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# anti-climax

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No revamp for football championship as Proposal B is defeated at Special Congress
It received just 50.6% support, well short of the 60% required.
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Oct 23rd 2021, 12:55 PM
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Aubameyang: VAR means you cannot celebrate 100%
VAR had to overrule a poor offside decision against the Gunners star.
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Sep 30th 2019, 10:49 PM
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Barcelona great Xavi frustrated after coaching debut
The 39-year-old’s managerial career began with a draw.
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Aug 7th 2019, 11:50 PM
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Rooney became 'embarrassed' at end of Manchester United career
As his Red Devils tenure neared its end, the forward has revealed how he knew he needed to depart the club.
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Nov 16th 2018, 7:35 PM
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Analysis: How bad was Paul Pogba in the Euro 2016 final?
The midfielder is currently being valued at over €100 million amid interest from Man United and Real Madrid.
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Jul 17th 2016, 6:00 AM
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Jose Mourinho will manage Olly Murs and Jack Whitehall on his next visit to Old Trafford
The Portuguese is due to be in the dugout at this year’s Soccer Aid on 5 June.
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May 23rd 2016, 6:01 PM
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Floyd Mayweather's final fight was a complete disaster, and nobody watched it
Early Pay-Per-View estimates were unusually low by comparison to most of the boxer’s bouts.
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Sep 18th 2015, 12:12 PM
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Pippo Inzaghi, Roy Keane & 10 great players who have failed so far as coaches
After the Milan boss was sacked, we take a look at some of the world-class talents who failed miserably in the dugout.
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Jun 16th 2015, 12:51 PM
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Guillem Balague on why Lionel Messi had a disappointing World Cup final
The Spanish football expert also played down criticism of FIFA’s decision to give the Golden Ball to the Barca star.
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Jul 28th 2014, 6:15 AM
# Looking Back
5 talking points from the weekend's Premier League action
We assess Man City closing in on the title, Sunderland’s great escape and more.
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May 4th 2014, 9:56 PM
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The Open 2012: McIlroy's Open campaign ends lamely
It has been yet another disappointing tournament for the Northern Irish golfer.
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Jul 22nd 2012, 1:10 PM