the visitors ahead after 61 minutes.


But a stunning free-kick from Nebojsa Marinkovic in the 84th minute sparked new


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West Ham expectations too high, bemoans Allardyce



30 March 2014 12:06


Sam Allardyce believes West Ham’s fans have unrealistic expectations after the team were booed, despite beating Hull City in midweek.


Mark Noble’s penalty and a James Chester own-goal were enough to beat 10-man Hull at Upton park on Wednesday, though the visitors dominated much of the game and had chances to secure a


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Orlando drop Kaka hint as exit clause confirmed



30 March 2014 11:29


Orlando City have hinted they will sign Kaka after Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani revealed that the midfielder has an exit clause.


Kaka said prior to Milan’s 3-0 win over Chievo on Saturday that he would like to play in the MLS if he is to leave San Siro for a second time in his career.


The Brazilian made his 300th


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Hughes: Few better than Begovic



30 March 2014 11:02


Mark Hughes has labelled Asmir Begovic as one of the best goalkeepers in the world after another solid Stoke City display.


The Bosnia-Herzegovina international kept his eighth clean sheet of the Premier League season in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Hull City, and Hughes was full of praise for his number one shot-stopper.


Begovic


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Ancelotti disappointed after fans jeer Real


30 March 2014 10:51


Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has criticised the club’s fans for booing the team during Saturday’s 5-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano.


Real got back to winning ways after two consecutive defeats against Barcelona and Sevilla, crushing city neighbours Vallecano with an excellent performance.


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Alves hails important win



30 March 2014 10:33


Dani Alves hailed an important Barcelona win despite a less than fluent performance against Espanyol on Saturday.


The 1-0 triumph over their city rivals ensured Barca stayed within a point of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, and maintained their two-point advantage over third-placed Real Madrid.


A Lionel Messi penalty 13 minutes


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Monk keen on permanent De Guzman deal



30 March 2014 10:23


Swansea City boss Garry Monk is keen to make Jonathan de Guzman’s loan deal from Villarreal permanent after impressing again on Saturday.


The Netherlands international netted twice in Swansea’s 3-0 win over Norwich, and Monk knows the importance the loanee has on his side’s success.


De Guzman, on loan at the


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Consistency key for Wenger



30 March 2014 10:04


Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes remain alive, provided they can put together a consistent end to the campaign.


A 6-0 defeat at Chelsea last week was followed by a 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City on Tuesday, although another draw on Saturday may have been seen in a more positive light.


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Robben: Bayern ready to dominate in Europe

Arjen Robben


Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben said his side are eager to show they are 'the most dominant team in Europe'.


Pep Guardiola's men became the earliest Bundesliga champions when they sealed the club's 24th league title on Tuesday.


Robben said there were few celebrations in the dressing room, with players focused on claiming back-to-back UEFA Champions League crowns.


The Netherlands international said Bayern had improved under Guardiola, who is in his first season in charge, and their dominance is almost certain to continue.


"Guardiola has turned us into the most dominant team in Europe. We have made another giant step as a team this season," Robben said.


"We are more dominant than we have been. From the very first minute we put massive pressure on our opponents and are capable of keeping the ball and putting them under pressure for the full 90 minutes.


"Guardiola is very demanding. He asks a lot from his players. Every day it is so intense, but I love that.


"Our playing style is even more attacking than last year. Then we used to play compact, and we let the other team come into our half sometimes, so we could hit them with the counter-attack.


"But this manager is tactically so strong. He is always pointing out where we can find the space to get one-on-one situations. He teaches us to make quick sprints and runs without the ball."


Such has been their dominance, Bayern are favourites for the Champions League title and face Manchester United in the quarter-finals starting Tuesday.


Robben said it was in Europe that his side wanted to impress the most.


"No team can have stroll to the final. We are facing Manchester United, a big name in world football, but we are razor sharp," he said.


"Our football is phenomenal and we want to show that more than anywhere in the ¬Champions League.


"Playing United is the sort of thing that really gets the best out of me


"We won the German league last week, but we were not even bothered about that. Nobody in the dressing room was talking about it. We knew ages ago we would win the title."






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Serie A: Livorno v Inter

Walter Mazzarri


After a frustrating week, Inter can get their quest for European football back on track against strugglers Livorno on Monday.


The Milan outfit have not featured in a continental competition this season following a disappointing ninth-place finish last term, but they are firmly in the mix for a UEFA Europa League spot.


However, Walter Mazzarri has seen his side endure a mini-wobble of late and could find themselves in sixth spot by the time they kick off at Stadio Armando Picchi on Monday.


After taking seven points from their fixtures with Roma, Torino and Hellas Verona, Inter were beaten by Atalanta on Sunday before being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Udinese in midweek.


Mazzarri has frequently talked of using his debut campaign at the club as a way of sorting his squad before a potentially decisive close-season, with continued financial backing expected from owner Erick Thohir.


Nemanja Vidic has already agreed to move to San Siro, while Fernando Torres, Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Morata are on Inter's radar, and Mazzarri is keen to ensure his side finish the season on a high after Thohir refused to give assurances that the former Napoli coach will still be in charge at the start of the next campaign.


"Most of all, I think we need to end the season well, and then we can start from there," he said.


"After the season's end we can evaluate everything together calmly. We all have the same purpose in mind."


While Inter are targeting European football, Monday's opponents have Serie A survival on their agenda.


Domenico Di Carlo's side have won just once in their last six attempts and were kept firmly in the relegation mire when they were beaten 2-0 at Atalanta on Wednesday.


