Canada 1 Guatemala 0

An early goal by Marcus Haber was all Canada needed to dispatch Guatemala 1-0 in an international friendly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.  The game started out in Canada’s favour, with MLS players Kyle Bekker and Maxim Tissot combining well to establish a strong midfield presence from the outset.   Canada were rewarded for their early dominance when Haber opened the scoring in the 11th minute.  The England-based striker...

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England 4 Lithuania 0:Harry Kane made an instant impact in an England shirt

Harry Kane made an instant impact in an England shirt as Roy Hodgson’s men cruised to a comfortable 4-0 Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Lithuania.  The previously uncapped Tottenham forward dominated the build-up to the Wembley fixture, but was made to wait for a first start as he was named among the substitutes on Friday.  However, within 79 seconds of having come on as a 71st-minute replacement for captain Wayne Rooney, Kane had...

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Spain 1 Ukraine 0: Morata gave spain the victory

Alvaro Morata marked his first competitive start for Spain with the only goal as they battled past a stubborn Ukraine 1-0 in Euro 2016 qualifying on Friday.  Morata’s effort, scored just before the half-hour mark, saw Spain move three points ahead of their opponents in Group C, but they remain three adrift of leaders Slovakia, who beat Luxembourg 3-0.   Vicente del Bosque’s side had to withstand a series of Ukraine attacks, though, particularly...

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Italian giants AC Milan are keen on Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile

Italian giants AC Milan are keen to add Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile to their ranks in the summer, Tuttosport has suggested.  The Millionaires are reportedly ready to offload the Italian forward after he struggled to prove his worth following the summer switch from Torino.  And while Fiorentina and Napoli are believed to be keen on his signature, AC Milan were the first side to make a concrete move.  According to Tuttosport,...

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Petr Cech set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season

Petr Cech looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to the Mail Online.  The 32 year old has been limited to just five league appearances so far this season, with Thibaut Courtois first choice since returning from his three year loan spell with Atletico Madrid.  Cech has played regularly in the cup competitions, but is not willing to continue as an understudy and will seek a new challenge in the summer.  A number...

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South Korea 1-1 Uzbekistan:Zokhir Kuziboyev's debut goal ensured Uzbekistan held Korea Republic to a 1-1 draw in Friday's practice match at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium.

Zokhir Kuziboyev’s debut goal ensured Uzbekistan held South Korea to a 1-1 draw in Friday’s friendly at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium.  Mash’al Mubarek forward Kuziboyev’s scrappy first-half equaliser cancelled out a header from captain Koo Ja-cheol as South Korea failed to repeat their Asian Cup quarter-final win over Uzbekistan back in January.  Uli Stielike’s side needed extra-time to see off Uzbekistan in that last-eight encounter...

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Japan 2-0 Tunisia:Kagawa & Honda gave japan the victory

Honda – who has struggled for form at club level with Milan – was integral in both goals for the host in Oita, creating the first for Shinji Okazaki, before finding the net himself with eight minutes to play.  Mainz striker Okazaki needed six minutes to break the deadlock after coming on midway through the second half, the 28-year-old heading home Honda's deep cross much to the relief of his new coach.  Victory was assured when an unmarked...

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Danny Rose ruled out of England's squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier because of his injury

Fullback Danny Rose became the fifth player to withdraw from England's squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania and the friendly against Italy next Tuesday due to injury.  The 24-year-old Tottenham star - a former stalwart of the England Under-21 side - had only been called up after Manchester United's Luke Shaw withdrew on Saturday.  "Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose has withdrawn from the England camp through injury," said the...

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England striker Wayne Rooney is ready to enter the record books, with Bobby Charlton's all-time scoring record up for grabs.

Rooney only requires four goals to become the nation's all-time leading scorer with 50, which will see him eclipse Gary Lineker (48) and Charlton (49), as England prepares to host Lithuania in Saturday's (AEDT) UEFA EURO 2016 Group E qualifier.  "Obviously I am close. It will be a fantastic moment for myself, a proud moment if I can do that," the 29 year-old said.  "Hopefully one day it will happen and sooner rather than later, I have...

