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Sunderland see off Hartlepool

Published: August 4, 2011

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Sunderland stepped up their Premier League preparations with a 3-1 win over Hartlepool in a testimonial for Pools midfielder Ritchie Humphreys. The League One hosts took an early lead through a tidy... Read more...

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Frey seals move to Genoa

Published: August 4, 2011

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Former France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey has completed his switch to Genoa from Fiorentina. Fiorentina revealed the finishing touches on a five-year contract have been completed, after the deal had been... Read more...

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France 3-1 South Korea (World Cup U-20)

Published: August 4, 2011

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A new era for Ligue 1

Published: August 2, 2011

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Renowned as being more negative than a pessimistic Radiohead fan, dowdy Ligue 1 may be in danger of morphing into a comely wench of a football championship if the pre-season aperitif, the Champions... Read more...

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Neuer’s code of conduct

Published: July 23, 2011

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Off The Ball never rests in its mission to scratch around the underbelly of professional football to find the most bizarre, humorous and inexplicable stories. This week, Bayern’s ultra’s issue Manuel... Read more...

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100 Dalmatian years of Split identity

Published: July 23, 2011

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Dalmatians are renowned for living it up and Split will be the scene of one of this summer’s biggest bash when Barcelona arrive to take on Hajduk Split on Saturday. Europe’s premier side will join... Read more...

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Ben Arfa suffers injury scare

Published: July 21, 2011

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Newcastle are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa after he was stretchered off and taken to hospital during the club’s goalless draw with Sporting Kansas City. Ben Arfa missed most... Read more...

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Newcastle, Bolton record wins

Published: July 21, 2011

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Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa was cleared of serious injury after he was taken from the field on a stretcher during his side’s goalless draw with Kansas City . The France international missed... Read more...

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Letting their country down

Published: July 21, 2011

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After Argentina and Brazil both made quarter-final exits in the Copa America, this week’s First XI looks through some of the other international sides to have been humbled. England (1950 World Cup)... Read more...

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Martin keen on PSG move

Published: July 20, 2011

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Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin has revealed he would be interested in a move to Paris St Germain. France international Martin. 23. has been linked with a move away from Stade Auguste Bonal and told... Read more...

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