Wednesday, 31 December 2014

PBSNT reschedule friendly matches due to bad weather

LionsXII vs Terengganu, MSL

PBSNT have changed some of the dates for friendly matches due to bad weather in the state






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Bojan Hodak to focus on tactics before Pahang season opener

Bojan Hodak JDT MSL 20052014

With their national players already having returned to the JDT training camp, Bojan Hodak is now focusing on tactical strategies before the season kicks off






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PBSNT reschedule friendly matches due to bad weather

LionsXII vs Terengganu, MSL

PBSNT have changed some of the dates for friendly matches due to bad weather in the state


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Bojan Hodak to focus on tactics before Pahang season opener

Bojan Hodak JDT MSL 20052014

With their national players already having returned to the JDT training camp, Bojan Hodak is now focusing on tactical strategies before the season kicks off


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Manchester City extend Lampard loan until end of season

HD Frank Lampard Manchester City

The 36-year-old was required to return to New York for the start of the club's debut MLS season in March but the Premier League champions have succeeded in delaying it


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Manchester City extend Lampard loan until end of season

HD Frank Lampard Manchester City

The 36-year-old was required to return to New York for the start of the club's debut MLS season in March but the Premier League champions have succeeded in delaying it






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BREAKING: Manchester City extend Lampard loan until end of season

HD Frank Lampard Manchester City


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BREAKING: Manchester City extend Lampard loan until end of season

HD Frank Lampard Manchester City






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Kyle Walker wary of dangerous Hazard

Eden Hazard and Kyle Walker

The 24-year-old believes the Belgian has got even better since their last meeting and thinks he will need to try and pin his opponent back to limit his threat on Thursday






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Kyle Walker wary of dangerous Hazard

Eden Hazard and Kyle Walker

The 24-year-old believes the Belgian has got even better since their last meeting and thinks he will need to try and pin his opponent back to limit his threat on Thursday


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Southampton exile Boruc to stay with Bournemouth

On-loan Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc

The 34-year-old moved along the south coast in September and has produced a string of impressive displays to help Eddie Howe's men to the top of the Championship


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Southampton exile Boruc to stay with Bournemouth

On-loan Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc

The 34-year-old moved along the south coast in September and has produced a string of impressive displays to help Eddie Howe's men to the top of the Championship






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Wenger calls for diving bans

Arsene Wenger Arsenal

Gunners manager believes the only way to tackle diving in football is to punish the culprits by handing out retrospective bans to those players found guilty of the offence






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Christmas schedule 'is not good for the game' says Van Gaal

HD Louis van Gaal Manchester United

The United boss is experiencing Christmas in the UK for the first time and after previously enjoying a winter break is finding the festive schedule hard to comprehend


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I'm fully recovered, insists Madrid starlet Jese

Jese Rodriguez Real Madrid

The 21-year-old made his first start since March 18 in Tuesday's friendly loss to AC Milan and is now looking forward to helping Carlo Ancelotti's men win more trophies in 2015


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McClaren dismisses Newcastle link

HD Steve McClaren Derby

Former England boss and current Rams manager distances himself from reports linking him with a move to the North East to replace the outgoing Alan Pardew at St James' Park


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2014/12/31/7534662/mcclaren-dismisses-newcastle-link

Wenger calls for diving bans

Arsene Wenger Arsenal

Gunners manager believes the only way to tackle diving in football is to punish the culprits by handing out retrospective bans to those players found guilty of the offence


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Manchester City - Sunderland Betting: Slick City can get back on track by beating Poyet's Black Cats

HD David Silva Manchester City

Manuel Pellegrini's men let a two-goal lead slip against Burnley on Sunday but our tipster does not anticipate the hosts having any such problems against Thursday's visitors


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Manchester City - Sunderland Betting: Slick City can get back on track by beating Poyet's Black Cats

HD David Silva Manchester City

Manuel Pellegrini's men let a two-goal lead slip against Burnley on Sunday but our tipster does not anticipate the hosts having any such problems against Thursday's visitors






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Swansea's Shelvey charged with violent conduct

LONDON (Reuters) - Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in their Premier League match with Liverpool, the Football Association (FA) said in a statement on Tuesday, .



