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Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy is discussing a possible short-term loan move to Celtic, BBC Sport understands.
The Welsh striker has rejected a move to Birmingham after falling out with Magpies manager Graeme Souness. The Toon boss vowed Bellamy would not play again after a bitter row over his exclusion for the game... | Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy is discussing a possible short-term loan move to Celtic, BBC Sport understands.Bellamy was fined two weeks' wages after a live TV interview in which he accused Souness of lying, following a very public dispute about what position Bellamy should play in the side.The Welsh striker has reje... | sport | [' Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy is discussing a possible short-term loan move to Celtic, BBC Sport understands.', ' The Welsh striker has rejected a move to Birmingham after falling out with Magpies manager Graeme Souness.', 'The Toon boss vowed Bellamy would not play again after a bitter row over his exclusion for... | [[-0.15782903 -0.04652423 0.5304155 ... 0.54671884 0.16043186
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Arsenal's Sol Campbell has called the rivalry between Manchester United and the Gunners "bitter and personal".
Past encounters have stirred up plenty of ill-feeling between the sides and they meet again at Highbury on Tuesday. "It is just more bitter and personal against United," the defender told The Guardian newspa... | Arsenal's Sol Campbell has called the rivalry between Manchester United and the Gunners "bitter and personal".I'm starting a little with French, of course."With tensions spilling over afterwards - United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was allegedly pelted with pizza in the players' tunnel - there is little surprise that so muc... | sport | [' Arsenal\'s Sol Campbell has called the rivalry between Manchester United and the Gunners "bitter and personal".', ' Past encounters have stirred up plenty of ill-feeling between the sides and they meet again at Highbury on Tuesday.', '"It is just more bitter and personal against United," the defender told The Guard... | [[-0.86965674 -0.31688625 -0.06148569 ... 0.04126912 0.7454186
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Blackburn have rejected a third bid from Rangers for Scotland captain Barry Ferguson, BBC Sport has learnt.
It is thought Blackburn want £6m for the midfielder but chief executive John Williams has confirmed the club are still "in dialogue" with Rangers. The 26-year-old has already handed in a transfer request at Ew... | Blackburn have said all along that they want £6m for the midfielder and Williams has rejected proposals from Rangers over a player-swap deal.Williams conceded any deal for Ferguson was looking "unlikely" before the close of the transfer window but Rangers still had a chance to seal the deal.Williams said: "We are in d... | sport | [' Blackburn have rejected a third bid from Rangers for Scotland captain Barry Ferguson, BBC Sport has learnt.', ' It is thought Blackburn want £6m for the midfielder but chief executive John Williams has confirmed the club are still "in dialogue" with Rangers.', 'The 26-year-old has already handed in a transfer requ... | [[ 0.1840326 -0.16821015 0.33437485 ... -0.04842533 0.56574774
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Top seeds South Africa return to the scene of one of their most embarrassing failures when they face the Seychelles in the Cosafa Cup next month.
Last year Bafana Bafana were humbled in the first by minnows Mauritius who beat them 2-0 in Curepipe. Coach Stuart Baxter and his squad will return to Curepipe face the Sey... | Mauritius host the first group, and their opponents are Madagascar, the Seychelles and South Africa.Seychelles v South Africa Mauritius v Madagascar Winners meet in final match Mozambique v Zimbabwe Namibia v Botswana Winners meet in final match Lesotho v Malawi Zambia v Swaziland Winners meet in final matchBaf... | sport | [' Top seeds South Africa return to the scene of one of their most embarrassing failures when they face the Seychelles in the Cosafa Cup next month.', ' Last year Bafana Bafana were humbled in the first by minnows Mauritius who beat them 2-0 in Curepipe.', 'Coach Stuart Baxter and his squad will return to Curepipe fac... | [[-0.7869636 -0.29290175 0.59169954 ... -0.20363583 0.54906976
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Nottingham Forest have confirmed they have received an £8m bid from Tottenham for Andy Reid and Michael Dawson.
Reid rejected a move to Southampton after Forest accepted a cash-plus-players offer while Spurs had made previous bids for the 22-year-old. Spurs had also made an undisclosed offer for 21-year-old defender... | Reid rejected a move to Southampton after Forest accepted a cash-plus-players offer while Spurs had made previous bids for the 22-year-old.Forest chief executive Mark Arthur said: "We've received an £8m bid from Spurs for the two players and we're considering the offer."Spurs had seen previous bids of £3m, £4m and Â... | sport | [' Nottingham Forest have confirmed they have received an £8m bid from Tottenham for Andy Reid and Michael Dawson.', ' Reid rejected a move to Southampton after Forest accepted a cash-plus-players offer while Spurs had made previous bids for the 22-year-old.', 'Spurs had also made an undisclosed offer for 21-year-old... | [[-0.62833124 -0.09315159 0.68754035 ... 0.32247046 0.26971933
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New Southampton manager Harry Redknapp faces an immediate reunion with his old club Portsmouth after they were drawn together in the FA Cup fourth round.
Exeter City face a home tie against Middlesbrough if they can see off holders Manchester United in a replay. Oldham's reward for beating Manchester City is a home t... | "The best thing is, it's a home game.Exeter City face a home tie against Middlesbrough if they can see off holders Manchester United in a replay.Birmingham manager Steve Bruce admitted their trip to Stamford Bridge to face Premiership leaders Chelsea was the toughest draw possible.Oldham's reward for beating Manchester... | sport | [' New Southampton manager Harry Redknapp faces an immediate reunion with his old club Portsmouth after they were drawn together in the FA Cup fourth round.', ' Exeter City face a home tie against Middlesbrough if they can see off holders Manchester United in a replay.', "Oldham's reward for beating Manchester City is... | [[-2.1476683e-01 1.3467684e-01 7.1474618e-01 ... 4.0346324e-01
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Real Madrid are closing in on a £2m deal for Everton's Thomas Gravesen after the Dane's agent travelled to Spain to hold talks about a move.
John Sivabaek told BBC Sport: "I'm here to listen to what Real have to say. Nothing has been agreed, but this is a big opportunity for any player." The 28-year-old's contract e... | Real Madrid are closing in on a £2m deal for Everton's Thomas Gravesen after the Dane's agent travelled to Spain to hold talks about a move.The 28-year-old's contract expires in the summer, but Real want a quick deal.Everton must weigh up whether it is worth taking the money on offer for Real and risk their own ambiti... | sport | [" Real Madrid are closing in on a £2m deal for Everton's Thomas Gravesen after the Dane's agent travelled to Spain to hold talks about a move.", ' John Sivabaek told BBC Sport: "I\'m here to listen to what Real have to say.', 'Nothing has been agreed, but this is a big opportunity for any player."', "The 28-year-old... | [[-0.4189548 -0.2091904 0.45373628 ... 0.06341122 0.3944185
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Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has warned goalkeeper Jens Lehmann he may have to quit Arsenal to keep his World Cup dreams alive.
Lehmann is understudy to Oliver Kahn in the German squad, but has lost his place to Manuel Alumnia at Highbury. Klinsmann said: "It will be difficult for any of our players if he is not a ... | Klinsmann added: "If he is not playing regularly he cannot be Germany's number one keeper, or even number two keeper.Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has warned goalkeeper Jens Lehmann he may have to quit Arsenal to keep his World Cup dreams alive."The situation for Jens is that he is currently the number two keeper at A... | sport | [' Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has warned goalkeeper Jens Lehmann he may have to quit Arsenal to keep his World Cup dreams alive.', ' Lehmann is understudy to Oliver Kahn in the German squad, but has lost his place to Manuel Alumnia at Highbury.', 'Klinsmann said: "It will be difficult for any of our players if he ... | [[-0.64399666 0.2641527 0.33119377 ... 0.02385551 0.28155872
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Juninho's agent has confirmed that the player is hoping for talks with Martin O'Neill as the Brazilian midfielder comes closer to departing Celtic.
Brian Hassell says no official approach has been received from Manchester City but that the English club had been earmarked as a possible destination. But it was being st... | Hassel says Juninho, who has just bought a new home, would "desperately like to stay at Celtic" but will seek a move if it is made clear that he is not wanted."I know there is interest from a Brazilian club, but I know Juninho doesn't want to go there," said Hassel.The attacking midfielder also claims he has not had th... | sport | [" Juninho's agent has confirmed that the player is hoping for talks with Martin O'Neill as the Brazilian midfielder comes closer to departing Celtic.", ' Brian Hassell says no official approach has been received from Manchester City but that the English club had been earmarked as a possible destination.', 'But it was... | [[-8.12475741e-01 1.04486555e-01 3.24361801e-01 ... 6.85020626e-01
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new contract to stay at the club until May 2008.
Wenger has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a long-term contract that takes him beyond the opening of Arsenal's new stadium in two years. He said: "Signing a new contract just rubber-stamps my desire to take this... | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new contract to stay at the club until May 2008."Since his arrival in 1996, he has revolutionised the club both on and off the pitch.Wenger has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a long-term contract that takes him beyond the opening of Arsenal's new stadium in two... | sport | [' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new contract to stay at the club until May 2008.', " Wenger has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a long-term contract that takes him beyond the opening of Arsenal's new stadium in two years.", 'He said: "Signing a new contract just rubber-stamps my desire to ... | [[-0.60438 -0.07928333 0.39386645 ... -0.42051524 0.36569586
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The FA is to take action after trouble marred Wednesday's Carling Cup tie between Chelsea and West Ham.
Police in riot gear were confronted by a section of the West Ham support after the match which the Blues won 1-0. Mateja Kezman, the scorer of Chelsea's goal, needed treatment on a head injury during the match afte... | West Ham boss Alan Pardew said: "It's a shame because I thought there was good English banter in the crowd.The FA is to take action after trouble marred Wednesday's Carling Cup tie between Chelsea and West Ham.Chelsea assistant boss Steve Clarke said: "I would rather talk about the football but we think it was somethin... | sport | [" The FA is to take action after trouble marred Wednesday's Carling Cup tie between Chelsea and West Ham.", ' Police in riot gear were confronted by a section of the West Ham support after the match which the Blues won 1-0.', "Mateja Kezman, the scorer of Chelsea's goal, needed treatment on a head injury during the m... | [[-0.9764864 -0.5959014 0.51821035 ... 0.4532524 0.62420744
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Arsenal's Edu has lifted the lid on the scenes that followed Manchester United's win over the Gunners.
The Brazilian confirmed tempers had flared but could shed no light on reports that food was thrown at United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. "I saw people being pulled apart, people pushing, pointing and shouting," he told ... | But Edu was highly critical of the ferocity of some of United's challenges during the game, particularly on Jose Antonio Reyes.However, Edu tried to play down the incidents, adding: "There was nothing that I haven't seen in Brazilian derbies.The Brazilian confirmed tempers had flared but could shed no light on reports ... | sport | [" Arsenal's Edu has lifted the lid on the scenes that followed Manchester United's win over the Gunners.", ' The Brazilian confirmed tempers had flared but could shed no light on reports that food was thrown at United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.', '"I saw people being pulled apart, people pushing, pointing and shouting,"... | [[-0.4565342 -0.40295476 0.40840617 ... -0.18716998 0.40696868
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Chelsea have sacked Adrian Mutu after he failed a drugs test.
