Brazil protests catch authorities on the back foot

guardian.co.uk 3 hours ago

New generation radicalised as protests sparked by fury at bus fare hike mushroom into vast rallies against failing public services and cost of World Cup

 
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Scolari calls for calm from protestors

bbc.co.uk 49 mins ago

Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari calls for calm after demonstrations rock the country during the Confederations Cup.

 
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SKY losing EPL rights a 'disgrace'

3news.co.nz 5 hours ago

Former All Whites captain Danny Hay is in disbelief after SKY Television failed to win continued rights to football's English Premier League (EPL).

 
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Transfer news: Eric Lichaj to join Nottingham Forest after agreeing two-year deal

www1.skysports.com 1 hour ago

Sky Sports understands that Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj.

 
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Ethiopia FA admits ineligible player

bbc.co.uk 8 hours ago

The president of the Ethiopia FA, Sahilu Gebremariam admits his side fielded an ineligible player in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.

 
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Iran and South Korea qualify for 2014 World Cup as Uzbekistan miss out

guardian.co.uk 7 hours ago

Iran beat South Korea 1-0 in Ulsan in a match which saw both sides secure a place at the 2014 World Cup

 
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£15.5m Carroll agrees six-year deal at West Ham as Liverpool take £20m hit on striker

dailymail.co.uk 6 hours ago

Andy Carroll is set to complete a £15.5million permanent move to West Ham from Liverpool, subject to completing a medical.

 
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Pearce to leave as England U21 coach

bbc.co.uk 8 hours ago

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce will not be offered a new contract by the Football Association when it expires.

 
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Play TRUE or FALSE... with Joe Kinnear! Newcastle man made 10 claims about his career... but how...

dailymail.co.uk 8 hours ago

Joe Kinnear made a number of claims about his career during a radio interview. But many of the 'facts' he used as supporting evidence stand up to scrutiny?

 
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League reveals anniversary fixtures

bbc.co.uk 10 hours ago

Burnley play Bolton on the first day of the season in one of six games to mark the Football League's 125th anniversary.

 
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Brazil protests take to the pitch as People's Cup highlights evictions

guardian.co.uk 12 hours ago

Tournament aims to showcase the concerns of locals who say they are being forced from their homes to make way for World Cup stadiums and Olympic developments. Jonathan Watts reports

 
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Prostitution trial against Ribéry and Benzema is adjourned until 2014

guardian.co.uk 2 hours ago

The trial of the French footballers Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl has been delayed for procedural reasons

 
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Real Madrid ready to cash in on Manchester United target Ronaldo

ibnlive.in.com 15 hours ago

Ronaldo has publicly stated that he is not willing to sign new Real Madrid contract and is unhappy with life at Real.

 
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Where does Kinnear's arrival leave Pardew?

bbc.co.uk 11 hours ago

As Joe Kinnear makes a surprise return to Newcastle, chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses how Alan Pardew may be feeling

 
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Manuel Pellegrini Set To Lure Isco To Manchester City

caughtoffside.com 2 hours ago

Isco has been one of the stars of the under 21 European Championships in Israel...

 
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Ethiopian admit to fielding suspended player in qualifier - ESPN FC

espnfc.com 3 hours ago

The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) have admitted to fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and could be docked three points as a result.

 
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European U21 Championship: Thiago hails perfect tournament after Spain glory

www1.skysports.com 2 hours ago

Spains hat-trick hero Thiago Alcantara saluted his side for the perfect tournament after they retained their European Under-21 Championship crown with a 4-2 victory over Italy.

 
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Burnley - Burnley X-Files: Lafferty for Palermo!

burnley.vitalfootball.co.uk 1 hour ago

Burnley X-Files: Lafferty for Palermo! Vitalfootball: Burnley: 18/06/2013 21:43:00 Former Rangers and Clarets forward Kyle Lafferty has signed for Serie A side Palermo today after a short spell...

 
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French footballers to go on trial

bbc.co.uk 19 hours ago

Two French football stars, Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema, are to go on trial in Paris on charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute.

 
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Italy U21 v Spain U21

espnfc.com 3 hours ago

Follow minute-by-minute live commentary of Italy U21 v Spain U21

 
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Italy U21 v Spain U21 - 18th Jun 2013

www1.skysports.com 4 hours ago

Spain captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to help his side secure European Under-21 Championship glory with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Israel.

 
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Leeds - LUFC Ticket information for Nurnberg friendly

leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk 3 hours ago

LUFC Ticket information for Nurnberg friendly Vitalfootball: Leeds Utd: 18/06/2013 19:40:00 Leeds United have announced ticket information for their home pre-season friendly against FC Nurnberg

 
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Stoke change mind on Pennant release

bbc.co.uk 5 hours ago

Stoke City opt to hand winger Jermaine Pennant a one-year deal, 12 days after deciding to release him.

 
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The Guiding Hand of Galatasaray

nytimes.com 9 hours ago

Unal Aysal is doing his best to lead the venerable sports club in Istanbul back to financial health, and back into European contention.

 
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Barnsley sign Jennings from Bayern

bbc.co.uk 8 hours ago

Barnsley sign Bayern Munich's former Tranmere forward Dale Jennings for £250,000 on a three-year deal.

 
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'World Cup for who?' Football tournament draws Brazilian backlash

telegraph.co.uk 8 hours ago

For many, a World Cup held in Brazil – the “spiritual home of football” – is the perfect match but this week’s protests have shown the complexities at play and the cost at stake.

 
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Manchester United make offer for Barcelona's Thiago

ibnlive.in.com 18 hours ago

According to reports in Spain Thiago Alcantara has made up his mind and will leave for the Premier League next year.

 
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Transfer news: Sunderland keen on Lucas Orban, according to defenders agent

football365.com 1 hour ago

Sunderland are hoping to sign Argentine defender Lucas Orban, according to the Club Atletico Tigre players agent.

 
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Trap wanted to speak to Mrs Duff about retirement

rte.ie 7 hours ago

Damien Duff has revealed that in an effort to dissuade him from retiring, Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wanted to speak to Duff's wife.

 
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The Page That Is Bringing The Jelly

football365.com 11 hours ago

Newcastle spring a surprise and appoint Greg Kinnear as their new director of football...

 
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Crewe Alexandra - Trip into the unknown for Alex

crewe.vitalfootball.co.uk 2 hours ago

Trip into the unknown for Alex Vitalfootball: Crewe: 18/06/2013 21:16:00 Assistant manager Neil Baker says Bury will be something of an unknown quantity in the Capital One Cup for his Crewe...

 
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www1.skysports.com 10 hours ago

Sevilla have confirmed they have received bids from Liverpool and Aston Villa for striker Luis Alberto and defender Antonio Luna respectively.

 
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Arsenal set to land £22m Higuain THIS WEEK… and they want Spanish U21 £10m ace Illarramendi too

dailymail.co.uk 22 hours ago

Arsenal hope to end their nine-year wait to sign Gonzalo Higuain this week by making a club record £22million offer for the striker...

 
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Brazil rocked by violent protests – in pictures

guardian.co.uk 11 hours ago

Violence has erupted at the Confederations Cup in Brazil amid anger at the amount of public money being spent on the tournament and the forthcoming 2014 World Cup

 
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New Aston Villa Signing Jores Okore Falls Asleep During Medical

caughtoffside.com 5 hours ago

Danish starlet sleeps on the job during first day...

 
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