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Arsenal target Doumbia in talks with a Premier League club

Rennes midfielder Tongo Doumbia has emerged as a possible to target for Arsenal as an alternative to Yann M’Vila and the Malian has confirmed that talks have begun with a Premier League club about a possible transfer. Doumbia, who stands … read more »

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Real Madrid deal for Tottenham star Modric a ‘wise move’

Former Real Madrid and Croatia defender Robert Jarni believes Luka Modric can help Los Blancos become European champions. Tottenham midfielder Modric is expected to sign for the Spanish champions this week in a deal worth around £35m (Dh157.9m), providing coach … read more »

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Mancini ends Russia speculation by penning five-year Manchester City deal

Roberto Mancini has ended speculation linking him with the vacant Russia national team position by agreeing a new five-year deal with Manchester City. Mancini had been heavily linked with a move to Russia with reports emerging today claiming the Italian … read more »

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Balotelli sinks Germany as Italy book spot in Euro 2012 Final

Short of climbing in a fountain or disappearing off on the back of a Vespa, Mario Balotelli could not have conjured up La Dolce Vita more for Italy on Thursday night. Balotelli lit up the National Stadium with two magical … read more »

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Ronaldo causes luck as Portugal pay the Penalty

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he can return home with his head held high after Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2012 by Spain on penalties, despite saving himself for the ‘glory’ spot-kick and not having the chance to take it. After … read more »

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Spain beats Portugal on penalties to final of Euro 2012

Spain beats Portugal on penalties at Euro 2012. More to come…. SPAIN BEAT PORTUGAL 4-2 ON PENALTIES – A penalty shootout began Spain‘s era and a penalty shootout kept it going. The dream of a unique treble is still alive. … read more »

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Ronaldo can cause a Real problem for Spain

It’s a great line-up for the semi-finals and this to me is what makes the European Championship the best international tournament, above the World Cup. You have four top-quality sides and games that could go either way. But I went … read more »

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Portugal v Spain preview: Iberian rivals set for Euro 2012 showdown

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he is psyching himself up “mentally and physically” to face Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday night. With three goals in his last two matches, Ronaldo has … read more »

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Ronaldo is not Portugal’s only Euro 2012 weapon, warns Spain’s Arbeloa

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa has warned his team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only threat Portugal pose to their hopes of progressing to the Euro 2012 final. Ronaldo has carried his stunning form with Real Madrid last season into the … read more »

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Euro 2012: Is Portugal a one-man team?

Headlines can be deceiving, especially those involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Ronaldo’s goals have won consecutive matches at the European Championship, sending Portugal into Wednesday’s semifinals against Spain. So readers would be forgiven for thinking there was only one player … read more »

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Fabregas likens Spain-Portugal clash to El Clasico

Cesc Fabregas has billed Spain’s semi-final grudge match against Iberian rivals Portugal as a clash of styles, similar to the El Clasico contests between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Barca star claims the tiki-taka model employed by Spain mirrors that … read more »

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Andrea Pirlo’s Panenka penalty had underlining meaning

Andrea Pirlo has revealed he chipped his penalty in Italy’s shootout win over England to put pressure on Roy Hodgson’s side. The Azzurri dominated their Euro 2012 quarter-final in Kiev but after 120 minutes and no goals, England were handed … read more »

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Rooney failed to live up to Euro 2012 expectation

Roy Hodgson admits Wayne Rooney failed to live up to the hype as England crashed out of Euro 2012 but insists the fitness of the striker was not an issue. Head coach Hodgson was aware of the pressure on Rooney … read more »

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Italy beat England on penalties, to semi final of Euro 2012

England’s penalty curse struck again here Sunday as Italy advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2012 with victory in a shoot-out after a tense quarter-final duel finished 0-0 following extra-time. The Italians will face Germany in the semi-finals in Warsaw … read more »

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Euro 2012 Quarterfinal: GERMANY v. GREECE