The 25-year-old tested positive for a banned substance - which he later denied was cocaine - in October. Chelsea have decided to write off a possible transfer fee for Mutu, a £15.8m signing from Parma last season, who may face a two-year suspension. A stat... | It emerged that Mutu had failed a drugs test on October 18 and, although it was initially reported that the banned substance in question was cocaine.Chelsea have sacked Adrian Mutu after he failed a drugs test."In coming to a decision on this case, Chelsea believed the club's social responsibility to its fans, players,... | sport | [' Chelsea have sacked Adrian Mutu after he failed a drugs test.', ' The 25-year-old tested positive for a banned substance - which he later denied was cocaine - in October.', 'Chelsea have decided to write off a possible transfer fee for Mutu, a £15.8m signing from Parma last season, who may face a two-year suspensio... | [[-0.44374645 -0.3399123 0.07366316 ... 0.12958506 0.7595577
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Sir Alex Ferguson has called on the Football Association to punish Arsenal's Thierry Henry for an incident involving Gabriel Heinze.
Ferguson believes Henry deliberately caught Heinze on the head with his knee during United's controversial win. The United boss said it was worse than Ruud van Nistelrooy's foul on Ashl... | The tackle on Heinze was terrible," he said."There were 24 fouls in the game by Arsenal, seven on Heinze, five on Ronaldo, six by Vieira - and it was only his sixth foul that got him booked.Ferguson believes Henry deliberately caught Heinze on the head with his knee during United's controversial win."Edu produced a ter... | sport | [" Sir Alex Ferguson has called on the Football Association to punish Arsenal's Thierry Henry for an incident involving Gabriel Heinze.", " Ferguson believes Henry deliberately caught Heinze on the head with his knee during United's controversial win.", "The United boss said it was worse than Ruud van Nistelrooy's fou... | [[-0.5215839 -0.32620054 -0.064372 ... -0.14868984 0.9173844
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would consider signing Adrian Mutu once the striker has served his drugs ban.
Mutu was sacked by Chelsea on Friday after testing positive for cocaine - a move Wenger has backed. But he said: "I don't even wonder if that could happen because I think he will be suspended for a long period. "B... | But Mutu has hit out at the club's decision, saying: "Chelsea have destroyed me."Mutu was sacked by Chelsea on Friday after testing positive for cocaine - a move Wenger has backed.Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would consider signing Adrian Mutu once the striker has served his drugs ban."I didn't expect them to pay me whil... | sport | [' Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would consider signing Adrian Mutu once the striker has served his drugs ban.', ' Mutu was sacked by Chelsea on Friday after testing positive for cocaine - a move Wenger has backed.', 'But he said: "I don\'t even wonder if that could happen because I think he will be suspended for a long ... | [[-0.34151706 -0.46681306 0.31888795 ... 0.4294412 0.00265632
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Tottenham manager Jacques Santini has resigned for "personal reasons".
The former France manager moved to White Hart Lane this summer but now wants to return to France. Santini said: "My time at Tottenham has been memorable and it is with deep regret that I take my leave. I wish the club and the supporters all the be... | Tottenham manager Jacques Santini has resigned for "personal reasons".Arnesen said the club were sad to see Santini go: "We are obviously disappointed that Jacques is leaving us.We wish Jacques well."Santini said: "My time at Tottenham has been memorable and it is with deep regret that I take my leave.We fully respect ... | sport | [' Tottenham manager Jacques Santini has resigned for "personal reasons".', ' The former France manager moved to White Hart Lane this summer but now wants to return to France.', 'Santini said: "My time at Tottenham has been memorable and it is with deep regret that I take my leave.', 'I wish the club and the supporter... | [[-0.03925007 -0.3888599 0.24960141 ... 0.12639187 0.10449763
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Disgraced former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is to begin talks with Juventus as he looks for a new club.
"Mutu will be in our club's main stand to watch the match between Juventus and Fiorentina," said a Juventus official, who declined to be named. "Then he will meet some important people of the club," he added. Mutu... | Disgraced former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is to begin talks with Juventus as he looks for a new club.Mutu, banned by the English FA, can resume playing next May."Mutu will be in our club's main stand to watch the match between Juventus and Fiorentina," said a Juventus official, who declined to be named. | sport | [' Disgraced former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is to begin talks with Juventus as he looks for a new club.', ' "Mutu will be in our club\'s main stand to watch the match between Juventus and Fiorentina," said a Juventus official, who declined to be named.', '"Then he will meet some important people of the club," he a... | [[-0.09673827 -0.27714828 0.0890036 ... 0.43316945 0.06519777
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Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.
European football's governing body made the decision at a meeting of its Executive Committee on Wednesday. Uefa explained that the move "follows comprehensive studies into the sporting and medical aspects of usi... | Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.Uefa spokesman Rob Faulkner said: "People in England have bad memories of the artificial pitches of Luton and QPR in the 1980s, but the latest generation are completely different and are much more like grass.Severa... | sport | [' Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.', " European football's governing body made the decision at a meeting of its Executive Committee on Wednesday.", 'Uefa explained that the move "follows comprehensive studies into the sporting and medical aspec... | [[-0.2496086 -0.32433403 1.1120936 ... -0.2528242 0.14155181
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Premiership side Newcastle United face a trip to Ryman Premier League leaders Yeading in the FA Cup third round.
The game - arguably the highlight of the draw - is a potential money-spinner for non-League Yeading, who beat Slough in the second round. Conference side Exeter City, who knocked out Doncaster on Saturday,... | Premiership side Newcastle United face a trip to Ryman Premier League leaders Yeading in the FA Cup third round.A number of Premiership teams face difficult away games against Championship sides on the weekend of 8/9 January.Third-placed Everton visit Plymouth, Liverpool travel to Burnley, Crystal Palace go to Sunderla... | sport | [' Premiership side Newcastle United face a trip to Ryman Premier League leaders Yeading in the FA Cup third round.', ' The game - arguably the highlight of the draw - is a potential money-spinner for non-League Yeading, who beat Slough in the second round.', 'Conference side Exeter City, who knocked out Doncaster on ... | [[-0.38727856 -0.03506383 1.022813 ... -0.53266996 0.11490756
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Striker Nicolas Anelka reportedly wants to leave Manchester City in search of Champions League football.
Anelka, 25, is in talks over a contract extension beyond 2007 with City but is believed to fear his career will go stale if he stays at the club. The News of the World reports that Anelka told a French magazine: "... | "Playing for eighth place is good but I miss the Champions League.Anelka, 25, is in talks over a contract extension beyond 2007 with City but is believed to fear his career will go stale if he stays at the club.Striker Nicolas Anelka reportedly wants to leave Manchester City in search of Champions League football."I wo... | sport | [' Striker Nicolas Anelka reportedly wants to leave Manchester City in search of Champions League football.', ' Anelka, 25, is in talks over a contract extension beyond 2007 with City but is believed to fear his career will go stale if he stays at the club.', 'The News of the World reports that Anelka told a French ma... | [[-0.35351926 0.16127934 0.648269 ... -0.23451467 -0.15413648
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Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied that coach Jacques Santini resigned because of a clash of personalities at White Hart Lane.
There had been newspaper speculation that Santini had felt undermined by Arnesen's role at the club. "It is absolutely not true," Arnesen told BBC Radio Five Live. "There is... | Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied that coach Jacques Santini resigned because of a clash of personalities at White Hart Lane."When it comes down to personal problems, I don't think we should talk about timing," he said.He is the one who said 'I will go' and so he went'", said the Spurs sporting direc... | sport | [' Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied that coach Jacques Santini resigned because of a clash of personalities at White Hart Lane.', " There had been newspaper speculation that Santini had felt undermined by Arnesen's role at the club.", '"It is absolutely not true," Arnesen told BBC Radio Five Live.'... | [[ 0.25943974 0.02193041 0.50590676 ... 0.17135647 0.5208345
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Graeme Souness believes Walter Smith would be the perfect choice to succeed Berti Vogts as Scotland manager.
Souness's former assistant at Rangers is hot favourite to take over from Vogts, who resigned on Monday. "Walter is most definitely the ideal candidate for that job. He'd be perfect for it," Souness told BBC Sp... | Graeme Souness believes Walter Smith would be the perfect choice to succeed Berti Vogts as Scotland manager."He was my assistant with Scotland and here at Manchester United and he has also managed Glasgow Rangers.BBC Sport understands that Smith would be willing to discuss taking over if he was approached by the Scotti... | sport | [' Graeme Souness believes Walter Smith would be the perfect choice to succeed Berti Vogts as Scotland manager.', " Souness's former assistant at Rangers is hot favourite to take over from Vogts, who resigned on Monday.", '"Walter is most definitely the ideal candidate for that job.', 'He\'d be perfect for it," Sounes... | [[-0.01910934 -0.17392486 0.35331452 ... 0.6154471 0.806531
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Chelsea's William Gallas believes they will battle it out with Arsenal for the Premiership in the coming months.
"It'll be a two-horse race all the way to the end of the season because we are both going to give it everything," he told BBC Sport. "You need to be good and you need a lot of luck. You need a bit of both ... | You need a bit of both but it will be as hard for the Arsenal players as it is for the Chelsea boys.""Another incredible quality that Mourinho has is that every player, even though the fans may consider them to be a stars, within the dressing-room they are absolutely equal.Gallas has been given extra confidence by the ... | sport | [" Chelsea's William Gallas believes they will battle it out with Arsenal for the Premiership in the coming months.", ' "It\'ll be a two-horse race all the way to the end of the season because we are both going to give it everything," he told BBC Sport.', '"You need to be good and you need a lot of luck.', 'You need a... | [[-0.62270683 -0.14315964 0.5344803 ... -0.528004 0.36545745
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Some 65 years ago Bernardo Gandulla left Boca Juniors in his native Argentina and headed for Brazil.
He arrived at the Vasco da Gama club with considerable prestige - which he failed to live up to. He left an impression, but not for reasons he would have wanted. The only thing of note he did was to throw the ball bac... | It is particularly strange as - until last week - Tevez was not even an especially big name in Brazil, where the Argentine Championship is not shown.'The new Maradona' - Carlos Tevez - is joining Corinthians for nearly $20m in a strong candidate for the strangest move of the year.Hounded by the press, Tevez grew tired ... | sport | [' Some 65 years ago Bernardo Gandulla left Boca Juniors in his native Argentina and headed for Brazil.', ' He arrived at the Vasco da Gama club with considerable prestige - which he failed to live up to.', 'He left an impression, but not for reasons he would have wanted.', 'The only thing of note he did was to throw ... | [[-0.5188226 -0.35269377 0.5534058 ... 0.07778586 0.14198644
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Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Edu has hit out at the club for stalling over offering him a new contract.
