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World Cup qualifying: San Marino 0 – 8 England

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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England Beat Brazil 2-1 at Wembley

England have beaten Brazil 2-1 at Wembley to claim first victory over the South Americans for 23 years. England had Joe Hart to thank when his fine penalty save from Ronaldinho after 19 minutes kept the score at 0-0. The … read more »

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Manchester held by Swansea as Chelsea routs Villa 8-0

Premier League leader  Manchester United dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa 8-0 with a devastating attacking master class. United’s run of five consecutive league wins was brought … read more »

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Terry & Lampard to join ex-Chelsea stars in China…If Drogba has his way!

As Didier Drogba touched down in China to begin the latest chapter of his glittering career, the Ivory Coast striker has called on two of his former Chelsea teammates to join him in Shanghai. Drogba, whose last action for the … read more »

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FIFA bows to pressure over goal-line technology

Soccer’s rulemakers and its governing body FIFA bowed to pressure on Thursday when they finally approved the use of goal-line technology and agreed to allow Muslim women players to wear a headscarf. The first decision followed widespread calls from players, … read more »

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LA Galaxy launch bid for Chelsea star Lampard

LA Galaxy are ready to make a new bid for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as they hope to make another marquee signing this summer after the capture of players such as Robbie Keane and David Beckham in recent years. The … 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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Frank Lampard’s Euro 2012 tournament is over

England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will play no part in next month’s European Championships with a thigh injury. The 33-year-old was a major doubt for the tournament after picking up a thigh problem in … read more »

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Bayern or bust: Di Matteo defends Chelsea selection after Liverpool thrashing

Roberto Di Matteo stood by his team selection as Chelsea suffered a fatal blow to their Premier League top-four challenge on Tuesday night. A 4-1 defeat at Liverpool was their worst of the season and left them five points behind … read more »

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Chelsea unveil new 2012/13 strip and Torres is the golden boy

The prizes may still to be handed out this season, but already Chelsea are looking to future after a tumultous campaign that could yet end in glory, afterr unveiling their new strip for 2012/13. Chelsea face an uphill battle to … read more »

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2012 Champions League Preview: Napoli v Chelsea

Napoli have a largely full strength squad to choose from ahead of the clash in Naples – and most importantly, the ‘Big Three’ of Marek Hamsik, Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi are all expected to start. Uruguay international Cavani netted … read more »

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2012 FA CUP Live Updates: Chelsea 1 v 1 Birmingham City

Match Report John Terry looks unlikely to be risked for Chelsea’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Birmingham, despite recovering from the knee injury that has sidelined him for three weeks. Blues captain Terry only returned to full training on Thursday … read more »

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Drogba on brink of 150 Chelsea goals

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, restricted to a brief substitute appearance in the 1-1 home draw with neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on December 26, is looking to chalk up his 150th goal for the London club on Saturday. The … read more »

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Top 50 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2011

Portuguese marketing agency Futebol Finance has published a list of the top 50 footballer’s salaries this season and the results are genuinely eye-opening. Real Madrid has three players in the top ten while Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City all have two. … read more »

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Botched Drogba penalty gives Spurs tie

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba missed a stoppage-time penalty as the stuttering champions’ poor run continued with a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. Drogba came as a second-half substitute and scored his team’s equaliser but … read more »

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