Giuseppe De Luca and German Denis were on target in a routine win, but Di Carlo is confident his charges can turn their poor form around.


"Being together and united is absolutely fundamental," he said prior to the defeat at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia.


"Ours fight is a fight for survival, along with four or five other teams. We are ready to give it our best in every game we play."






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sâmbătă, 29 martie 2014

AFC Champions League Preview: Bunyodkor under pressure, Al Fateh chase breakthrough


30 March 2014 06:28


Bunyodkor may fail to advance from the AFC Champions League group stages for the first time, while Al Fateh look for their first goal.


Mirjalol Qosimov’s Bunyodkor – two-time semi-finalists – sit third in Group B with two points from their opening three games.


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Gerrard: Reds must retain focus


30 March 2014 04:01


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reminded his team they have won nothing yet as they look to move top of the Premier League.


But the 33-year-old England international admitted winning his first league title ‘flashes in and out’ of his mind ahead of his side’s clash against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.


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Atletico´s performance ´one of the best´, says Simeone


30 March 2014 03:21


Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone labelled his team’s 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao as one of their best La Liga performances of the season.


The league leaders had to come from behind at San Mames, but the victory kept them a point clear of Barcelona and three ahead of Real Madrid.


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Ancelotti positive after Real Madrid response


30 March 2014 03:05


Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti urged his team to stay focused on themselves after a 5-0 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano.


Gareth Bale struck twice to go with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Morata in Real’s comfortable win, which kept them three points behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.


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Seedorf: Results may not save me


30 March 2014 01:15


Milan coach Clarence Seedorf said he is unsure if his team’s run of good results are enough to ease the pressure on him.


In Kaka’s 300th appearance for the Serie A club, the Brazilian netted a brace to go with Mario Balotelli’s fourth-minute opener in Milan’s 3-0 win over Chievo on Saturday.


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Ballardini claims Bologna board backing him


30 March 2014 00:54


Bologna coach Davide Ballardini said the club have faith in him despite reports Stefano Pioli is set to return to replace him.


A 2-0 loss at home to Atalanta continued a dismal run for Bologna that has seen them win just twice in 2014.


Ballardini’s side are just two points clear of the relegation zone in the Serie A, and...







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Kaka delighted with 300th game



30 March 2014 00:23


Milan captain Kaka said his 300th appearance for the club was better than he could have expected, after his brace helped down Chievo 3-0.


The Brazilian struck either side of half time, after Mario Balotelli had given his side an early lead at the San Siro, to seal a second consecutive Serie A win.


It was a night to remember for


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La Liga Wrap: Title race rages on as top three all win


30 March 2014 00:21


It is as you were at the top of La Liga as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid all won in the three-way title race on Saturday.


Atleti faced a tricky test away to UEFA Champions League hopefuls Athletic Bilbao and they came away with a slender 2-1 win from San Mames.


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Serie A Wrap: Joy for Kaka, pressure mounts on Ballardini


30 March 2014 00:02


Milan midfielder Kaka scored a brace in his 300th appearance for Milan as they beat Serie A strugglers Chievo 3-0 at the San Siro.


Mario Balotelli gave Clarence Seedorf’s side the lead after just four minutes in Saturday’s clash, getting on the end of Adil Rami’s cross to volley home from close range.


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La Liga: Real Madrid 5 Rayo Vallecano 0


29 March 2014 23:52


Gareth Bale silenced the critics by inspiring Real Madrid to a 5-0 win over Rayo Vallecano to boost their La Liga title bid.


Real’s push for a 33rd league crown suffered a damaging week as their 4-3 Clasico defeat to Barcelona was quickly followed by a 2-1 loss at Sevilla on Wednesday, but Bale – who received...







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Premier League: Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 1


29 March 2014 15:39


Manchester United ended a week of frustration on and off the pitch in fine fashion by beating Aston Villa 4-1 on Saturday.


Much of the game’s build-up had been dominated by a planned protest against David Moyes’ management of the struggling champions, with a plane trailing the message ‘Wrong One – Moyes...







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Serie A Preview: Livorno v Inter


29 March 2014 15:35


After a frustrating week, Inter can get their quest for European football back on track against strugglers Livorno on Monday.


The Milan outfit have not featured in a continental competition this season following a disappointing ninth-place finish last term, but they are firmly in the mix for a UEFA Europa League spot.


However,...







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Benitez: Mourinho talks too much



29 March 2014 15:15


Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has hit out at Jose Mourinho, saying the Chelsea manager “talks too much”.


The pair were often at loggerheads during Benitez’s spell in charge of Liverpool and Mourinho drew the ire of the Spaniard earlier this week by suggesting Juventus should not consider winning the UEFA Europa


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J.League Wrap: Kashima back on track, Sanfrecce beat Tokushima



29 March 2014 15:05


J.League leaders Kashima Antlers returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Saturday with a superb 3-1 win at Yokohama F. Marinos.


Kashima, who lost their last league encounter 2-0 to Cerezo Osaka after slumping to 3-1 defeat to Tokyo in the J.League Cup, fell behind three minutes before the break when defender Yuzo Kurihara


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Garcia not rushing contract talks



29 March 2014 14:57


Roma boss Rudi Garcia is not rushing any talks over a new contract, while talks for a new deal for Miralem Pjanic are ongoing.


