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2018 World Cup: A guide to the grounds hosting games in Russia
BBC Sport looks at the 12 stadiums which will host World Cup matches in Russia next summer.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho brought Zlatan Ibrahimovic on to mark Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho brought Zlatan Ibrahimovic on to mark Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho reportedly brought on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to mark Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes at corners.
The Hornets fought back to 3-2 after going into the dressing room 3-0 down at half time.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was not brought on for his goal-scoring abilityREUTERS
Mourinho was preparing to send on Ibrahimovic to help defend a 3-2 lead when Jesse Lingard scored a brilliant solo effort.
And the United boss apparently revealed after the game that he wanted the Swede to mark Gomes if Watford sent the keeper up.
Ibra replaced Lingard straight after his solo goal and the England midfielder was given a huge ovation by the travelling support.
United’s three-goal lead came courtesy of Ashley Young’s brilliant double and an Anthony Martial strike.
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Jose Mourinho was worried about Heurelho Gomes netting from a cornerREUTERS
Jesse Lingard scored a brilliant goal before Zlatan Ibrahimovic could come onRichard Pelham - The Sun
Watford struck back through Deeney’s penalty and Abdoulaye Doucoure but could not take advantage of their momentum to grab a third.
After the win, Mourinho said: “I prefer to forget the five minutes where we conceded the two goals.
“I prefer to focus on all the good things we did. To play away from home and score four goals, we could have scored seven, eight; this was very, very good.
Jesse Lingard went on a mazy run before finishing low to make it 4-2AP:Associated Press
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“They came with everything, they had no problems, they gave us a couple of minutes of real pressure, where we felt anything could happen. This is football.”
“What we needed to do was go back to our defensive stability, which we lost when Matic had to come out. But the important thing is the three points
“For Matic to tell me he wants to be replaced, he does not do that if it is nothing important.”
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Liverpool press conference recap as Jurgen Klopp previews Premier League clash against Stoke
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Liverpool press conference recap as Jurgen Klopp previews Premier League clash against Stoke
The Reds will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they travel to the bet365 on Wednesday night
Monday, November 27, 2017
'I'm not thinking about avoiding teams': England striker Harry Kane in bullish mood ahead of World Cup draw
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'I'm not thinking about avoiding teams': England striker Harry Kane in bullish mood ahead of World Cup draw
The groups for next summer's tournament will be decided at the Kremlin on Friday, with England among the second seeds
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Lionel Messi claims losing Neymar this summer has made Barcelona even better
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Lionel Messi claims losing Neymar this summer has made Barcelona even better
The Brazilian left for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer when the French side activated his €222m buyout clause
Saturday, November 25, 2017
A history of Lionel Messi's nine deals at Barcelona as he signs to 2021
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A history of Lionel Messi's nine deals at Barcelona as he signs to 2021
Lionel Messi has signed a new three-year deal to remain with Barcelona until 2021.
After a period of uncertainty, Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi has committed his future to the club until 2021.
Messi's current deal was due to expire next summer and there has been speculation that he could leave the club, with Manchester City reported to be among the interested parties.
However, the 30-year-old has been the subject of similar speculation before and Barca always remained confident that he would extend his stay at Camp Nou. With his latest renewal, Messi has now signed...Friday, November 24, 2017
The heartwarming reason why Paul Pogba and other football stars are celebrating goals with 'shackles' gesture to TV cameras
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The heartwarming reason why Paul Pogba and other football stars are celebrating goals with 'shackles' gesture to TV cameras
Pogba crossed his wrists to make a 'shackles' gesture after scoring against Newcastle and others have followed suit
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Brazil: Football’s new Harlem Globetrotters
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Brazil: Football’s new Harlem Globetrotters
Their matches might be slightly more competitive than games involving Harlem’s most famous basketball team, but Brazil are becoming Globetrotters in their own right.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Liverpool look into 'troubling' actions by police & stewards in Seville
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Liverpool look into 'troubling' actions by police & stewards in Seville
Liverpool are investigating claims police and stewards at Sevilla game were violent and denied fans entry to Tuesday's Champions League draw.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return gives Jose Mourinho a Romelu Lukaku-shaped problem in his Manchester United attack
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return gives Jose Mourinho a Romelu Lukaku-shaped problem in his Manchester United attack
The return of the Swede immediately saw him impose on teammate Lukaku, while it also raises questions about where Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford fit in
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pressure on for Azkals after draw vs Nepal
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Pressure on for Azkals after draw vs Nepal
The draw against bottom team Nepal last Tuesday in Kathmandu cranked up the pressure on the Philippine Azkals, who are suddenly on a slump after a strong start to the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
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Sunday, November 19, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear
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Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear
PARIS — Defending champion Monaco dropped more points after drawing 1-1 at Amiens in the French League on Friday.
It could have been worse for second-place Monaco after forward Serge Gakpe gave promoted Amiens the lead in the 31st minute, but Montenegro forward Stevan Jovetic equalized midway through the second half after being set up by Brazil midfielder Fabinho.
The draw means that league leader Paris Saint-Germain can move six points clear at the top if it beats Nantes at home on Saturday.
Radamel Falcao returned to the Monaco side after a spell out with a hamstring injury, but the Colombia striker had a quiet game and rarely looked like adding to his league-leading 13 goals.
Monaco was thankful for Fabinho’s fine piece of skill down the right flank as he skipped past three players before cutting the ball back to Jovetic, who swept the ball inside the left post from just inside the penalty area.