Edu's deal expires next summer and he has been linked with Spanish trio Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. He told BBC Sport: "I'm not sure if I want to stay or not because the club have let the situation go on... | Last month Wenger said he we was hopeful Edu would sign a new deal and played down suggestions that the lure of a club like Real Madrid would be too strong for Edu.Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Edu has hit out at the club for stalling over offering him a new contract.He told BBC Sport: "I'm not sure if I want to stay ... | sport | [" Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Edu has hit out at the club for stalling over offering him a new contract.", " Edu's deal expires next summer and he has been linked with Spanish trio Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.", 'He told BBC Sport: "I\'m not sure if I want to stay or not because the club have let the situa... | [[-0.49515855 -0.30909228 0.24036777 ... 0.27090538 0.35385886
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The worst kept secret in Scottish football was revealed on Thursday when Walter Smith was named as the new national manager.
From the moment Berti Vogts' miserable tenure in charge of Scotland ended, the former Rangers and Everton boss has been the overwhelming favourite for the post. But is Smith the man for what mu... | A fresh start for the Scottish national team was imperative and Smith is widely regarded as a safe pair of hands.Scotland are not blessed with quality players with experience at the top level, so Smith will have to get the best out of meagre resources.The worst kept secret in Scottish football was revealed on Thursday ... | sport | [' The worst kept secret in Scottish football was revealed on Thursday when Walter Smith was named as the new national manager.', " From the moment Berti Vogts' miserable tenure in charge of Scotland ended, the former Rangers and Everton boss has been the overwhelming favourite for the post.", 'But is Smith the man fo... | [[-0.18266483 -0.7684612 0.20180215 ... -0.13507372 0.8369951
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Blackburn striker Matt Jansen faces three weeks out after surgery to treat a cartilage problem.
But central defender Lorenzo Amoruso is moving closer to fitness following a knee operation. Rovers' assistant manager Mark Bowen said: "Matt had a small operation to trim knee cartilage. "It's a tiny piece of work, which ... | Rovers' assistant manager Mark Bowen said: "Matt had a small operation to trim knee cartilage.Bowen added: "I'm guessing, but I reckon maybe two to three weeks before he is back in action completely."The Rovers assistant boss forecast a longer time spell for Amoruso's availability for first-team duties.You can't put a ... | sport | [' Blackburn striker Matt Jansen faces three weeks out after surgery to treat a cartilage problem.', ' But central defender Lorenzo Amoruso is moving closer to fitness following a knee operation.', 'Rovers\' assistant manager Mark Bowen said: "Matt had a small operation to trim knee cartilage.', '"It\'s a tiny piece o... | [[-0.42101133 -0.48743212 0.8437966 ... 0.00257381 0.44613189
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An second-half goal from Andy Scott condemned Mansfield to a ninth successive game without a win.
Early in the second half Wayne Carlisle's cross was met by Scott and he blasted the ball home from just outside the penalty area. As Orient chased a second, Mansfield had to clear Alan White's header off the line and Kev... | Scott 51.An second-half goal from Andy Scott condemned Mansfield to a ninth successive game without a win.Harrison, Lockwood, Donny Barnard, White,Mackie, Scott, Saah, Simpson, Carlisle, Lee Barnard, Ibehre.As Orient chased a second, Mansfield had to clear Alan White's header off the line and Kevin Pilkington saved wel... | sport | [' An second-half goal from Andy Scott condemned Mansfield to a ninth successive game without a win.', " Early in the second half Wayne Carlisle's cross was met by Scott and he blasted the ball home from just outside the penalty area.", "As Orient chased a second, Mansfield had to clear Alan White's header off the lin... | [[-0.14912394 -0.54637486 0.70913875 ... -0.37562528 0.79287094
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Zambia's technical director, Kalusha Bwalya is confident and cautious ahead of the Cosafa Cup final against Angola on Saturday in Lusaka.
Bwalya said: "Nothing short of victory will do." However Bwalya warned his side not to be too complacent. "I don't want my team to be too comfortable or too sure of victory as it i... | That victory for Angola also marked a first defeat in 14 years for Zambia at Lusaka's Independence stadium, where Saturday's game is being played.Bwalya said: "Nothing short of victory will do."However Bwalya warned his side not to be too complacent.They were prevented from a third straight win by Angola who knocked ou... | sport | [" Zambia's technical director, Kalusha Bwalya is confident and cautious ahead of the Cosafa Cup final against Angola on Saturday in Lusaka.", ' Bwalya said: "Nothing short of victory will do."', 'However Bwalya warned his side not to be too complacent.', '"I don\'t want my team to be too comfortable or too sure of vi... | [[-0.13347146 -0.15244704 0.45245317 ... 0.18918943 0.11495889
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England's 1-0 defeat to Spain on Wednesday dominated the back and front pages of the country's press on Thursday.
Controversy was in no short supply, with racist abuse of England's black players, Wayne Rooney's petulance and England's inept performance. But what did the Spanish press make of the affair? BBC Sport loo... | Aragones' "no comment" to questions about racism after the match is also highlighted, as Marca focuses on the Spanish coach's praise for his players.This hasn't happened in the Spanish league and Spain for many years," said Spanish Federation press officer Fernando Garrido.But what did the Spanish press make of the aff... | sport | [" England's 1-0 defeat to Spain on Wednesday dominated the back and front pages of the country's press on Thursday.", " Controversy was in no short supply, with racist abuse of England's black players, Wayne Rooney's petulance and England's inept performance.", 'But what did the Spanish press make of the affair?', 'B... | [[-0.8927321 -0.8498736 0.5076578 ... 0.21203713 0.7588512
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Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr admitted he was frustrated his side did not score more than one goal in their friendly win over Croatia.
Robbie Keane took his Republic record to 24 with a first-half goal which proved enough for victory. "We had more good chances. It is just a shame we did not take them against... | Brian Kerr wanted to try it out and it was good to see young Stephen Elliott getting a run-out.Robbie might have scuffed it a little but it was a good goal."Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr admitted he was frustrated his side did not score more than one goal in their friendly win over Croatia."It was a brilliant ... | sport | [' Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr admitted he was frustrated his side did not score more than one goal in their friendly win over Croatia.', ' Robbie Keane took his Republic record to 24 with a first-half goal which proved enough for victory.', '"We had more good chances.', 'It is just a shame we did not take ... | [[-0.24037293 -0.1967173 0.16616407 ... -0.01935407 0.63110435
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Chelsea's win at Fulham - confirming their position at the Premiership summit - proves that they now have everything in place to mount serious challenges on all fronts this season.
They have got strength in depth, great players, an outstanding manager in Jose Mourinho and finances no other club in the world can match... | Mourinho doesn't simply talk a good game - he's won some very big games such as the Champions League final with Porto.Mourinho has won the biggest club prize of all, the Champions League, and that track record and confidence transmits itself to top players.I have said I believed Chelsea would win the league this season... | sport | [" Chelsea's win at Fulham - confirming their position at the Premiership summit - proves that they now have everything in place to mount serious challenges on all fronts this season.", ' They have got strength in depth, great players, an outstanding manager in Jose Mourinho and finances no other club in the world can... | [[-0.51515484 -0.31572184 0.2297439 ... -0.35478577 0.3749763
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Hearts of Oak set up an all Ghanaian Confederation Cup final with a 3-2 win over Cameroon's Cotonsport Garoua in Accra on Sunday.
The win for Hearts means they will play Asante Kotoko in the two-leg final, after the Kumasi team qualified from Group A on Saturday. In the other Group B game Cameroon's
beat
of South A... | But it was too little too late for the Cameroonians and Hearts held on to win the game and a place in the final.Hearts of Oak started the game needing a win to qualify for the final while Cotonsport only needed to avoid defeat to go through.Hearts of Oak set up an all Ghanaian Confederation Cup final with a 3-2 win ove... | sport | [" Hearts of Oak set up an all Ghanaian Confederation Cup final with a 3-2 win over Cameroon's Cotonsport Garoua in Accra on Sunday.", ' The win for Hearts means they will play Asante Kotoko in the two-leg final, after the Kumasi team qualified from Group A on Saturday.', "In the other Group B game Cameroon's beat o... | [[ 0.04189963 -0.20057808 0.603523 ... -0.11662681 0.2632986
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Charlton manager Alan Curbishley paid tribute to two-goal striker Jonatan Johansson after beating Norwich.
Curbishley said after the 4-0 win: "There was talk about Norwich being interested in the summer but I have a lot of faith in Jonatan. "When there was talk of other clubs I just told him he was going nowhere. "He... | Curbishley said after the 4-0 win: "There was talk about Norwich being interested in the summer but I have a lot of faith in Jonatan.Curbishley was subjected to criticism from Charlton fans recently, and he said: "The thing about this club is that we have got where we are by all pulling in the same direction."When ther... | sport | [' Charlton manager Alan Curbishley paid tribute to two-goal striker Jonatan Johansson after beating Norwich.', ' Curbishley said after the 4-0 win: "There was talk about Norwich being interested in the summer', 'but I have a lot of faith in Jonatan.', '"When there was talk of other clubs I just told him he was going ... | [[-0.22912402 0.03392648 0.3409663 ... 0.7061177 0.19221535
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Celtic's Neil Lennon admits Rangers could be considered "slight favourites" for the Old Firm CIS Cup clash, but insists his side can still win.
Lennon concedes Rangers are in good form at the moment, but they have failed to beat Celtic in their last seven meetings. "Rangers are on the up and have been on a good run i... | "Without playing at the top of our game, we have still been winning matches.Lennon concedes Rangers are in good form at the moment, but they have failed to beat Celtic in their last seven meetings.Celtic's Neil Lennon admits Rangers could be considered "slight favourites" for the Old Firm CIS Cup clash, but insists his... | sport | [' Celtic\'s Neil Lennon admits Rangers could be considered "slight favourites" for the Old Firm CIS Cup clash, but insists his side can still win.', ' Lennon concedes Rangers are in good form at the moment, but they have failed to beat Celtic in their last seven meetings.', '"Rangers are on the up and have been on a ... | [[ 0.13972826 -0.11068742 1.041302 ... -0.16995169 0.23165244
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Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has praised the way his side have got to grips with European football after the 2-0 Uefa Cup win against Lazio.
Boro, who are playing in Europe for the first time in their 128-year history, are top of Group E with maximum points. "I think we have taken to Europe really well," said Mc... | "I think we have taken to Europe really well," said McClaren."I think we played quite well and it was a very good game, especially in the first half."And after they did just that he said: "It was a perfect European night.Before the match, McClaren had said that a win over the Italian giants would put Boro firmly on the... | sport | [' Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has praised the way his side have got to grips with European football after the 2-0 Uefa Cup win against Lazio.', ' Boro, who are playing in Europe for the first time in their 128-year history, are top of Group E with maximum points.', '"I think we have taken to Europe really well,... | [[-0.02344856 -0.05003167 0.3985433 ... 0.3842508 0.17414725
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admitted victory against Deportivo La Coruna was vital in their tight Champions League group.
