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Owen delighted with Real display
Michael Owen revelled in his return to the to the Real Madrid starting line-up and inspired a 3-1 win over Real Betis on Wednesday by scoring the first goal.
He said: "I am happy I could play a game from the start again. "I felt good all though the game and it is obvious that I am hap... | Victory took Real to within six points of leaders Barcelona and Owen is confident Real can close the gap.Michael Owen revelled in his return to the to the Real Madrid starting line-up and inspired a 3-1 win over Real Betis on Wednesday by scoring the first goal."I felt good all though the game and it is obvious that I ... | sports |
Mourinho takes swipe at Arsenal
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has attempted to pile the pressure on title rivals Arsenal ahead of the Gunners facing Newcastle on Wednesday.
Arsenal will play the Magpies a day after Chelsea beat Portsmouth during a busy festive programme. And Mourinho said: "They always seem to have two ... | He added: "We have had to play two matches in three days which is foreign to many of my players and, although I understand the traditions of football here at this time of year, it is not good for your health to do it.Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted his side were "lucky" to win at Fratton Park but is still unhappy w... | sports |
Holmes is hit by hamstring injury
Kelly Holmes has been forced out of this weekend's European Indoor Athletics Championships after picking up a hamstring injury during training.
The double Olympic champion said: "I am very disappointed that I have been forced to withdraw. "I can hardly walk at the moment and I won't ... | Kelly Holmes has been forced out of this weekend's European Indoor Athletics Championships after picking up a hamstring injury during training."On Saturday night I pulled my hamstring running the last bend on my final 200m of the night," said Holmes.Holmes has now been advised by her coach Margot Jennings not to rush b... | sports |
Arsenal through on penalties
Arsenal win 4-2 on penalties
The Spanish goalkeeper saved from Alan Quinn and Jon Harley as Arsenal sealed a quarter-final trip to Bolton with a 4-2 victory on penalties. Lauren, Patrick Vieira, Freddie Ljungberg and Ashley Cole scored for Arsenal, while Andy Gray and Phil Jagielka were o... | Michael Tonge and Harley wasted chances for the underdogs, but Paddy Kenny was inspired to keep Arsenal at bay.It was a revamped Arsenal line-up, and they were almost a goal behind within seconds as Tonge wasted a glorious chance.Arsenal continued to press, and once again Kenny was called into action with eight minutes... | sports |
Beckham relief as Real go through
David Beckham expressed his relief at Real Madrid's passage to the Champions League knockout phase.
After Real's 3-0 win at Roma, the England skipper admitted another season of under-achievement would not be tolerated at the Bernabeu stadium. Beckham said: "It's expected of Madrid to... | David Beckham expressed his relief at Real Madrid's passage to the Champions League knockout phase.Beckham said: "It's expected of Madrid to get through, but it's a relief for the club and players to have won.Real's finish as runners-up in their Champions League group means they cannot face his old club Manchester Unit... | sports |
Campese berates whingeing England
Former Australian wing David Campese has told England to stop whingeing in the wake of their defeat to Ireland.
England coach Andy Robinson lambasted referee Jonathan Kaplan for costing them the game after disallowing tries from Mark Cueto and Josh Lewsey. But Campese told BBC Sport:... | Former Australian wing David Campese has told England to stop whingeing in the wake of their defeat to Ireland."I agree that you can't captain from full-back," said Campese.Campese has tipped Wales to win both the Six Nations and Grand Slam come the end of the tournament.Campese, a veteran of 101 international caps, sa... | sports |
Mexicans tracking unhappy Juninho
Mexican outfit Red Sharks Veracruz hope to sign Juninho if the Brazilian decides to leave Celtic frustrated at his lack of first-team action.
Their president, Gustavo Parente Sanchez, says Juninho "does not wish to remain in Scottish football anymore". Agent Brian Hassell insists tha... | "Juninho is not someone who has come through the Celtic ranks.Juninho deserves respect.Hassell warns that Juninho could reconsider his future at Celtic unless he is given a run of games by the end of the January transfer window.That's the way it has always been and that is certainly the case at Celtic Park.""We have al... | sports |
O'Connor aims to grab opportunity
Johnny O'Connor is determined to make a big impression when he makes his RBS Six Nations debut for Ireland against Scotland on Saturday.
The Wasps flanker replaces Denis Leamy but O'Connor knows that the Munster man will be pushing hard for a recall for the following game against Eng... | O'Connor will be winning his third cap after making his debut in the victory over South Africa last November.Nonetheless, all O'Connor is currently concerned about is making an impression while winning his third cap.The Wasps flanker replaces Denis Leamy but O'Connor knows that the Munster man will be pushing hard for ... | sports |
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