Barclays Premier League

Liverpool - No big match winner in the match between Liverpool vs Manchester City in Anfield Stadium. Exclaimed walking along the 2 x 45 minutes, the match ending just as strong with less score 1-1. Anfield, Manchester City advance to open the scoring through Vinceny Kompany in minutes through a header 31 which receives feedback from Silva through a corner kick, so the City winning 0-1 over host Liverpool. But less than two minutes the host managed to equalize through hard kick on the foot of Johnson and City defender Joleon Lescott to break through his own net. The draw was not undermine the position of City at the top of the Premier League standings, with a value of 35 and five points clear of Manchester United in second place. This is the second time all season 2011/2012 English League...

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UEFA Champions League

Roberto Mancini: Manchester City Opportunity Pass 30 Percent Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini estimate the chances of The Citizen to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League, leaving only 30 percent. City of Napoli's 2-1 defeat on Matchday five. The Citizen behind 1-0 when Napoli striker "E. Cavani" City goalkeeper at minute 17, the City had equalized through goals from Mario Balotelli at minute 33. 1-1 score lasted until the first round was completed. Early in the second half Napoli immediately launched an attack, consequently the first 4 minutes after kick-off the second half, exactly at minute 49 E. Cavani back goalkeeper City score was changed to 2-1 for the excellence of Naples. The game was going pretty hard, proven four City players get a yellow card each accepted...

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Barclays Premier League

Robin Van Persie scored a pair of Mute Norwich City Arsenal secured three points after two goals from Robin van Persie beat Norwich City 1-2. Arsenal was too strong for Norwich City. In a trip to Carrow Road, (19/11), Arsene Wenger claimed the full amount by defeating the host Norwich City with a thin score 1-2. All the goals the Gunners are all born of the creation of their captain and striker Robin van Persie. Playing at home did not make the Norwich City Arsenal players mentally shriveled. They first took the initiative to attack. Theo Walcott who sent a cross to Robin van Persie can not be put to good use by the Dutch striker. His shot wide off from Norwich City goalkeeper, Marc Tierney. The Gunners go back to apply pressure. This time through the action of Theo Walcott, but the shot...

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UEFA Champions League 2011

Group stage approaches sharp end on matchday five Matters of footballing life and death will be resolved on UEFA Champions League matchday five, with Manchester City FC and APOEL FC eager to prove their last-16 credentials. Real Madrid CF, AC Milan and FC Barcelona are already certain of their place in the round of 16 draw, to be staged in Nyon on 16 December, and fellow European heavyweights Arsenal FC, Manchester United FC, FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano can all confirm their places on matchday five. However, footballing romantics will be hoping that the likes of APOEL FC and Trabzonspor AŞ can hang on to their dream, too. City's Naples dream In the big game in Group A, Roberto Mancini's Manchester City FC visit SSC Napoli in what looks to be a straight knockout tie. Napoli...

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UEFA EURO 2012

EURO finals draw seedings unveiled Spain and the Netherlands will join co-hosts Poland and Ukraine in Pot 1 after the seedings for the UEFA EURO 2012 finals draw at 18.00CET on 2 December in Kyiv were announced. UEFA has announced the seedings for the UEFA EURO 2012 finals draw at the Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine at 18.00CET (19.00 local time) on Friday 2 December. The 16 teams will been drawn into four groups of four teams each (Groups A to D). Four seeding pots will be created, with the host associations Poland and Ukraine being top seeds. Poland will be automatically placed in Group A as A1, Ukraine in Group D as D1. The reigning champions Spain will be placed in Pot 1, together with the Netherlands, the team with the highest national team coefficient, as established at the conclusion...

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Portugal Vs Bosnia-Herzegovina

Portugal 6-2 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Agg. 6-2): Cristiano Ronaldo & Helder Postiga both net doubles as Seleccao romp to Euro 2012 qualification Portugal sealed their passage to the Euro 2012 finals after thrashing Bosnia and Herzegovina 6-2 at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday. The hosts looked lively from the first whistle and took an early lead, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Nani in the first 25 minutes, before Zvjezdan Misimovic reduced the deficit for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the second half, Emir Spahic gave the visitors a lifeline after Ronaldo (CR7) had scored his second of the night, but the Seleccao responded in convincing fashion with a Miguel Veloso strike either side of an Helder Postiga brace. Portugal got off to a bright start and had the first sight on goal...

