March 31, 2014
Japan ready to step in to replace Qatar as World Cup hosts
Japan says it will be prepared to stage the 2022 World Cup if FIFA strips Qatar of hosting rights.
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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
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March 31, 2014
Top five own goals of the weekend
Some inept defending on display over the weekend.
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March 31, 2014
Branislav Ivanovic and Mile Jedinak get to grips with each other in our pictures of the weekend
World Soccer's picture selection from the weekend including Chelsea losing to Crystal Palace and a fine free-kick from Juan Roman Riquelme as well as pictures from Ukraine, Japan, USA and Germany among others.
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March 30, 2014
Luigi Riva and the miracle of Cagliari’s scudetto success
The story of Luigi Riva, the striker who put Cagliari before cash, and who inspired the club to their greatest success.
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March 29, 2014
The Quality Street Gang, the last hurrah of Celtic’s golden age
Jock Stein placed great faith in the Quality Street Gang, but the next generation of Celtic stars didn't quite live up to their early promise.
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March 28, 2014
Rio Ferdinand too embarrassed to leave the house, but Moyes insists all is well
United defender embarrassed by Man Utd form, scared to leave the house.
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March 28, 2014
Pele’s biggest regret…
Brazilian World Cup legend won it all on the pitch, but he still has one regret from his playing career.
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March 28, 2014
Granada’s Dani Benitez tests positive for cocaine
Club demands maximum punishment for player.
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March 28, 2014
Back to the future for Holland as Dutch appoint Guus Hiddink
Veteran coach returns to position he last held in 1998.
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March 28, 2014
Quote of the day: Manchester United troubles are bad for business – Premier League chief
Overseas fans unhappy that sport can occasionally throw up surprises.
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March 27, 2014
Quote of the day: Diego Maradona lets rip at the Argentina FA
Never one to mince his words, Diego Maradona has lashed out at the Argentinian FA.
