The Fluminense striker Fred, who last played for Brazil at the 2007 Copa América, has been recalled by Mano Menezes on Thursday for friendlies at home to Holland and Romania in June. There was no place in the 28-man squad, however, for the 2010 World Cup squad’s playmaker Kaká or Ronaldinho.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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A bullish Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Manchester United have the armoury to hurt Barcelona at Wembley on 28 May and will not be cowed by memories of their last Champions League final encounter with the Catalans. The United manager has rarely spoken about his side’s 2-0 defeat by Pep Guardiola’s team in 2009, when [...]
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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When Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool play like they did here on the banks of the Thames, the turmoil of the first half of the season can resemble a trick of the mind. Were the club really languishing in 12th place in the Premier League when he took over in January? There are many differences between then [...]
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Arsenal have confirmed they plan to increase ticket prices by a total of 6.5% from the start of the 2011-12 campaign. The Gunners, who have not won a trophy since 2005, maintain they have given careful consideration to the rise, which is in line with inflation and the 2.5% increase in VAT. Arsenal’s chief executive, [...]
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo repeated allegations that referees favour Barcelona after his side were eliminated from the Champions League by their bitter rivals in the semi-finals on Tuesday. UEFA are probing comments by Real coach Jose Mourinho after last week’s first leg when he suggested there was a conspiracy at European football’s governing body [...]
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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