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Serbia Montenegro Vs Czech Republic Preview

Montenegro plotting Czech Republic upset Defender Stefan Savić has vowed that Montenegro's play-off tie with the Czech Republic "is not over at all" as the Balkan side set out to overturn their 2-0 deficit on home soil. Montenegro defender Stefan Savić feels his side must summon the spirit that propelled them into the play-offs if they are to overturn their first-leg deficit and pip the Czech Republic to a place at UEFA EURO 2012. Beaten 2-0 in Prague on Friday, the Balkan side's dreams of reaching a first major tournament now hang by a thread ahead of Tuesday's return in Podgorica. Moreover, their cause has hardly been helped by injuries to Simon Vukčević and Milorad Peković in training on Monday, with the former breaking his nose and the latter cracking a rib. However, Branko Brnović's...

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Portugal Vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Preview

Portugal fans the key says Alves Two years on from his play-off winner against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Lisbon, Portugal defender Bruno Alves has urged home fans to roar his side on to a repeat victory on Tuesday. Portugal defender Bruno Alves has urged his country's fans to help Paulo Bento's men beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in Lisbon on Tuesday as they try to book a place in the UEFA European Championship for the fifth time in a row. After the 0-0 draw in Zenica on Friday, the experienced FC Zenit St Petersburg central defender, who turns 30 later this month, hopes that a full Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica will witness Portugal's qualification for UEFA EURO 2012. ""I ask everyone to come and help to create a difficult atmosphere for them, just like they did for us"," said Alves."...

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UEFA EURO 2012 England 1 - 0 Spain

Lampard heads England to victory against Spain England 1-0 Spain Frank Lampard, England captain for the night, headed the only goal to condemn the world and European champions to a rare defeat. Captain Frank Lampard's second-half header was enough to earn England victory against world and European champions Spain in a friendly at Wembley. Lampard, skippering his country in the absence of Chelsea FC club-mate John Terry, stooped to head in one of the simplest goals of his career on 49 minutes. As was expected considering their recent pedigree, Spain, perfect throughout UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying, often offered the greater poise on the ball. They predictably pressed for an equaliser, Cesc Fàbregas spurning their clearest opening, but England stood firm. Though Lampard's long-range shot...

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UEFA EURO 2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 - 0 Portugal

Ronaldo satisfied despite Portugal's blank Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said it is all to play for going into Tuesday's play-off second leg against Bosnia and Herzegovina after the sides missed good chances to forge ahead in Zenica. After a tense UEFA EURO 2012 play-off at the Stadium Bilino Polje in Zenica, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo emphasised that his side still have plenty of work to do if they are to progress to next summer's finals at the expense of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As is often the case, the Real Madrid CF forward was his country's biggest attacking threat, and he came close to snatching a winner soon after the break. Yet Cristiano Ronaldo said after Bosnia and Herzegovina's strong second-half showing that Paulo Bento's side would take nothing for granted in Tuesday's...

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UEFA EURO 2012 - Czech Republic 2 - 0 Serbia Montenegro

Two-goal Czech Republic lead Montenegro Czech Republic 2-0 Montenegro Václav Pilař's first senior international goal and an added-time Tomáš Sivok header gave Michal Bílek's charges a decent lead to take to Podgorica. Tomáš Rosický did not get on the scoresheet, but the creative Czech Republic captain played a starring role as his nation edged towards the UEFA EURO 2012 finals with a 2-0 first-leg defeat of Montenegro. The visitors had pinpointed Tomas Rosický as the man most likely to undermine their hopes of reaching a first major tournament, and so it proved in a wintry Prague. The Arsenal FC midfielder undid an organised Montenegro defence on 63 minutes with a delightful pass that allowed Václav Pilař to register his first senior international goal. Tomáš Sivok then headed in a flighted...

