Category: International Sports

Suarez apologises to Ivanovic
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Suarez apologises to Ivanovic

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has apologised for his “inexcusable behaviour” after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. The incident occurred in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday. “I’ve spoken to Ivanovic on the phone and I could apologise directly to him,”  Suarez tweeted. “Thanks for accepting.” In an earlier

Published by on 07:03 AM
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
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Arsenal 0-0 Everton

Arsenal’s four-match winning run ended with a goalless draw against Everton, a result that did neither side much good in their Champions League quest. The Toffees, who were fortunate not to have Darron Gibson sent off, started brightly and went close through Steven Pienaar and the lively Ross Barkley. Olivier Giroud was wasteful for Arsenal,

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Cardiff could spend £25m, says owner
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Cardiff could spend £25m, says owner

Cardiff owner Vincent Tan says the Bluebirds could spend up to £25m in preparation for their promotion to the Premier League.  A 0-0 draw with Charlton on Tuesday returned Cardiff to the top flight after a 51-year absence. “We need to strategise well and we’d like to spend some money – maybe 20 to 25

Published by on 10:33 AM
Goal-line technology given go-ahead
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Goal-line technology given go-ahead

The Premier League has voted to introduce goal-line technology from the 2013-14 season. British-based Hawk-Eye has been awarded the contract to provide the system. Hawk-Eye uses seven cameras per goal to detect the ball and claims its system is “millimetre accurate, ensuring no broadcast replays could disprove the decision”. The Football Association will install a

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Barca and PSG praise Messi
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Barca and PSG praise Messi

Substitute Lionel Messi was integral to Barcelona’s Champions League win over Paris-St Germain Barcelona’s Champions League win over Paris-St Germain, according to both his team-mates and opponents. Messi came on after 62 minutes and helped set up Pedro’s goal as Barca drew 1-1 to advance on away goals. “It doesn’t matter if he’s a little

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Balotelli banned for three matches
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Balotelli banned for three matches

AC Milan’s Mario Balotelli has been suspended for the next three Serie A games for insulting a match official during the clash against Fiorentina. The 22-year-old had already picked up a one-match suspension after being shown his fourth yellow of the season in the 2-2 draw. The forward then insulted one of the referee’s assistants

Published by on 07:06 AM
Man City can win title next season
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Man City can win title next season

Roberto Mancini says Manchester City can regain the Premier League title next season having written off their hopes for the current campaign. “We know we can win the title next season but this year we made some mistakes. It is unfortunate but we can do nothing. This season the title is gone” Roberto Mancini Manchester

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Benitez insists top 4 priority
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Benitez insists top 4 priority

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez insists a place in the Premier League’s top four remains the priority, despite  reaching an FA Cup semi-final with victory over Manchester United. Demba Ba’s goal early in the second half settled the quarter-final replay at Stamford Bridge and sets up a meeting with Manchester City at Wembley. Benitez said:

Published by on 07:41 AM
Rooney will stay calm in says Lescott
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Rooney will stay calm in says Lescott

England defender Joleon Lescott expects Wayne Rooney to cope with any provocation he may face in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Montenegro. Rooney, 27, missed the first two games of England’s Euro 2012 campaign after being sent off for kicking Montenegro’s Miodrag Dzudovic as Fabio Capello’s side were held 2-2 in Podgorica in a qualifying

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Michael Owen to retire at end of season
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Michael Owen to retire at end of season

Former England striker Michael Owen has announced he will retire from football at the end of the season. The 33-year-old who began his career at Liverpool before spells at Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and current club Stoke City, announced the decision on his website, www.michaelowen.com. A statement on the site read: “It is

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