Football: Liverpool not buckling under Man City pressure, says GuardiolaMANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not believe Liverpool's recent stumbles in the title race have been the result of mounting pressure applied by his side.City leapfrogged Jurgen Klopp's men to the top of...
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Football: 'Spineless, shameful' PSG stars face fury at training, Balotelli hits winner against old club NicePARIS (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain players ran a gauntlet of hate and abuse after they invited 500 of their die-hard fans to witness a training session on Sunday (March 10), having earlier been blasted as "shameless"...
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Football: Giroud demands important role at Chelsea next seasonLONDON (REUTERS) - Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud said he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season but wants to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge if manager Maurizio Sarri can offer regular first-team opportunities.Giroud, who is the...
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Football: Chelsea beat Slavia Prague to reach Europa League semi-finalsLONDON (AFP) - Chelsea were given a fright by Slavia Prague in a 4-3 home win on Thursday (April 18) that saw them to a 5-3 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.Already 1-0 up from the first leg, Chelsea were cruising...
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Klopp praises 'most mature' Reds displayLONDON • This was far from the vintage "opera of football" Jurgen Klopp is known for producing but his side still received a rousing reception from the away fans following their "really nice song" which saw them move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, fuelling...
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Unsung hero Henderson on fire after being unshackledLONDON • Jordan Henderson has emerged as the unexpected driving force in Liverpool's midfield after persuading Jurgen Klopp to grant him the freedom to roam.The Englishman has spent most of his career as an unsung support act for more glamorous team-mates with Liverpool...
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Football: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Paul Pogba's a big part of his plans at Manchester UnitedLONDON • Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played down rumours of Paul Pogba leaving for Real Madrid and reiterated that the France midfielder remains "a big, big part" of his plans.Pogba, who last week described...
