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  • Neymar backs Brazil protests, chides government

    Neymar backs Brazil protests, chides government

    19 Jun 2013 18:46

    Brazilian football star Neymar on Wednesday joined his Selecao teammates in backing escalating social protests across the country, and chided President Dilma Rousseff's government for failing to deliver adequate social services."Saddened

  • Hearts enter administration

    Hearts enter administration

    19 Jun 2013 17:47

    Hearts have been officially placed in administration after accountancy firm BDO confirmed it had appointed three people to oversee their financial affairs.Bryan Jackson, James Stephen and Trevor Birch have been named joint administrators

  • Hearts hit with points deduction

    Hearts hit with points deduction

    19 Jun 2013 17:17

    Hearts will begin next season with a 15-point deduction after moving into administration.The Scottish Premier League confirmed the automatic penalty had been triggered by the club lodging their intention to go into administration at the C

  • With Mario Balotelli, expect the unexpected - Prandelli

    With Mario Balotelli, expect the unexpected - Prandelli

    19 Jun 2013 09:18

    Italy coach Cesare Prandelli warned Confederations Cup rivals Japan - as well as his own side - to expect the unexpected from striker Mari

  • Manchester United to face Swansea in opening game of Premier League

    Manchester United to face Swansea in opening game of Premier League

    19 Jun 2013 09:16

    Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.New manager David Moye

  • Fernando Torres vows to give Spain selection dilemma

    Fernando Torres vows to give Spain selection dilemma

    19 Jun 2013 00:46

    Spain forward Fernando Torres was on the outside looking in as his compatriots made a winning start in the Confederations Cup against Urugua

  • Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title

    Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title

    18 Jun 2013 22:23

    A hat-trick by inspirational captain Thiago Alcantara saw Spain easily retain their European Under-21 title in Jerusalem on Tuesday with a 4-2

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  • I'm going nowhere - Pardew

    I'm going nowhere - Pardew

    19 Jun 2013 16:17

    Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.The 51-year-old confirmed his intention in a brief message to the city's evening newsp

  • Andy Carroll - An Example Of What Is Wrong In English Footb

    Andy Carroll - An Example Of What Is Wrong In English Footb

    by George Pitts 19 Jun 2013 16:00

    A Fee of around 19 million and 100,000 a week over six years is a lot for West Ham to pay their new signing. His transfer marks the first English player to be signed by a Premier League club in this close season. Out of 20 confirmed transfer

  • In-administration Hearts docked 15 points - SPL

    In-administration Hearts docked 15 points - SPL

    19 Jun 2013 15:47

    Hearts have been docked 15 points for the start of the new season after going into administration, the Scottish Premier League said on Wednesday."As Heart of Midlothian is subject to an Insolvency Event, a 15 point deduction will b

  • Carroll completes record breaking West Ham move - club

    Carroll completes record breaking West Ham move - club

    19 Jun 2013 15:17

    England striker Andy Carroll has completed his move from Liverpool to West Ham United, the east London club said on Wednesday.The Hammers said on whufc.com that the 24-year-old, who was on loan at the club last season, had signed a six

  • Administrators appointed at Hearts

    Administrators appointed at Hearts

    19 Jun 2013 14:46

    BDO has been appointed to control the financial affairs of Hearts two days after the club announced their intention to go into administration, Press Association Sport understands.A formal announcement from the accountancy firm is expected

  • Carroll completes West Ham switch

    Carroll completes West Ham switch

    19 Jun 2013 14:46

    West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.The 24-year-old finalised the deal, which is understood to have cost the Hammers £15.5million plus a further £2million in add-

  • Hot-shot Diouf set to stay at Hanover

    Hot-shot Diouf set to stay at Hanover

    19 Jun 2013 14:19

    Bundesliga side Hanover 96 are preparing for next season with Mame Diouf, after receiving no offers for the Senegal striker."There have been no enquiries. We are optimistic that we can extend his contract before the start of the new se

  • Puyol could be fit for pre-season - doctor

    Puyol could be fit for pre-season - doctor

    19 Jun 2013 14:17

    Barcelona's club doctor Ricard Pruna said on Wednesday that he was hopeful that Carles Puyol will be fit to start pre-season training after the defender had a cyst removed from his knee.The operation was just the latest in a long list

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