Garcia has guided the capital club to second place in Serie A this season, and although they trail 14 points behind leaders Juventus, they hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Napoli and look set


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Courtois happy to remain at Atletico



29 March 2014 14:38


Atletico Madrid’s on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is happy to stay at the club to guarantee first-team football.


The Belgium international has spent the last three seasons at the Vicente Calderon on temporary deals from Stamford Bridge, and his performances this term have helped his club to the top of La Liga


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A-League Wrap: Central Coast go second, Sydney hold Victory



29 March 2014 14:20


Bernie Ibini-Isei’s last-gasp winner lifted Central Coast Mariners above Western Sydney Wanderers into second in the A-League on Saturday.


The reigning Australian champions went into the game in Gosford two points behind Western Sydney with three games left of the regular season.


And Ibini-Isei’s late goal earned


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Del Piero backs Napoli for future Scudetti



29 March 2014 13:39


Alessandro Del Piero has backed Napoli to challenge for future Scudetti, and believes Lorenzo Insigne has an abundance of potential.


Rafael Benitez’s Napoli are well off the title pace in Serie A this season – currently lying 20 points behind runaway leaders Juventus – but Juve and Italy legend Del Piero, who


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Iniesta reveals depression before 2010 World Cup



29 March 2014 12:54


Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has revealed he suffered from depression ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.


The diminutive playmaker scored the extra-time winner in Spain’s 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final four years ago, but he says that goal was the culmination of a difficult period for him.


“I had a


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Allardyce defiant in face of fans´ criticism


29 March 2014 12:49


Sam Allardyce says West Ham fans should be enjoying their good form after some quarters of Upton Park expressed criticism of his team.


Allardyce cupped his ear in disbelief at the end of Wednesday’s 2-1 home win over Hull City as some fans voiced their disapproval over the manner of the result with boos.


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Capello: ´England are always tired´


29 March 2014 05:58


Former England manager Fabio Capello said fatigue will catch up with his old side at the 2014 World Cup.


The now-Russia boss, who will lead his side into Group H against Belgium, Algeria and South Korea, has taken a swipe at Roy Hodgson’s men, claiming England over-prepare for major tournaments.


England were drawn in Group...







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Gomez upbeat despite setback



29 March 2014 05:20


Injured Fiorentina forward Mario Gomez said he is keeping positive, despite his latest setback.


Germany international Gomez was substituted in the 72nd minute of Fiorentina’s 1-0 win away at Napoli, and scans revealed a sprain in his left knee.


Gomez is expected to miss a month of action, in an unfortunate blow for club and


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Pellegrini eager to end Arsenal´s chances


29 March 2014 04:55


Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said he is looking forward to ending Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League title.


Recent slip-ups by the Londoners saw them get thrashed at Chelsea 6-0, before drawing 2-2 at home with Swansea City, and Pellegrini is hungry to completely kill off Arsene Wenger’s hopes...







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Pirlo happy to finish career at Juventus


29 March 2014 03:57


Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo said he is happy at the Italian champions and is ready to bypass any opportunities abroad.


The 34-year-old former Milan hero said he had contemplated opportunities outside of Italy, but the playmaker – who has never been based outside of his homeland – was content with life at Juventus...







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Moyes: Even Ferguson would be struggling



29 March 2014 03:33


Under-fire manager David Moyes believes even Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle in charge of the Manchester United squad this season.


Moyes’ men are struggling in seventh in the Premier League, with the Scot under increasing pressure after poor losses to rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.


Replacing Ferguson was always going


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Blanc demands ´more ruthless´ PSG


29 March 2014 02:06


Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has called on his team to become more ruthless late in the campaign.


Blanc’s men won 1-0 away at mid-table Nice to open up a 13-point buffer at the helm of Ligue 1 as they canter towards consecutive league titles.


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PSG must improve for Chelsea, warns Blanc



28 March 2014 23:57


Laurent Blanc is adamant his Paris Saint-Germain side will be better going forward against Chelsea after Friday’s scrappy 1-0 win over Nice.


Blanc’s men extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 13 points ahead of Monaco, who visit Evian on Saturday, with the victory at the Allianz Riviera.


However, PSG were made to


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Primeira Liga: Belenenses 1 Pacos de Ferreira 1



28 March 2014 23:25


Belenenses moved off the bottom of the Primeira Liga as they came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Pacos de Ferreira.


Forward Tiago Caeiro scored only his second goal of the season to earn a point that sees Lito Vidigal’s men leapfrog Olhanense into 15th place, while Pacos move above Arouca into 13th.


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Ligue 1: Nice 0 Paris Saint-Germain 1


28 March 2014 22:32


Paris Saint-Germain prepared for their UEFA Champions League showdown against Chelsea with a fortuitous 1-0 Ligue 1 win at Nice on Friday.


Laurent Blanc’s men were handed a huge boost ahead of the midweek Champions League quarter-final first leg as Thiago Silva played the full 90 minutes despite suffering a fractured...







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Bundesliga: Schalke 2 Hertha Berlin 0


28 March 2014 22:26


Schalke beat Hertha Berlin 2-0 on Friday to continue their fine recent home form and cement a UEFA Champions League qualification spot.


Jens Keller’s side have now not lost any of their last nine Bundesliga outings at the Veltins-Arena, winning all but one, and sit 10 points clear of fifth-placed Wolfsburg – who host...







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vineri, 28 martie 2014

Wenger has ´no other priority than coming first´


28 March 2014 11:38


Arsenal’s target remains winning the Premier League title, insists manager Arsene Wenger.