Jorge Andrade's early own goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win. And Benitez said: "We started at a very high tempo and had many chances. It is a very important win for us and we could have scored mo... | Benitez added: "It is all back in our own hands now, it was a great win for us and I was delighted with what I feel was the best Liverpool I have seen."I want to see us win away matches in the Champions League, that it was in Spain was not my first consideration."It is important to have all the players ready and a good... | sport | [' Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admitted victory against Deportivo La Coruna was vital in their tight Champions League group.', " Jorge Andrade's early own goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win.", 'And Benitez said: "We started at a very high tempo and had many chances.', 'It is a very important win for us and we could ha... | [[-0.5312157 0.00831625 0.31659633 ... -0.68352824 0.23502918
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Leroy Lita took his goal tally to 13 for the season as his double earned City an LDV Vans Trophy win.
The striker finished off Scott Murray cross from close range just seconds before half-time. Lita then made it 2-0 on 52 minutes, but Dons' substitute Serge Makofo then netted a great volley to make it 2-1. The visito... | Phillips, Amankwaah, Coles, Hill, Fortune, Murray (Anyinsah 59), Doherty (Harley 45), Dinning, Bell, Lita (Cotterill 72), Gillespie.Bevan, Oyedele, Ntimban-Zeh, Crooks, Puncheon, Kamara (Makofo 64), Chorley, Herve (McKoy 45), Tapp (Johnson 45), Mackie, Pacquette.Lita 45, 52.Lita then made it 2-0 on 52 minutes, but Dons... | sport | [' Leroy Lita took his goal tally to 13 for the season as his double earned City an LDV Vans Trophy win.', ' The striker finished off Scott Murray cross from close range just seconds before half-time.', "Lita then made it 2-0 on 52 minutes, but Dons' substitute Serge Makofo then netted a great volley to make it 2-1.",... | [[ 0.0862093 -0.17731158 0.29451397 ... 0.11336213 -0.18032044
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Hereford win 3-1 on penalties.
Rovers took the lead on 59 minutes as Michael McIndoe's corner found Adriano Rigoglioso, whose stunning volley soared into the top right of the net. Danny Williams equalised for the hosts after 72 minutes with a crisp finish from just insist the penalty box. McIndoe saw an extra-time pe... | Mawson, Travis, Mkandawire, James, Robinson, Daniel Williams, Stanley, Hyde (Pitman 105), Purdie (Mills 83), Brown, Stansfield (Green 102).Daniel Williams 72.Danny Williams equalised for the hosts after 72 minutes with a crisp finish from just insist the penalty box.Rigoglioso 59.Subs Not Used: Smith, Scott. | sport | [' Hereford win 3-1 on penalties.', " Rovers took the lead on 59 minutes as Michael McIndoe's corner found Adriano Rigoglioso, whose stunning volley soared into the top right of the net.", 'Danny Williams equalised for the hosts after 72 minutes with a crisp finish from just insist the penalty box.', 'McIndoe saw an e... | [[ 0.44099784 -0.5991527 0.43815437 ... -0.20779213 0.41094995
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Glenn Hoddle will be unveiled as the new Wolves manager on Tuesday.
The club have confirmed that the former England coach will be unveiled as the successor to Dave Jones at a news conference at Molineux at 1100 GMT. Hoddle has been linked with a return to former club Southampton but Wolves have won the race for his s... | Hoddle has been linked with a return to former club Southampton but Wolves have won the race for his services.Glenn Hoddle will be unveiled as the new Wolves manager on Tuesday.The 47-year-old later returned to management with Southampton, where he again succeeded Jones - as he has now done at Wolves.He has been out of... | sport | [' Glenn Hoddle will be unveiled as the new Wolves manager on Tuesday.', ' The club have confirmed that the former England coach will be unveiled as the successor to Dave Jones at a news conference at Molineux at 1100 GMT.', 'Hoddle has been linked with a return to former club Southampton but Wolves have won the race ... | [[-0.62420636 -0.04860713 0.51200074 ... 0.3632767 0.3173449
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Arsene Wenger has pledged to keep faith with stand-in keeper Manuel Almunia for the crunch week which could define Arsenal's season.
Almunia will start Tuesday's Champions League group tie against Rosenborg and is likely to face Chelsea on Sunday. Wenger said: "You don't think I would take out one goalkeeper for just... | Wenger said: "You don't think I would take out one goalkeeper for just one game, do you?"If the team don't win I know I will be criticised, no matter how I play."But former Arsenal keeper David Seaman believes Lehmann has been harshly treated.And the striker said: "If we don't win and we go out of the competition, like... | sport | [" Arsene Wenger has pledged to keep faith with stand-in keeper Manuel Almunia for the crunch week which could define Arsenal's season.", " Almunia will start Tuesday's Champions League group tie against Rosenborg and is likely to face Chelsea on Sunday.", 'Wenger said: "You don\'t think I would take out one goalkeepe... | [[-0.53127086 -0.10879704 0.19651258 ... 0.14419341 0.36505622
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Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has praised the work of his Anfield successor Rafael Benitez.
Houllier was angry at reports that he has been critical of Benitez since the Spaniard took over at Liverpool. But Houllier told BBC Sport: "In private and in public, I have stressed I believe Rafa is doing a good jo... | And Houllier, away from his brief at Liverpool, has been hugely impressed with the Premiership.Houllier has been impressed with the quality in the Premiership after watching as a pundit - particularly with Jose Mourinho's work at leaders Chelsea."Rafa is a good coach and a good man.Houllier said: "If a good club comes ... | sport | [' Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has praised the work of his Anfield successor Rafael Benitez.', ' Houllier was angry at reports that he has been critical of Benitez since the Spaniard took over at Liverpool.', 'But Houllier told BBC Sport: "In private and in public, I have stressed I believe Rafa is doing ... | [[-0.2787588 0.1197722 0.7080795 ... 0.8690662 0.38323665
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Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren believes his side can clinch a top-four spot in the Premiership and secure qualification for the Champions League.
After their 3-2 win over Manchester City, McClaren said: "We are playing exciting football, it's a magnificent result to keep us in the top five. "But how well we do dep... | After their 3-2 win over Manchester City, McClaren said: "We are playing exciting football, it's a magnificent result to keep us in the top five.McClaren also praised winger Stewart Downing and strikers Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Mark Viduka, who both ended barren runs in front of goal.He added: "If Stewart keeps play... | sport | [' Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren believes his side can clinch a top-four spot in the Premiership and secure qualification for the Champions League.', ' After their 3-2 win over Manchester City, McClaren said: "We are playing exciting football, it\'s a magnificent result to keep us in the top five.', '"But how well... | [[ 0.15151665 0.1164401 0.54535764 ... -0.24048808 0.3227314
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Aston Villa's Thomas Hitzlsperger is waiting to learn the future of manager David O'Leary before committing himself to a new contract with the club.
O'Leary has been in talks over a new deal and he said: "I had a message from Thomas' agent asking me what the news was on myself. "He wants to find out before he goes in... | Aston Villa's Thomas Hitzlsperger is waiting to learn the future of manager David O'Leary before committing himself to a new contract with the club.O'Leary has been in talks over a new deal and he said: "I had a message from Thomas' agent asking me what the news was on myself.But he wants assurances that O'Leary will a... | sport | [" Aston Villa's Thomas Hitzlsperger is waiting to learn the future of manager David O'Leary before committing himself to a new contract with the club.", ' O\'Leary has been in talks over a new deal and he said: "I had a message from Thomas\' agent asking me what the news was on myself.', '"He wants to find out before... | [[-0.27570513 0.21990909 0.6461567 ... 0.10189125 0.47398752
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will not face any Football Association action over the comments he made after their Carling Cup tie with Manchester United.
Mourinho intimated that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson influenced referee Neale Barry after the duo walked down the tunnel together at half-time. But an FA spokesman to... | "I see one referee in the first half and another in the second," said Mourinho.Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will not face any Football Association action over the comments he made after their Carling Cup tie with Manchester United.Mourinho intimated that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson influenced referee Neale Barry after ... | sport | [' Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will not face any Football Association action over the comments he made after their Carling Cup tie with Manchester United.', ' Mourinho intimated that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson influenced referee Neale Barry after the duo walked down the tunnel together at half-time.', 'But an FA spo... | [[-0.1645503 -0.02732601 0.16219841 ... 0.33914053 0.30709922
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Glenn Hoddle has been unveiled as the new Wolves manager.
The ex-England coach has been given a six-month contract to succeed Dave Jones, who was sacked after the club's poor start to the season. Wolves chairman Rick Hayward said: "We're delighted Glenn is here. He has a six-month contract so we can test each other o... | Gray, who has been caretaker manager, was assistant boss when Hoddle was manager at Southampton.Glenn Hoddle has been unveiled as the new Wolves manager.Hoddle, who will work alongside Stuart Gray, has been out of the game since he was sacked by Spurs in 2003.The ex-England coach has been given a six-month contract to ... | sport | [' Glenn Hoddle has been unveiled as the new Wolves manager.', " The ex-England coach has been given a six-month contract to succeed Dave Jones, who was sacked after the club's poor start to the season.", 'Wolves chairman Rick Hayward said: "We\'re delighted Glenn is here.', 'He has a six-month contract so we can test... | [[-0.4363213 0.11088356 -0.01732703 ... -0.42905775 0.33840728
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Southampton are set to unveil Harry Redknapp as their new manager at a news conference at 1500 GMT on Wednesday.
The former Portsmouth boss replaces Steve Wigley, who has been relieved of first-team duties after just one win in 14 league games in charge. Redknapp, 57, quit his Fratton Park position on 24 November and... | Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric said he was "disappointed" by the news and claimed Redknapp had been in talks with Southampton for "some time".According to Mandaric, Redknapp vowed he would not join their South coast rivals when he left Portsmouth.Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe was desperate to give former academy... | sport | [' Southampton are set to unveil Harry Redknapp as their new manager at a news conference at 1500 GMT on Wednesday.', ' The former Portsmouth boss replaces Steve Wigley, who has been relieved of first-team duties after just one win in 14 league games in charge.', 'Redknapp, 57, quit his Fratton Park position on 24 Nov... | [[-0.25543138 0.07013557 0.64276564 ... 0.23911114 0.44010666
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Liverpool and Millwall have been charged by the Football Association over crowd trouble during their Carling Cup match on 26 October.
