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Champions League Preview: Manchester United Vs Valencia

| December 6, 2010 | Comments
Champions League Preview: Manchester United Vs Valencia

Old Trafford will play host to Valencia in the Group C encounter of the UEFA Champions League between Manchester United and Valencia, on Tuesday, December 7. The cancellation of their Premier League game against Blackpool on Saturday has left Manchester United rested ahead of the crucial game that could decide who would head Group C [...]

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ATP World Tour Finals Preview: Murray Vs Ferrer

| November 25, 2010 | Comments

Britain’s Murray meets Ferrer on Thursday, November 25, in a Group B match of the ATP World Tour Finals that is crucial to both men’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals. Head to head, Ferrer has a 3-1 advantage over Murray. All of Ferrer’s wins have come on clay court while Murray’s solitary win against [...]

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Premier League Breaking News: Rooney Wants To Leave Man Utd

| October 18, 2010 | Comments

Wayne Rooney has informed Sir Alex Ferguson that he does not wish to renew his contract with Manchester United, thereby ending recent speculation as to Rooney’s intention to leave the club. Rooney is said to have fallen out with United’s boss, and the star striker’s decision could impact the performance of the club in the [...]

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Premier League: Manchester United Could Lose Rooney To Real Madrid

| October 14, 2010 | Comments

A Spanish newspaper, AS, has claimed that Wayne Rooney is unlikely to renew his contract with Manchester United paving the way for a transfer to Spanish club Real Madrid. According to the paper, Rooney is frustrated with the media intrusion into his personal life and that has led to his decision to quit the Old [...]

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EPL Team Profile: West Bromwich

| September 1, 2010 | Comments

The formal name of the squad is West Bromwich Albion Football Club. They are popularly called West Brom, or Albion, or by nicknames such as the Baggies or the Throsties. They were founded in 1878, known then as West Bromwich Strollers. The squad train in and host home matches at the Hawthorns, with a capacity [...]

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EPL Team Profile: Tottenham

| September 1, 2010 | Comments

The formal name of the club is Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, or Tottenham Hotspur FC. They are also referred to as the Spurs, or the Lilywhites. Founded in 1882 as Hotspur FC, the squad train at their home venue, at White Hart Lane, with its capacity of about 36,000. ENIC International Ltd. owns the squad [...]

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EPL Team Profile: Chelsea

| August 27, 2010 | Comments

The formal name of the club is Chelsea Football Club. The squad are popularly referred to as the Blues, or the Pensioners. Founded in 1905, Chelsea host their home matches at Stamford Bridge, in London, which can seat over 41,000 spectators. The owner of the club is Roman Abramovich, the chairman, Bruce Buck, and the [...]

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EPL Team Profile: Bolton Wanderers

| August 24, 2010 | Comments

The full name of the club is Bolton Wanderers Football Club, or Bolton Wanderers FC. Bolton are also known by one of many nicknames such as the Trotters, the Wanderers, the Whites, and the White Men. They were founded in 1874 and were then known as Christ Church FC. For 102 years their home venue [...]

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Chelsea Begin Title Defence Against Soft Rivals West Brom

| August 14, 2010 | Comments

Chelsea’s defence of their title begins with a match against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion, at Stamford Bridge. Given the quality of opposition, the Blues will be counting on recording their ninth successive opening match victory. They would also look for a big margin of victory, needing to prove a point or two after their [...]

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EPL 2010-11: Fabregas To Stay With Gunners Till 2015, Claims Wenger

| August 1, 2010 | Comments

Barcelona have nothing more to offer Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas to woo him away from the gunners, says Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger, the Gunners boss, has claimed that the Spain star would stay with his team for another five years. Dusan Pernis’s plate is full, with Fulham and West Ham showing [...]

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