Wenger’s men have drifted from contention in recent weeks following defeats against leaders Chelsea and Stoke City and were denied three points by a Mathieu Flamini own goal in a 2-2 home draw with Swansea City on Tuesday.


The...







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Martinez dreaming of Europe



28 March 2014 11:25


Roberto Martinez is dreaming of managing his Everton side in Europe next season.


The Goodison Park club currently sit six points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal in the Premier League with a game in hand and look likely to qualify for the UEFA Europa League at the very least.


And, while admitting taking Everton to Europe would be a


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Hiddink agrees Netherlands return



28 March 2014 10:43


Guus Hiddink will return as Netherlands coach after the FIFA World Cup in Brazil this year.


The 67-year-old, who managed the nation between 1995 and 1998, will work alongside assistants Danny Blind and Ruud van Nistelrooy after the showpiece tournament in Brazil.


Hiddink will preside over the Netherlands’ UEFA European


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Bartomeu expects Messi stay



28 March 2014 10:28


Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident that Lionel Messi will renew his contract with the club.


The Argentina international extended his stay with the club last year until 2018 and is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a new deal.


Bartomeu expects Messi to put pen to paper and also believes he will remain at Camp


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McGregor out for season with kidney damage



28 March 2014 10:17


Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor is expected to miss the rest of the Premier League season with a serious kidney injury.


The Scotland international goalkeeper picked up the problem in an incident that eventually saw him sent off in the 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Saturday.


McGregor was given his marching orders for the second


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Marriner ´knocked for six´ by red-card blunder



28 March 2014 10:03


Andre Marriner admits he was ‘knocked for six’ by the incident that saw him incorrectly show Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs a red card on Saturday.


The full-back was dismissed 15 minutes into his side’s 6-0 defeat at Chelsea at the weekend after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had handled the ball in the penalty area.


Neith


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Isco: Real must bounce back



28 March 2014 09:54


Midfielder Isco believes Real Madrid are “obliged” to recover from a disappointing week that saw them beaten twice in four days.


The title hopefuls were undone 4-3 by Barcelona on Sunday before slumping to a 2-1 defeat against Sevilla in midweek.


It leaves Carlo Ancelotti’s men in third – three points


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Mazzarri: Inter not cynical enough


28 March 2014 09:36


Walter Mazzarri feels his Inter side may not be “cynical” enough when it comes to picking up victories in Serie A.


Following their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Atalanta on Sunday, Inter were held to a goalless draw against Udinese on Thursday.


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United slump harms Premier League appeal, says Scudamore



28 March 2014 09:27


Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes Manchester United’s poor form is harming the Premier League’s global appeal.


The Old Trafford outfit have struggled in their first season under the stewardship of manager David Moyes, sitting 18 points adrift of leaders Chelsea with pressure mounting on the


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Colombia Primera A Wrap: Junior join title race, Atletico Nacional slip up



28 March 2014 06:15


Junior moved to within five points of the top of the Colombian Primera A as they pulled off a late 2-1 win over Uniautonoma on Thursday.


After conceding a penalty in just the fifth minute and having defensive midfielder Yhonny Ramirez sent off with 20 minutes remaining, Junior claimed victory at Uniautonoma’s Estadio


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Lyon vs Saint-Etienne - Ligue 1 Preview

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Both local bragging rights and European qualification will be on the line when Lyon host Saint-Etienne in the Derby du Rhone on Sunday.


The arch-rivals are separated by just 60 kilometres, and one position in the Ligue 1 table, with Saint-Etienne holding onto France’s UEFA Europa League spot in fourth, three points ahead of fifth-placed Lyon.


Saint-Etienne will travel to the Stade de Gerland knowing a win will strike a significant blow in the race for a Europa League berth next season, while they could also draw level with Lille on 54 points if the club in third lose to Guingamp.


But according to Saint-Etienne’s Turkish striker Mevlut Erding, bragging rights remain most important for the men in green.


“The derby is the most important,” Erding told ONZEO.


“Before talking about the podium, we have the derby to play. We are focused only on this game because it is very important for the entire club and our supporters.”


Saint-Etienne have not won the Derby du Rhone since 2010 when they triumphed 1-0 at Lyon’s home ground but they will enter the game with improved confidence having defeated Sochaux 3-1 last week, breaking a two-match losing streak.


Lyon did the same last week, winning 1-0 at Guingamp to bounce back from consecutive losses, although Remi Garde’s team have some key players out injured including Clement Grenier, Gueida Fofana, Mouhamadou Dabo and Miguel Lopes, while Yassine Benzia is suspended.


Christophe Galtier, Saint-Etienne’s coach, will have to do without injured midfielder Romain Hamouma but will be thrilled his team found a way back onto the scoresheet against Sochaux with Erding scoring twice.


Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain will begin the round on Friday with a trip to Nice.


PSG have won their past eight matches in all competitions, while 11th-placed Nice are unbeaten in three.


If Nice manage to upset PSG, second-placed Monaco will be poised to pounce as they travel to struggling Evian TG on Saturday.


Evian sit one spot above the relegation zone, while Monaco should enter the contest with plenty of confidence after destroying Lens 6-0 in their Coupe de France quarter-final on Wednesday.


In other fixtures involving relegation-threatened teams, Marseille will hope to end their four-game winless streak when they travel to second-last Sochaux, while bottom club Ajaccio host Toulouse and 18th-placed Valenciennes will visit Montpellier.


Resurgent Nantes will take on Bordeaux, Lorient are set to head east to Reims and Rennes host Bastia.






