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Real target year-ending top spot

www.fifa.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:16:00 UTC

Real Madrid go to Sevilla on Saturday looking to hit back from their shattering home loss to bitter rivals Barcelona last weekend and finish the year top of La Liga with their title challenge reignited. Barcelona's victory in the Bernabeu means the two sides are equal at the top on 37 points, seven...

City vow to rebound against in-form Gunners

www.fifa.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:50:00 UTC

Manchester City are determined to bounce back from the disappointment of losing their unbeaten record on Sunday as the Premier League leaders entertain a resurgent Arsenal. Roberto Mancini's men suffered their first loss of the season with a 2-1 reverse at Chelsea, a setback which slashed City's lead...

Stars collide in Yokohama

www.fifa.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:12:00 UTC

It is the final that most football fans expected, and indeed wanted, to see. Barcelona, the all-conquering European champions, take on South American kings Santos, whose exciting young stars have been vying with the Catalans for top billing here in Japan. With Neymar, Lionel Messi, Xavi, Ganso and many...

No talk of Villa replacement

Sportal — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:43:00 UTC

The 30-year-old attacker was stretchered off during the first half of his side's 4-0 thrashing of Al Sadd in the Club World Cup on Thursday, after taking a knock as he bid to get on the end of a ball in the penalty area. A scan at a local hospital in Yokohama revealed that the striker has fractured...

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www.oleole.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:41:43 UTC

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Thiago Silva: I want to be still playing for AC Milan in 2020

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:37:44 UTC

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Boateng admits choosing AC Milan over Ghana

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:36:27 UTC

Milan Kevin-Prince Boateng says he chose AC Milan ahead of his country. The midfielder surprised many when he announced he would no longer be playing for Ghana at the age of 24. read more

Ambrosini urges Man City rebel Tevez to choose AC Milan

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:36:02 UTC

Antonio Cassano Boca Juniors Carlos Tevez Manchester City Milan PSG Massimo Ambrosini has urged Manchester City rebel Carlos Tevez to join him at AC Milan . read more

Roma skipper Totti: I will stay

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:35:24 UTC

Francesco Totti Roma AS Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he won't quit the club. Totti has reassured he "will stay with Roma forever" just hours after admitting he was reconsidering his future. read more

Barcelona rocked as Villa ruled out for season with leg break shocker

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:34:57 UTC

The 30-year-old was carried off on a stretcher six minutes before half-time and Barca announced soon after that he had suffered a "fracture to the tibia in his left leg", with the player taken to hospital in Yokohama for further tests. Barcelona, via Frankfurt, to be operated on. He will be accompanied...

Barcelona chief Zubizarreta quiet on buying Villa replacement in January

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:34:07 UTC

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Barcelona boss Guardiola reluctant to discuss signing Villa replacement

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:33:24 UTC

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Real Madrid president Florentino: What crisis?

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:32:45 UTC

Sevilla on Saturday, we will see the future with more hope. To lose against Barca will be secondary if we go to the Christmas break with a three-point advantage and the feeling of having recovered the form that allowed us to get to the top. World Cup Football Boots. Made by Adidas. The internationally...

Ex-Real Madrid defender Cannavaro: Give Ballon d'Or to Barcelona's Villa

tribalfootball.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:32:19 UTC

Fabio Cannavaro Barcelona Real Madrid Former Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro feels Barcelona 's Xavi should win this year's Ballon d'Or. Cannavaro is a past winner of the award. read more

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www.oleole.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:30:44 UTC

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Danilo: It's all fallen into place

www.fifa.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:22:00 UTC

When speaking to FIFA.com about his relatively short but intense time at the Vila Belmiro, current Santos coach Muricy Ramalho chose to highlight a particularly pivotal moment in the charge to 2011 Copa Libertadores victory. The date was 14 April, Ramalho had been unveiled as O Peixe coach just one week...

Everton re-sign Landon Donovan from LA Galaxy on short loan

www.dailymail.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:16:28 UTC

The 29-year-old, who scored the winner in last month's MLS Cup final after combining with David Beckham and Robbie Keane, tweeted: 'Once a Toffee, always a Toffee.' He told evertonfc.com: 'The opportunity to return to Everton and play for such a well-respected club and a manager that I hold in such...

Coronation Street Ken Barlow actor William Roache in bizarre outburst

mirror.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:03:00 UTC

He predicted a series of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and tsunamis - but claimed that these disaster would be necessary to disperse "negative energy". And the star, who has been a regular in the Street since the first episode in 1960, said of his dead wife Sara: "I'm absolutely thrilled to bits...

Donovan back at Everton on loan

www.independent.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:01 UTC

Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. The deal was completed last night following recent discussions between Everton, LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer. Donovan, who had a loan spell with Everton in 2010, could play his first...

Bust-up with Balotelli was 'handbags', says Richards

www.independent.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:01 UTC

Micah Richards last night tried to play down a training-ground scuffle with team-mate Mario Balotelli. The Manchester City pair were photographed in an altercation during a practice match at the club's Carrington training ground. The pair were said to have traded words before approaching each other,...