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Tag Archives: Wayne Rooney
Manchester United Pick Moyes As Ferguson Influence Lives On
Reuters Alex Ferguson’s influence at Manchester United will continue past his retirement after the Premier League champions followed his advice and appointed David Moyes as their next manager on Thursday. By Sonia Oxley. Everton boss Moyes, who announced earlier he … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Everton, Everton F.C., IndepthAfrica, Manchester United F.C., Moyes, Premier League, Wayne Rooney
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Van Persie to rescue as United maintain title grip
This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more
Wayne Rooney set for derby return
Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Wayne Rooney will have recovered from a groin injury in time for Monday’s Manchester derby after the injury forced the striker to sit out United’s trips to Sunderland and Chelsea over the Easter weekend. The striker … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, England, FA Cup, IndepthAfrica, Jonny Evans, Old Trafford, Stadium of Light, Stamford Bridge, Wayne Rooney
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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
Posted in Europe Soccer, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ashley Young, England, Frank Lampard, IndepthAfrica, Leighton Baines, Roy Hodgson, San Marino, Wayne Rooney
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Premier League News Round-up
No handshakes between Rafa and Sir Alex To call Rafa Benitez’s bantering with Sir Alex Ferguson a rivalry is a bit of an injustice given how varied their success has been at the highest level, but their lack of love … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Arsenal, bayern, Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Uli Hoeneß, Vincent Kompany, Wayne Rooney
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Chelsea Fight Back To Force FA Cup Replay
Chelsea launched a thrilling comeback to draw their FA Cup quarter final against Manchester United, despite going two goals down. United looked to be cruising, after going two-nil up after just eleven minutes. Javier Hernandez had opened the scoring, latching … read more
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Tagged Chelsea F.C., Eden Hazard, FA Cup, Juan Mata, Manchester United, Manchester United F.C., Michael Carrick, Ramires, Wayne Rooney
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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more
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UEFA Champions League 2013: Nani sent off as United succumbs to Madrid
A Nani red card turned Manchester United’s tense clash with Real Madrid on its head as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to knock his old side out of the Champions League on Wednesday morning. Trailing 1-0 at the break thanks to a … 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
UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Manchester United Live!
90 +4 Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Manchester United 1. 90 +3 Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Diego López. 90 +3 Attempt saved. Robin van Persie (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is … read more
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UEFA Champions League 2013: No bigger clash in Europe than between his Man United side and Madrid
Sir Alex Ferguson believes there is no bigger clash in Europe than between his Manchester United side and Real Madrid. Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg tie pits two teams who have won the competition 12 times between them. … read more
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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid v Manchester United Preview
As a football-enjoying public, we can all thank Borussia Dortmund for their fantastic performances in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Without them, Real Madrid would not have finished second in their group, and without that, it wouldn’t … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, champions league 2013 fixtures, champions league 2013 highlights, champions league 2013 live, champions league 2013 live streaming, champions league 2013 results, champions league 2013 uefa, champions league 2013 winners, champions league final 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo, europa league 2013, finale champions league, José Mourinho, madrid, Real Madrid CF, Real Madrid Manchester United, Real Madrid v Manchester United, Uefa Champions League, uefa champions league 2013, Wayne Rooney, Xabi Alonso
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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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Tagged Ashley Cole, Brazil, England, Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill, IndepthAfrica, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney
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Manchester United v Sunderland – live
TODAY’S SCORES: •Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 3 FT •Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 3 •Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1 •Norwich City 2 v Wigan Athletic 1 •QPR 2 Fulham 0 •Stoke City 1 Everton 1 Sir Alex Ferguson believes it … read more
2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Man United vs. SC Braga Preview
Stu Forster A preview of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and SC Braga: team news, form guide, lineup projections, tactical keys, TV info, referee, and odds. On Tuesday, Manchester United host Portuguese side SC Braga for … read more
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Tagged 2012/13 UEFA Champions League, Alex Ferguson, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Man United vs. SC Braga, Man United vs. SC Braga Preview, Manchester United F.C., Old Trafford, Patrice Evra, Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa, Uefa Champions League, Wayne Rooney
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2012/13 English Premier League Round up
Manchester United surged into second place in the Premier League with a 3-0 demolition of Newcastle, while Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers suffered another Anfield nightmare as his struggling side were held to a 0-0 draw by Stoke on Sunday. Sir … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Brendan Rodgers, Demba Ba, IndepthAfrica, Manchester United F.C., Patrice Evra, Premier League, Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney
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2012/13 EPL Preview: Newcastle v Manchester United
Newcastle could be boosted for their clash with Manchester United as Hatem Ben Arfa appears likely to take his place in Sunday’s game. Coming off an impressive 3-0 victory over Bordeaux in Thursday night’s Europa League clash, Newcastle manager Alan … read more
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Tagged Alan Pardew, Alex Ferguson, Demba Ba, Hatem Ben Arfa, IndepthAfrica, Manchester United F.C., Newcastle, Shola Ameobi, Wayne Rooney
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Tottenham shock Man United at Old Trafford
(AFP)Gareth Bale scored one goal and set up another as Tottenham beat Manchester United for the first time in 23 Premier League matches with a thrilling 3-2 win on Saturday. Spurs’s first victory at Old Trafford since December 1989 saw … read more
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Tagged Clint Dempsey, England, Gareth Bale, IndepthAfrica, manchester, Michael Carrick, Old Trafford, Premier League, Wayne Rooney
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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Manchester United v Galatasaray Preview
The Red Devils welcome Champions League football to Old Trafford once more after crashing out of the group stages last time out. Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson’s men come into the game with a fine weekend win over Wigan Athletic … read more
Rooney out four weeks
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to be out for four weeks after suffering a nasty leg injury in Manchester United’s win over Fulham. Video Rooney was stretchered off the Old Trafford field after the accidental clash with Hugo Rodallega … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Danny Welbeck, Ferguson, IndepthAfrica, Manchester United FC, Old Trafford, Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa, Wayne Rooney
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Man United win as spur held 1-1 at home by West Brom
Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa got off the mark as Manchester United beat Fulham 3-2, while Tottenham were held 1-1 at home by West Brom. Video Highlights Sir Alex Ferguson responded to his side’s loss to Everton last week … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Damien Duff, Leighton Baines, Manchester United FC, Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa, United, Wayne Rooney
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Rooney heads back to Goodison Park for a date with Everton
Wayne Rooney is aiming to have as much fun in his second decade as a Premier League player as he did in his first. It is amazing to think 10 years have passed since Rooney made his top-flight bow as … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Everton, Goodison Park, Manchester United FC, Old Trafford, Premier League, Wayne Rooney
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Robin van Persie will face Everton – Alex Ferguson
MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club’s opening match of the Premier League season at Everton. United have agreed a fee of … read more
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Tagged Alex Ferguson, Danny Welbeck, Manchester United FC, Old Trafford, Premier League, Robin van Persie, United, Wayne Rooney
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Van Persie to seal Manchester United move this week
Robin van Persie could be Manchester United player by the end of the week amid claims he is set to fly in from Arsenal’s training camp in Germany to tie up a deal. Manchester Evening News, who retain close links … read more
EURO 2012: Why this could be England’s year
England are far from fab, but former Manchester United and Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson tells Sport360° why they could yet taste glory at Euro 2012. Here is what “Big Ron” had to say… Now that they are in the … read more
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