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Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim - Bundesliga Preview

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Hoffenheim will hope to take advantage of any title celebration hangovers when they visit Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.


Pep Guardiola’s men completed their title defence on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Hertha Berlin as goals from Toni Kroos, Mario Gotze and Franck Ribery saw them over the line in record time.


Bayern wrapped up a 24th league championship with seven games to spare and will now attempt to avoid defeat in the run-in to become the first side in Bundesliga history to enjoy an unbeaten campaign – while a host of other landmarks are also now in their sights.


Their quest continues with the visit of mid-table Hoffenheim on Saturday and defender Jerome Boateng is eager for Bayern to maintain the incredibly high standards they have set.


“We’ve put a lot of hard work in to get to this point. We’ve never stopped trying to produce the performances we know we’re capable of in every single game,” he told the Bundesliga’s official website.


“I have no doubt that we’ll continue performing at this level in our remaining fixtures this season.


“I don’t think there’s any danger. We’ll only make things difficult for ourselves if we become complacent, but we’re adamant that we’re not going to let it come to that.”


Bayern need 14 points to match the Bundesliga’s record points total, which they set last season, and will be heavy favourites to add to their tally this weekend.


And eyeing a 20th successive league win, Guardiola’s side face a Hoffenheim outfit left with little to play for.


Back-to-back wins – the latest coming against Hannover in midweek – have countered two previous losses and given them a lift, but their outside hopes of a top-six finish still look to have faded.


And if they are to register an unlikely victory against Guardiola’s men they will likely need a superhuman defensive effort, having shipped 15 goals in their last six games – keeping just one clean sheet in the league this term.


Bayern, meanwhile, are one goal away from 80 in the top flight this season and are close to setting a new record for the fewest conceded in a Bundesliga campaign.


The current record, set by Bayern, stands at 18, with Manuel Neuer and back-up Tom Starke – with a single appearance against Hannover in February – conceding just 13 this term.


Neuer is also five clean sheets away from matching last season’s record of 21, again set by the champions.






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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Braunschweig - Bundesliga Betting Preview

leverkusen-braunschweigtBayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Braunschweig shares something in common and that is the desire to have a second chance. Which of these teams shall enjoy such privilege?


Bayer Leverkusen vs. Braunschweig

Match Date: 29 March 2014 (local time)

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joi, 27 martie 2014

Martinez wants to spend big in off-season


28 March 2014 04:40


Roberto Martinez said he intends to spend before next season with new players and a revamp of Everton’s training base on his wish list.


The Everton manager confirmed on Thursday that he will spend money in the transfer market in the lead-up to the 2014-15 Premier League season after collecting a ‘big pot’ since...







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Copa Argentina Wrap: Ferro Carril Oeste, Aldosivi advance



28 March 2014 03:45


A second-half brace from Pablo Caballero saw Ferro Carril Oeste defeat a valiant Sportivo Italiano 3-0 in the Copa Argentina on Thursday.


Fourth-tier Sportivo had Francisco Rosa sent off in the third minute when he conceded a penalty that Cesar Carranza converted for Ferro but the visitors from Vicente Lopez held on for another


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Opposing Gunners will be weird, says Henry


28 March 2014 02:09


New York Red Bulls captain Thierry Henry said it will be ‘weird’ to play former club Arsenal when the Premier League club visits in July.


Arsenal and the Red Bulls confirmed on Thursday they will play a friendly on July 26 as part of the English club’s maiden tour of the United States.


The match will be part of...







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Ligue 1 Preview: Lyon, Saint-Etienne set for Rhone derby


28 March 2014 01:51


Both local bragging rights and European qualification will be on the line when Lyon host Saint-Etienne in the Derby du Rhone on Sunday.


The arch-rivals are separated by just 60 kilometres, and one position in the Ligue 1 table, with Saint-Etienne holding onto France’s UEFA Europa League spot in fourth, three points ahead of...







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Klopp queries Nations League value


28 March 2014 00:58


Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the UEFA Nations League, claiming Europe’s top players do not need more games.


UEFA confirmed on Thursday they will introduce the Nations League in 2018, which will see the European confederation split into four divisions of four pools for a biennial round-robin...







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La Liga Wrap: Real Betis hold survival hope, Keita scores fastest goal


28 March 2014 00:35


Bottom club Real Betis picked up three crucial points on Thursday with a 3-1 win at Levante as they continue to fight for La Liga survival.


The win continued Betis’ resurgence in the Spanish top flight with the Seville-based club making it eight points from five matches, although they remain five points adrift of...







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Dour draw frustrates Mazzarri


28 March 2014 00:12


Inter coach Walter Mazzarri felt his side was harshly done by in Thursday’s goalless draw against Udinese.


Inter were frustrated at San Siro, following up just their second home league loss of the season on Sunday with another disappointing result.


They were slow to get going but dominated the last 30 minutes, with Danilo...







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Blatter calls for solidarity


27 March 2014 23:40


FIFA president Sepp Blatter has urged the UEFA Nations League to work closely with world football’s governing body.


UEFA’s 54 member nations voted to bring in the tournament, which will act as a replacement for the majority of international friendly fixtures, from 2018.


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Coupe de France: Rennes 2 Lille 0



27 March 2014 23:22


Rennes booked their spot in the Coupe de France semi-finals with a surprise 2-0 win over Lille on Thursday.