Millwall, who lost the match 3-0, have also been charged over alleged racist behaviour by their supporters. During the match at Millwall's new Den Stadium, seats were ripped up and fou... | He has said CCTV footage showed the catalyst for the trouble was a Liverpool fan attacking a Millwall fan in the west stand.Liverpool have been charged with one breach for failing to prevent their fans conducting themselves in threatening and/or violent and/or provocative behaviour.Liverpool and Millwall have been char... | sport | [' Liverpool and Millwall have been charged by the Football Association over crowd trouble during their Carling Cup match on 26 October.', ' Millwall, who lost the match 3-0, have also been charged over alleged racist behaviour by their supporters.', "During the match at Millwall's new Den Stadium, seats were ripped u... | [[-0.11809324 -0.2832451 0.6137256 ... 0.3995497 0.428429
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Arsene Wenger has stepped up his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming the Manchester United manager is guilty of bringing football into disrepute.
The pair's long-running row was put back in the headlines on Saturday when Ferguson said his Arsenal counterpart was "a disgrace". Wenger initially refused to bite back... | I don't go into that game."The managers have a responsibility to protect the game before the game."But that is not only after a game, it is as well before a game."Arsene Wenger has stepped up his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming the Manchester United manager is guilty of bringing football into disrepute.But in E... | sport | [' Arsene Wenger has stepped up his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming the Manchester United manager is guilty of bringing football into disrepute.', ' The pair\'s long-running row was put back in the headlines on Saturday when Ferguson said his Arsenal counterpart was "a disgrace".', 'Wenger initially refused to... | [[-0.5761844 -0.11274238 0.3023998 ... 0.12711093 1.0444927
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said their qualification for the next stage of the Champions League was "one of the proudest nights of my career."
The Reds beat Olympiakos 3-1 with a late Steven Gerrard strike and Benitez said: "It was a really great night. "The players ran hard all the time and you see how much it ... | Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said their qualification for the next stage of the Champions League was "one of the proudest nights of my career."The Reds beat Olympiakos 3-1 with a late Steven Gerrard strike and Benitez said: "It was a really great night."We knew before the game that it was very important for the clu... | sport | [' Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said their qualification for the next stage of the Champions League was "one of the proudest nights of my career."', ' The Reds beat Olympiakos 3-1 with a late Steven Gerrard strike and Benitez said: "It was a really great night.', '"The players ran hard all the time and you see how... | [[ 0.23606253 0.30765203 0.584213 ... -0.4726078 0.15424663
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All four of England's Champions League representatives have reached the knockout stages for the first time.
Arsenal and Chelsea are seeded as group winners, while runners-up Manchester United and Liverpool are not. Rules stipulate that teams from the same country or group will be kept apart in the draw on 17 December... | The favourites are Chelsea and Barcelona, and Real Madrid, the two Milan sides, Juventus and Bayern Munich are among the 16 still in the hat.Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Porto, Real Madrid, Werder Bremen , who had already qualified lost 2-1 to Porto as Jose Mourinho made an unhappy return to his former club.Barcelona, Ba... | sport | [" All four of England's Champions League representatives have reached the knockout stages for the first time.", ' Arsenal and Chelsea are seeded as group winners, while runners-up Manchester United and Liverpool are not.', 'Rules stipulate that teams from the same country or group will be kept apart in the draw on 17... | [[-2.4051960e-01 -4.9231172e-01 1.0578394e+00 ... -7.9583848e-01
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he has no regrets after his second-string side lost 3-0 away at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.
Ferguson said: "The good thing about being manager is that you are in control of which team to pick. "I care about United, that's important, so while I am disappointed a... | Ferguson admitted his side were well-beaten by the Turks, a result which meant they finished second in Group D behind Lyon.Ferguson said: "The good thing about being manager is that you are in control of which team to pick."I didn't think it made much difference whether we won the group or finished second and I still d... | sport | [' Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he has no regrets after his second-string side lost 3-0 away at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.', ' Ferguson said: "The good thing about being manager is that you are in control of which team to pick.', '"I care about United, that\'s important, so while I am disa... | [[-0.41646692 -0.18120016 0.35586947 ... 0.03524126 0.55040306
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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 get through, but it's a relief fo... | 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... | sport | [" 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 get through, but it\'s ... | [[-0.27306378 -0.01557582 0.3493132 ... -0.0428824 0.18639776
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Manchester United avoided an FA Cup upset by edging past Exeter City in their third round replay.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opener, slipping the ball between Paul Jones' legs after just nine minutes. United wasted a host of chances to make it safe as Jones made some great saves, but Wayne Rooney put the tie beyond... | United sensed a chance to finish the tie as a contest early on and Ronaldo blazed over before Jones saved well from Scholes and then Rooney.Ronaldo 9, Rooney 87.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was taking few chances after their 0-0 draw in the first game and he handed starts to Paul Scholes and Ryan as well as Ronaldo an... | sport | [' Manchester United avoided an FA Cup upset by edging past Exeter City in their third round replay.', " Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opener, slipping the ball between Paul Jones' legs after just nine minutes.", 'United wasted a host of chances to make it safe as Jones made some great saves, but Wayne Rooney put the t... | [[-0.26596114 -0.5389149 0.9738697 ... -0.38568115 0.21659318
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Women's football legend Mia Hamm has played her final game.
Hamm, 32, who officially retired after this year's Athens Olympics, took to the field for the last time to help the US claim a 5-0 win over Mexico. Hamm ends her career as the most prolific scorer - male or female - in international football, with 158 goals ... | Women's football legend Mia Hamm has played her final game.Hamm will now embark on a new life with husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who was in the stands to watch her final game.Hamm ends her career as the most prolific scorer - male or female - in international football, with 158 goals in 276 games f... | sport | [" Women's football legend Mia Hamm has played her final game.", " Hamm, 32, who officially retired after this year's Athens Olympics, took to the field for the last time to help the US claim a 5-0 win over Mexico.", 'Hamm ends her career as the most prolific scorer - male or female - in international football, with 1... | [[ 0.6668769 -0.49796942 0.26866758 ... -0.5983627 -0.09039859
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no plans to sign a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window.
Wenger has brought in Manuel Almunia for the last three games for the out-of-form Jens Lehmann - but the Spaniard himself has been prone to mistakes. There have been suggestions that Wenger will swoop for a hi... | Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no plans to sign a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window.Wenger has brought in Manuel Almunia for the last three games for the out-of-form Jens Lehmann - but the Spaniard himself has been prone to mistakes.Everyone has an opinion and I do not have to add to it," Wenger... | sport | [' Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has no plans to sign a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window.', ' Wenger has brought in Manuel Almunia for the last three games for the out-of-form Jens Lehmann - but the Spaniard himself has been prone to mistakes.', 'There have been suggestions that Wenger will swoop... | [[-0.48052704 -0.15335402 0.09609383 ... 0.30315793 0.42282784
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Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry insists the club will never sell Steven Gerrard amid reports Chelsea will renew their bid to lure him from Anfield.
Gerrard reiterated his desire to win trophies with the Reds after his superb Champions League winner on Wednesday. And Parry has moved to scotch claims that Chelsea ... | "Steven can win all he wants with us and we need him."But if we want to win more games, important games, we need Steven in the team."The main point I have made is I want to be in a Liverpool side which challenges for the Champions League and the title all the time," he said afterwards.Liverpool chief executive Rick Par... | sport | [' Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry insists the club will never sell Steven Gerrard amid reports Chelsea will renew their bid to lure him from Anfield.', ' Gerrard reiterated his desire to win trophies with the Reds after his superb Champions League winner on Wednesday.', 'And Parry has moved to scotch claims that... | [[-0.40092462 0.41352272 0.33768114 ... 0.09083109 0.19763069
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Joint assistant boss Stuart Pearce has admitted he would like to succeed Kevin Keegan as manager at Manchester City.
Keegan has decided to step down as City manager when his contract comes to an end in 18 months. "You don't have to be Einstein to realise there will be a manager's job available at a really good club,"... | He was linked with the manager's job at Oldham and Keegan has stated he would not get in the way if Pearce wanted to leave.Joint assistant boss Stuart Pearce has admitted he would like to succeed Kevin Keegan as manager at Manchester City."You don't have to be Einstein to realise there will be a manager's job available... | sport | [' Joint assistant boss Stuart Pearce has admitted he would like to succeed Kevin Keegan as manager at Manchester City.', ' Keegan has decided to step down as City manager when his contract comes to an end in 18 months.', '"You don\'t have to be Einstein to realise there will be a manager\'s job available at a really ... | [[-1.70519397e-01 4.56399292e-01 7.99441040e-01 ... -1.58499379e-03
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Spectators were evacuated from Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Sunday following a bomb scare during the game between the hosts and Real Sociedad.
More than 70,000 people abandoned the ground with the score at 1-1 and only three minutes left to play. The Basque newspaper Gara apparently received a telephone call say... | Spectators were evacuated from Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Sunday following a bomb scare during the game between the hosts and Real Sociedad."The police have said they have completed their search and have not found anything," said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.The Bernabeu was targeted by ETA on 1 May, 2... | sport | [" Spectators were evacuated from Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Sunday following a bomb scare during the game between the hosts and Real Sociedad.", ' More than 70,000 people abandoned the ground with the score at 1-1 and only three minutes left to play.', 'The Basque newspaper Gara apparently received a telephone... | [[ 0.51389116 -0.5091792 0.44733983 ... -0.25309026 0.73122776
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A gripping game between Arsenal and Chelsea ended with the honours finishing even at Highbury.
Thierry Henry produced a sublime strike to put Arsenal ahead but John Terry levelled with a powerful header. Henry's quickly-taken free-kick put Arsenal back in front but Eidur Gudjohnsen equalised with a header from Willia... | Thierry Henry produced a sublime strike to put Arsenal ahead but John Terry levelled with a powerful header.Henry epitomised a determination about the Arsenal side but Chelsea appeared unruffled and equalised after 16 minutes.Henry's quickly-taken free-kick put Arsenal back in front but Eidur Gudjohnsen equalised with ... | sport | [' A gripping game between Arsenal and Chelsea ended with the honours finishing even at Highbury.', ' Thierry Henry produced a sublime strike to put Arsenal ahead but John Terry levelled with a powerful header.', "Henry's quickly-taken free-kick put Arsenal back in front but Eidur Gudjohnsen equalised with a header fr... | [[-0.34914294 -0.64093864 1.294135 ... 0.15017201 0.34270823
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Real Madrid and Real Socieded will play the final six minutes of their match, which was abandoned on Sunday because of a bomb scare.
