Tottenham 2-2 Everton: Late Sigurdsson strike thwarts Everton's top-four bid

Tottenham 2-2 Everton: Late Sigurdsson strike thwarts Everton's top-four bid The former Reading attacker's late well-taken goal secured his side a draw against David Moyes' side in a thoroughly entertaining contest in North London. An 87th-minute equalizer from Gylfi Sigurdsson salvaged a point for Tottenham at White Hart Lane Sunday, as Spurs drew 2-2 in their Premier League clash with Everton. The visitors looked to have fought back brilliantly...

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Manchester United not focused on records, says Ferdinand

The veteran defender has given little thought to the prospect of setting a new Premier League points record, and insists the Red Devils’ only concern is securing the title Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is adamant that setting a points record this season comes second on the agenda to winning the Premier League.The league leaders have a comfortable 15-point cushion over nearest rivals Manchester City, with the two sides set to clash...

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Ignacio Ambríz: "Lucharemos hasta el final"

Pese a la derrota ante Cruz Azul, el técnico de los Gallos sigue en pie de guerra y no van a dejar de luchar hasta el final. El resultado obtenido este día por los Gallos Blancos ante Cruz Azul deja un muy corto margen de error para buscar la salvación, sin embargo se tiene claro cómo se tiene que pelear en los próximos partidos para ganar, así lo hace saber el técnico Ignacio Ambríz quien encabeza el gran esfuerzo que están haciendo los...

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Fiorentina 2-2 AC Milan: Rossoneri pay penalty for complacency against 10-man Viola

Fiorentina 2-2 AC Milan: Rossoneri pay penalty for complacency against 10-man Viola Riccardo Montolivo was enjoying a wonderful return to Florence, scoring one goal and creating another, but then the visitors gifted Vincenzo Montella's men two spot kicks. AC Milan blew its chance to rise to second in Serie A after being held to a 2-2 draw by Fiorentina on Sunday. Former Viola captain Riccardo Montolivo was enjoying the perfect return to Florence,...

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Vela sets new career-high with 13th goal for Real Sociedad

The Mexican forward continued his standout campaign with another tally in his side's crucial victory over Champions League quarterfinalist Malaga. Carlos Vela continues to raise the bar for himself this season. The Mexican and Real Sociedad forward broke his personal scoring mark and tallied his 13th goal of the season Saturday in his side's vital 4-2 triumph over UEFA Champions League quarterfinalist Malaga.Vela had scored his previous...

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Liga MX: Resumen sabatino de la fecha 13

Tres empates sin tantos, uno a un gol y dos visitantes que sumaron de a tres. Resumen completo del sábado en la jornada 13 de la Liga MX América vs Puebla (1-1)En duelo de equipos que a media semana perdieron el pase a la Final de la Copa MX, América y Puebla igualaron a un tanto este sábado en el Estadio Azteca en partido correspondiente por la jornada 13 del Torneo Clausura 2013.En un primer tiempo en el que los dos conjuntos carecieron ...

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Forlan has no regrets over European exit

The Uruguay striker expressed his happiness with his decision to move to Internacional and stressed that he made his choice based on footballing reasons not just personal ones. Internacional forward Diego Forlan has expressed his delight with life in the south of Brazil and is confident that he made the right decision to leave European football behind.The 33-year-old had his contract terminated by Inter Milan last July, allowing him to sign...

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Balotelli caught smoking on train to Fiorentina match

The striker is set to receive a fine from AC Milan after his involvement in another bizarre incident, having initially let his football do the talking since returning to Italy. AC Milan is set to fine Mario Balotelli after the striker was caught smoking in a train toilet on Saturday en route to Florence for the club's clash with Fiorentina on Sunday morning.The striker has been hitting the headlines for all the right reasons since moving from...

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Beckham unsure of lineup status against Barcelona

The English midfielder has revealed his desire to play a significant role in his side's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against the Catalan club this week. David Beckham has expressed his desire to be involved from the start in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League return leg against Barcelona on Wednesday night.The England midfielder was in the starting lineup for the 2-2 quarterfinal first leg against the Blaugrana at Parc des...

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Zubizarreta: I thought Abidal's return was impossible

The Barcelona sporting director reveals that he feared the fullback would not succeed in returning to the first team after liver transplant and is delighted to see him back. Andoni Zubizarreta has described Eric Abidal's return for Barcelona against Mallorca as "good for life in general," admitting that he worried the day would never come.The Frenchman received a rapturous ovation from the Camp Nou crowd after coming on as a 70th-minute substitute...

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Bayern Munich will get even better under Guardiola, says Netzer

The former Borussia Monchengladbach star has urged the newly crowned Bundesliga champions to continue their development once their new coach arrives at the end of the season Gunter Netzer has congratulated Bayern Munich on securing the German title and says he expects further improvement under Pep Guardiola.Die Roten secured a 1-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt - an 11th consecutive win - to reach an unassailable 20-point lead over Borussia...

