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Egypt's forward Gedo hungry for more goals in England - (120 days ago)

  Gedo continued his blistering form with his third goal in four appearances, as Hull City defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the English Championship (second division) on Tuesday. "We got another three marvellous points. All players performed well against Blackburn," Gedo said on his Twitter account after the match. "I can't wait until I play against Bolton on Saturday," he added. Gedo

Wenger has few options to save Arsenal's season - (120 days ago)

  The last-16 first-leg loss exposed the lack of strength in depth which has contributed to the Londoners going out of both domestic cup competitions, lying fifth in the Premier League and looking poised to bow out of Europe. Bundesliga leaders Bayern had the luxury of bringing on Dutch World Cup runner-up Arjen Robben and prolific Germany striker Mario Gomez in the second half but a

Free-scoring Gedo scores third goal for Hull, Elmohamady also on target - (120 days ago)

Gedo’s compatriot Ahmed Elmohamady was also on target as Hull’s on-song Egyptian contingent maintained their impressive run.Egypt’s versatile defender Ahmed Fathi, who like Gedo joined Hull from Egyptian giants Ahly on loan until the end of the season, was introduced in the dying minutes to make his second appearance with the Tigers.Hull lie second in the Championship table with

FIFA seeks government support against match-fixing - (120 days ago)

Ralf Mutschke said he hopes a Singaporean businessman accused of heading a crime syndicate that made millions by betting on rigged Italian games will be brought to face the courts with the help of Singaporean authorities.Mutschke, speaking at a conference in Malaysia co-hosted by Interpol and the Asian Football Confederation to discuss match-fixing, said referees and players are being banned for

Egypt's forward Gedo hungry for more goals in England - (120 days ago)

Gedo continued his blistering form with his third goal in four appearances, as Hull City defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the English Championship (second division) on Tuesday."We got another three marvellous points. All players performed well against Blackburn," Gedo said on his Twitter account after the match."I can't wait until I play against Bolton on Saturday," he added.Gedo and his Ahly

Wenger has few options to save Arsenal's season - (120 days ago)

  The last-16 first-leg loss exposed the lack of strength in depth which has contributed to the Londoners going out of both domestic cup competitions, lying fifth in the Premier League and looking poised to bow out of Europe. Bundesliga leaders Bayern had the luxury of bringing on Dutch World Cup runner-up Arjen Robben and prolific Germany striker Mario Gomez in the second half but a

Bayern Munich eye Champions League final - (120 days ago)

Bayern will be hoping their trip to London was not the last this season with the Champions League final being held in the English capital in May."This was a superb performance, a top game from us," Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said early on Wednesday as the team gathered in their London hotel. "Although we still have to have a lot of respect for the second leg in March."But we have taken a

Malaga played one of worst games in attack against Porto, says Pellegrini - (120 days ago)

  Competition debutants Malaga have been one of the surprise teams this season, their attractive brand of possession football winning widespread praise, but they ran into a wall in Porto and lost Tuesday's last-16 first leg 1-0. Double European Cup winners Porto starved the visitors of the ball and Joao Moutinho scored the only goal, albeit from an offside position, to give the Portuguese

Ahly squad thirsty for Africa Super Cup: Coach - (120 days ago)

“Many key players are absent due to injuries and loans. Winning the CAF Super Cup is essential for them because they want to prove their worth,” El-Badry was quoted as saying on the Red Devils’ official website Wednesday.Midfielder Mohamed Abou-Treika is on loan to UAE’s Bani Yas while winger Ahmed Fathi is on loan to English Championship side Hull City. Many other players

Tennis: Defending champion Radwanska into Dubai quarter-finals - (120 days ago)

  The Pole, who received a first-round bye, lost three of her first four service games on an overcast centre court and she will need to improve if she is retain her Dubai title, with Petra Kvitova or Ana Ivanovic awaiting her in the next round. "For me, the first match is always a bit tricky," Radwanska told reporters. "I didn't hit on the centre court here this year, and I was just

Kenya name Belgian Amrouche as coach - (120 days ago)

