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# Global Football

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Roy Keane says England players didn't perform, dismisses Rooney criticism
Roy Hodgson’s men failed to win a game in Group D, as Costa Rica and Uruguay progressed into the knockout stages.
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Jul 7th 2014, 4:15 PM
Van Gaal guards against complacency ahead of Costa Rica quarter-final
“We should not underestimate Costa Rica. It is going to be a very tough match,” says LVG.
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Jul 5th 2014, 12:15 AM
'Honoured' Nemanja Vidic gets to work with new club Inter
‘I achieved everything at Man United, now I’m here because I want to prove myself again,’ says the Serb.
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Jul 4th 2014, 8:42 PM
Ochoa in high demand, says agent
No-one ever regretted buying someone based on a tournament performance.
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Jul 2nd 2014, 6:30 AM
United front important for French success, says Cabaye
The French take on Nigeria today with a place in the last-eight on the line.
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Jun 30th 2014, 7:30 AM
Hitzfeld: Anything is possible against Argentina
They take on one of the tournament favourites on Tuesday.
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Jun 29th 2014, 12:17 AM
Suarez ban 'too severe', says Fred
The striker’s union is backing their exiled Uruguayan colleague, it seems.
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Jun 27th 2014, 10:38 AM
Bilbao confirm rejected United bid for Ander Herrera
Ed Woodward’s £36million pounds is no good around here.
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Jun 26th 2014, 10:34 AM
Babatunde set to miss rest of World Cup after horrific arm injury
A powerful shot from teammate Ogenyi Onazi caused the injury.
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Jun 26th 2014, 10:22 AM
I will not resign, insists returning Roy Hodgson
The England boss reckons he’s the right man for the euro 2016 campaign.
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Jun 26th 2014, 9:11 AM
Cabaye credits Deschamps for French revolution at World Cup
Les Blues go into tonight’s Group E finale almost assured of top spot, and the current midfielder says it’s all down to his predecessor.
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Jun 25th 2014, 10:35 AM
Ghana FA president denies match-fixing claims
The Ghanaians also confirmed they had reported the matter to FIFA.
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Jun 24th 2014, 1:09 AM
Louis van Gaal suggests FIFA favour Brazil
Bad refereeing decisions have led to claims that the governing body were giving preferential treatment.
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Jun 22nd 2014, 10:32 PM
Young English players don't want to play international football anymore - Redknapp
“When I was at Tottenham two or three international players did not want to play for England,” he said.
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Jun 22nd 2014, 1:29 PM
Eamon Dunphy won't be happy as David Luiz completes £50million move to PSG
The Irish pundit believes the Brazilian defender would be “a liability in the League of Ireland”.
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Jun 13th 2014, 6:39 PM
Pirlo: Italy 'always' perform against England
The Juve dead-ball specialist fancies his chances against the Three Lions.
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Jun 12th 2014, 12:52 PM
Maradona compares Brazil final scalp to an 'orgasm'
Winning a tournament is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman.
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Jun 11th 2014, 10:11 PM
England better equipped to deal with Pirlo, says Hodgson
Is he gonna play Danny Welbeck in the Park Ji Sung role?
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Jun 10th 2014, 2:11 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo in contention to play against Ireland
The Real Madrid star has missed Portugal’s last two World Cup warm-up games against Greece and Mexico
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Jun 9th 2014, 12:05 AM
Argentina team pose with provocative Falklands banner ahead of Slovenia game
FIFA do not tolerate political influence in international football and are expected to penalise the team in some form.
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Jun 8th 2014, 5:09 PM
Costa Rica coach says Ireland display was on a par with draw against Spain
“It did not seem that we had 10 (players), more that they did,” the coach said.
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Jun 7th 2014, 3:52 PM
Scolari tips Brazil-Argentina World Cup final
The hosts are widely considered favourites to lift a sixth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium next month.
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Jun 6th 2014, 8:42 PM
New World Cup vote needed if corruption proven, says Platini
The UEFA chief has hit back at criticism.
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Jun 5th 2014, 5:28 PM
David Villa's off to Melbourne City before he heads for New York
Damien Duff might be crossing the ball for La Liga great Down Under.
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Jun 5th 2014, 1:56 PM
Italy follow up their draw against Ireland with another tie... against Luxembourg
Lump on. A slow start usually means they win the World Cup.
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Jun 4th 2014, 10:26 PM
Leverkusen confirm Liverpool bid for Emre Can
The German U-21 has a 12m release clause. And Brendan Rodgers knows it.
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Jun 4th 2014, 8:47 PM
Witch doctor takes credit for Ronaldo's injury
‘This injury can never be cured by any medic,’ he says.
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Jun 4th 2014, 7:00 PM
Van Gaal: Van Persie will be fit for World Cup
The Netherlands will come up against defending champions Spain, Chile and Australia.
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Jun 4th 2014, 10:42 AM
Michel Platini hits back at British media's corruption allegations
One report suggests the UEFA chief met a Qatar lobbyist in a ‘secret meeting’.
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Jun 3rd 2014, 5:39 PM
Qatar bid committee deny corruption claims
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce says a re-vote should take place if Sunday Times claims are proved to be true.
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Jun 1st 2014, 10:13 PM
Messi can inspire Argentina success, says Martino
Can Argentina clinch a famous tournament win in Brazil?
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May 29th 2014, 7:20 AM
United wanted Ancelotti ahead of Moyes, says Real chief Perez
Alex Ferguson approached the Italian last year, according to the Bernabeu president.
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May 28th 2014, 6:38 PM
Diego Simeone charged by UEFA for on-pitch Champions League final row
Xabi Alonso has also been cited for legging it from his seat on Saturday night.
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May 27th 2014, 10:18 PM
Calderon expects Real Madrid bid for Suarez
The striker scored 31 times in just 33 Premier League matches to finish as the division’s top scorer this season.
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May 25th 2014, 3:41 PM
Louis Saha: Gareth Bale can be as good as Ronaldo
Having played alongside both, the Frenchman has backed the Welsh star to emulate his teammate.
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May 24th 2014, 4:20 PM
'The chance is zero' - Robben rules out United move
So you’re saying there’s a chance?
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May 24th 2014, 2:03 PM
Robbie Keane: Leo Messi wouldn't be enough to help USA in Brazil
But what do you really think, skip?
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May 24th 2014, 1:54 PM
'What I said wasn't very nice perhaps' - Materazzi conscience clear on famous Zidane incident
It’s almost eight years since Zizou stuck the head in the trash-talking Italian.
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May 23rd 2014, 3:11 PM
'I'd be surprised' - Tony Kroos dismisses Manchester United speculation
Louis van Gaal reportedly isn’t interested anyway, Tony.
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May 23rd 2014, 10:14 AM
Luis Enrique coy over future of Man Utd target Cesc Fabregas
“Cesc? We are not getting into all the individual names now,” the new manager said.
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May 21st 2014, 8:07 PM
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