Philippe Montanier’s side will meet second-tier Angers next month for a place in the final after ending Lille’s eight-match unbeaten run in style with goals from Kamil Grosicki and Romain Alessandrini.


Rennes sit


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Serie A: Inter 0 Udinese 0


27 March 2014 22:42


Inter’s frustrating week continued as their bid for European football was harmed by a 0-0 home draw against Udinese on Thursday.


Walter Mazzarri’s side – who suffered just their second home league defeat of the season on Sunday – were again below-par in front of the San Siro faithful.


In a game of few...







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Bundesliga Preview: Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim


27 March 2014 13:39


Hoffenheim will hope to take advantage of any title celebration hangovers when they visit Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.


Pep Guardiola’s men completed their title defence on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Hertha Berlin as goals from Toni Kroos, Mario Gotze and Franck Ribery saw them over the line in record time.


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No more slip-ups, urges Alonso



27 March 2014 13:26


Midfielder Xabi Alonso feels that every La Liga fixture is now a must-win game if Real Madrid are to win the title.


Real’s championship challenge has suffered two setbacks in the space of a few days, after they went down 4-3 against Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico before a 2-1 defeat against Sevilla on Wednesday.


That


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Riera joins Watford



27 March 2014 13:18


Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera has joined Championship outfit Watford on a short-term contract until the end of the season.


The 31-year-old signed for Udinese as a free agent on Monday, having cancelled his Galatasaray contract by mutual consent in January.


He will officially become a Udinese player on July 1, but the


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Barker leaves Portsmouth



27 March 2014 13:17


Richie Barker has left his post as manager of Portsmouth, the club have confirmed.


The former Crawley Town boss arrived at Fratton Park in December, but won just four of his 20 matches in charge – and none of his last six – to see the club plummet towards the League Two relegation zone.


Just four years after competing


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Barca snap up Halilovic



27 March 2014 13:14


Barcelona have agreed the transfer of 17-year-old Dinamo Zagreb prospect Alen Halilovic.


The Liga champions have long been in the hunt for the Croatia international’s signature but were initally rebuffed last month.


Despite reported interest from the likes of Premier League pair Tottenham and Arsenal, Halilovic will move to


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Bundesliga Preview: Stuttgart v Borussia Dortmund


27 March 2014 12:50


Having seen Bayern Munich wrap up the Bundesliga title, Borussia Dortmund continue their quest for second against Stuttgart on Saturday.


Pep Guardiola’s men made certain of their 24th league title with a 3-1 victory at Hertha Berlin on Tuesday as they moved 25 points clear of Dortmund in second.


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Benitez pleased with Napoli resilience



27 March 2014 12:39


Rafael Benitez hailed the physical resilience of his Napoli squad after they completed a busy spell of fixtures with victory over Catania.


The 4-2 win at Stadio Angelo Massimino represented Napoli’s fourth game in nine days, following clashes with Torino, Porto and Fiorentina.


Despite Sunday’s defeat to Fiorentina,


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Odemwingie not ruling out World Cup spot



27 March 2014 12:38


Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie is not ruling out earning himself a place in Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup squad later this year.


The 32-year-old has been in international exile since falling out with coach Stephen Keshi after being left out of the squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but earlier this week Keshi


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Seedorf tips Honda for strong World Cup



27 March 2014 14:25


Milan coach Clarence Seedorf believes that midfielder Keisuke Honda is ready to make an impact for Japan at the FIFA World Cup.


The 27-year-old midfielder has struggled to hit the ground running at San Siro since joining from CSKA Moscow in January.


He made his debut in the final game of Massimiliano Allegri’s reign, with


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Gisdol delighted with double Hoffenheim boost



27 March 2014 14:05


Hoffenheim coach Markus Gisdol feels Wednesday’s victory over Hannover wrapped up an ideal day after Roberto Firmino extended his contract.


After agreeing a new deal to keep him under contract at the Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena until 2017, Firmino helped Gisdol’s side come from a goal down to see off Tayfun


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Lots of love for Monaco after big win


27 March 2014 07:24


Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri was suitably thrilled with his side’s 6-0 demolition job of Ligue 2 side Lens in the Coupe de France quarter-finals.


The Ligue 1 side were powered to victory by a Lucas Ocampos brace, and further contributions from Dimitar Berbatov, Emmanuel Riviere, Fabinho and an own goal as they stormed into...







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Swansea City vs. Norwich City - Premier League Preview

swansea-norwichNorwich City travel to Southampton on Saturday knowing their next five games could well hold the key to securing Premier League survival.


Swansea City vs. Norwich City

Match Date: 29 March 2014 (local)

Venue: Liberty Stadium






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Lyon vs. St. Etienne - Ligue 1 Betting Preview

lyon-st-etienneLyon and St. Etienne shall fight tooth and nail in order to secure their qualification in the Europa League tournament next season. With their impressive performance, one can only expect a down the wire match.


Lyon vs. St. Etienne

Match Date: 30 March 2014 (local time)

Venue: Stade de Gerland






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miercuri, 26 martie 2014

Copa Libertadores Wrap: Bolivar reach top of Group Seven


27 March 2014 06:51


Bolivar climbed top of the Copa Libertadores’ Group Seven, with a 1-0 road win over Leon on Wednesday.


William Ferreira’s 70th-minute strike at the Estadio Leon was enough to hand the Bolivian outfit all three points.


Leon, a Liga MX club, sit second in the group, one shy of new leaders Bolivar. Emelec and Flamengo sit...







