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Barca frozen out in Russia

Thursday November 05 2009

Barcelona endured another frustrating Champions League night against Rubin Kazan in Russia last night, the holders having to settle for a 0-0 draw in a Group F match played in sub-zero temperatures.

Fabregas: First-half goal. Photo: Getty Images

Gunners show class but Wenger left frustrated by late wobble

Wednesday October 21 2009

ARSENE Wenger had planned to mark his 60th birthday tomorrow with nothing more extravagant than watching Europa Cup football on TV but, after Arsenal threw away victory last night, he might prefer to study DVDs of his team's defending from set-pieces.

Reds count the cost

Tuesday October 20 2009

Liverpool's defeat to Sunderland could have put paid to their title hopes -- a fact that must be all the more grating for Rafael Benitez given that, had the club been willing to pay £90,000, they could have flown key midfielder Javier Mascherano and team-mate Emiliano Insua back in time for the match.

Moment of truth arrives for 'El Diego'

Wednesday October 14 2009

Few photos have proved so enduring, so iconic, as that of Diego Maradona, ball at his feet, facing a line of Belgian defenders at the 1982 World Cup.

Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney. Photo: AFP, Getty Images

Rooney delights in Ronaldo's qualifying pain

Friday October 09 2009

It remains one of the most painful, infuriating images burned into the consciousness of anyone associated with England: Cristiano Ronaldo egging on an Argentine referee to dismiss Wayne Rooney.

Do or die for Ronaldo with Portugal on brink of failure

Thursday October 08 2009

THE last time the world's top footballer missed the World Cup was when Johan Cruyff refused to grace the Argentinian military junta with his presence in 1978.

Ferguson insists Rooney can be 'as good as Messi'

Wednesday September 30 2009

It was not the most unexpected debut -- everybody knew how rare Wayne Rooney's ability was. However, it was certainly the most spectacular beginning to a Manchester United career.

Gers suffer huge defeat

Wednesday September 30 2009

Rangers crashed to a demoralising 4-1 Champions League defeat to Sevilla with a second-half collapse at Ibrox. Goals from Abdoulay Konko, Adriano, Luis Fabiano and Frederic Kanoute gave the La Liga side maximum points after two Group G games.

Record-breaking Guardiola missing Henry for Kiev test

Tuesday September 29 2009

NO Barcelona coach in recent history has raced to 50 victories as quickly as Pep Guardiola, who chalked up his half century of wins last Saturday in just 71 games.