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Djokovic digs deep to berth in quarter-final

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THE big four, already shorn of Andy Murray at the 2013 French Open, are not having it all their own way. Rafael Nadal has dropped two sets already, Roger Federer was pushed to the brink by Gilles Simon, and then Monday Novak Djokovic found himself...
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Wenger admits Rooney interest

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Rooney-4_6_2013ARSENAl boss, Arsene Wenger, has admitted his interest in signing unsettled Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney.

Rooney’s future at Old Trafford is shrouded in doubt with the player requesting a move and United insisting the England...
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Mourinho brings special magic back to Chelsea

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CHELSEA welcomed back fan favourite Jose Mourinho, their ‘Special One’, as manager for the second time on a four-year contract on Monday.

The Portuguese, who left Real Madrid last weekend, won the 2005 and 2006 Premier League titles in his...
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Which is the strongest football league in Europe?

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Bayern-3_6_13-THE game of football, also known as soccer in many parts of the world, is about the most popular sport on the face of the earth.

Amongst other reasons, it owes its popularity to the fact that from Calabar in Nigeria to downtown Harlem in the...
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Williams through to quarter-finals

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SERENA Williams remains the overwhelming favourite to land her second French Open title after beating Italy’s Roberta Vinci, Sunday, to reach the quarter-finals at Roland Garros.

The world number one was tested in the second set but came...
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Bale can’t turn down Real Madrid or Barcelona, insists McManaman

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Bale-3-6-13GARETH Bale cannot afford to turn down an approach from Real Madrid or Barcelona if he wants to reach his full potential, according to former Blancos star, Steve McManaman.


Speculation is mounting over the future of the flying Welshman after a...
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Van der Sar backs Rooney to stay on

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FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, does not believe Wayne Rooney needs a change of scenery to get back to his best.

The 27-year-old striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford since it was revealed he had a...
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Emirates extends shirt sponsorship deal with Real Madrid

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EMIRATES Airlines and Real Madrid have announced a new agreement granting the airline a prestigious five-year shirt sponsorship of the club until the end of the 2017/2018 season.

The announcement was made by Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates...
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Congo World Cup Warm-up Cancelled After Visa Rejection

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CongoA WORLD Cup warm-up match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea scheduled to be played in France Saturday was scrapped because Congolese players could not get visas.

The Congolese federation said a group of home-based players and...
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FIFA To Expel, Relegate Teams For Racism

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WEBBTEAMS could be relegated or expelled from competitions for serious incidents of racism after tough new powers were voted in by FIFA.

First or minor offences will result in either a warning, fine or order for a match to be played behind closed...
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Suarez Is Not For Sale, Liverpool Insists

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SUAREZLIVERPOOL has insisted want-away striker Luis Suarez is not for sale after the player announced his desire to leave Anfield this summer.


Suarez confirmed his ambition to leave the club on Thursday, stating the effect of the English press on his...
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Pressure Is Reason For Wanting To Leave Barca, Valdes Reveals

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THE pressure of being Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper for a decade has taken its toll and is the main reason for refusing the offer of a contract extension beyond 2014, Victor Valdes said.

“I know I owe the club members and fans an...
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Again, Nadal Rallies To Advance At French Open

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NADALRAFAEL Nadal came from behind for the second match in a row Friday at the French Open, surviving another shaky start to beat Martin Klizan 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Entering the tournament, seven-time champion, Nadal had lost only 14 sets in 53 matches...
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Abramovic rejects Emenalo’s offer to resign for Mourinho

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MICHAEL Emenalo has offered to resign from his role as Chelsea’s sporting director to facilitate the return of Jose Mourinho, reports The Times of London.

It is understood that Emenalo’s proposal was immediately rejected by Roman Abramovich...
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Williams sisters pull out of doubles

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SERENA and Venus Williams have pulled out of doubles at the French Open without playing a match.

The Williams sisters were supposed to compete as a pair in Paris for the first time since 2010 after...
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