In the second Euro 2012 qualifier, one of the tournament’s favorites, Germany, takes on Greece in Gdansk, Poland. Can the Greeks keep their unlikely campaign rolling, or will the Germans get the business done Well it’s European financial crisis gags … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo powers Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-final

Cristiano Ronaldo’s powerful header 11 minutes from time sent Portugal into the Euro 2012 semi-finals with a deserved 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday. The world’s most expensive played hit the woodwork twice on an initially frustrating evening … read more »

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Porto star Hulk reveals desire for Chelsea move

Porto forward Hulk has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea, but has insisted he will not push Porto into making sure the deal happens. Hulk, real name Givanildo Vieira de Souza, has been linked with the Blues since last summer … read more »

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Euro 2012: Criticism drives England skipper Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes England have defied their many critics after securing top spot in Group D with a 1-0 defeat of Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine. Gerrard delivered the cross as the returning Wayne Rooney headed home from point-blank range for … read more »

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Euro 2012: Last hurrah for Sweden as France limp through

Sweden 2 (Ibrahimovic 54, Larsson 90) France 0 France drifted into the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite second-half goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sebastian Larsson providing a rousing Group D send-off for already-eliminated Sweden. Laurent Blanc’s men were second best … read more »

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Euro 2012: Rooney returns to see England into last eight

Ukraine 0 England 1 (Rooney, 48) Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at an international tournament for eight years as England beat Ukraine 1-0 to reach the last eight at Euro 2012, but his performance, like his team’s, was laboured. … read more »

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Spain rocks into Euro 2012 quarters with 1-0 win over Croatia

GDANSK, Poland — Defending champions Spain qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after replacement Jesus Navas hit the late winner in their nervy 1-0 victory over Croatia, who bowed out on Monday. Spain qualify as Group C winners and will … read more »

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Italy into Euro 2012 quarters with 2-0 win over Ireland

POLAND—Italy qualified for the quarterfinals of the European Championship after Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli scored in each half in a 2-0 victory over Ireland on Monday. Cassano headed in with his back to the goal by the near post … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Croatia v Spain; Italy v Republic of Ireland

Croatia v Spain There were two spectres hovering over the Croatia team as they trained under sullen skies in the PGE Arena in Gdansk yesterday. The first, expressed continually in the Italian media, was that they would contrive to draw … read more »

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Portugal advances to Euro 2012 quarters after 2-1 win over Netherlands

Cristiano Ronaldo finally found the form he was lacking at the European Championship, scoring twice Sunday to give Portugal a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the quarter-finals. The Real Madrid forward failed to sparkle in Portugal’s … read more »

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Germany advances to Euro 2012 quarters after 2-1 win over Denmark

Germany advanced to a quarter-final against Greece after beating Denmark 2-1 on Sunday in their last Group B match at the European Championship. The Danes were eliminated. Lukas Podolski opened the scoring for Germany in the 19th minute and Lars … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Czech Republic v Poland preview

Tomas Rosicky has warned the Czech Republic they will slip up in the face of fervent Polish pressure if they play for a draw. The Arsenal man believes he is fit to face the co-hosts on Saturday night, when a … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Greece V Russia Preview

Russia look to seal last eight spot against Greeks Russia will look to cement their place in the last eight at on Saturday when a draw will suffice in their game with Greece. They will hope their fans are on … read more »

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Who Will Go Further in Euro 2012: Italy or Spain?

In perhaps Euro 2012′s most intriguing match so far, European and world champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy. The Spaniards fielded a strange lineup void of a single true striker as attacking midfielders David Silva and … read more »

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Euro 2012: England eliminates Sweden thanks to Walcott and Welbeck

KIEV — Theo Walcott finally got his chance at the European Championship, and he only needed three minutes to make it count. Walcott scored shortly after coming on as a substitute and then set up Danny Welbeck for a sublime … read more »

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Torres brace inspires Spain to top of Euro 2012 Group C

Defending champions Spain are on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday put them top of Group C with the Irish bowing out. For all their endeavour in defence, Ireland struggled constantly to … read more »

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