Category: Global
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AFCON 2015: Algeria beat South Africa
Algeria came from behind to beat 3-1 win over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations opening tie this evening. The two teams started the game in poor form, failing to create any clear cut chances but the lively Yacine Brahimi sent his effort goalwards, only to be denied by Darren Keet. Midway through…
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AFCON 2015: Sow winner sees Senegal beat Ghana
Senegal beat Ghana in their African Cup of Nations opener thanks to a late Moussa Sow winner. The game came alive within 10 minutes as Marseille winger Andre Ayew took matters into his own hands by scoring a well taken penalty after Christian Atsu had been fouled in the area by Bouna Coundoul. Senegal came…
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Liverpool want Gerrard loan deal
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre will not rule out the possibility of Steven Gerrard returning to Anfield on loan from MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy. The 34-year-old will leave Anfield this coming summer in order to make the move to the United States after failing to extend his deal with the Premier League side. Despite his departure, Ayre…
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Defoe excited by Premier League return
Jermain Defoe has admitted his delight at a return to the Premier League after all-but agreeing a move to Sunderland. Defoe is on the verge of completing his move to the Stadium of Light after a drastic time in Major League Soccer with Toronto, a move which will see Jozy Altidore move the opposite direction.…
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Ronaldo considers return to football
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is toying with a return to football after purchasing 10% of Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Ronaldo was unveiled earlier this week as a new member of the Striker’s ownership group and has now taken a role with the United States’ second division National American Soccer League side. Whilst the 38-year-old retired from…
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Preview: African Cup of Nation 2015
Youcef Dahmani takes a look ahead to the 31st African Cup of Nations, hosted by Equatorial Guinea. Group A: Equatorial Guinea, host the tournament, but will find it tough to qualify for the knockout stages, being placed in a group that features Burkino Faso, Gabon and Congo. Over the past couple of years, Burkina Faso have improved dramatically,…
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Steven Gerrard agrees move to LA Galaxy
Steven Gerrard has agreed a deal to join MLS side LA Galaxy, according to various reports. The former England captain announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, earlier this week and has been linked with the MLS side since. The report stems from ESPN, who claim that Gerrard will follow…
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Arsenal in pole position to sign Lucas Silva
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva after Real Madrid said they would not make January signings/ Injury problems at Real Madrid have seen Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and most recently James Rodriguez give Carlo Ancelotti a problem in terms of available midfielders. And, the Italian boss has been keen on…
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Valdes to snub Man United for Mexico move
Victor Valdes is expected to reject a move to Manchester United after being tempted to sign for Mexican side Queretaro. The Spanish international, who saw his contract expire with the Catalan side last season has been recovering from cruciate ligament injury with United, training alongside fellow Spaniard David de Gea. Valdes was expected to join French…
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A-League Review: Perth win battle at the top
Simon Wilderspin looks at the latest action from the A-League which saw Perth Glory return to winning ways and inflict a first defeat of the season on Sydney FC. Sydney FC 1-2 Perth Glory Perth Glory took a huge step towards the Hyundai A-League title by inflicting a first defeat of the season on rivals…
