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Rooney’s Bicycle Kick Goal Is Greatest Of His Career (VIDEO)

February 12, 2011 by benim

Wayne Rooney said it was the best goal he’s scored and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson called it the greatest strike he’s seen in 25 years at Old Trafford. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart didn’t even move. Rooney used a … read more »

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United fightback at Blackpool to win at 3 – 2

January 25, 2011 by benim

In every season, every title race, there is always one moment when everything falls into place and, for Manchester United, this was possibly the night when they showed themselves as champions-in-waiting. At two-nil down with not even 20 minutes to … read more »

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Berbatov stars in Utd 5 – 0 win over Birmingham

January 22, 2011 by benim

Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick as Man United crushed Birmingham 5-0 to stay top of the Premier League. Earlier, Liverpool beat Wolves 3-0 to hand manager Kenny Dalglish his first win

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‘Of course I change Diapers,’ reveals Cristiano Ronaldo

January 20, 2011 by benim

He may be the world’s best paid footballer, but new father Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t afraid to be a hands on father. The Real Madrid star – who was bought from Manchester United two years ago in an £80million deal – … read more »

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Odemwingie ready for competition

January 18, 2011 by benim

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is aware that he would have to raise his game if competition for places is increased by the signing of John Carew. Roberto Di Matteo is expected to step up an attempt to capture the … read more »

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Carlos Tevez gives Manchester City edge over Wolves

January 15, 2011 by benim

Edin Dzeko did not manage to score on his debut, but he showed plenty of promise and will have a much clearer idea now of what Manchester City are all about. His new side played like strangers in the first … read more »

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Odemwingie net twice to sink Blackpool

January 15, 2011 by benim

Two goals from Peter Odemwingie, taking his total for the season to eight, enabled West Brom to halt an alarming sequence of six successive defeats and prove that Blackpool are not quite the miracle workers of popular belief. Both these … read more »

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Michael Essien may be dropped for Chelsea youngsters

January 15, 2011 by benim

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has signalled a sea change in the club’s selection policy by admitting he will consider dropping Michael Essien. This comes after Ancelotti revealed that the champions’ most experienced players are no longer guaranteed a place in … read more »

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Eto’o double propels Inter past Genoa in Italian Cup

January 13, 2011 by benim

Samuel Eto’o scored twice to help holders Inter Milan beat Genoa 3-2 in the Italian Cup last 16 on Wednesday. The Cameroon striker opened the scoring on 15 minutes and doubled his tally just before the break. Houssine Kharja hit … read more »

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Messi wins World Player of the Year award

January 10, 2011 by benim

Messi was on a three-man shortlist with Barca team-mates Xavi and Andres Iniesta but, despite Spain’s World Cup triumph, the Argentina forward came out on top in the voting. He becomes the first winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or, which … read more »

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Mourinho wins World Coach of the Year award

January 10, 2011 by benim

Irrepressible Jose Mourinho added to his collection of titles on Monday when he won the first FIFA Coach of the Year award. The Portuguese, now with Real Madrid, was given the accolade after leading Inter Milan to a treble of … read more »

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Manchester United knock Liverpool out of FA Cup

January 9, 2011 by benim

Kenny Dalglish endured a painful return as Liverpool manager on Sunday, losing 1-0 at fierce rival Manchester United in the FA Cup after conceding a penalty in the first minute and having his captain Steven Gerrard sent off. Manchester United … read more »

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Sudan Bashir rules out dual citizenship for Southerners

January 8, 2011 by benim

The Sudanese president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir on Friday made it clear that there is no prospect for Southerners living in the North to have dual citizenship if the referendum vote comes in favor of creating a new state. The oil-producing … read more »

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Former Nigeria defender ‘Uche Okafor’ found dead

January 7, 2011 by benim

Uche Okafor, a former Nigeria defender who helped his national football team win the African Cup of Nations in 1994 and was twice a member of the country’s World Cup squad, was found dead in his Texas home, police said … read more »

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Sudan vote tests Obama’s Africa diplomacy

January 4, 2011 by benim

South Sudan’s independence referendum on Sunday marks the start of a new test for U.S. diplomacy in the region, which analysts say could yet present President Barack Obama with his “Rwanda moment” if violence explodes in its wake. U.S. officials … read more »

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Will independent South Sudan be like Somalia?

