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Ibra Tenders Apology over Comments

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he will respect people who respect him, following his recent controversial comments and tendered his apologies. Ibrahimovic has never been one to mince his words, and his most recent talked about incident was when he blew the lid
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Buffon Is Juve’S Weakest Link—Kohler

Jurgen Kohler has singled out Gianluigi Buffon as Juventus’ weak link ahead of their Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund. The Bundesliga outfit were beaten 2-1 in the first leg of the round-of-16 tie, but Kohler feels the Serie A champions are vulnerable at the back and expects BVB to turn things around. “I am confident BVB […]
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Abramovich Faces Money Laundering Probe

Report has it that there is an ongoing investigation of the Russian mafia, Roman Abramovich would have most likely seen the arrest of the Chelsea owner and other key figures in Russia over money laundering and illegal purchase of land had the then chief investigator, Alexander Litvineko had not been murdered on 2006 before completing his […]
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Hart Set for Suarez, Barca Onslaught

Joe Hart is probably sick of the sight of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and the Manchester City goalkeeper will need to improve his record against the Uruguayan if the English champions are to have any hope of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. Barca lead 2-1 from last month’s first leg ahead of the showdown at […]
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Juve, Dortmund Clash at Signal Iduna Park

Juventus travel to Germany at the Signal Iduna Park tonight, with the hopes of sealing their Champions League quarter-final berth against Borussia Dortmund. Juventus won the first leg 2–1, leaving the match evenly poised. Indeed, Marco Reus’ away goal is sure to keep the Bianconeri extra vigilant in the titanic clash. Often pilloried for their nervousness […]
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Camp Nou Prices Annoy Madrid Fans

Real Madrid supporters are annoyed at the price they are being asked to pay to watch El Clasico at Barcelona this weekend. Los Blancos fans feel the established price of 111 Euros for a seat in the top row of the stadium, which has a poor view with the game having to be watched through […]
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Ronaldo Returns to Old Trafford

Reports have emerged that the Real Madrid ace is now seriously considering a move back to the Premier League, specifically to the club where he won his first Ballon d’Or title. The man who has supposedly convinced him to look back to England is his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. It is thought that the […]
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Enrique: Barca in perfect form for City

Luis Enrique insists Barcelona are in “perfect form” ahead of their Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Manchester City at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Barcelona go into the game 2-1 up after the first leg at the Etihad Stadium, and sit top of La Liga after a 2-0 win at Eibar on Saturday. The […]
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I am Above Comparison –MOURINHO

Jose Mourinho believes people are too preoccupied about him amid the notion that the Chelsea manager is motivated by winning an unprecedented third UEFA Champions League crown with a third club, claiming he is already special. Mourinho won Champions League titles with Porto (2004) and Inter (2010) but his bid to become the first manager […]
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Chelsea Extend Lead Despite Southampton Draw

England Premier League leaders, Chelsea FC on Sunday opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw against top-four hopefuls Southampton in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s leading scorer this season, Diego Costa, opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 11th minute with […]
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Arsenal Thrash West Ham To Cement Top 4 Spot

Arsenal got a morale boosting 3-0 win over West Ham as the North London club prepares for their Champions League showdown with Monaco next week in France. Goals from Olivier Giroud, Aaron Ramsey and substitute Mathieu Flamini ensured Arsene Wenger’s side will travel to the principality with their confidence high as they attempt the tricky […]