Category: Global
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A-League Review: Victory win the derby
A look at the weekend’s action from the A-League in Australia, which saw Melbourne Victory won the derby. The Melbourne derby was anything but a close and edgy encounter as the Victory put five goals past their local rivals in a seven goal thriller. International marquee Besart Berisha was the standout performer in the match…
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A-League Review: Sydney FC complete derby turnaround
Sydney FC came from two goals down to win an epic derby 3-2 against a 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers in front of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. The visitors looked on course for a comfortable victory as they raced to a 2-0 lead inside 24 minutes thanks to goals from Mark…
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Brazilian Serie A Review: Keeper Rogerio Ceni scores 123rd career goal
Cruzeiro and São Paulo both returned to winning ways in the Brazilian Serie A, as Figueirense ended a three-match losing streak. Marcelo Oliveira’s league leaders Cruzeiro left it late to take all 3 points at Vitoria. The win extended their lead at the summit to seven points, and it was Dede who notched in the…
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Maicon’s international career is ‘over’
Brazil star Maicon’s international career is over according to his representative Antonio Caliendo, following his sacking from the national team last week. The former Manchester City player was told to leave the Brazil squad due to an “internal problem” and it is highly unlikely that the 33-year-old will represent his country again. Maicon, has…
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UEFA warns Ribery he must toe the line
Former France winger Franck Ribery has been warned he must stand up and play for his country in the event of being called up, despite having announced his international retirement this summer. Michel Platini, president of UEFA, has spoken publicly about the Bayern Munich star and said the 31-year-old will have to play for…
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Ronaldo dreams of United return
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he would love to return to Manchester United before he finishes his career. World Player of the Year Ronaldo, who swapped Old Trafford for Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world-record £80m transfer fee, has admitted that he would be interested in re-joining United once his current contract…
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Iniesta to miss Euro 2016 qualifying opener
Barcelona ace Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Spain’s forthcoming matches against France and Macedonia owing to injury. The 30-year old Spanish midfielder is still suffering from a knee problem that led to him missing Barcelona’s game against Villarreal at the weekend. It has just been announced that he will not be available…
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London rivals offer safe refuge to terrified Brazilian
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are hot on the case to sign Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa amidst reports the player has fled the Ukraine during the current political conflicts with neighbouring Russia. Costa is believed to have turned on his heels in a bid to seek safe refuge from the warzone that has…
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Brazil star justifies World Cup flop
Brazil’s prized playmaker Neymar has explained why his national team experienced such a woeful World Cup this summer, blaming ‘poor preparation’ and the fact Brazilians simply ‘train with less determination’ when in their home country. Neymar Jr was fast-looking to be the star of his national team this summer. That is, until he got knocked…
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