January 3, 2011 by benim

We have entered 2011 and there is strong indication that South Sudanese are going to vote for secession, starting from Sunday this week. That means we will now turn our focus on the future of South Sudan, or whatever the … read more »

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Will Sudan explode on Obama’s watch?

January 2, 2011 by benim

Looking back on his presidency, Bill Clinton has often expressed regret over his administration’s failure to stop the genocide that ravaged Rwanda in 1994 and cost 800,000 lives, even referring to it as a “personal failure” on his part. And … read more »

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Liverpool win gives Hodgson brief lifeline

January 2, 2011 by benim

Liverpool kicked off the new year with a hard-fought win over Bolton Wanderers. A 90th minute goal by substitute Joe ColeJoe Cole gave the Reds a 2-1 win after Kevin DaviesKevin Davies had put Bolton ahead late in the first … read more »

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Chealse Ancelotti looks for signs of Chelsea revival

January 2, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea must beat Aston Villa on Sunday before the champions can start to believe they have ended the miserable run that threatens to destroy their title challenge. Ancelotti’s grip on his job appeared to be weakening with … read more »

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Sudan: Death of a dream

January 1, 2011 by benim

The Nile River links the people of North and South Sudan as it has done for thousands of years [Al Jazeera] This is a love letter to Sudan- a failed state in every sense. To the 2.5 million Sudanese from … read more »

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Will Sudan break apart?

January 1, 2011 by benim

In just over a week, a political earthquake may rock Sudan and send tremors across Africa. As the result of an expected referendum on January 9, it appears likely that southern Sudan’s 8mn inhabitants will vote to separate from the … read more »

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Sudan withdraws from Darfur peace talks in Qatar, rebels call move ‘declaration of war’

December 30, 2010 by benim

DOHA, Qatar – A Sudanese official says his government has withdrawn from peace talks with Darfur rebel groups, but it is still committed to making peace. Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir threatened to call off the talks in Qatar and return … read more »

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Sudan President gives ultimatum on Darfur talks

December 29, 2010 by benim

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has threatened to call off peace talks in Qatar with Darfur rebels and return negotiations to Sudan if agreement is not reached within a day. Al-Bashir was speaking Wednesday during a visit to Nyala in southern … read more »

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Arsenal 3 – 1 Chelsea

December 27, 2010 by benim

This was an astonishing result that will imbue Arsenal with such confidence, taking them second in the Premier League, while intensifying the inquests bedevilling Chelsea. This was a game defined by an extraordinary 10 minutes either side of half-time when … read more »

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Man Utd could end Boxing Day with a five-point lead

December 25, 2010 by benim

Weather-permitting, Manchester United could potentially end Boxing Day with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League if they defeat Sunderland, but neighbours Manchester City will aim to ensure that does not happen when visiting Newcastle. With second-placed … read more »

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Samuel Eto’o wins record fourth African Player of the year award

December 20, 2010 by benim

Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o has become the first man to be named African Player of the Year for a fourth time. The striker, 29, enjoyed little success with his country in 2010 but helped his club Inter Milan become European and … read more »

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Chelsea and Red Devils face long wait until battle at the Bridge

December 20, 2010 by benim

CHELSEA will have to wait until March at the earliest for their chance to beat Manchester United after the postponement of yesterday’s match at Stamford Bridge. The raft of postponements and prospect of more to follow has created a problem … read more »

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Chelsea v Manchester United off as snow decimates weekend fixture list

December 19, 2010 by benim

The Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United has become the highest-profile casualty of the weekend’s snow and freezing temperatures as all of tomorrow’s three top-flight fixtures were postponed today. Blackpool v Tottenham and West Brom v Wolves were … read more »

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Tevez back in training

December 14, 2010 by benim

Carlos Tevez has returned to training at Manchester City, with speculation regarding his future intensifying. The Argentine is back at the club’s Carrington base following a four-day break in Tenerife. He is due to undergo a light session on Tuesday … read more »

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Gunners lost to United 0 – 1

December 13, 2010 by benim

Park Ji-sung ensured the visiting Chilean miners were able to celebrate a Manchester United victory over Arsenal on their momentous visit to Old Trafford. David Beckham was also in a star-studded directors’ box to see the Red Devils secure a … read more »

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