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La Liga 2013: Week 22 Preview and Fixtures

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Betis is the best match-up in terms of potential story lines this week as the Spanish Primera Division rolls on in to February. Can Atheltic Bilbao continue their apparent revival? Has Real Betis finally hit the … read more »

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Messi double cleans up Barcelona mess

Lionel Messi saved an off-colour Barcelona from a first defeat of the La Liga campaign when he struck twice in a stirring 2-1 comeback win at 10-man Osasuna on Sunday. Video Highlights Here Barca fell 3-2 to the Navarrans on … read more »

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EURO 2012 LIVE: Holland v Denmark

Follow IndepthAfrica’s live coverage of Euro 2012 as the second day of the tournament opens with Holland and Denmark clashing at Kharkiv. The Dutch are one of the pre-tournament favourites but will have their hands full against a Danish side … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Netherlands v Denmark Preview

Maximising underdog spirit is second nature to Denmark, and Morten Olsen’s squad are likely to require a ship-load of Viking strength to get a result against the losing 2010 World Cup finalists. A nation with a population of under six … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Holland players subjected to racist abuse at training session

Euro 2012 was plunged into its first racism controversy after the black players in the Holland squad were subjected to monkey chants during an open practice session in the same city where England will also invite the public to watch … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Germany

Team: Germany Nickname: Mannschaft Rankings: FIFA (2), Elo (4), SPI (2) Odds: 3-1 Euro History: Champions (1972, 1980, 1996), Finals (1976, 1992, 2008), Semifinals (1988), Qualified (1984, 2000, 2004) Last Five Tournaments: SF – F – SF – GS – … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Netherlands

Country: The Netherlands Nickname: The Clockwork Orange Rankings: FIFA (4), Elo (2), SPI (4) Odds: 7-1 Euro History: Champions (1988), Semifinal (1976, 1992, 2000, 2004), Quarterfinal (1996, 2008), Qualified (1980) Last Five Tournaments: F – QF – R16 – SF … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Portugal

Country: Portugal Nickname: The Navigators Rankings: FIFA (5), Elo (8), SPI (5) Odds: 16-1 Euro History: Final (2004), Semifinals (1984, 2000), Quarterfinals (1996, 2008) Last Five Tournaments: R16 – QF – SF – F – GS History: Portugal’s history is … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Czech Republic

Team: Czech Republic Nickname: Nároďák Rankings: FIFA (26), ELO (22), SPI (19) Odds: 67-1 Euro History: Champions (1976*), Finals (1996), Semfinals (1960*, 1980*, 2004), Qualified (2000, 2008) Last Five Tournaments:DNQ – GS – GS – SF – DNQ History: Czechoslovakia … read more »

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Barcelona one point behind Real Madrid

Chile striker Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Barcelona swept to a 4-0 home win over Getafe that moved them to within a point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday. Alexis curled in the opener from Lionel Messi’s layoff … read more »

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La Liga preview: Malaga seek end to Real drought

Malaga will be searching for their first ever win against leaders Real Madrid, while Barcelona visit Sevilla in this weekend’s La Liga action. In 23 meetings dating back to 1999, Real Madrid have beaten Malaga 18 times with five outings … read more »

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2012 La Liga Live: Real Betis v Real Madrid

Live Now: Follow minute-by-minute commentary of the La Liga game between Real Betis and Real Madrid. 12:13 Live Now: A quick run down of Premier League results: Sunderland 1 v 0 Liverpool – Full Time Chelsea 1 v 0 Stoke … read more »

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Wenger lucky he’s at Arsenal – Fabregas

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says there is “a thousand times more pressure” on football managers in Spain than there is in England. Fabregas, who made the move from Arsenal to Barcelona in the summer, still follows the Gunners in the … read more »

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Thirst for recognition drives Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted that he had to leave his last post at Inter Milan for the Spanish capital to cement his status in world football. Mourinho left Italy in 2010 after guiding the San Siro oufit to … read more »

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La Liga Preview: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Runaway leaders Real Madrid look set to collect another three points away to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, as Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid. Jose Mourinho’s Real lead the standings by 10 points from defending champions Barca, and are now heavy … read more »

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