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Liverpool Fans not happy about New Sturridge Injury

Daniel Sturridge looks set to be ruled out for up to a month with a hip injury. The England striker was sent home from International duty earlier in the week and scans have revealed the injury is worse than first feared. He has suffered a torn hip muscle in last Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Manchester United. It is not good news for Liverpool fans as the forward is set to miss Liverpool's crucial clash at Arsenal. comment on this po...

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France 1-3 Brazil:Super neymar goal gave brazil confidence

The visitor went into the game at the Stade de France having won six from six under Dunga after its humiliating semi-final exit at last year's FIFA World Cup on home soil.  Brazil produced another demonstration of its progress with a resilient performance against a France side which had not suffered defeat since their World Cup elimination at the quarter-final stage.  With the heroes of France's 3-0 win over Brazil at the 1998 World...

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Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has denied making huge wage demands and insists he has no problem with Arsene Wenger.

Theo Walcott has rubbished talk of a rift with Arsene Wenger and revealed he has not yet entered contract talks with Arsenal.  Walcott's current deal expires at the end of next season and Liverpool has been linked with a move for the England forward.  Wenger recently stated that he is expecting contract negotiations to be a long-drawn affair, saying Walcott is "very quick on the pitch, but off the pitch not always".  Walcott on...

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Iran 2-0 Chile

Copa America hosts Chile saw their preparations for the competition hit a bump on Thursday as they were beaten 2-0 by Iran at St Polten’s NV Arena in Austria.  In one of Chile’s final friendlies before they open the South American showpiece against Ecuador in June, Jorge Sampaoli saw his side fall to goals in either half from captain Javad Nekounam and Vahid Amiri.  Carlos Queiroz’s Iran started brightly and were rewarded after 21 minutes...

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Bahrain 0-6 Colombia

 Radamel Falcao sent a timely reminder to Louis van Gaal on Thursday as he scored twice and set up another in Colombia’s 6-0 demolition of Bahrain.  The striker has struggled to impress his Manchester United manager in recent weeks amid concerns over his fitness, but he showed no signs of rustiness with an impressive display in Riffa.  Having previously not found the back of the net since late January, Falcao was among the goals...

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Scotland 1-0 Northern Ireland:Christophe Berra scored a late winner as Scotland prepared for a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Wednesday

Christophe Berra scored a late winner as Scotland prepared for a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Wednesday.  Both teams have performed well in qualification so far; Scotland sit third in Group D with seven points going into Sunday’s clash with Gibraltar while Northern Ireland are second in Group F with three wins from four ahead of a home game against Finland.  It was the hosts who...

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Germany 2-2 Australia:Germany forward Lukas Podolski immediately set about talking down his goal, which helped his country to a 2-2 draw against Australia.

Lukas Podolski played down his first goal of 2015, which helped Germany salvage a 2-2 draw with Australia in Kaiserslautern midweek.  The world champion trailed after goals to James Troisi and Mile Jedinak cancelled out Marco Reus' opener.  But Podolski denied the Socceroos a second straight win over Joachim Low's men, slamming home with his left boot from Andre Schurrle's centred ball in the 81st minute.  Podolski's loan spell...

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Pele is confident his status as Brazil's greatest player is secure, with not even Neymar able to challenge him.

A three-time FIFA World Cup winner and the scorer of more than 1,000 goals in a glittering career, the ex-Santos and New York Cosmos striker has already seen off plenty of challengers to his mantle since retiring, including Ronaldo and Romario, who earlier this month backed Neymar to surpass Pele's tally of 77 international goals.  Whether or not the 23 year-old Barcelona forward is able to do so remains to be seen, but Pele is not worried...

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Fraser Forster will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery on his left knee, Southampton has confirmed.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper was carried off on a stretcher after 14 minutes of Southampton's Premier League clash with Burnley last weekend, and went under the knife on Wednesday. "We can confirm that Fraser Forster underwent successful surgery this afternoon after damaging his left patellar tendon," a statement from Southampton read. "Forster will be ruled out for the rest of the season. A long-term prediction of when he will return will be made...