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Allegri: Only Messi scores 50 goals a season

The coach has advised Stephan El Shaarawy not to become obsessed with scoring goals as the Rossoneri prepare to play Fiorentina in a showdown for Champions League qualification AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri backed striker Stephen El Shaarawy despite his lack of goals in 2013 ahead of Sunday's encounter with Fiorentina, and believes that only Lionel Messi has the ability to score 50-plus goals per season.The 20-year-old led the Serie A...

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San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps: Wondo strikes in draw

San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps: Wondo strikes in draw The Whitecaps and Earthquakes played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Vancouver and San Jose played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Buck Shaw Stadium.Chris Wondolowsk opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Sloppy passing out of the back from Vancouver led to a turnover deep in Whitecaps territory. Alan Gordon, after having a ball played into his feet from the wing, did well to lay it off to the charging Wondolowski, who fired home from close range.In the 62nd minute...

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Portland Timbers 2-0 Houston Dynamo: Johnson leads Timbers to impressive win

Portland Timbers 2-0 Houston Dynamo: Johnson leads Timbers to impressive win Ryan Johnson scored twice to lead Portland to an impressive victory over the Houston Dynamo. Ryan Johnson had two goals as the Portland Timbers took an impressive 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.Johnson opened the scoring in the 55th minute when he connected with a lovely cross from Diego Chara to give the home side a 1-0 lead.The big forward then rounded out his night with a second goal in the 73rd minute. After being played in by Darlington...

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Lambert confident Aston Villa can escape relegation battle

The Scottish boss believes no club in the bottom half of the Premier League is safe as his side battles to beat the drop to the Championship Aston Villa coach Paul Lambert remains confident that his young side can stave off relegation and remain in the Premier League.The Villans currently sit in 18th place, level on points with Wigan, but are in the drop zone due to their inferior goal difference which is the worst in the league. But the...

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Ibrahimovic 'very confident' of Champions League progress

The Sweden international believes the Ligue 1 leaders have a good chance of reaching the semifinals Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Paris Saint-Germain is still capable of reaching the semifinals of the Champions League at the expense of Barcelona after its 2-2 draw at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.The Ligue 1 giants recorded a hard-fought draw in the first leg of the quarterfinal tie following Blaise Matuidi's stoppage-time equalizer, and Ibrahimovic...

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Robben: Kroos injury benefits me

The 29-year-old is hoping to feature more prominently in the first team after the frustration of starting on the bench for his side's 2-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben hopes that the injury suffered by teammate Tony Kroos in his side's 2-0 win over Juventus will allow him more first team football.Robben replaced Kroos in the first half of the clash at the Allianz Arena after the Germany international suffered...

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Felipe Melo: Drogba will win us trophies

The Galatasaray midfielder believes the signings of the Ivorian forward and Wesley Sneijder could help transform the stature of the club. Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo believes Didier Drogba will help the club to swell its trophy cabinet.Drogba followed former Inter star Wesley Sneijder to Istanbul in the January transfer window, and his Brazilian teammate believes the signing of the stellar duo will help to propel the club to new heights...

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Messi doubtful for second leg against PSG

Barcelona has confirmed the attacker's rate of recovery will determine whether or not he is fit for next week's clash. Lionel Messi is a doubt for next week's Champions League quarterfinal second leg with Paris Saint-Germain after tests confirmed he has suffered a thigh injury.The Argentine was withdrawn at halftime in the 2-2 draw at Parc des Princes on Tuesday after suffering a hamstring injury shortly after putting Barcelona in front on...

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Rodgers: Reina is staying at Liverpool

Arsenal and Barcelona have been touted as possible destinations for the Spanish goalkeeper in the summer, but the Reds boss is confident the 30-year-old will remain at Anfield Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has rubbished speculation linking Pepe Reina with a move away from Anfield and insists the goalkeeper is part of his long-term vision for the club.The Spanish goalkeeper's form this term has fallen well below the high standards set in previous...

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McCarthy Musings: Seattle still no match for Santos Laguna despite modest improvements

Sounders FC boss Sigi Schmid demanded more from his sputtering team in the wake of a 2-1 defeat at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Schmid received the desired response from his revamped side in Tuesday night's 1-0 home defeat to Santos Laguna in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal. His players chased, closed and harried the opposition for much of this affair at CenturyLink Field. They engaged in the match for its...

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Dani Alves: Draw still a good result for Barcelona

The Brazilian was positive over the outcome of Tuesday's encounter at the Parc des Princes, but has rued the loss of Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano through injury Dani Alves has voiced his satisfaction with Barcelona's 2-2 Champions League draw against Paris Saint-Germain, even though he has admitted the club was hoping for a victory after going 2-1 up late in the second half.The Blaugrana had to settle for a draw in the first leg of the...

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Roma president Pallotta seeking 75 million euros investment

The Giallorossi could be back winning titles inside five seasons, according to the Italian-American, who arrived at the Stadio Olimpico in August of last year Roma president James Pallotta has admitted that he is seeking 75 million euros in investment as he attempts to turn the club into a major sporting brand.The American entrepreneur, who is a member of the executive board of the NBA’s Boston Celtics, only took charge of the Giallorossi ...