The Bernabeu was evacuated with the score at 1-1 and two minutes of normal time remaining in the game. The teams will now play the final two minutes, plus four minutes of injury time, o... | The two clubs met the Spanish FA on Monday and Astiazaran added: "We thought about giving the game as concluded but after talking with the FA we decided there was no precedent for that and the best thing was to play the time that was remaining."The Bernabeu was evacuated with the score at 1-1 and two minutes of normal ... | sport | [' Real Madrid and Real Socieded will play the final six minutes of their match, which was abandoned on Sunday because of a bomb scare.', ' The Bernabeu was evacuated with the score at 1-1 and two minutes of normal time remaining in the game.', 'The teams will now play the final two minutes, plus four minutes of injur... | [[ 0.6363487 -0.6357091 1.008692 ... -0.7831324 0.4248191
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Referee Graham Poll said he applied the laws of the game in allowing Arsenal striker Thierry Henry's free-kick in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Keeper Petr Cech was organising his defensive wall when Henry's quick free-kick flew in, which angered Chelsea. "The whistle doesn't need to be blown. I asked Henry 'do you... | Referee Graham Poll said he applied the laws of the game in allowing Arsenal striker Thierry Henry's free-kick in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea."Referees have been told to ask the player 'do you want to take the quick free-kick?'Don was head of the referees for the Premier League and revealed all clubs were informed o... | sport | [" Referee Graham Poll said he applied the laws of the game in allowing Arsenal striker Thierry Henry's free-kick in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.", " Keeper Petr Cech was organising his defensive wall when Henry's quick free-kick flew in, which angered Chelsea.", '"The whistle doesn\'t need to be blown.', "I asked ... | [[-0.20866057 -0.24917695 0.35716942 ... 0.39730263 0.44484767
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Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hoped to return next season following a career-threatening injury to his right knee.
The 31-year-old Norway international had surgery in Sweden in August to transplant cartilage into the joint. "I'm in no doubt that I'll play again," Solskjaer told Aftenposten Da... | Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hoped to return next season following a career-threatening injury to his right knee.His contract with United runs out in 2006, by which time he will have been at the Premier League club for 10 years."I'm in no doubt that I'll play again," Solskjaer told Aftenposten... | sport | [' Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hoped to return next season following a career-threatening injury to his right knee.', ' The 31-year-old Norway international had surgery in Sweden in August to transplant cartilage into the joint.', '"I\'m in no doubt that I\'ll play again," Solskjaer told Aft... | [[-0.07160147 -0.26078808 0.8373903 ... 0.43714583 -0.23387761
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Richard Dunne is ready to commit his long-term future to Manchester City after turning his career around.
He was once threatened with the sack by City boss Kevin Keegan but has since responded with impressive performances, prompting interest from other clubs. Early talks have taken place and the defender said: "Hopef... | "I definitely want to stay at City because I have really improved as a player here."He was once threatened with the sack by City boss Kevin Keegan but has since responded with impressive performances, prompting interest from other clubs."I really enjoy it at City and I want to keep that going."But Dunne is keen to put ... | sport | [' Richard Dunne is ready to commit his long-term future to Manchester City after turning his career around.', ' He was once threatened with the sack by City boss Kevin Keegan but has since responded with impressive performances, prompting interest from other clubs.', 'Early talks have taken place and the defender sai... | [[-0.05606784 -0.2054378 1.2041553 ... -0.08451793 0.09039498
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Ken Bates has completed his takeover of Leeds United.
The 73-year-old former Chelsea chairman sealed the deal at 0227 GMT on Friday, and has bought a 50% stake in the club. He said: "I'm delighted to be stepping up to the mantel at such a fantastic club. I recognise Leeds as a great club that has fallen on hard times... | Ken Bates has completed his takeover of Leeds United.Outgoing Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner said: "This deal ensures the medium to long term survival of the club and I believe Mr Bates' proposals are totally for the benefit of the club.I recognise Leeds as a great club that has fallen on hard times."When we took over L... | sport | [' Ken Bates has completed his takeover of Leeds United.', ' The 73-year-old former Chelsea chairman sealed the deal at 0227 GMT on Friday, and has bought a 50% stake in the club.', 'He said: "I\'m delighted to be stepping up to the mantel at such a fantastic club.', 'I recognise Leeds as a great club that has fallen ... | [[-0.9071819 -0.6475248 0.47499564 ... 0.10195473 0.67754364
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Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.
Premiership leaders Chelsea and the Gunners endured a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday, giving United the chance to make up some ground in the league. But Ferguson said: "I ... | He said: "It was a good performance - some of the football was fantastic - but we just didn't finish them off.Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.Ferguson described the result as an "absolute giveaway" a... | sport | [" Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.", ' Premiership leaders Chelsea and the Gunners endured a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday, giving United the chance to make up some ground in the league.', 'But Ferguson ... | [[-0.6572714 0.0493593 0.4294643 ... 0.19735825 0.8696265
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Celtic's Henri Camara and Nacho Novo of Rangers have both been suspended for offences missed by the referee in a recent Old Firm game.
Both were given automatic one-match bans and 12 additional disciplinary points for their actions. That means Novo will miss a further two games because of his prior record. Camara wil... | Camara will miss one additional game.Both players will miss this weekend's games when Celtic host Dundee United and Rangers visit Kilmarnock unless they decide to appeal.The additional bans come into effect from 28 December meaning Camara will also be unavailable for the home game against Livingston while Novo will mis... | sport | [" Celtic's Henri Camara and Nacho Novo of Rangers have both been suspended for offences missed by the referee in a recent Old Firm game.", ' Both were given automatic one-match bans and 12 additional disciplinary points for their actions.', 'That means Novo will miss a further two games because of his prior record.',... | [[ 0.28519052 -0.52113295 0.32223132 ... -0.0117704 0.67768234
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Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka has issued an apology for criticising the ambitions of the club.
Anelka was quoted in a French newspaper as saying he would like to play in the Champions League for a bigger club. But chairman John Wardle said: "I've spoken to Nicolas and he's apologised for anything that might ... | No-one has come to me and said I would like to buy Nicolas Anelka.The club still owe French club PSG £5m from the purchase of Anelka in May 2002.Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka has issued an apology for criticising the ambitions of the club.But Wardle added: "There's been no bids for Nicolas Anelka.Anelka was q... | sport | [' Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka has issued an apology for criticising the ambitions of the club.', ' Anelka was quoted in a French newspaper as saying he would like to play in the Champions League for a bigger club.', 'But chairman John Wardle said: "I\'ve spoken to Nicolas and he\'s apologised for anything ... | [[-0.39764345 -0.04210183 0.09579089 ... 0.88926834 0.54082245
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Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.
Premiership leaders Chelsea and the Gunners endured a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday, giving United the chance to make up some ground in the league. But Ferguson said: "I ... | He said: "It was a good performance - some of the football was fantastic - but we just didn't finish them off.Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.Ferguson described the result as an "absolute giveaway" a... | sport | [" Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left ruing Manchester United's failure to close the gap on Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham.", ' Premiership leaders Chelsea and the Gunners endured a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday, giving United the chance to make up some ground in the league.', 'But Ferguson ... | [[-0.6572714 0.0493593 0.4294643 ... 0.19735825 0.8696265
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Everton defender David Weir has played down talk of European football, despite his team lying in second place in the Premiership after beating Liverpool.
Weir told BBC Radio Five Live: "We don't want to rest on our laurels and say we have achieved anything yet. "I think you start taking your eye off the ball if you m... | Everton defender David Weir has played down talk of European football, despite his team lying in second place in the Premiership after beating Liverpool."I think you start taking your eye off the ball if you make statements and look too far into the future."If you start making predictions you soon fall back into troubl... | sport | [' Everton defender David Weir has played down talk of European football, despite his team lying in second place in the Premiership after beating Liverpool.', ' Weir told BBC Radio Five Live: "We don\'t want to rest on our laurels and say we have achieved anything yet.', '"I think you start taking your eye off the bal... | [[-0.4655512 -0.5759222 0.20327862 ... -0.05559587 0.50337464
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Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.
If found guilty Aragones could lose his job or face a fine of about £22,000. The federation had initially declined to take action against Aragones after comments he made during... | Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.Aragones insisted the comments, made to Henry's Arsenal club-mate Jose Antonio Reyes, were meant to motivate the player, and were not intended to be offensive.The federation had in... | sport | [" Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.", ' If found guilty Aragones could lose his job or face a fine of about £22,000.', 'The federation had initially declined to take action against Aragones after comments he ma... | [[-0.02055656 -0.2567287 -0.17822342 ... -0.22244628 0.70109415
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Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.
If found guilty Aragones could lose his job or face a fine of about £22,000. The federation had initially declined to take action against Aragones after comments he made during... | Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.Aragones insisted the comments, made to Henry's Arsenal club-mate Jose Antonio Reyes, were meant to motivate the player, and were not intended to be offensive.The federation had in... | sport | [" Spain's Football Federation has initiated disciplinary action against national coach Luis Aragones over racist comments about Thierry Henry.", ' If found guilty Aragones could lose his job or face a fine of about £22,000.', 'The federation had initially declined to take action against Aragones after comments he ma... | [[-0.02055656 -0.2567287 -0.17822342 ... -0.22244628 0.70109415
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has refused to point the finger of blame at goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek after Portsmouth claimed a draw at Anfield.
Dudek fumbled a cross before Lomana LuaLua headed home an injury-time equaliser, levelling after Steven Gerrard put Liverpool ahead. Benitez said: "It was difficult for Jerzy... | Benitez said: "It was difficult for Jerzy.Benitez admitted it was a costly loss of two points by Liverpool, who followed up their derby defeat against Everton with a disappointing draw.It was a pity.It was an unlucky moment.He said: "We had many opportunities but didn't score and, in the end, a 1-0 lead was not enough. | sport | [' Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has refused to point the finger of blame at goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek after Portsmouth claimed a draw at Anfield.', ' Dudek fumbled a cross before Lomana LuaLua headed home an injury-time equaliser, levelling after Steven Gerrard put Liverpool ahead.', 'Benitez said: "It was difficult ... | [[-0.4753519 0.0950213 0.07552725 ... 0.65763956 0.7489473
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Newcastle have fined their Welsh striker Craig Bellamy two weeks' wages - about £80,000 - following his row with manager Graeme Souness.
But Bellamy, 25, has not been put on the transfer list, although he did not train with the first team on Tuesday. Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd told the Newcastle Evening Chroni... | "At that meeting Bellamy admitted to Graeme and I that he had told the players that he was going to "fake" an injury in training and walk off."When I heard what the manager was saying I was in shock," Bellamy said.But even before Newcastle said the player would not be sold, Bellamy insisted he had no intention of handi... | sport | [" Newcastle have fined their Welsh striker Craig Bellamy two weeks' wages - about £80,000 - following his row with manager Graeme Souness. ", 'But Bellamy, 25, has not been put on the transfer list, although he did not train with the first team on Tuesday.', 'Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd told the Newcastle Eveni... | [[-1.8454301e-01 -5.4028159e-01 1.6040957e-01 ... 4.7251508e-02
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Steve McClaren wants his Middlesbrough team to win their Uefa Cup group by beating Partizan Belgrade.
