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Arsenal show their mettle to snatch point, Swansea win
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Flimsy before halftime, fabulous by the end; Arsenal revealed the split personality that has undermined so many of their Read more
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Cameroon’s Choupo-Moting pulls out of Nations Cup
Jan 3 (Reuters) – Cameroon striker Eric Maxime Choupo-Moting has made himself unavailable to play in the African Nations Cup finals in order to stay Read more
Ronaldo rejects crazy $315.2m China bid
World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down the chance to leave Real Madrid for for a transfer fee of 300 million euros Read more
Ronaldo ‘offered £250m move to China’ – says agent
Real Madrid were offered about £250m by an unnamed Chinese club for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the Portuguese player’s agent Jorge Mendes. He said the Read more
Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United
Jonathan Kodjia’s late penalty preserved Aston Villa’s unbeaten home record in the Championship as they salvaged a draw against in-form Leeds. Pontus Jansson headed the Read more
Chelsea march on as Costa seals victory at Palace : CRYSTAL PALACE 0 CHELSEA 1
Dec 17 (Reuters) – Leaders Chelsea stretched their Premier League winning run to a club record-equalling 11 as Diego Costa’s header shortly before halftime secured Read more
Everton aggression pleases Koeman in win over Arsenal
(Reuters) – Ronald Koeman believes Everton’s switch to a more aggressive approach following a lacklustre start to Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Arsenal at Goodison Park Read more
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter loses appeal against ban
By Brian Homewood LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lost his appeal against a six-year ban for ethics violations, imposed amid Read more
Manchester United 4-1 West Ham United
Manchester United eased into the EFL Cup semi-finals as they beat West Ham with manager Jose Mourinho absent from the Old Trafford dugout. The Portuguese, Read more
Nigeria beat South Africa to book final place against Cameroon
Nigeria striker Desire Oparanozie scored the only goal against a disciplined South Africa to earn her side a place in the final of the African Read more
Soccer world sends condolences to Brazil’s Chapecoense after air crash
By Andrew Downie SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The soccer world was in mourning on Tuesday as clubs, players and fans from around the globe sent Read more
Barcelona six behind Real Madrid after draw
Barcelona head into next week’s first El Clasico of the season six points behind leaders Real Madrid after scraping a draw at Real Sociedad. The Read more
Carnival in Anambra as FC Ifeanyi Ubah go on victory tour
It promises to be a colourful carnival today as football fans in Anambra State have an opportunity to celebrate the 2016 Federation Cup champions, FC Ifeanyi Read more
Chelsea: How Moses has become key for Chelsea under Antonio Conte
Before the start of this season, Victor Moses had not played a league game for Chelsea for more than three years, but now he has Read more
Messi magic puts Argentina back on World Cup track
By Luis Ampuero SAN JUAN, Argentina (Reuters) – A Lionel Messi masterclass, netting a brilliant free kick before laying on two more goals, put Argentina’s Read more
France held 0-0 by Ivory Coast in lacklustre friendly
PARIS (Reuters) – Euro 2016 runners-up France, with a largely revamped side, were held to 0-0 draw by African champions Ivory Coast in a a Read more
World Cup Qualifier: U.S. loses 4-0 to Costa Rica
(Reuters) – The United States face an uphill battle to qualify for their eighth consecutive World Cup Finals after being demolished 4-0 by a rampant Read more
Buhari gets excited by Super Eagles 3-1 victory over Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have won over President Muhammadu Buhari after their outstanding 3-1 victory over Algeria in the African qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup Read more
Romelu Lukaku: Everton boss Ronald Koeman says striker should leave
Romelu Lukaku will need to leave Everton to fulfil his potential, according to manager Ronald Koeman. The Belgium striker, 23, joined the Toffees on loan Read more
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho shocked over revealed club’s culture
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is investigating all aspects of first-team affairs after being dismayed at the culture he has inherited at the club. Mourinho Read more
Barcelona appeal Messi yellow card for time wasting
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona have announced they will appeal the yellow card given to Lionel Messi during the team’s 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. Read more
TP Mazembe win African Confederation Cup
(Reuters) – Rainford Kalaba scored twice as TP Mazembe Englebert of the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Algeria’s MO Bejaia 4-1 at home on Sunday Read more
Ronaldo says he will still play for Real Madrid after 5-year contract
MADRID (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo’s new five-year contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the Spanish club until the age of 36 will not Read more
Mourinho lauds Zlatan’s attitude despite lack of goals
(Reuters) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has no concerns over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s barren spell as he expects the Swede’s “brilliant” attitude to soon Read more
Manchester City’s top spot under threat after draw with Middlesbrough
By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) – Premier League leaders Manchester City were left in danger of losing top spot for the first time all season Read more
Dortmund drop top striker Aubameyang against Sporting
BERLIN (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund’s key striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped from the squad shortly before the kickoff of their Champions League match against Sporting Read more
Barca will not sink after City defeat, says Luis Enrique
By Richard Martin (Reuters) – Barcelona will not be knocked off course by their 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday Read more
Arsenal must put November struggles to bed, says Wenger
(Reuters) – November has not been the kindest month for Arsenal in recent seasons and while their schedule over the next four weeks offers plenty Read more
Leicester seek to continue European stroll in Copenhagen
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Leicester City have turned their debut season in the Champions League into a cakewalk and victory over FC Copenhagen Read more
De Boer fired by Inter Milan after 14 matches
MILAN (Reuters) – Inter Milan fired Dutchman Frank de Boer as coach on Tuesday after less than three months in charge during which the former Read more