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Barclays Premier League News

Suarez loving life at Liverpool Striker Luis Suarez wants to stay at Liverpool beyond his current five-year contract. Luis Suarez has proved to be a smash hit on Merseyside since arriving from Ajax last January, with the striker establishing himself as one of the best players in the Barclays Premier League. The Uruguayan's stellar performances have alerted a number of top clubs across Europe, but the 24-year-old, who signed a five-year deal when he joined Liverpool, admits he loves life at Anfield and he would be happy to extend his stay at the club. "I've just started a phase of my career which I always dreamed about and wanted to do, which is to play for Liverpool," Luis Suarez said. "I have five years left on my contract and I think beyond that, I'm already thinking about staying...

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UEFA EURO 2012 - Turkey Vs Croatia

Turkey and Croatia up for Istanbul tussle "We are ready to give them a very hard night," said coach Guus Hiddink as Turkey host Croatia, with visiting boss Slaven Bilić promising his side will give as good as they get. Guus Hiddink is inclined to play the long game as his Turkey team host Croatia in the first leg of their UEFA EURO 2012 play-off, explaining: "We shouldn't forget that it's a two-legged tie." Turkey knocked out Slaven Bilić's Croatia in the UEFA EURO 2008 quarter-finals, prevailing 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Vienna, but coach Hiddink is eager to keep emotions under wraps as the sides meet again in Istanbul. "Not conceding a goal is a major priority for us," the Dutchman said. "Therefore it's important to cut the passing traffic. I expect an even game. Both teams...

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UEFA EURO 2012 - Czech Republic Vs Serbia Montenegro

Čech vow as Czech Republic welcome Montenegro Despite a broken nose, Petr Čech is determined to start for the Czech Republic in Friday's play-off first leg against a Montenegro side who want a score draw from their biggest fixture. Petr Čech's new face mask, in addition to his customary headgear, should shore him up to feature in the Czech Republic's UEFA EURO 2012 play-off first leg at home to Montenegro. Čech suffered a broken nose in Chelsea FC's meeting with Blackburn Rovers FC last Saturday. However, having missed just three competitive matches for his country in four years, he is determined to be on the pitch in Prague as the Czechs look to avoid missing out on a UEFA European Championship for the first time since the 1993 split with Slovakia. "I would not play if I was anything...

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UEFA Champions League

Champions League 'harder to win' says Ancelotti Monday 7 November 2011, Carlo Ancelotti tells UEFA.com his hopes for SSC Napoli, dissects the secret of FC Barcelona's success and explains why the UEFA Champions League is harder than ever to win. As one of only six men to have lifted the European Champion Clubs' Cup as both player and coach, Carlo Ancelotti knows a thing or two about the continent's premier competition – and the former AC Milan and Chelsea FC boss told UEFA.com he considers the UEFA Champions League to be harder than ever to win. Carlo Ancelotti was part of the famous AC Milan side crowned European champions in 1989 and 1990 and he landed the trophy twice as Rossoneri coach in 2003 and 2007. Last season was a lean year in comparison for Italian teams, with only FC Internazionale...

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MotoGP Valencia

Stoner powers to Valencia victory Sunday, 6 November 2011 Casey Stoner closed the 800cc era with his tenth victory of the season by a margin of one hundredth of a second over Ben Spies, with Dovizioso claiming the third podium spot and third in the Championship. The Repsol Honda rider launched from pole position and into the lead off the start of the Gran Premio Gernerali de la Comunitat Valenciana, the final race of the season and of the 800cc machines. Although the race was declared wet, the field all sported slicks tyres in the difficult conditions that claimed the first casualties in the very first corner. Álvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki) lost the front just tipping into the first turn of the race, taking out Pramac Racing’s Randy de Puniet along with both Ducati Team riders, Nicky Hayden...

