March 16, 2009
Deco out for the season
Chelsea midfielder Deco is likely to be out for the rest of the season after suffering a recurrence of the hamstring injury that has plagued him for the last few months. Deco was substituted in…
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March 13, 2009
Benitez to make decision within next two weeks
Rafa Benitez hopes to make a decision on his future at Liverpool within the next two weeks and has played down talk of a switch to Real Madrid. The Liverpool manager's current contract expires at…
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March 12, 2009
UEFA may investigate Drogba claim
Chelsea have pledged to give Uefa their full support if European football's governing body looks into claims that Didier Drogba was subjected to racist abuse in Turin.
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March 12, 2009
Japan’s J.League kicks off, by Mike Plastow
Kashima Antlers have strengthened their squad as they look to retain their J.League crown.
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March 12, 2009
Preview of the new season in Russia
Having won the 2008 title with a team of newly-signed players, the defending champions Rubin Kazan having done relatively little in this winter’s transfer market. Anri Khagush, a 22-year-old right-back from Belarus champions BATE Borisov,…
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March 12, 2009
Russia: season preview, by Victor Gusev
CSKA will surely try to re-establish their position at the top of the football ladder.
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March 12, 2009
Credit crunch hits Ireland
The Irish have a reputation for liking a drink. But as every drinker knows, if not enough customers are going into a pub then the owner cannot afford to pay the staff exorbitant wages. And…
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March 12, 2009
Irish football: living beyond its means
Failure to attract more fans to the domestic game is still a major problem.
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March 12, 2009
Lyon tamed in Europe, by Howard Johnson
After another European exit, Lyon find themselves under pressure in the domestic title race
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March 12, 2009
Valencia confirm Villa talks with Man City
Valencia have confirmed that they have held talks with Manchester City over a possible move for striker David Villa. The club's financial problems have led them to admit that they may be forced to part…
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March 12, 2009
Mourinho assault investigated
Greater Manchester Police are investigating an allegation of assault against Jose Mourinho following Wednesday's Champions League tie between Manchester United and Inter at Old Trafford.