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Age old problems leave Asian Cup an open race

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Asian Cup heads to Australia for the first time next month with the scars of a woeful 2014 World Cup for the continent and the recurring problems of match-fixing and swift sackings leaving the tournament wide open.



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Arsenal boss Wenger calls on FA to ban divers

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on the Football Association (FA) to ban players who dive in order to rid the game of play acting to win free kicks or penalties.



http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2014/12/31/Arsenal-boss-Wenger-calls-on-FA-to-ban-divers

Rodgers one of the top managers in the world - Henderson

Brendan Rodgers Liverpool

The Northern Irishman has suffered criticism as Liverpool have regressed in the absence of Luis Suarez but the England midfielder has no doubt about his boss' enduring quality


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Clinical Chelsea face Spurs, Van Persie perfect for Stoke clash - Opta's Premier League Preview

HD Eden Hazard Chelsea Southampton

Jose Mourinho's men have netted at least twice in all 14 league wins, while the Manchester United striker has scored on his last four visits to the Britannia Stadium


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Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Rodgers one of the top managers in the world - Henderson

Brendan Rodgers Liverpool

The Northern Irishman has suffered criticism as Liverpool have regressed in the absence of Luis Suarez but the England midfielder has no doubt about his boss' enduring quality






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Clinical Chelsea face Spurs, Van Persie perfect for Stoke clash - Opta's Premier League Preview

HD Eden Hazard Chelsea Southampton

Jose Mourinho's men have netted at least twice in all 14 league wins, while the Manchester United striker has scored on his last four visits to the Britannia Stadium






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Wenger's Arsenal transfer strategy is sound, insists Grimandi

HD Arsene Wenger Arsenal West Ham

The Gunners boss has faced vociferous criticism for his failure to secure adequate defensive reinforcements last summer but his chief scout in France disagrees






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Wenger's Arsenal transfer strategy is sound, insists Grimandi

HD Arsene Wenger Arsenal West Ham

The Gunners boss has faced vociferous criticism for his failure to secure adequate defensive reinforcements last summer but his chief scout in France disagrees


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'Simeone never asks for anything - but he asked for Torres'

Fernando Torres Koke Miranda Chelsea Atletico Madrid 22042014

Club boss Enrique Cerezo claims the striker remains a top-level player and says it will be "some sight" to see him play at the Vicente Calderon again


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'Simeone never asks for anything - but he asked for Torres'

Fernando Torres Koke Miranda Chelsea Atletico Madrid 22042014

Club boss Enrique Cerezo claims the striker remains a top-level player and says it will be "some sight" to see him play at the Vicente Calderon again






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Blanc: Cavani and Lavezzi's futures not yet decided

Edinson Cavani PSG Ajax 11252014

The coach says he expects "explanations" from the club when PSG return to France after both were left out of their warm-weather training camp


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Blanc: Cavani and Lavezzi's futures not yet decided

Edinson Cavani PSG Ajax 11252014

The coach says he expects "explanations" from the club when PSG return to France after both were left out of their warm-weather training camp






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Messi the only candidate for the Ballon d'Or - Iniesta

Lionel Messi se ubica en el segundo lugar con los 58 tantos logrados con la camiseta del Barcelona.

The Spain international believes his team-mate is by far the best player in the world and claims Barcelona boast the finest attacking trio in the game


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AC Milan's goal is the Champions League - De Jong

De Jong Menez Honda Milan vs Fiorentina

The Netherlands international says the club belongs in among Europe's elite and believes confidence is high in the race for the top three


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Messi the only candidate for the Ballon d'Or - Iniesta

Lionel Messi se ubica en el segundo lugar con los 58 tantos logrados con la camiseta del Barcelona.

