In years gone by, Manchester United still relies on Paul Scholes to restore order when things are not going the right way. And even last night, when he was present at Old Trafford as a pundit brought, at least, some sort of smile back to United supporters’ faces. The former Manchester United midfielder was quick to respond to […]
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Key week as Real Madrid coach Benitez works to save his job
Madrid, Dec 28 (IANS) Real Madrid head coach Rafael Benitez faces a vital week as he looks to save his job with the Spanish football giant. Although Real president Florentino Perez has spoken twice already this season of his continued support for the coach, (after the 0-4 defeat at home to FC Barcelona, and less […]
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Year end review of Indian hockey in 2015
The Indian hockey had some great moments in the year 2015, India women won the World Hockey League Round 2 tournament held in New Delhi in March. Following that tournament, the Indian men’s team finished third in the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament held in Ipoh. It was an excellent effort after a poor start to […]
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Where next for Jose Mourinho? Is it United or should he head back to Madrid
Jose Mourinho completed a hat trick of the dreaded third season syndrome with Chelsea this season, culminated in him getting the sack the past weekend although it was widely accepted that the players had been vastly underperforming. With rumours stretching from an inside rat to a full blown player mutiny, it was extremely clear that […]
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Carragher believes Mourinho not fit for United; Henry disagrees
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes sacked Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho is not fit for Manchester United, although France and Arsenal great Thierry Henry thinks the Portuguese tactician “can be the perfect fit” for the English football giants. “Is Jose the perfect fit for United? I’d say no,” Carragher was quoted […]
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Ferguson holds the key Mourinho appointment
Manchester United officials are refusing to make any comment on the recent rumours suggesting van Gaal will be replaced by Mourinho after the Christmas break, amid reports that Sir Alex Ferguson will help the club hierarchy to decide about the Dutchman’s future. On Sunday night there were reports claiming that van Gaal would be given […]
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India Hockey team's chances at the Rio Olympics 2016
The Groups for the Rio Olympics has been announced by the FIH. Indian men’s hockey team is placed with Germany, Netherlands, Ireland and Canada in Group B. India played with Germany, Netherlands and Argentina in the World Hockey League finals in Raipur too. In Group A Australia, Great Britain, Belgium, New Zealand, Spain and hosts […]
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We are obliged to be transparent: Real Madrid chief
Madrid, Dec 22 (IANS) Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said in his traditional Christmas address to the media that “for many people Real Madrid represents Spain and we are obliged to lead by example and be transparent”. “Real Madrid is one of this country’s most beloved symbols. For many people Real Madrid represents Spain. […]
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Midfielder Marchisio reflects on successful year for Juventus
Turin, Dec 21 (IANS) Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has reflected on a very successful year for the Italian football giants who won the Serie A and Coppa Italia titles, while finishing runners-up in the European Champions League and are again strongly in the title race for the domestic top-flight league. Juventus won the Serie A […]
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River Plate fans insult and spit at Messi
Yokohama, Dec 21 (IANS) Argentine football fans insulted and spat at their captain Lionel Messi as the talismanic Barcelona forward was returning home after winning the Club World Championship here beating his country’s club River Plate 3-0. The 28-year-old was travelling through Narita airport where he was insulted by River Plate supporters on Sunday. Messi […]