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Denmark 3 - 2 United States: Bendtner hat-trick complete Denmark come-back

Nicklas Bendtner netted his first international hat-trick as Denmark twice came from behind to beat the United States 3-2 in Aarhus on Wednesday.  Having initially brought the hosts level in the first half, Bendtner stole the headlines when he struck twice in the closing minutes to seal a hard-earned victory, giving captain Christian Eriksen something to celebrate on his 50th international appearance.  Jozy Altidore had earlier given...

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Nigeria 0 - 1 Uganda:Vincent Enyeama’s 100th Nigeria appearance proved an unhappy one for the goalkeeper as Uganda picked up a 1-0 win at the Akwa Ibom Stadium

Vincent Enyeama’s 100th Nigeria appearance proved an unhappy one for the goalkeeper as Uganda picked up a 1-0 win at the Akwa Ibom Stadium.  Farouq Miya scored the winner nine minutes from time in Wednesday’s friendly to dampen the occasion for Enyeama – who joined Joseph Yobo in securing 100 caps for Nigeria.  Having made a slow start to Wednesday’s clash, the Super Eagles gradually got into gear prior to the break with Ogenyi Onazi...

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Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has been given a three-match ban for stamping on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in last weekend's Anfield clash.

In injury-time of United's 2-1 Premier League victory, the Slovakia international - chasing a throughball - stood on the right leg of De Gea as the keeper gathered the ball.  No action was taken at the time by referee Martin Atkinson and, after the Football Association decided to sanction Skrtel retrospectively, he denied the charge.  However, the 30-year-old was served with a suspension on Wednesday.  An FA statement read: "Liverpool's...

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Frank Lampard is looking forward to play angainst Steven Gerrard at LA Galaxy in MLS.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Lampard said the two England internationals shared mutual respect, and the MLS clash was one he was looking forward to.  "I am pleased for Stevie. I think it is a very good move for him. What more can he do for Liverpool? He has had a fantastic career," he said.  "It helps with the interest here, people seeing it on TV over here now.  "I look forward to being competitive against Stevie. We get on very well,...

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Andres Iniesta failed to make Assist Or Scored A Goal For Nearly A Year

Andres Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup Final for Spain. The Barcelona midfield is also well known for his numerous goals and assists for the team, especially during the Pep Guardiola era.   The former Ballon d'Or runner-up has seemingly become more important to the side with Xavi, his former midfield partner, getting to the age of 35 and spending most of his time as a substitute. Playing alongside the more defensive...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Linked With Manchester City

And Ronaldo is being linked with a moved away from Real Madrid, again. Although this time, it’s not Manchester United. According to Sky Sports’ Graham Hunter, players at Manchester City beleive the club will make an offer for the Portuguese superstar.   The Real Madrid superstar has been heavily linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks after the European champions were booed off the field following their 4-3 loss...

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Simeone is now tied to Atletico until 2020

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid must look to continue along the same path after he agreed a new long-term contract at the Vicente Calderon.Simeone is now tied to Atletico until 2020 after winning plenty of silverware since arriving in 2011.  Having helped the reigning Spanish champion to domestic and European success in recent seasons, Simeone is clear what the immediate future should look like for Atleti.  Asked about the club's...

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Former manchester united young star Paul Pogba's Quotes On Love For United Fuel Transfer Talk

Transfer speculation surrounding Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba refuses to go away and this week the Sunday Telegraph ran a story saying that the former Manchester United player would be heading back to the club for 60 million euros this summer.  Despite having a huge future United had to let the Frenchman go on a free transfer to Juventus in 2012 when he refused to sign a new contract at Old Trafford due to a lack of game time. However Pogba...

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West Ham Fans Fight Each Other Outside Upton Park before kick off.

Shocking footage has been captured from West Ham's last home game with Sunderland, it shows a group of West Ham fans fighting each other as tempers flared up before kick off. Police jump in to calm the situation down and luckily the brawl ends quite quickly. But, West Ham may find themselves in trouble when this footage is analysed. This isn't what we want to see in our game. comment on this po...

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Steven Fletcher Defends His new £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador on social media

Steven Fletcher did not do himself and fellow footballers a favour when he posed next to his new £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador on social media hardly dispelling the idea that members of his profession are paid too much.   With Sunderland sitting perilously close to the relegation zone and Fletcher having scored seven goals in two seasons with the club it would hardly be advisable for the 'striker' to pose stood next to one of the world's...

