KEANE EYES ITALIAN JOB

Robbie Keane has warned world champions Italy that the Republic of Ireland are gunning for them as they prepare for a potentially crucial head-to-head in Dublin.The Italians remain a point clear of the Irish at the top of Group 8 heading into Wednesday night's clash with third-placed[...]

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HUGHES - CITY ACCEPT ROTATION

Mark Hughes has pointed out that all of his Manchester City squad understand the importance of rotation.The Welshman has already had to make tough decisions this season, for instance when he left Robinho out of his starting line-up for the trip to Portsmouth last time out.The City boss[...]

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BARRY: PRESSURE ON CROATIA

England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Croatia to forget about mind-games ahead of the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday - because the pressure is all on them to get a result.Barry has laughed off talk of a conspiracy to injure Luka Modric and, as one of the survivors of two years ago[...]

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FERGIE WANTS ROONEY TO BE MIDDLE MAN

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows Wayne Rooney likes to wander around the pitch but claims the England international is at his most effective when he occupies the centre-forward role.Rooney has four Premier League goals for United already this season, putting him level[...]

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Gunners lose Djourou to injury for six months

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is expected to be out of action for around six months after undergoing knee surgery.Johan Djourou: Knee problemThe Switzerland international has had an operation on his left knee and the Swiss FA have announced he will not be ready to return until March.Djourou[...]

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THREE IN A ROW FOR CITY

Emmanuel Adebayor hit the target for the third Premier League game in a row as Manchester Citydefeated struggling Portsmouth 1-0 at Fratton Park to make in nine points from nine.Adebayor struck on the half-hour mark.Gareth Barry's inswinging corner from the right found the former Arsenal[...]

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DOMINGUEZ LANDS ARGENTINA CALL

Sebastian Dominguez have been given his first call-up to the Argentina national squad as coach Diego Maradona added seven home-based players to his party ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay.The defender of Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield will join the Albicelestes along with team-mates Nicolas Otamendi[...]

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MODRIC WON`T BLAME BOWER FOR BROKEN LEG

Luka Modric does not blame Lee Bowyer for the tackle that broke the Tottenham star's leg.Modric picked up the injury, which will keep him out for at least six weeks, at the start of the second half in Saturday's 2-1 victory for Spurs over Birmingham.The 23-year-old's absence is a blow[...]

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CHYGRYNSKIY SET FOR BARCA MEDICAL

Dmytro Chygrynskiy is set to be presented as Barcelona's latest addition on Monday afternoon after undergoing his medical with the treble winners in the morning.Chygrynskiy arrived in Barca on Sunday to put the finishing touches on his switch from Shakhtar Donetsk, which Spanish media[...]

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Inter midfielder Vieira hints at future MLS switch

Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed this will be his last year playing football in Europe, but he could end his career with a spell in the USA in Major League Soccer.Patrick Vieira: No Arsenal return.Vieira's contract at the San Siro expires in 2010 and he has not been guaranteed[...]

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