In Friday’s other match, Lille beat Saint-Etienne 3-1 to give under-pressure coach Marcelo Bielsa a second straight win.
Saint-Etienne lost 5-0 at home to Lyon in the last round of games, leading to Spanish coach Oscar Garcia resigning after just five months in charge. Former Saint-Etienne midfielder Julien Sable replaced him and took charge of his first game.
Striker Nicolas Pepe made it three goals in two games when he put Lille ahead in the 20th minute.
After forward Jonathan Bamba equalized for the visitors with a penalty on the stroke of halftime, Brazilian midfielder Thiago Mendes made it 2-1 in the 71st and Spanish forward Ezequiel Ponce wrapped up the win late on.
Lille moved out of the relegation zone and up to 16th place, while Saint-Etienne is sixth ahead of this weekend’s games.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Halstenberg adds to national team options after impressive debut
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Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Halstenberg adds to national team options after impressive debut
RB Leipzig full-back boosted his growing reputation with solid Wembley performance
Marcel Halstenberg of Germany gestures during the international friendly against England at Wembley Stadium on November 10, 2017.
(Photo: TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)RB Leipzig full-back boosted his growing reputation with solid Wembley performanceThursday, November 16, 2017
This referee gave a contentious red card before completely reversing his decision
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This referee gave a contentious red card before completely reversing his decision
How many times have you seen this before?
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino shoots down Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool transfer talk: 'He's 100% committed to Southampton'
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Mauricio Pellegrino shoots down Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool transfer talk: 'He's 100% committed to Southampton'
Pellegrino has no doubts about the centre-back's mentality ahead of his club's journey to Anfield this weekend
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Italy’s decline can be traced to Serie A’s problems
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Italy’s decline can be traced to Serie A’s problems
ROME — The best players in the world go elsewhere. The best coaches in Italy emigrate. The stadiums around the country are falling apart. The lingering problems affecting Italy’s domestic league might just be the reason for the country’s failure to qualify for next year’s World Cup. The Italian league was once where the likes […]
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Monday, November 13, 2017
Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup
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Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup
BASEL, Switzerland — Switzerland is going to the World Cup after left-back Ricardo Rodriguez denied Northern Ireland hope in both games of their playoff at either end of the field. In each leg of Switzerland’s 1-0 aggregate win, the key incident involved one of Northern Ireland’s Evans brothers. Switzerland needed only a draw Sunday to […]
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Watch: Ireland fans treated to free beer at Copenhagen airport ahead of World Cup play-off
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Watch: Ireland fans treated to free beer at Copenhagen airport ahead of World Cup play-off
A nice welcome for the fans.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Solo accuses former FIFA President Blatter of grabbing her
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Solo accuses former FIFA President Blatter of grabbing her
Hope Solo told a Portuguese newspaper that former FIFA President Sepp Blatter sexually assaulted her at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in 2013. In an interview published Friday in the newspaper Expresso, Solo said Blatter grabbed her rear end shortly before the two appeared onstage at the annual soccer awards event. A representative for Solo […]
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Friday, November 10, 2017
Champions League: Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo Keeps Real Madrid Kings of Europe
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Champions League: Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo Keeps Real Madrid Kings of Europe
The Portugal superstar's opener was cancelled out by an astonishing Mario Mandzukic strike, but goals from Casemiro, Ronaldo and Marco Asensio secured Madrid's third Champions League triumph in four years and 12th in total.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Kolkata Football Giants Mohun Bagan, East Bengal Join Forces Against AIFF
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Kolkata Football Giants Mohun Bagan, East Bengal Join Forces Against AIFF
The three-point demand states that the franchise fee of Rs. 15 crore should be waived off. Also, the two clubs have asked for money of the central pool and they would like to play the tournament in Kolkata.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Abramovich ponders Drogba Chelsea return to replace Emenalo
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Abramovich ponders Drogba Chelsea return to replace Emenalo
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba is being linked with a stunning return to Stamford Bridge.
The Ivorian is being mentioned as a potential replacement for former technical director Michael Emenalo after his resignation on Monday.
Read more on Tribal FootballTuesday, November 7, 2017
Michael Emenalo & Chelsea exit: Why West Ham, Newcastle must be on phone today
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Michael Emenalo & Chelsea exit: Why West Ham, Newcastle must be on phone today
COMMENT: Don't let him go. Lock him in a room. Take away his passport. Whatever you do, don't let Michael Emenalo quit English football.
Emenalo is now in play. The kid from Aba. Of Eintracht Trier and Notts County. The man who beat Michel Platini's Financial Fair Play laws. Who smashed a system set up to protect football's old money. He's now on the open market. Clubs are already circling. He just can't be lost to English football.
Read more on Tribal FootballThursday, November 2, 2017
An English coach in Europe: Graham Potter on his Swedish renaissance with Östersunds
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An English coach in Europe: Graham Potter on his Swedish renaissance with Östersunds
Interview: The English coach talks to The Independent about turning around the fortunes of Swedish side Östersunds and his hopes for the future
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tottenham vs Real Madrid LIVE score and goal updates as Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo clash in Champions League
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Tottenham vs Real Madrid LIVE score and goal updates as Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo clash in Champions League
Both sides are in pole position to reach the last 16 of Europe's premier competition
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane: I work my best when going is tough
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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane: I work my best when going is tough
LONDON -- Read Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has warned Tottenham that the Spanish giants will use the shock defeat to Girona as motivation
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