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Why Carlos Tevez is Manchester City’s Biggest Problem

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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Man City want to keep Tevez; Balotelli had to go

Manchester City executive Brian Marwood has urged Carlos Tevez to extend his stay at the Premier League champions. The Argentine international took his tally to 15 goals in all competitions this season with a hat-trick in City’s 5-0 FA Cup … read more »

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2013 UEFA Champions League: AC Milan v Barcelona Preview

Team news, match facts and manager quotes ahead of the Champions League last 16, first leg match between AC Milan and Barcelona at the San Siro. TEAM NEWS Milan will have to give forward Stephan El Shaarawy a late fitness … read more »

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2013 UEFA Champions League: AC Milan v Barcelona Preview

AC Milan will need to continue this year’s good form if they are to have any chance of defeating their UEFA Champions League nemesis, Barcelona. Milan are on a six-game unbeaten run, including four wins but head coach Massimiliano Allegri … read more »

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Ethiopia: Fikru Tefera shines in South Africa with spectacular wonder goal

By Getahune Bekele-South Africa) After the black lions of Ethiopia with unique DNA for unique soccer left an indelible mark at Afcon 2013, the temperamental and at times violent goal poacher Fikru Tefera once again reminded Africa about the array … read more »

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Balotelli scores twice on debut

Milan – Mario Balotelli scored twice, including a hugely-controversial penalty three minutes into stoppage time, on his AC Milan debut to give them a 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday, three days after completing his move from England’s Manchester City. … read more »

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Balotelli “the bad boy” completes move to Milan from Manchester City

Mario Balotelli’s turbulent Manchester City career is over after the club confirmed the controversial striker has completed his move to Milan. Balotelli, who passed a medical on Thursday morning, joined City in 2010, making 80 appearances and scoring 30 goals. … read more »

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Mario Balotelli sets for Manchester City exit

Manchester City are in talks with Milan and Juventus over the transfer of Mario Balotelli and are exploring the option of loaning the striker out until the summer ahead of a permanent move. The champions want around €23m (£19.75m) for … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Round up

Manchester, England: Manchester City required a 90th-minute penalty from Mario Balotelli and some inspirational goalkeeping by Joe Hart to escape with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. City was outplayed for long periods by … read more »

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Capital One Cup Round up: City and Everton dumped out

Republic of Ireland under-21 Aidan White scored a stunning opener as Leeds United took the Premier League scalp of Everton in the third round of the League Cup at Elland Road. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor scored his first goals since January … read more »

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Carlos Tevez key to Man City’s title hopes says Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure says Carlos Tevez can be the key to keeping Manchester City as English football’s top side after his unsavoury antics were forgiven and forgotten. The Argentine striker impressed in the 3-2 FA Community Shield win over Chelsea on … read more »

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Italian striker Mario Balotelli staying put, Says Mancini

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed the club have turned down a number of approaches for Mario Balotelli. The 21-year-old international has an outstanding Euro 2012, finishing with three goals and helping Italy to the final. Mancini has revealed … read more »

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Blues boss admits defeat in Van Persie pursuit

Manager Roberto Mancini admitted Manchester City have given up on signing Robin van Persie after expressing his frustration with the club’s transfer policy. Both City and derby rivals United have lodged bids for the Arsenal striker, who is in the … read more »

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£120,000-a-week Balotelli’s mum is cleaner who earns £6 an hour

Different worlds: Mario Balotelli’s mum Rose Barwuah earns just £6 an hour He earns £120,000 a week, likes to drink vintage champagne straight from the bottle and once famously put hundreds of pounds on to a church collection plate. But … read more »

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Balotelli now worth £200m

AC and Inter Milan have been warned that Mario Balotelli is worth £200million following his star showing at Euro 2012. Balotelli, 21, a self-confessed Milan fan, is a target for the Italian giants but will set any prospective suitor back … read more »

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Gerrard named in UEFA Euro 2012 team

England captain Steven Gerrard has been named in UEFA’s team of the tournament from Euro 2012. The Liverpool midfielder is the only Englishman to be included in the 23-man team alongside 10 members of the Spain squad, who retained their … 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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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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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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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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Italy 1-1 Croatia: Azzurri held to draw in crucial Euro 2012 clash

Croatia held Italy to a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2012 Group C clash at the Municipal Stadium here on Thursday to boost their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals. Italy totally dominated the first period and went in at … read more »

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Italy v Croatia Euro2012 preview

Group C remains wide open following the opening round of fixtures, but an opening success has Croatia setting their sights on the quarter-finals. Slaven Bilic’s side made the perfect start to their Euro 2012 campaign on Sunday as they swept … read more »

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Balotelli’s tough stance on racism to be applauded

Mario Balotelli might be considered mad by some, but he finally talked a bit of sense yesterday. The topic of racism has become hotter than a UAE summer as we get closer to the start of the European Championship finals. … read more »

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I’ll kill anyone who dares to throw a banana at me, Says Balotelli

Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused at Euro 2012 and said he would ‘kill’ anyone who dares to throw a banana at him. Manchester City’s volatile Italian striker spoke out amid increasing … read more »

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Manchester City 4-0 West Brom: Aguero and Tevez score to give City title hopes

Carlos Tevez scored for the first time in 11 months as Manchester City sparked back into life to keep their faint Premier League title hopes alive. Sergio Aguero struck twice and David Silva was on target in a routine defeat … read more »

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Wigan defeated league leader Man United 1-0: Video

Wigan stunned Premier League Leaders Manchester United with a 1-0 win courtesy of Shaun Maloney’s second-half strike at the DW Stadium. szólj hozzá: Fo[Matchhighlight.com] (Photo: Reuters / Russell Cheyne) Premier League leaders Manchester United enjoyed a frustrating night during their … read more »

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Premier League live updates, Scores Results

Latest Man City 4 West Brom 0 (FT) Wigan 1 Man Utd 0 Wolves 0 Arsenal 3 (FT) QPR 3 Swansea 0 Latest Man City 4 West Brom 0 (FT) Wigan 1 Man Utd 0 (FT) Wolves 0 Arsenal 3 … read more »

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Premier league 2012: Man City v West Brom Preview

Tears have been a recurring theme in Manchester City’s Premier League title race collapse and on Wednesday evening they will aim to avoid any more emotional moments when hosting West Brom. City fan John Millington was pictured seemingly turning on … read more »

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Balotelli faces NINE-game ban after reckless Song tackle

Mario Balotelli is facing a nine-game ‘totting up’ ban after the FA revealed they are deciding whether to punish his studs-up tackle on Arsenal’s Alex Song, which referee Martin Atkinson missed. If they do, it would count as a fourth … read more »

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