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Wozniacki – from ‘Slamless Wonder’ to Slam winner
Caroline Wozniacki is set to retire after the Australian Open, scene of the Dane’s only Grand Slam triumph. AFP Sport picks out five memorable moments on and off the court in the former world number one’s career: – World number one – Wozniacki hit the summit of the world rankings in October 2010 and finishedRead More
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Guardiola won’t watch ‘unstoppable’ Liverpool face Man Utd
Pep Guardiola will not watch “unstoppable” Liverpool’s game with Manchester United this weekend because the gap between the Premier League leaders and his Manchester City side is too big. Guardiola insists his City players still deserve credit for the way they have played this season, even though they go into their clash with Crystal PalaceRead More
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Football, more than just a game – lesson from Ghana !
I have always known that football is more than just the game played on the field. It is an incredibly powerful weapon that can be deployed effectively to drive a cause, tackle a societal problem, impact lives, win an election, halt a war, resolve crisis, make a political statement, and even change the world.
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Ex-Juve striker and 1968 European champion Anastasi dies, aged 71
Former Juventus striker Pietro Anastasi, who scored in Italy’s 1968 European Championship final victory over Yugoslavia, has died at the age of 71, the Turin club announced Friday. “Today is a sad day for Juventus, Italian football and for all those who knew him. Pietro Anastasi has left us at the age of 71,” saidRead More
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson breaks silence on father Rocky’s death
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson paid tribute to his late father, Rocky Johnson, on Friday with an emotional letter to the WWE Hall of Famer on Instagram. The “Jumanji” star, who is of Samoan and Black Nova Scotian heritage, shared a video from one of Rocky’s wrestling matches and credited his father for helping him embraceRead More
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Mourinho anticipates Lloris return in early February
Jose Mourinho offered no specifics when asked when Hugo Lloris could be back in action for Tottenham after the goalkeeper made his return to training this week. Lloris has been out since suffering a gruesome dislocated elbow in Spurs’ defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in October. The France keeper has not played for Mourinho,Read More
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Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool transformation in Arsene Wenger interview
?Jurgen Klopp has opened up to Arsene Wenger about how he’s revolutionised his Liverpool squad since his arrival, turning them into potential Invincibles this season. After finishing eighth in Klopp’s debut campaign at the helm in 2015/16 – albeit it wasn’t his first full season – Liverpool have morphed into Premier League title-challengers and EuropeanRead More
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E2%80%95-solskjaer/ Rashford a major doubt for Liverpool clash ? Solskjaer
Marcus Rashford is unlikely to be fit for Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rashford came off the bench and was involved in Juan Mata’s winning goal just minutes later as United beat Wolves 1-0 in the FA Cup third-round replay. ALSO READ: Barkley will stay with Chelsea, saysRead More
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Alex Ferguson’s fears about Klopp’s Liverpool have turned into reality
Sir Alex Ferguson’s fears of Liverpool surpassing Manchester United under Jurgen Klopp just a few months after the German’s appointment have swiftly turned into reality. After the Reds dominated English football in the 1970s and 80s, United turned the tide under Ferguson – winning 13 Premier League and two Champions League titles during the Scotsman’sRead More
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Wilder hails ‘remarkable story’, targets repeat of Arsenal ‘marker’
Chris Wilder thinks the rise of Sheffield United is one of the stories of the season so far. The Blades have been the surprise package in the Premier League after many tipped them for an immediate return to the Championship but the club’s first top-flight campaign for 12 years has been a resounding success toRead More
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Liverpool vs Man United: Dimitar Berbatov predicts scoreline of Premier League clash
Former Tottenaham and Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has predicted the scoreline of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and the Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will tackle the Premier League leaders, Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Man United head to the game following a 4-0 victory over Norwich City in their last encounter,
Liverpool vs Man United: Dimitar Berbatov predicts scoreline of Premier League clash
EPL: Premier League managers write FIFA to change handball rule
Premier League managers have written to FIFA, asking for the controversial handball rule to change, the UK Mirror reports. The new ruling states that any contact between hand and the ball in an attacking phase of play, is deemed to be an offence. This has led to a number of goals being disallowed after VAR
EPL: Premier League managers write FIFA to change handball rule
EPL: Arteta names ‘top player’ in Arsenal squad
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has backed youngster, Reiss Nelson to become a ‘top player’ for the club. Arteta believes the 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim, has the potential to do whatever he wants provided that he maintains his current attitude and approach. The former Manchester City’s assistant coach said this ahead
EPL: Arteta names ‘top player’ in Arsenal squad
EPL: Jurgen Klopp reacts as Premier League makes VAR change
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has reacted to Premier League decision to commence the use of pitchside monitors. The German welcomed the announcement that Premier League referees will now be encouraged to use pitchside monitors to help with VAR decisions. Referees have basically relied on information from the VAR officials to make their decisions even though
EPL: Jurgen Klopp reacts as Premier League makes VAR change
EPL: Solskjaer reveals Man United’s permanent captain, confirms departing player
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he has handed defender, Harry Maguire the United captaincy on a permanent basis. This is as Ashley Young edges closer to a move to Inter Milan, pending a medical. He also confirmed that Young will definitely leave Old Trafford this January. Maguire has been handed the
EPL: Solskjaer reveals Man United’s permanent captain, confirms departing player
EPL: Solskjaer responds to Klopp’s criticism, reveals what Man United will do to Liverpool
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to the criticism directed at him by Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp ahead of the league game on Sunday. Klopp had criticised Manchester United’s playing style. Dismissing Klopp, Solskjaer also predicted that his young side will rise to the challenge of frustrating Liverpool once more on Sunday. Klopp
EPL: Solskjaer responds to Klopp’s criticism, reveals what Man United will do to Liverpool
Liverpool vs Man United: Carragher predicts winner, scoreline
Former Liverpool player, Jamie Carragher has predicted a win for the club in their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Liverpool is currently 27 points ahead of United going into the game and Carragher predicted a scoreline of 3-1 in favour of his former club. United are the one team that have stopped
Liverpool vs Man United: Carragher predicts winner, scoreline
Transfer: Mourinho blasts Antonio Conte over Christian Eriksen comments
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho has hit back at Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte following his comments on Spurs playmaker, Christian Eriksen. Conte had talked about the possibility of signing Eriksen in this January’s transfer window because the midfielder’s current contract with Tottenham will expire in the summer this year. The Italian gaffer, who on
Transfer: Mourinho blasts Antonio Conte over Christian Eriksen comments
Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Zidane names strong squad for La Liga clash
Real Madrid have released a strong squad to face Sevilla in today’s La Liga fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane named a 19-man squad to tackle the visitors in a post on the club’s official website on Friday. Zidane’s men head to the game after defeating Atletico Madrid to win this
Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Zidane names strong squad for La Liga clash
Transfer: Inter Milan sign Man United’s Ashley Young, reveal player’s shirt number
Inter Milan have officially confirmed the signing of defender, Ashley Young from Manchester United. Young, who spent over eight years with Man United, will now wear the number-fifteen shirt at Inter. The club disclosed this in a statement posted on its official website on Friday. The statement read: “MILAN – After officially joining Inter from
Transfer: Inter Milan sign Man United’s Ashley Young, reveal player’s shirt number
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