Category Archives: Europe Soccer
This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more »
Santos striker Neymar, who continues to be linked with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has refused to dismiss talk of a move to Camp Nou. Neymar is arguably the most sought after player in world football today, … read more »
The Champions League quarterfinals have come to a conclusion and we have a semifinal line up comprising of two Germans teams in the form of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich and two Spanish and European giants FC Barcelona and Real … read more »
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Tagged Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Cristiano Ronaldo, FC Barcelona, IndepthAfrica, Lionel Messi, Messi, Nou Camp, Xavi
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FC Barcelona avoided arch-rivals Real Madrid in yesterday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final draw, although Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich stand between the Blaugrana and a spot in their eighth Champions League/European Cup final. Bayern Munich are widely regarded to be one … read more »
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Tagged Allianz Arena, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Carles Puyol, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, IndepthAfrica, Lionel Messi, Toni Kroos
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INJURED LIONEL MESSI came off the bench to save Barcelona and see the Spanish giants through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Still suffering from a hamstring strain, the world’s best footballer joined the action with his side trailing … read more »
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Tagged Barcelona, camp nou, Carlo Ancelotti, Javier Pastore, La Liga, Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., spain
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Real Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 loss at Galatasaray on Tuesday after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo at the start and end of a pulsating match earned the Spaniards a 5-3 aggregate win. Madrid appeared comfortably on … read more »
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Tagged Dortmund, Felipe Santana, IndepthAfrica, Marco Reus, Nordin Amrabat, Reus, Robert Lewandowski, Sami Khedira, Wesley Sneijder
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Real Madrid may have a comfortable 3-0 advantage over Galatasaray ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal, second leg here but coach Jose Mourinho is not resting on his laurels. The Portuguese boss, chasing a third European title with a third … read more »
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Tagged Barcelona, champions league, Denizlispor, IndepthAfrica, José Mourinho, madrid, real madrid, Real Madrid C.F, Uefa Champions League
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Preview Galatasaray will have to rewrite history here on Tuesday if they are to overturn a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final, second-leg clash. The odds are stacked against the Turkish champions with Madrid having advanced … read more »
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Tagged Cristiano Ronaldo, Dany Nounkeu, Didier Drogba, Fatih Terim, Galatasaray S.K. (football team), IndepthAfrica, madrid, Real Madrid C.F, Xabi Alonso
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FORMER AC Milan coach Mircea Lucescu says he can confirm that former Nigeria star defender Taribo West actually falsified his age. West was bashed by former Partizan Belgrade club President, Zarko Zecevic who accused the Nigerian of reducing his age … read more »
The last time West Bromwich Albion defeated Arsenal FC at the Hawthorns was way back in 2005, when Darren Carter scored the winner in the 76th minute of the match, but the equalizer was scored by a former Gunner – … read more »
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Tagged Arsenal, arsenal fc, Hawthorns, Nacho Monreal, Premier League, West Brom, west bromwich, West Bromwich Albion FC, Youssouf Mulumbu
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RESULT: Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo 9′, Benzema 29′, Higuain 73′) Galatasaray 0 Galatasaray paid the price for an admirable but ultimately reckless attacking approach as they suffered an almost certainly fatal 3-0 defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final … read more »
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Tagged Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Fernando Muslera, IndepthAfrica, Karim Benzema, madrid, Ronaldo, Wesley Sneijder, Xabi Alonso
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The inconsistency of Carlos Tevez should be alarming for Manchester City ahead of next season. Whichever way you look at it City fans, you’ve been done by Manchester United this season who will have to produce a mess up of … read more »
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Carlos Tévez, IndepthAfrica, Manchester City F.C., Mario Balotelli, Premier League, Roberto Mancini, Tevez
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Madrid: Real Madrid have a fully-fit squad at their disposal for the Champions League quarter-final first-leg meeting with Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu. Defenders Raphael Varane (back) and Fabio Coentrao (foot) have recovered from injuries and are set to start, … read more »
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Tagged Galatasaray, IndepthAfrica, madrid, real madrid, Real Madrid C.F, Sami Khedira, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Uefa Champions League, Xabi Alonso
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Bayern Munich’s bid to reach a third Champions League final in four years remains on track after they earned a deserved victory over Juventus in the first leg of their quarter-final clash last night. A goal inside the first minute … read more »
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Tagged Arturo Vidal, David Alaba, FC Bayern Munich, Gianluigi Buffon, Juventus F.C., Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos
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PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain showed it has the guts to go with the wallet as the ambitious big spenders twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at home to four-time champion Barcelona in the first leg of their … read more »
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Tagged Barcelona, Blaise Matuidi, Carlo Ancelotti, David Beckham, IndepthAfrica, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Zlatan Ibrahimović
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Munich: Bayern Munich could welcome back Jerome Boateng and Bastian Schweinsteiger, who both missed the 2-0 second-leg defeat to Arsenal, for their quarter-final showdown with Serie A champions Juventus. However, Javi Martinez is suspended for the clash, which means Luiz … read more »
