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Football

# football - Friday 19 April, 2013

From The Score Goggle Box

Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend

It’s almost pay-day. Get on the couch and ride this one out.

# football - Thursday 18 April, 2013

From The Score Roman Empire

Paris meeting links Pellegrini to Chelsea – reports

Is the highly-rated Malaga boss next in line for the Stamford Bridge hot seat?

From The Score Woegius
From The Score Ouchies! This post contains videos

Alex Ferguson fumes at Andy Carroll tackle on David De Gea

The Manchester United keeper was introduced to the big England man last night.

From The Score Rich List
From The Score Football

So, Jose Mourinho told some dude he was leaving Spain

The president of Jose junior’s club apparently spilled the beans.

# football - Wednesday 17 April, 2013

From The Score MATCH REPORTS

Late Tevez goal keeps Fergie’s championship wine corked

Meanwhile in London, John Terry scored his first double since 2004.

From The Score UEFA Europa League

Benitez sticks to his guns at Chelsea

The Spaniard insists resting his players, including Lampard and Terry, is crucial to their success.

From The Score Dress Rehearsal

Roberto Martinez primed for first Manchester City clash, not FA final

It’s the bread-and-butter stuff tonight in the Premier League.

# football - Tuesday 16 April, 2013

From The Score Forward Thinking

‘He’s not for sale’ — Liverpool rule out Luis Suarez departure

Liverpool chief Ian Ayre insists the Uruguayan is staying put.

From The Score Showdown

Messi passed fit for Bayern semi-final

The 25-year-old was told at training today he would be ready to play against the Bavarians next week with his hamstring problem a thing of the past.

From The Score Premier League

PSG target Rooney wants strong finish to seal title

If results go Manchester United’s way, the Premier League could be theirs by Monday’s meeting with Aston Villa.

From The Score Premier League

Defeat will end Everton’s Champions League hope – Moyes

The Toffees boss says his side are underdogs, but must get at least a point away to Arsenal tonight.

# football - Monday 15 April, 2013

From The Score Premier League

Gibson will undergo thigh operation this summer, says Moyes

The optional surgery will rule the midfielder out of a potential Ireland recall in June.

From The Score Cleared

FA take no action against Sergio Aguero after 2-footed stamp on David Luiz

The Man City striker will not be banned for his moment of madness yesterday.

From The Score World Cup 2014

Two fans shot dead near World Cup stadium in Brazil

The Castelao is one of the six stadiums hosting games for the Confederations Cup and one of 12 venues for next year’s World Cup.

From The Score Retiring Type

Brendan Rodgers urges Jamie Carragher to stay on at Anfield

The 35-year-old announced earlier this season that this campaign would be his last in the Premier League.

# football - Sunday 14 April, 2013

From The Score Comeback

Second chance? Andy Carroll back on Rodgers’ radar

The England striker has prospered while on loan at West Ham this season.

From The Score Miracle Grow

Herr Cut! Dortmund’s Klopp admits hair transplant

Meanwhile in Germany, a singer called Baron von Borsig has released ‘Kloppo, you superstar’.

# football - Saturday 13 April, 2013

From The Score RETORT

Ferguson has no sympathy for Mancini following ‘fear’ comments

The City boss suggested certain teams underperform against United.

# football - Friday 12 April, 2013

From The Score Tolerance

Paolo Di Canio not fazed by fans’ chanting

The police have warned against fans gesturing distastefully towards the new Black Cats manager.

From The Score Hipster Football

Champions League reaction: Jurgen Klopp happy to face Real Madrid

The two sides met in the group stage, when Dortmund triumphed in Germany before being only just held to a draw in Spain.

From The Score LFC This post contains videos

Uruguay FA backs accused Luis Suarez over punch on Chilean defender

“We will defend him very strongly. We are working with all the videos and pictures showing Suarez reacted to an initial aggression from Jara.”

From The Score Not Even Close This post contains videos

WATCH: Comically bad Adebayor penalty miss blunts Spurs

Have a lie-in Emmanuel, you earned it.

# football - Thursday 11 April, 2013

From The Score Paidi O'pacino This post contains videos

WATCH: Amazing Al Pacino/Páidí O’Sé tribute to the late Kerry legend

Hollywood, take note. We want Any Given Sunday 2: Westmeath style

From The Score Europa League This post contains videos

VIDEO: Fernando Torres lobs a beauty as Chelsea make Europa League semis

Goals rained in at the same ground where Chelsea suffered penalty shoot-out heartbreak in 2008.

From The Score LFC

Missing Europe could be a ‘blessing’, says Brendan Rodgers

“It could allow us to have a real strong run at the league next year and that can then really springboard us for the years going forward.”

From The Score Road To Rio

Ireland up 1 place in FIFA rankings to 39th, North slump to 119th

Ireland drew with Sweden and Austria last month.

From The Score Euro Vision

Europa League preview: Spurs face Swiss hurdle while Blues on the brink

The European football action isn’t over yet, fellow couch potatoes.

# football - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

From The Score German Lessons This post contains videos

Champions League: Imperious Bayern swat Old Lady aside to reach semis

Goals from Mario Mandzukic and former Chelsea forward Claudio Pizarro sent Juventus tumbling out.

From The Score Forward Thinking

Manchester United target Atletico star Falcao

Spanish daily Marca reckon Alex Ferguson has already tabled a €55million bid for the Columbian striker.

From The Score Golazo!

Family affair: Leo Messi’s cousin scores wonder goal

The 28-year-old was making just his second appearance for Vitoria.

From The Score Ref Justice

Malaga to lodge official protest after late drama in Dortmund

‘Our complaint will be aimed at the referees rather than at UEFA. The Champions League is an elite competition and the people in it should be elite level, too.’

From The Score Juventus

Juve v Bayern: Conte to change tack for Champions League showdown

The Old Lady is chasing a two-goal deficit in Turin tonight. This could be good.

From The Score Second Coming

Rafa Benitez talks up Liverpool return

The Anfield legend says he will almost certainly return to the club in the future.

# football - Tuesday 9 April, 2013

From The Score How It's Done

For $100, Darren O’Dea is going to show you how to play football

The Irish defender will teach lucky Canadian youths the footballing basics later this month.

# football - Monday 8 April, 2013

From The Score Player Ratings

#Outof10: How we rated the Manchester City and United players

Roberto Mancini’s men kept the title race interesting with a hard-fought win at Old Trafford.

From The Score Controversy

Rangers chief accused of ‘racist language’

Charles Green has come under fire following comments made in an article in the Scottish Sun.

From The Score Manchester Derby This post contains videos

As it happened: Manchester United v Manchester City, Premier League

Sergio Aguero came off the bench to settle a tense tie and keep the league race alive for a few more weeks.

# football - Sunday 7 April, 2013

From The Score Responsibility

David Beckham keen to start against Barcelona

The former Manchester United midfielder may benefit from the suspension of Blaise Matuidi.