The Spain international believes his team-mate is by far the best player in the world and claims Barcelona boast the finest attacking trio in the game






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AC Milan's goal is the Champions League - De Jong

De Jong Menez Honda Milan vs Fiorentina

The Netherlands international says the club belongs in among Europe's elite and believes confidence is high in the race for the top three






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West Ham - West Brom Preview: Allardyce wary of Baggies backlash

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce

The Baggies sacked Alan Irvine earlier this week following a poor run of form and the Hammers boss believes his side are in for a tough test against a team with something to prove


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2014/12/31/7527112/west-ham-west-brom-preview-allardyce-wary-of-baggies

Aston Villa - Crystal Palace Preview: Millen confident despite uncertainty

Crystal Palace caretaker manager Keith Millen

The Eagles' preparations for their visit to Villa Park have been overshadowed by the ongoing talks being held with Newcastle manager Alan Pardew over succeeding Neil Warnock


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West Ham - West Brom Preview: Allardyce wary of Baggies backlash

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce

The Baggies sacked Alan Irvine earlier this week following a poor run of form and the Hammers boss believes his side are in for a tough test against a team with something to prove






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Aston Villa - Crystal Palace Preview: Millen confident despite uncertainty

Crystal Palace caretaker manager Keith Millen

The Eagles' preparations for their visit to Villa Park have been overshadowed by the ongoing talks being held with Newcastle manager Alan Pardew over succeeding Neil Warnock






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Hull City - Everton Preview: Martinez determined to end 'negative momentum'

Everton manager Roberto Martinez (L) and Hull City boss Steve Bruce

The Toffees have lost their last three Premier League games and languish in 12th in the table, some 12 points off fourth-placed Southampton at the halfway stage


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Hull City - Everton Preview: Martinez determined to end 'negative momentum'

Everton manager Roberto Martinez (L) and Hull City boss Steve Bruce

The Toffees have lost their last three Premier League games and languish in 12th in the table, some 12 points off fourth-placed Southampton at the halfway stage






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Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Inter: Cabaye strikes to seal friendly victory

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Paris Saint Germain Internazionale 30122014

The midfielder's precision finish from a Gregory van der Wiel cross handed the French champions a narrow win in Morocco






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Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Inter: Cabaye strikes to seal friendly victory

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Paris Saint Germain Internazionale 30122014

The midfielder's precision finish from a Gregory van der Wiel cross handed the French champions a narrow win in Morocco


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Blackburn make Tunnicliffe bid

Juan Mata Ryan Tunnicliffe

The former Manchester United midfielder could move to Ewood Park on a permanent basis although Fulham are monitoring his progress and could recall him in January






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Blackburn make Tunnicliffe bid

Juan Mata Ryan Tunnicliffe

The former Manchester United midfielder could move to Ewood Park on a permanent basis although Fulham are monitoring his progress and could recall him in January


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Stoke City - Manchester United Preview: Van Gaal keen to preserve unbeaten run

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal

Goals from Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata gave the Red Devils victory over the Potters in December but only some late heroics from David De Gea secured all three points






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Stoke City - Manchester United Preview: Van Gaal keen to preserve unbeaten run

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal

Goals from Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata gave the Red Devils victory over the Potters in December but only some late heroics from David De Gea secured all three points


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2014/12/31/7525732/stoke-city-manchester-united-preview-van-gaal-keen-to

Inzaghi hails 'brilliant' El Shaarawy after Real Madrid shock

Cristiano Ronaldo Stephan El Shaarawy Real Madrid AC Milan

The former striker claims he is "spoilt for choice" after watching his side beat the European champions 4-2 in a friendly to continue their encouraging form






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Inzaghi hails 'brilliant' El Shaarawy after Real Madrid shock

Cristiano Ronaldo Stephan El Shaarawy Real Madrid AC Milan

The former striker claims he is "spoilt for choice" after watching his side beat the European champions 4-2 in a friendly to continue their encouraging form


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Ancelotti: Bale one of Real Madrid's most important players

Bale Real Madrid Mercier San Lorenzo

The Italian says there is no question of the Wales star leaving and is adamant their defeat to AC Milan has done nothing to spoil 2014


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Ancelotti: Bale one of Real Madrid's most important players

Bale Real Madrid Mercier San Lorenzo

The Italian says there is no question of the Wales star leaving and is adamant their defeat to AC Milan has done nothing to spoil 2014






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Sterling escapes FA punishment

Federico Fernandez tussles with Raheem Sterling

The 20-year-old appeared to push Federico Fernandez in the face during Liverpool's 4-1 Premier League win over Swansea City on Monday evening, but has evaded sanction


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2014/12/31/7523862/sterling-escapes-fa-punishment