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Tagged 2012 2013 uefa champions league, 2013 uefa champions league final, 2013 uefa champions league final tickets, 2013 uefa champions league fixtures, 2013 uefa champions league schedule, 2013 uefa champions league table, Arturo Vidal, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Claudio Marchisio, Fabio Quagliarella, FC Bayern Munich, IndepthAfrica, Juventus, Juventus F.C., UEFA, uefa champions league 2013 fixtures, uefa champions league endspiel 2013
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David Beckham was 11 years old when he first visited Camp Nou. Though the aura of the club, the vast stadium and the palpable ambition of the place made a strong impression on a boy from the East End of … read more »
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Tagged 2012 2013 uefa champions league, 2013 uefa champions league final, 2013 uefa champions league final tickets, 2013 uefa champions league fixtures, 2013 uefa champions league schedule, 2013 uefa champions league table, Barcelona, Football news, IndepthAfrica, Paris Saint-Germain, Uefa Champions League, uefa champions league 2013 fixtures, uefa champions league endspiel 2013
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SAMIR Nasri’s inconsistency drives Roberto Mancini mad – to the point where the manager wants to punch him! The Blues boss said the Frenchman, who had a sparkling game in the 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, needs to turn … read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Wayne Rooney will have recovered from a groin injury in time for Monday’s Manchester derby after the injury forced the striker to sit out United’s trips to Sunderland and Chelsea over the Easter weekend. The striker … read more »
A weakened Barca were held to a 2-2 draw at lowly Celta Vigo when Borja Oubina headed an 88th-minute equaliser that left the leaders on 75 points with nine games left to play. Lionel Messi set up Barca’s first, an … read more »
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Tagged Barcelona, Celta de Vigo, Cristian Tello, IndepthAfrica, Javi Varas, La Liga, Lionel Messi, Real Zaragoza, Sergio Busquets
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The man is a genius. Without question the best of his generation. Arguably the greatest of all-time. And Lionel Messi can further enhance his legend on Saturday night as he bids to become the first man ever to score against … read more »
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Tagged Barca, Barcelona, Celta de Vigo, La Liga, Lionel Messi, Messi, Rayo Vallecano, Teodor Peterek
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Jose Mourinho has postponed his goalkeeping selection dilemma by leaving Iker Casillas out of his Real Madrid squad for tonight’s trip to struggling Real Zaragoza. The Spain and Madrid captain – who is held in such reverence in his home … read more »
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Tagged Aitor Karanka, Christmas, Iker Casillas, IndepthAfrica, José Mourinho, madrid, real madrid, spain, Uefa Champions League
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(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »
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Tagged Carles Puyol, David Silva, David Villa, Finland, IndepthAfrica, Santi Cazorla, Sergio Ramos, spain, Vicente del Bosque
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The Thee Lions roared top of their World Cup qualifying group as boss Roy Hodgson got the ultimate cruise he dreamed of – against the ultimate whipping boys. Alessandro Della Valle’s own goal had sparked a five-goal feast before the … read more »
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Tagged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ashley Young, England, Frank Lampard, IndepthAfrica, Leighton Baines, Roy Hodgson, San Marino, Wayne Rooney
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2013 AFCON entertainers Ethiopia’s 2014 World Cup prospects will be tested on Sunday when they host Botswana in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia resumes its quest to reach the Brazil finals next year with their reputation enhanced after playing some entertaining football … read more »
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Tagged 2014 FIFA World Cup, Addis Ababa, Africa Nations Cup, Botswana, Brazil, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Gaborone, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, South Africa
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Cristiano Ronaldo was today awarded the Alfredo Di Stefano trophy for the best player in last season’s Liga but refused to confirm if he is to remain with Real Madrid. The Portugal international was Real’s key player when they beat … read more »
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Tagged Alfredo Di Stéfano, Buenos Aires, Cristiano Ronaldo, La Liga, madrid, Real Madrid C.F, Ronaldo, Stefano
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Peter Odemwingie is facing the prospect of another fine from West Bromwich Albion chairman Jeremy Peace following his latest Twitter rant. The Nigeria international is being investigated by the club for a potential breach of Albion’s rules on social networking … read more »
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Tagged Albion, IndepthAfrica, Jeremy Peace, Nigeria, Odemwingie, Peter Odemwingie, Queens Park Rangers F.C., Twitter, West Bromwich Albion FC
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Real Madrid 5 (Higuain 14′, 57′, Ronaldo 51′, Modric 54′, Benzema 90′) Real Mallorca 2 (Nsue 14′, Alfaro 21′) Mesut Ozil once again proved his value to Real Madrid as he rose from the bench to inspire a comeback victory … read more »
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Tagged Alejandro Alfaro, Cristiano Ronaldo, Emilio Nsue, Gonzalo Higuain, IndepthAfrica, Karim Benzema, madrid, Mallorca, Ronaldo
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Sounders FC has announced the long-awaited signing of Obafemi Martins, and the DP forward might even be featured in Saturday’s rivalry game against the Portland Timbers. Obafemi Martins has signed and arrived. It may have taken Sounders FC nearly a … read more »
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Levante UD, Major League Soccer, Obafemi Martins, Portland Timbers, Seattle, Seattle Sounders FC, Sigi Schmid, spain
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be hoping to haunt his former employers after Paris Saint-Germain drew Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the BBC has reported. The Swedish striker, who spent four seasons at Camp Nou, will be suspended … read more »
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Tagged Antonio Conte, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, champions league, Didier Drogba, IndepthAfrica, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., spain, Zlatan Ibrahimović
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