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Neuer: Early goal shocked Juventus

The Germany international has hailed his side's superb start to Tuesday's encounter, and has stressed any mistake in the Champions League can prove to be fatal. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes David Alaba's early opening goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Juventus left the Bianconeri shocked.Alaba beat Gianluigi Buffon early on with a deflected long-range strike, before Thomas Muller made it two after the break to help Bayern to...

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Tevez sentenced to 250 hours' community service

The Manchester City admitted to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance, and has also had his ban extended by six months and been fined 1000 pounds Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been sentenced to 250 hours of community service after pleading guilty to both driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court. The Argentine has also been handed another six month disqualification...

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Preview: Chelsea - Rubin Kazan

Rafa Benitez's side face the Russian outfit at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of its Europa League quarterfinal in a heavily congested fixture schedule Rafa Benitez is set to make a number of changes to the side which knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup on Monday. Defender Ashley Cole (hamstring) was forced off in the first half of that match and will be out for at least two weeks, so Ryan Bertrand is set to replace him again....

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Tom Marshall: Jurgen Damm itching for Manchester United return

Two months on from his trial with the Premier League leaders, the Estudiantes Tecos forward is doing everything possible to earn a permanent recall to Manchester. Jurgen Damm may not currently be a household name in Mexico, but he very well could be soon.The speedy Estudiantes Tecos right winger, 20, was called for a two-week trial at Manchester United this past January and knows the Premier League club is still keeping tabs on his development...

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PSG president cools Wenger talk

The club's Qatari owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi has described the Arsenal boss as a "great manager" but says he is happy with Carlo Ancelotti's work so far this season Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has spoken of his admiration for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger but dismissed the idea of moving for the Frenchman.The 63-year-old has been linked with a return to his homeland at the end of the season, with the cash-rich Parc des Princes...

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FIFA appoints goal-line technology provider

Football's governing body has announced the company that will supply GLT for the Confederations Cup this summer and beyond, after a nine-month bidding process. FIFA has appointed GoalControl GmbH as the official goal-line technology provider for this summer’s Confederations Cup. The German company has signed a deal which will see it also provide the technology for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, having secured FIFA's backing ahead of three...

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Bale: Tottenham's spirit will carry it to Champions League qualification

The Welshman believes the togetherness in the Spurs squad can help them to a top-four finish in the Premier League as well as possible glory in the Europa League Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale believes the togetherness in the Spurs squad will help them on their way to Champions League qualification.The Welshman also says Spurs remain intent on going all the way in the Europa League this season, in addition to their domestic efforts.The ...

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Lahm: Bayern can unlock any defense

The Germany international realizes a difficult task awaits the Bundesliga leader, but he is confident Bayern will find a way to beat the Juve back line. Philipp Lahm believes Bayern Munich has what it takes to breakdown any defense as the club prepares for the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal tie against Juventus on Tuesday. The Turin giant has impressed defensively this season, conceding only 19 goals in 30 Serie A appearances...

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Pellegrini: Nobody gave Malaga a chance

The Chilean coach feels the Liga outfit has already surprised everybody with its success, and is keen to keep up the good form against BVB. Manuel Pellegrini has voiced his delight with Malaga's unexpectedly good performances in the Champions League so far this term, and is eagerly anticipating the quarterfinal tie against Borussia Dortmund.The Boquerones finished ahead of AC Milan, Zenit St Petersburg and Anderlecht to qualify for the knockout...

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Ramsey: A change of approach has benefitted Arsenal

The Welshman believes that the Gunners' recent upturn in results is down to a conscious decision to work on particular aspects of their game on the training field Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has cited a new approach as the main reason behind the Gunners' recent upturn in form.The Welshman was a part of an Arsenal side that ran out 4-1 winners over Reading on Saturday, their third win on the bounce, moving the club up to two points behind...

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Cech delighted with wonder save against Chicharito

The Blues goalkeeper made a superb stop to deny the Mexico striker an equalizer at Stamford Bridge on Monday, earning him praise from fellow players and shot stoppers. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is delighted to have impacted on his side's FA Cup quarterfinal replay win over Manchester United on Monday after making a match-winning save from Chicharito.The Blues were a goal up when the Mexican connected with Danny Welbeck's cross with a firm header but the Czech Republic international somehow got a hand to the goal-bound effort.It proved...

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Champions League Preview: Bayern Munich - Juventus

Champions League Preview: Bayern Munich - Juventus The Old Lady have won all five last-eight games against German opposition, but will be up against last year's Champions League finalists, who are in stunning form of their own Bayern Munich could welcome back Jerome Boateng and Bastian Schweinsteiger, who both missed the 2-0 second-leg defeat to Arsenal, for irs quarterfinal showdown with Serie A champions Juventus.However, Javi Martinez is suspended for the clash, which means Luiz Gustavo should replace the Spaniard. Long-term absentee ...

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