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Costa Rica Primera Division Wrap: Saprissa leapfrog Herediano


27 March 2014 05:58


Deportivo Saprissa went top of the Costa Rica Primera Division on Wednesday, after Herediano were embarrassed at Alajuelense.


Saprissa enjoyed a 2-0 home win over Uruguay to move them to 32 points, while Herediano fell two points off the pace after Alajuelense cantered to a 5-2 victory.


Armando Alonso and Jonathan McDonald both...







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Emery euphoric after Real victory


27 March 2014 04:11


Sevilla coach Unai Emery was bathing in the glory of seeing his side down Real Madrid on Wednesday.


Emery’s men beat Real in the league in September 2012, and felt the full force of the Spanish powerhouse’s wrath in their next two meetings, copping 4-1 and 7-3 drubbings.


But Sevilla might have won their most important...







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Simeone: Atletico still not La Liga title favourites


27 March 2014 04:00


Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was not getting carried away with his side’s newfound La Liga lead on Wednesday.


Simeone’s side enjoyed a 1-0 win over Granada at home, while their city rivals Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 loss to Sevilla – with those results sending Atletico top, one point clear of Barcelona.


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Ancelotti concedes Real were not ready for Sevilla


27 March 2014 02:11


Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said their preparation for Sevilla was below par, after their shock 2-1 loss on Wednesday.


Ancelotti’s men led early but were reeled in by the persistent hosts, with two Carlos Bacca goals helping Sevilla move closer to fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao, and within six points of a UEFA...







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Coupe de France Wrap: Monaco thrash Lens to reach final four


27 March 2014 01:36


Ligue 1 outfits Monaco and Guingamp progressed into the Coupe de France semi-finals on Wednesday, with clean-sheet wins.


Monaco routed Ligue 2 side Lens 6-0 at home, while Guingamp scored late to edge fourth-tier Cannes 2-0 away from home.


At the Stade Louis II, hosts Monaco opened the scoring in controversial fashion, as Lucas...







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K-League Preview: Jeonnam confident ahead of Incheon trip


27 March 2014 01:08


Jeonnam Dragons travel to Incheon United in the K-League on Sunday, while resurgent Seoul will travel to leaders Ulsan.


Incheon are just one of two teams without a win this league season – ironically, the other happens to be the only unbeaten side in the Korean top flight, Sangju Sangmu.


However, a run of three losses looks...







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Team-mates pay tribute to injured Valdes



27 March 2014 01:01


Victor Valdes’ Barcelona and Spain team-mates have issued messages of support after the goalkeeper sustained a serious knee injury.


Valdes landed awkwardly when making a save from a routine free-kick during the first half of Barca’s 3-0 Liga win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday.


The 32-year-old has since been diagnosed


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Serie A Wrap: Juve end Parma run, Milan stun Fiorentina


27 March 2014 00:52


Carlos Tevez’s double ended Parma’s 17-game unbeaten run in Serie A as Juventus moved a step closer to retaining their title with a 2-1 win.


The Turin giants stretched their lead at the top of the table to 14 points on Wednesday courtesy of a first-half brace from the Argentina striker, who is now the leading scorer...







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La Liga Wrap: Atletico and Real suffer mixed fortunes, Valdes sees season ended


27 March 2014 00:51


There was mixed fortunes for the three La Liga title rivals on Wednesday on a day when Victor Valdes’ Barcelona career looked to be ended.


Atletico Madrid solidified their place at the top of the table with 1-0 over Granada, while Real Madrid lost 2-1 at Sevilla.


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Menez talks up PSG exit


26 March 2014 10:54


Jeremy Menez would be open to returning to Serie A or Monaco when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.


The former Monaco and Roma winger’s deal with the French champions expires at the end of the season and Juventus are reported to be among his suitors.


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Kompany: Title not won yet



26 March 2014 10:43


Vincent Kompany has warned Manchester City that they cannot afford to let their concentration slip in the race for the Premier League title.


Tuesday’s comfortable 3-0 victory at neighbours Manchester United saw City close the gap on leaders Chelsea to three points, with Manuel Pellegrini’s men boasting two games in


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Hazard plotting Paris Saint-Germain downfall



26 March 2014 10:05


Eden Hazard is confident Chelsea have the game plan to put a dent in Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League campaign next Wednesday.


PSG are currently 12 games unbeaten in all competitions and breezed past their round-of-16 opponents Bayer Leverkusen, recording a 6-1 aggregate win.


Laurent Blanc’s men have only


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Everton victory eased Stones´ pain



26 March 2014 13:16


John Stones had his aching head soothed by Everton’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United following a nasty collision with Papiss Cisse on Tuesday.


The Everton defender suffered a cut above his left eye in the first-half challenge with Newcastle’s Senegalese striker and had to leave the pitch to receive treatment.


He returned


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Bertrand ready to leave Chelsea



26 March 2014 13:14


Ryan Bertrand has conceded his future could lie away from Stamford Bridge after becoming disillusioned with life at Chelsea.


Jose Mourinho has insisted the 24-year-old does have a future at the club despite only making 28 league appearances for Chelsea in eight seasons, and spending the majority of his time out on loan.


Bertrand,


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Neymar a ´problem´ for Barca, claims Cruyff


26 March 2014 12:54


Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff believes the signing of Brazil international Neymar has created a “problem” for the club.


The 22-year-old joined the Spanish champions in the close-season from Santos, with the financial arrangements surrounding his transfer causing controversy in recent months.


