February 17, 2017
After a kick up the backside from Putin, the Zenit Arena is finally ready
It took a reprimand from Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure the Zenit Arena was ready in time to host the Confederations Cup.
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February 17, 2017
Best bets of the weekend – Leicester will not relish the trip to the Lions den
Leicester City's trip to Millwall bears all the hallmarks of a classic FA Cup upset.
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February 17, 2017
Defiant Wenger says he will manage next season at Arsenal, or somewhere else
Wenger says he has no intention of retiring and will be in charge somewhere next season, even if it is not Arsenal.
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February 17, 2017
A 3-0 victory for Man Utd, but Mourinho bemoans lack of intensity from his players
After a lacklustre first half, Jose Mourinho had to remind his players at half -time about their responsibilities.
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February 16, 2017
Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for role in Saudi Arabia
England's leading referee leaves the game for role in Saudi Arabia.
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February 16, 2017
Wenger at a loss to explain Arsenal’s latest collapse
Bayern thrashing raises further questions about future of arsenal's longstanding manager.
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February 15, 2017
Luis Enrique confronts journalist after Barcelona thrashing
Luis Enrique reacts furiously in wake of humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat.
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February 15, 2017
Turkey unveils bid to host the Euro 2024 finals
Germany has competition from Turkey for the hosting rights for Euro 2024.
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February 14, 2017
Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Philipp Lahm leaves Bayern under a cloud
When Philipp Lahm unilaterally announced he was retiring at the end of the season, his club Bayern Munich were none too happy.
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February 11, 2017
Steaua set to be lost for ever as crisis threatens club’s existence
Former European champions in legal threat over status that could excise the Steaua name from the history books.
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February 10, 2017
Liverpool ban the Sun newspaper from Anfield over Hillsborough coverage
Twenty eight years after the Hillsborough tragedy, Liverpool backs the fans campaign to boycott the Sun newspaper.