Boro have already qualified for the knockout stages alongside Partizan and Villareal, at the expense of Lazio. But boss McClaren is looking for a victory which would mean they avoid a team that has played in the Cham... | "Winning those two has put us in a great position and it has been a fantastic experience playing these teams.""Lazio were favourites, Villarreal have been semi-finalists, and Partizan have fantastic experience in Europe.Steve McClaren wants his Middlesbrough team to win their Uefa Cup group by beating Partizan Belgrade... | sport | [' Steve McClaren wants his Middlesbrough team to win their Uefa Cup group by beating Partizan Belgrade.', ' Boro have already qualified for the knockout stages alongside Partizan and Villareal, at the expense of Lazio.', "But boss McClaren is looking for a victory which would mean they avoid a team that has played in... | [[-0.05782447 0.17442824 0.33685163 ... -0.53978235 -0.0868439
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Tottenham are primed to snap up Iceland Under-21 international Emil Hallfredsson after he impressed on trial at White Hart Lane.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who plays for FH Hafnarfjordur, also starred in the Uefa Cup match against Scottish side Dunfermline earlier this season. Spurs have agreed a fee for the player,... | "He had offers from two other clubs but he decided to come to Tottenham," said Spurs sporting director Frank Arnesen."He is a left-sided player, a position we have been looking at and he showed so much talent in his time here that we decided to take him."It's down the road of bringing in talent, good prospects and givi... | sport | [' Tottenham are primed to snap up Iceland Under-21 international Emil Hallfredsson after he impressed on trial at White Hart Lane.', ' The 20-year-old midfielder, who plays for FH Hafnarfjordur, also starred in the Uefa Cup match against Scottish side Dunfermline earlier this season.', 'Spurs have agreed a fee for th... | [[-0.20771247 -0.14019221 0.6050579 ... 0.7411535 -0.10144916
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Rangers manager Alex McLeish accepts he is going to be criticised after their disastrous Uefa Cup exit at the hands of Auxerre at Ibrox on Wednesday.
McLeish told BBC Radio Five Live: "We were in pole position to get through to the next stage but we blew it, we absolutely blew it. "There's no use burying your head in... | McLeish admitted his team's defending was amateurish after watching them lose 2-0 to Guy Roux's French side.Rangers manager Alex McLeish accepts he is going to be criticised after their disastrous Uefa Cup exit at the hands of Auxerre at Ibrox on Wednesday.McLeish told BBC Radio Five Live: "We were in pole position to ... | sport | [' Rangers manager Alex McLeish accepts he is going to be criticised after their disastrous Uefa Cup exit at the hands of Auxerre at Ibrox on Wednesday.', ' McLeish told BBC Radio Five Live: "We were in pole position to get through to the next stage but we blew it, we absolutely blew it.', '"There\'s no use burying yo... | [[-0.9360001 0.00528343 0.45742345 ... 0.24865568 0.69947416
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Aston Villa boss David O'Leary signed a three-and-a-half year contract extension on Thursday, securing his future at the club until summer 2008.
O'Leary's future was in question, but Villa chairman Doug Ellis said he was happy to secure the deal. "David's record since his arrival in 2003 is excellent and he shares th... | "It was important to me Roy and Steve, an integral part of my team, should stay for the same time," O'Leary said on Thursday ahead of signing his new deal.O'Leary's future was in question, but Villa chairman Doug Ellis said he was happy to secure the deal.But he denied that, saying he was happy to take on the challenge... | sport | [" Aston Villa boss David O'Leary signed a three-and-a-half year contract extension on Thursday, securing his future at the club until summer 2008.", " O'Leary's future was in question, but Villa chairman Doug Ellis said he was happy to secure the deal.", '"David\'s record since his arrival in 2003 is excellent and he... | [[-0.05787439 -0.30341962 0.6495235 ... 0.03408252 0.14617516
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Jesper Gronkjaer has agreed a move to Atletico Madrid from Birmingham City.
The 27-year-old winger spent just five months at St Andrews following a £2.2m move from Chelsea in July after playing for Denmark at Euro 2004. He is set to move during the January transfer window in a deal rumoured to be about £1.4m, subje... | Jesper Gronkjaer has agreed a move to Atletico Madrid from Birmingham City.Gronkjaer has been targeted by Blues fans and was sarcastically applauded when taken off against Everton last month.Boss Steve Bruce had said that he would be happy to let the Danish international go if the price was right.The 27-year-old winger... | sport | [' Jesper Gronkjaer has agreed a move to Atletico Madrid from Birmingham City.', ' The 27-year-old winger spent just five months at St Andrews following a £2.2m move from Chelsea in July after playing for Denmark at Euro 2004.', 'He is set to move during the January transfer window in a deal rumoured to be about £1.... | [[-0.24378915 0.1455984 0.65486836 ... -0.02126629 0.07587845
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Liverpool may launch an £8m January bid for long-time target Fernando Morientes, according to reports.
The Real Madrid striker has been linked with a move to Anfield since the summer and is currently behind Raul, Ronaldo and Michael Owen at the Bernabeu. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is keen to bolster his forward o... | The fee could put Liverpool off a prospective deal but Real are keen to net the cash as they are reported to be preparing a massive summer bid for Inter Milan striker Adriano.The Real Madrid striker has been linked with a move to Anfield since the summer and is currently behind Raul, Ronaldo and Michael Owen at the Ber... | sport | [' Liverpool may launch an £8m January bid for long-time target Fernando Morientes, according to reports.', ' The Real Madrid striker has been linked with a move to Anfield since the summer and is currently behind Raul, Ronaldo and Michael Owen at the Bernabeu.', 'Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is keen to bolster his ... | [[-0.10031362 -0.3673387 1.0663745 ... -0.293558 -0.01752371
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Hearts manager John Robertson hopes a place in the knock-out stages of the Uefa Cup could help keep some of his out-of-contract players at the club.
"It could help. If we get through and have another European tie it may encourage players to stay at least until the end of the season," he said. "If we manage to get thr... | Hearts manager John Robertson hopes a place in the knock-out stages of the Uefa Cup could help keep some of his out-of-contract players at the club."But we want players who want to play for the football club, who are committed and a run in Europe always helps a little bit.""Hopefully the players will respond to that an... | sport | [' Hearts manager John Robertson hopes a place in the knock-out stages of the Uefa Cup could help keep some of his out-of-contract players at the club.', ' "It could help.', 'If we get through and have another European tie it may encourage players to stay at least until the end of the season," he said.', '"If we manag... | [[-0.1808161 0.02900934 0.35701483 ... -0.22770645 0.02758093
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Sol Campbell proved to be an unlikely match-winner to earn Arsenal a hard-fought win at Portsmouth.
The England defender lashed home a 25-yard shot for his first goal in 16 months to take Arsenal back into second spot, five points behind Chelsea. But before Campbell scored the best two chances of the game fell to Pom... | Almunia, Lauren, Toure, Campbell, Cole, Pires, Flamini, Vieira, Clichy, Van Persie (Bergkamp 68), Henry.Ashdown caused hearts to flutter on 28 minutes when he missed his punch at a corner and Kolo Toure headed just wide and, as Arsenal began to press, Van Persie blasted over a good opportunity after Henry had set him u... | sport | [' Sol Campbell proved to be an unlikely match-winner to earn Arsenal a hard-fought win at Portsmouth.', ' The England defender lashed home a 25-yard shot for his first goal in 16 months to take Arsenal back into second spot, five points behind Chelsea.', 'But before Campbell scored the best two chances of the game fe... | [[-0.47361863 -0.8123302 0.64916533 ... -0.07442564 0.7366257
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Titus Bramble's own goal put Liverpool on the comeback trail as injury-hit Newcastle were well beaten at Anfield.
Patrick Kluivert's close-range finish put Newcastle ahead after 31 minutes, but they were pegged back as Bramble headed in Steven Gerrard's corner. Neil Mellor gave Liverpool the lead before half-time fro... | Given, Andrew O'Brien, Elliott, Bramble, Bernard, Bowyer, Dyer (Ambrose 80), Jenas, Milner (N'Zogbia 72), Kluivert (Robert 58), Ameobi.Liverpool brought back Luis Garcia after a hamstring injury, while Newcastle were forced to draft in Kluivert after Craig Bellamy was a late withdrawal with a back injury sustained in t... | sport | [" Titus Bramble's own goal put Liverpool on the comeback trail as injury-hit Newcastle were well beaten at Anfield.", " Patrick Kluivert's close-range finish put Newcastle ahead after 31 minutes, but they were pegged back as Bramble headed in Steven Gerrard's corner.", "Neil Mellor gave Liverpool the lead before half... | [[-0.25561652 -0.0951561 0.12340832 ... 0.25012216 0.6770558
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Former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan has rejected the chance to become Portsmouth's new boss.
The Scot was Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric's first choice to replace Harry Redknapp, who left Fratton Park for rivals Saints earlier in December. "I think it's a fantastic job for anybody apart from somebody who has j... | Former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan has rejected the chance to become Portsmouth's new boss."I think it's a fantastic job for anybody apart from somebody who has just been the Southampton manager," Strachan told the BBC."There's lots to do but it's not right for somebody who has just been the Southampton manager... | sport | [" Former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan has rejected the chance to become Portsmouth's new boss.", " The Scot was Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric's first choice to replace Harry Redknapp, who left Fratton Park for rivals Saints earlier in December.", '"I think it\'s a fantastic job for anybody apart from somebody... | [[-0.25628504 -0.09583666 0.20031643 ... 0.29785046 0.58965987
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Fifa president Sepp Blatter hopes Arsenal's Thierry Henry will be named World Player of the Year on Monday.
Henry is on the Fifa shortlist with Barcelona's Ronaldinho and newly-crowned European Footballer of the Year, AC Milan's Andriy Shevchenko. Blatter said: "Henry, for me, is the personality on the field. He is t... | Fifa president Sepp Blatter hopes Arsenal's Thierry Henry will be named World Player of the Year on Monday.Henry is on the Fifa shortlist with Barcelona's Ronaldinho and newly-crowned European Footballer of the Year, AC Milan's Andriy Shevchenko.Hamm, who recently retired - is looking to regain the women's award, which... | sport | [" Fifa president Sepp Blatter hopes Arsenal's Thierry Henry will be named World Player of the Year on Monday.", " Henry is on the Fifa shortlist with Barcelona's Ronaldinho and newly-crowned European Footballer of the Year, AC Milan's Andriy Shevchenko.", 'Blatter said: "Henry, for me, is the personality on the field... | [[-0.15332712 -0.03450118 0.8305701 ... 0.27959803 0.04211203
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Newcastle have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes and scupper Liverpool's bid to snap up the player, according to reports.
Liverpool were reported to have bid £3.5m for the 28-year-old Spanish international this week. But the Liverpool Echo newspaper has said Anfield boss Rafa Benitez wil... | On Tuesday, Morientes had said: "I like Liverpool and I am pleased that a club of their stature want to buy me.I have told Madrid that I want it to happen.But Benitez could yet turn his attentions to the younger Anelka should Morientes be reluctant to pledge his future to Liverpool.Newcastle have joined the race to sig... | sport | [" Newcastle have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes and scupper Liverpool's bid to snap up the player, according to reports.", ' Liverpool were reported to have bid £3.5m for the 28-year-old Spanish international this week.', 'But the Liverpool Echo newspaper has said Anfield boss Rafa Be... | [[-0.02316633 -0.03816522 0.1797817 ... -0.11397447 -0.03069538
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Birmingham have confirmed Blackburn made a bid for Robbie Savage - but managing director Karen Brady has called it "derisory".