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Rooney: United have lost fear factor



26 March 2014 12:38


Manchester United’s inconsistent season under David Moyes has seen them lose their fear factor, according to Wayne Rooney.


The forward branded United’s performance in Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City as a “bad night” as Moyes’ men fell to a sixth home league loss this season.


Old


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Japan begin Asian Cup defence against qualifiers


26 March 2014 11:47


Holders Japan will begin their Asian Cup defence in 2015 with a fixture against the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup.


The draw for the competition, which runs from January 9 in Australia next year, took place in Sydney on Wednesday as four-time winners Japan were also grouped with Jordan and Iraq.


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Arsenal need a ´miracle´ to lift title, says Campbell


26 March 2014 11:19


Sol Campbell admits it will take a “miracle” for Arsenal to win the Premier League this season.


Arsene Wenger’s men followed up their 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Chelsea with a 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City on Tuesday, a result that leaves them six points adrift of the Premier League leaders.


A return of just...







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Garcia hails ´massive´ Roma win



26 March 2014 09:49


Roma coach Rudi Garcia feels Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Torino has all but secured them second place in Serie A this term.


Garcia’s side left it late at the Stadio Olimpico – Alessandro Florenzi striking a 90th-minute winner after Ciro Immobile had cancelled out Mattia Destro’s opener.


With Napoli beaten by


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marți, 25 martie 2014

Copa Libertadores Wrap: Santos Laguna win again


26 March 2014 06:14


Santos Laguna continued their dominant run in the Copa Libertadores with a 4-1 thumping of Uruguay’s Penarol on Tuesday.


Penarol stunned the home crowd at the Estadio Nuevo Corona when they hit the front in the opening minute but the visitors were unable to stop Santos Laguna in the second half, as the home side struck...







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Liga MX Preview: Queretaro aim to build on win


26 March 2014 04:46


Queretaro will look to continue their Liga MX resurgence against Tijuana on Friday after their breakthrough win last week.


Ignacio Ambriz’s Queretaro side won 2-0 at Tigres UANL to end a five-game losing streak in the Mexican top flight and could have some more joy against Tijuana, who have not won away from home in 13...







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Kewell announces retirement from football


26 March 2014 04:12


Former Leeds United and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell announced his retirement on Wednesday after almost two decades in professional football.


The 35-year-old Australian returned to his homeland this season to play with Melbourne Heart in the A-League in a last-ditch attempt to go to this year’s World Cup finals in Brazil.


Bu...







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A-League Preview: Wanderers look to seal finals spot


26 March 2014 03:17


Western Sydney Wanderers can secure a berth in the A-League finals with victory over Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.


The Wanderers sit second in the A-League table with 38 points, six clear of Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC, who occupy sixth and seventh respectively, with three rounds remaining.


League leaders Brisbane Roar are...







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Dominant Bayern scare Klopp


26 March 2014 02:18


Borussia Dortmund’s Jurgen Klopp hinted Bayern Munich could be set to dominate the Bundesliga like never before after Tuesday’s title triumph.


Bayern wrapped up the 2013/14 German league title with a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin, after second-placed Dortmund were held to a scoreless draw in the Revierderby by Schalke.


Dortm...







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´Pleased´ Guardiola praises Bayern


26 March 2014 01:57


A delighted Pep Guardiola hailed his Bayern Munich side after they sealed the Bundesliga title on Tuesday.


Bayern claimed a 24th league title with a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin, with the March 25 victory the earliest a campaign has been sealed in the Bundesliga’s 51-year history.


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Carver laments missed opportunities


26 March 2014 01:44


Newcastle assistant manager John Carver rued his team’s poor finishing after they failed to make a mark in their 3-0 loss to Everton.


Goals to Ross Barkley, Romelu Lukaku and Leon Osman saw Everton triumph at St James’ Park on Tuesday, while the home side were held scoreless for the sixth time in their past nine...







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Championship Wrap: Schmeichel scores for Leicester, Burnley close gap


26 March 2014 00:56


Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel evoked memories of his famous father’s goalscoring exploits as Leicester City drew 1-1 with Yeovil Town.


Former Manchester United shot-stopper Peter Schmeichel scored a handful of goals during his career as a player, and his son got in on the act on Tuesday by heading a stoppage-time equaliser...







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Pellegrini lauds City´s defence


26 March 2014 00:54


Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reserved special praise for his defenders after the 3-0 derby triumph over rivals United.


City’s free-scoring ways have been well documented this term and a goal in each half from Edin Dzeko made the striker the fourth player in their ranks to reach 20 goals in all competitions.


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League Two Wrap: Leaders Rochdale thrash Portsmouth


26 March 2014 00:41


Rochdale continued Portsmouth’s woes on Tuesday, thumping the former top-flight club 3-0 to leave them a spot above the League Two drop zone.


Matthew Lund, Ian Henderson and Peter Vincenti scored the goals for the League Two leaders as they registered their fourth straight victory, while Portsmouth lost their third...







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Laudrup confident Swansea will survive



25 March 2014 19:06


Former Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup believes the club will avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.


Laudrup has yet to come to an agreement with Swansea over a compensation package, having been shown the door by the Liberty Stadium outfit on February 4.


Garry Monk was appointed as temporary head coach


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Serie A Preview: Inter v Udinese


25 March 2014 18:33


Inter will seek a quick response from a rare home defeat when they welcome Udinese to San Siro on Thursday.


Walter Mazzarri’s side were beaten in a home Serie A match for just the second time this season on Sunday, losing 2-1 to in-form Atalanta.


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