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Mario Balotelli Thanks liverpool Fans for support

Liverpool were let down by their captain Steven Gerrard during Sunday's match with Manchester United and they were in determined mood to not allow one of their other players see red. So determined in fact that they stopped Mario Balotelli doing something stupid after a coming together between Mario and Chris Smalling.  Liverpool were down to 10 men after Gerrard, on as a half-time substitute, was sent off for stamping on Ander Herrera just...

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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale's car was punched and kicked by angry fans after its 2-1 El Clasico defeat to arch-rival Barcelona.

Team-mate Jese Rodriguez made the mistake of winding the window down as he left the complex before being greeted with abuse despite only playing 10 minutes at Camp Nou as a second-half substitute. Defender Sergio Ramos confronted the fans upon his departure from Valdebebas, asking them 'what's the matter?' and 'do you think that's the right attitude?'.  Madrid slipped four points behind league leader Barca with defeat in Catalonia, which...

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Loic Remy expressed delight at proving his goal-scoring ability after he claimed the winner in Chelsea's 3-2 win at Hull City in the English Premier League on Monday (AEDT).

Chelsea looked set to drop points at the KC Stadium, with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa cancelled out by strikes from Ahmed Elmohamady and Abel Hernandez, who capitalised on an error from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.  But, just two minutes after coming off the bench, Remy - who has made only seven starts this season - made his mark with his first touch of the ball as his low shot squirmed under Allan McGregor, securing a win that...

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Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is not about to give up the ghost in the pursuit for the English Premier League title.

Leader Chelsea is seven points ahead of third-placed Arsenal and has the added bonus of a game in hand.  But Arsene Wenger's men are a team in form, having won nine of their past 10 Premier League matches.  Wales international Ramsey is well aware that Arsenal needs favours from its rivals, but is remaining cautiously optimistic.  "We just have to focus on ourselves and believe other teams around us will be on the end of upsets,"...

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Bayern Munich has revealed Arjen Robben will miss 'several weeks' after tearing an abdominal muscle.

Robben caught the eye against Borussia Monchengladbach, before a collision with Gladbach right-back Tony Jantschke resulted in him hobbling off just 24 minutes in to his comeback from a minor back problem.  It proved to be just the start of Bayern's worries as a Raffael double put it to the sword in a 2-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena.  Bayern still looks good for the Bundesliga title, sitting 10 points clear of second-placed Wolfsburg....

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Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet said his axing earlier this season gave him much-needed time to reflect on his game.

The Belgium international was dropped for his side's clash against Manchester United in December after a run of poor form.  Mignolet got his place back on Boxing Day, when an injury to Brad Jones at Burnley led to the 27-year-old been given another chance.  He has been a key player in Liverpool's resurgence, and said the axing did him good earlier in the campaign.  "At that time, it gave me a chance to reflect on my game, something...

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Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been ruled out of France's upcoming games after suffering a knee injury.

Lloris collided with team-mate Kyle Walker just 90 seconds into Tottenham's 4-3 Premier League win over Leicester City.  The shot-stopper was substituted and taken to hospital with a right knee injury.  It has seen Lloris ruled out of France's games against Brazil and Denmark.  Rennes goalkeeper Benoit Costil has been called into the squad to replace the skipper, the French Football Federation announced.  The 27-year-old is...

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Suarez:El Clasico goal is my most important goal for Barcelona

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez described his winning goal against Real Madrid on Sunday as his most important yet for the La Liga giants.  The Uruguayan was put in behind by a long Dani Alves pass and finished clinically past Iker Casillas in the 56th minute to secure a 2-1 win for Barca on Sunday.  Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Jeremy Mathieu’s opener in the first half at Camp Nou, where Barca opened up a four-point lead atop...

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Barcelona 2 - 1 Real Madrid [La Liga]

Luis Suarez’s second-half strike ensured Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at Camp Nou to go four points clear of their arch-rivals at the top of La Liga in a typically enthralling Clasico.  Suarez endured a miserable Barca debut when the Catalan giants were beaten 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October, but gained revenge by scoring his first goal in the biggest fixture in club football on Sunday to secure three precious points.  Jeremy...

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