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Real Madrid 7-1 Osasuna

Madrid - Real Madrid increasingly consolidating its position atop the Spanish league standings after subvert the 10-man Osasuna 7-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this afternoon. Cristiano Ronaldo in this match record fourth hat-trick at the same time of acquisition equal Barcelona striker Lionel Messi scored a 13 goals this season. Fully supported by fanatical supporters, Los Blancos dominated the game. The result, Ronaldo opened the scoring after receiving feedback from the left wing Angel Di Maria at minute 23. Ibrahima Balde equalized for Osasuna 1-1 free kick. Referee Alfonso Alvarez Izquierdo reward after Alvaro Arbeloa dropping Nino in the forbidden box in the 30th minute. Interval of three minutes turn Pepe managed to turn things around to 2-1. Osasuna goalkeeper Andres Fernandez...

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Spanish League

Derby win, one after another Levante Valencia Levante surprises coming to an end after suffering their second defeat at the hands of Valencia team shirts. Valencia go three huge success after conquering team Levante townsmen thanks to Javi Venta own goal in the 31st minute which was then added Tino Costa in the ninth minute second half. Levante could be a surprise at the beginning of this season after being in power at the top of the standings thanks to the seven-game winning streak that began with victory over Real Madrid and ended with the defeat of Osasuna last week. For the first time since 1964, farm team Juan Ignacio Martinez was featured in the derby with a higher position in the standings, and with four wins from four games at the stadium Ciutat de Valencia, Levante have the confidence...

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MotoGP Valencia

Stoner leads Pedrosa and Rossi in Valencia FP1 Friday, 4 November 2011 Stoner set a last minute fast lap to jump to the front of the pack in the first practice session of the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana, ahead of team mate Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi. The MotoGP class took to a drying track for the first practice outing of the 2011 season closer, with several tributes to Marco Simoncelli revealed as the bikes hit the asphalt. Loris Capirossi's Ducati displayed Marco Simoncelli's number 58 on his Pramac Racing machine and Hiroshi Aoyama's bike ran unbranded, instead featuring a message to his fallen team mate. As the riders gingerly made their way around the slippery Ricardo Tormo circuit, various riders took turns at the top of the times, including Toni Elías (LCR Honda),...

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Paul Ince: Manchester City is now more intense Instead Manchester United

Long under the shadow of the success of Manchester United, Manchester City this season has been really able to take off semenjana status. Having overthrown the neighbor 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals before strolling 2010/11 as champions, in the ninth week the Premier League 2011/12, about two weeks ago, The Citizens returning show of force, this time in front of their loyal supporter of the red devils United's embarrassing, unmitigated, the red devil humiliated by a score of 6-1 at Old Trafford! These results widen the distance between two points on the clubs into five figures that have survived until now with the City at the top. All that can not be separated from the injection of money without limit from the Abu Dhabi United Group Investment leadership of Sheikh Mansour proved futile....

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MotoGP Valencia

Respect Simoncelli, Capirossi Wear 58 in Last Racing Valencia - Valencia MotoGP series will be the last race for Loris Capirossi. Instead of wearing No.. 65 which have become his trademark, he chose to wear No.. 58 belong to the late Marco Simoncelli. Valencia is the last series for Loris Capirosi, after the race in Valencia, Capirossi will retire. He would close his long journey for about 22 years in MotoGP racing already made ​​his name. However, in his last race, he would likely abandon its flagship number, 65. As a tribute to Simoncelli - yangtewas on the series and exact series Sepang, Malaysia. The Italian rider will wear the number 58 belongs to Simoncelli. "The situation is peculiar to all people. We are all here and we try to never forget Marco - this is really important because...

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Predictions Match Lyon Vs Real Madrid

Prediction Lyon vs. Real Madrid, Champions League, Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 8:45 pm. Olympique Lyon host was determined to avenge the humiliating defeat at the first meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and at the same time secure the three points to keep their chances to qualify for the phase 16. On the other hand, Real Madrid is so far able to keep kesempurnaanya with a clean sweep by winning three previous games are also eager to reap the full amount at once locked a ticket to the phase 16. So what would happen if these two different interests will collide, fierce and loud Duel course that will happen ...! Although materially players still below the camp host Real Madrid, but Lyon have a good history of the Spanish representative at this conference, This is what made valuable...

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