Former Sky TV founder believed to be behind EPL rights swipe

tvnz.co.nz 2 hours ago

One of the founders of Sky Television looks to have returned to haunt the network.

 
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Brazil protests catch authorities on the back foot

guardian.co.uk 2 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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Protesters flood Brazilian cities over World Cup spending

telegraph.co.uk 10 hours ago

A quarter of a million people flooded the streets of cities across Brazil last night to protest against police violence, political corruption and World Cup spending.

 
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Ethiopia FA admits ineligible player

bbc.co.uk 7 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 6 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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Pearce to leave as England U21 coach

bbc.co.uk 7 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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Carroll undergoing West Ham medical

bbc.co.uk 5 hours ago

Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll is undergoing a medical at West Ham ahead of a £15m move.

 
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Newcastle United confirm Joe Kinnear as club's new director of football

guardian.co.uk 47 mins ago

Joe Kinnear has been officially appointed as Newcastle United's director of football, despite a shambolic couple of days in which he seemed to have ruined his chances

 
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Italy U21 v Spain U21 - 18th Jun 2013

www1.skysports.com 3 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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F*** the Mags! Sunderland owner Short shows his colours with explicit anti-Newcastle badge

dailymail.co.uk 2 hours ago

Sunderland owner Ellis Short has been caught wearing a controversial badge which was less than complimentary to rivals Newcastle.

 
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Lille Defender Aurelin Chedjou Snubs Premier League Interest

caughtoffside.com 59 mins ago

Cameroonian stopper to join Turkish giants Galatasaray...

 
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stuff.co.nz 5 hours ago

Ethiopia football officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and are resigned to being stripped of three points, potentially handing South Africa and Botswana a...

 
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European U21 Championship: Thiago hails perfect tournament after Spain glory

www1.skysports.com 1 hour 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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Brazil protests: demonstrators sing national anthem - video

guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago

Hundreds of protesters in São Paulo, Brazil, sing the Brazilian national anthem, as they go up and down escalators in an underground railway station

 
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Barnsley sign Jennings from Bayern

bbc.co.uk 7 hours ago

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

 
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FA Cup final to take place after League season's end for the first time since 2010

dailymail.co.uk 2 hours ago

The FA Cup final will be played after the conclusion of the Premier League next year, restoring the Wembley showpiece to its rightful place as the last game of the English season.

 
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Leeds - LUFC Ticket information for Nurnberg friendly

leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk 2 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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VIDEO: Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema facing trial on sex charges

3news.co.nz 18 hours ago

French international footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema will face trial for soliciting sexual relationships with a minor.

 
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Kinnear hits back at criticism

bbc.co.uk 13 hours ago

Joe Kinnear says he has "more intelligence" than any of critics, who have questioned his return to Newcastle.

 
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Yaya Sanogo Impressed With Arsenal Set Up

caughtoffside.com 2 hours ago

Young French ace talks up Gunners move...

 
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Leeds - LUFC Four possibilities off opening day list

leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk 3 hours ago

LUFC Four possibilities off opening day list Vitalfootball: Leeds Utd: 18/06/2013 18:55:00 The fixtures are out tomorrow morning and Leeds United already know four sides that they will not be...

 
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Leeds - LUFC Former player earns new deal with academy

leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk 3 hours ago

LUFC Former player earns new deal with academy Vitalfootball: Leeds Utd: 18/06/2013 19:10:00 Richard Naylor has been rewarded for his hard work with the Leeds United academy by earning a new...

 
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www1.skysports.com 10 hours ago

Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo says that he is impressed with Arsenal ahead of his proposed move to the club.

 
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Hearts in fresh turmoil over battle to choose administrators

telegraph.co.uk 3 hours ago

Lithuanian bank Ukio Bankas has approached insolvency experts BDO to become Hearts' administrators, it is understood.

 
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Real Madrid offer world-record €155m deal to keep Cristiano Ronaldo

goal.com 12 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the highest paid player of all time as Real Madrid prepare to offer him a five-year €155m deal

 
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Trap wanted to speak to Mrs Duff about retirement

rte.ie 5 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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Where does Kinnear's arrival leave Pardew?

bbc.co.uk 10 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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'World Cup for who?' Football tournament draws Brazilian backlash

telegraph.co.uk 7 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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Soccer Outsider: United vs. Toronto match diary, player ratings

washingtonpost.com 2 hours ago

Jeff Maurer looks at United's latest low point in a season full of them.

 
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Stoke change mind on Pennant release

bbc.co.uk 4 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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MLS Power Rankings (Week 16): Timbers reach the top

oregonlive.com 4 hours ago

Timbers ride 13-game unbeaten streak to top of rankings.

 
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Soccer-Aston Villa sign giant Denmark striker Helenius

news.yahoo.com 1 hour ago

June 18 (Reuters) - Aston Villa have signed towering Denmark striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg, the Premier League club said on Tuesday...

 
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Jese flattered by Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons

goal.com 9 hours ago

Jese flattered by Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons

 
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Tottenham Confident Of Keeping Andre Villas-Boas

caughtoffside.com 3 hours ago

Portuguese boss looking set to stay at White Hart Lane...

 
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The Guiding Hand of Galatasaray

nytimes.com 8 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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