Rovers have reportedly offered £500,000 up front for the Wales star, 30, with the fee rising to £2.2m. But Brady told The Sun the bid was "a waste of fax paper and my time". She added: "The... | Birmingham have confirmed Blackburn made a bid for Robbie Savage - but managing director Karen Brady has called it "derisory"."A lot is said and written about Sav but he has been terrific for Birmingham City the last two and a half years," he said.Savage's future at Birmingham has been the source of speculation for sev... | sport | [' Birmingham have confirmed Blackburn made a bid for Robbie Savage - but managing director Karen Brady has called it "derisory".', ' Rovers have reportedly offered £500,000 up front for the Wales star, 30, with the fee rising to £2.2m. But Brady told The Sun the bid was "a waste of fax paper and my time".', 'She ad... | [[-0.29037187 -0.27340385 0.20518324 ... -0.31282026 0.7420059
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire to stay at Anfield and win trophies with the club.
The 24-year-old England midfielder is determined to see out his contract, despite reported interest from Chelsea. He said: "I'm signed here for this season and another two so there is no situation. There's a ... | Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has insisted that Gerrard has promised him he wants to stay at Anfield.Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire to stay at Anfield and win trophies with the club."I then said to him 'Look, if you want to win titles, you want medals and you want Liverpool to have these thi... | sport | [' Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire to stay at Anfield and win trophies with the club.', ' The 24-year-old England midfielder is determined to see out his contract, despite reported interest from Chelsea.', 'He said: "I\'m signed here for this season and another two so there is no situation.'... | [[-0.13176061 0.26073146 0.81933206 ... 0.22793393 0.26769438
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Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has no plans to become a manager when his playing career is over.
"I am not interested in being a coach but I would like to have football schools," the England captain said on television station Canal Plus. "I have wanted to do that since I went to the Bobby Charlton school. I'm g... | But Beckham revealed that his immediate priority was winning the Spanish league title with Real Madrid.Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has no plans to become a manager when his playing career is over."I would really like to win La Liga with Real Madrid - I have been here two years and we still have not done it.""I... | sport | [' Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has no plans to become a manager when his playing career is over.', ' "I am not interested in being a coach but I would like to have football schools," the England captain said on television station Canal Plus.', '"I have wanted to do that since I went to the Bobby Charlton scho... | [[-0.22638588 0.14114708 0.6966916 ... -0.06348462 0.51842785
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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 that the 31-year-old Brazilian midfie... | "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... | sport | [' 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 that the 31-year-old Brazili... | [[ 0.07520206 -0.24523127 0.23278207 ... 0.26215616 0.20779718
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Martin O'Neill hopes to block Stilian Petrov's call-up by Bulgaria during Celtic's busy festive programme.
The Celtic manager does not view the friendly against Valenciana - a region of Spain - on 28 December as important. "I can't say I was overly pleased at the fixture being played just after Christmas," said O'Nei... | "When we were out playing Barcelona, I spoke with the Bulgarian manager, Hristo Stoichkov, and he mentioned this game to me.Bulgaria's game comes between Celtic's Boxing Day meeting with Hearts and their 2 January fixture against Livingston."I can't say I was overly pleased at the fixture being played just after Christ... | sport | [" Martin O'Neill hopes to block Stilian Petrov's call-up by Bulgaria during Celtic's busy festive programme.", ' The Celtic manager does not view the friendly against Valenciana - a region of Spain - on 28 December as important.', '"I can\'t say I was overly pleased at the fixture being played just after Christmas," ... | [[-4.0347007e-01 2.7120554e-01 6.5566522e-01 ... -4.6678412e-01
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Cheslea salvaged a win against a battling Portsmouth side just as it looked like the Premiership leaders would have to settle for a point.
Arjen Robben curled in a late deflected left-footed shot from the right side of Pompey's box to break the home side's brave resistance. Chelsea had been continually frustrated but... | Drogba spun to get a sight of goal and struck a fierce shot which rocked keeper Hislop back as he blocked before Arjan de Zeeuw cleared the danger.But, just like against Arsenal, Portsmouth let in a late goal when Robben's shot took a deflection off Matthew Taylor on its way past a wrong-footed Hislop.Arjen Robben curl... | sport | [' Cheslea salvaged a win against a battling Portsmouth side just as it looked like the Premiership leaders would have to settle for a point.', " Arjen Robben curled in a late deflected left-footed shot from the right side of Pompey's box to break the home side's brave resistance.", 'Chelsea had been continually frust... | [[-0.32096708 -0.77882713 0.6594785 ... -0.03074516 0.41862136
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Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is closing in on signing Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro when the transfer window reopens.
Souness is bidding to bolster his defence and, according to reports, contract negotiations are at an advanced stage with the player. Babayaro has been in the Premiership since 1997 when he m... | Babayaro has been in the Premiership since 1997 when he moved to Chelsea for £2.25m from Anderlecht.Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is closing in on signing Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro when the transfer window reopens.But he said: "All I can tell you is that the chairman has worked really hard in the last cou... | sport | [' Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is closing in on signing Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro when the transfer window reopens.', ' Souness is bidding to bolster his defence and, according to reports, contract negotiations are at an advanced stage with the player.', 'Babayaro has been in the Premiership since 1997 ... | [[-0.92097616 0.3233716 0.63157195 ... 0.45802802 0.10155647
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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 or three days' rest in which to ... | 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... | sport | [' 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 or three days\' rest in... | [[-0.98984975 -0.20201246 0.5310936 ... -0.10370342 0.329037
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is at a loss to explain why Newcastle are languishing in the bottom half of the table.
The Gunners travel to St James' Park on Wednesday, with Newcastle 14th in the Premiership after a troubled season. And Wenger said: "At the beginning of the season you would expect them... | Arsenal go into the game on the back of a 2-0 victory over Fulham on Sunday."We do not play a season with 11 players and I believe that all of our squad deserve a chance in the team."But it is more enjoyable when you play like we did against Fulham.Those were games we lost.""We are playing as a team and that is importa... | sport | [' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is at a loss to explain why Newcastle are languishing in the bottom half of the table.', " The Gunners travel to St James' Park on Wednesday, with Newcastle 14th in the Premiership after a troubled season.", 'And Wenger said: "At the beginning of the season you would ex... | [[-1.4393898 -0.14544083 0.15691769 ... -0.09508965 0.88552916
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Manchester United's Alex Ferguson has praised his players' gutsy performance in the 1-0 win at Aston Villa.
"That was our hardest away game of the season and it was a fantastic game of football, end-to-end with lots of good passing," said the Old Trafford boss. "We showed lots of character and guts and we weren't goi... | "Roy came on and brought a bit of composure to the midfield which we needed and which no other player has got.Ferguson also hailed senior stars Ryan Giggs and Roy Keane, who came off the bench for the injured John O'Shea."That was our hardest away game of the season and it was a fantastic game of football, end-to-end w... | sport | [" Manchester United's Alex Ferguson has praised his players' gutsy performance in the 1-0 win at Aston Villa.", ' "That was our hardest away game of the season and it was a fantastic game of football, end-to-end with lots of good passing," said the Old Trafford boss.', '"We showed lots of character and guts and we we... | [[-0.35858294 -0.05414135 0.64381534 ... 0.5250638 0.4105358
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Spurs boss Martin Jol said his team were "robbed" at Manchester United after Pedro Mendes' shot clearly crossed the line but was not given.
"The referee is already wearing an earpiece so why can't we just stop the game and get the decision right," said Jol after the 0-0 draw. "But at the end of the day it's so obviou... | "It's a great example of where the referee could have asked to see a replay and would have seen in five seconds that it was a goal.""It was a very nice goal, it was clearly over the line - I've never seen one so over the line and not given in my career.Spurs boss Martin Jol said his team were "robbed" at Manchester Uni... | sport | [' Spurs boss Martin Jol said his team were "robbed" at Manchester United after Pedro Mendes\' shot clearly crossed the line but was not given.', ' "The referee is already wearing an earpiece so why can\'t we just stop the game and get the decision right," said Jol after the 0-0 draw.', '"But at the end of the day it\... | [[-0.11376629 -0.34083378 0.12176014 ... 0.35061714 0.29032165
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Fly-half Charlie Hodgson admitted his wayward kicking played a big part in England's 18-17 defeat to France.
Hodgson failed to convert three penalties and also missed a relatively easy drop goal attempt which would have given England a late win. "I'm very disappointed with the result and with my myself," Hodgson said... | "We controlled the game in the first half but we knew that they would come out and try everything after half-time," he said.Hodgson failed to convert three penalties and also missed a relatively easy drop goal attempt which would have given England a late win."They won the game from kicking penalties from our 10m line.... | sport | [" Fly-half Charlie Hodgson admitted his wayward kicking played a big part in England's 18-17 defeat to France.", ' Hodgson failed to convert three penalties and also missed a relatively easy drop goal attempt which would have given England a late win.', '"I\'m very disappointed with the result and with my myself," Ho... | [[-0.10952987 -0.48038623 -0.36195323 ... 0.19564472 0.63807184
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England tight-head prop Phil Vickery has been ruled out of the rest of the 2005 RBS Six Nations after breaking a bone in his right forearm.
Vickery was injured as his club side, Gloucester, beat Bath 17-16 in the West country derby on Saturday. He could be joined on the sidelines by Bath centre Olly Barkley, who sat ... | And the Gloucester prop was only recalled after Leicester tight-head Julian White suffered a neck injury which has already seen him ruled out of the Ireland game.England tight-head prop Phil Vickery has been ruled out of the rest of the 2005 RBS Six Nations after breaking a bone in his right forearm.Bath prop Matt Stev... | sport | [' England tight-head prop Phil Vickery has been ruled out of the rest of the 2005 RBS Six Nations after breaking a bone in his right forearm.', ' Vickery was injured as his club side, Gloucester, beat Bath 17-16 in the West country derby on Saturday.', 'He could be joined on the sidelines by Bath centre Olly Barkley,... | [[-9.9044390e-02 -8.4789252e-01 4.6883610e-01 ... 1.3828494e-01
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France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili praised his team after they fought back to beat England 18-17 in the Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
Yachvili kicked all of France's points as they staged a second-half revival. "We didn't play last week against Scotland and we didn't play in the first half against England," he sai... | "We didn't play last week against Scotland and we didn't play in the first half against England," he said."We said we only had 11 points against us, which was not much.When you miss some it's very hard mentally, but it went well for us," he said.France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili praised his team after they fought back... | sport | [' France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili praised his team after they fought back to beat England 18-17 in the Six Nations clash at Twickenham.', " Yachvili kicked all of France's points as they staged a second-half revival.", '"We didn\'t play last week against Scotland and we didn\'t play in the first half against Engla... | [[ 0.5110055 -0.33602086 0.19566287 ... 0.22185251 0.5154822
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