  The 44-year-old former Burundi coach was unveiled at a news conference attended by the east African nation's Sports Minister, Ababu Namwamba, and Football Kenya Federation chairman Sam Nyamweya. Like Michel, who resigned citing differences with the Kenyan football authorities over the terms of his contract, the Belgian, who managed Burundi from 2007 to 2012, resigned last year in protest

LIVE: Barcelona v AC Milan in Champions League - (120 days ago)

Preview:After clambering its way back up the Serie A table, the true test of AC Milan's revival will come against Barcelona in the final 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.Milan had a disappointing start to the season and, standing at 15th place in the Serie A after eight matches, seemed to be heading for a relegation fight rather than a title battle.However, Milan has since climbed to third

Bruce delighted with Gedo impact - (120 days ago)

football411.comSteve Bruce paid tribute to Mohamed Nagy, popularly known as Gedo, after the Egyptian striker scored his third goal in as many matches.Gedo, on loan from Al Ahly, broke the deadlock after 52 minutes before compatriot Ahmed Elmohamady added a second on the three-quarter mark as Hull beat Blackburn 2-0 to record a third successive home victory.The 28-year-old was a deadline transfer

Appleton blames FA Cup hangover - (120 days ago)

football411.comMichael Appleton suggested Blackburn slumped to 2-0 defeat to Hull City because his players were still suffering from FA Cup victory hangover.After shocking Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Rovers returned down to earth with a bump at the KC Stadium on Tuesday night.Appleton's men were undone by second-half goals from Egyptian internationals Gedo

Nike says no plans for Oscar Pistorius in future ads - (121 days ago)

Pistorius is a double-amputee who races on carbon-fiber blades and competed in the London Olympics last year. He has been charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend in his South Africa home. A Nike Internet ad showing Pistorius starting to sprint in his blades with the caption: "I am the bullet in the chamber" has already been pulled. Wilkins said the wording in the

Egypt’s Koka turns from hero to villain in Rio Ave’s home draw - (121 days ago)

  The 19-year old striker opened the scoring three minutes into the game from close range. It’s Koka’s fourth goal this season and his second in the league so far. However Rio Ave’s lead was cancelled seconds before the break when Alan successfully converted a penalty kick. In the 88th minute, Koka’s was shown the red card for a harsh tackle on an opponent. The

High hopes for Ivory Coast's Drogba at Galatasaray - (121 days ago)

  Drogba, who took the winning penalty for Chelsea in last season's final, scored with a header five minutes into his Galatasaray debut on Friday, whetting the appetite of the 2000 UEFA Cup champions ahead of the last 16 first-leg match. The Istanbul club's confidence is running high after they won that game 2-1 against Akhisar Belediyespor, strengthening their lead at the top of the first

Chile joins Brazil friendly rivals this year - (121 days ago)

  The April 24 friendly will be played at the newly-refurbished Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, one of six venues for the June 15-30 tournament that acts as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup finals a year later. The Chile match will be Brazil's fourth in 2013 after their 2-1 defeat by England at Wembley earlier this month when Luiz Felipe Scolari began his second spell as national coach.

Ahly happy for Beni Suef win ahead of Africa Super Cup - (121 days ago)

Live: Arsenal V. Bayern Munich in Champions League - (121 days ago)

  Probable teams:         Arsenal: 1-Wojciech Szczesny; 3-Bacary Sagna, 4-Per Mertesacker, 5-Thomas Vermaelen, 6-Laurent Koscielny; 8-Mikel Arteta 19-Santi Cazorla, 10-Jack Wilshere, 9-Lukas Podolksi; 12-Olivier Giroud, 14-Theo Walcott Bayern Munich: 1-Manuel Neuer; 21-Philipp Lahm, 5-Daniel van Buyten, 4-Dante, 27-David Alaba; 8-Javi Martinez,

New facts revelaed over Pistorius's girlfriend murder case - (121 days ago)

  Reeva Steenkamp, a law graduate and model, died after being hit by three rounds, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said. Pistorius wept uncontrollably in court as Nel outlined details of a shooting that has gripped South Africa and the millions around the world who saw the double amputee's track glory as the ultimate tale of triumph over adversity. Scores of mourners gathered in the coastal city of

FIFA confirms goal-line technology in World Cup - (121 days ago)

  Two systems, Hawkeye and GoalRef, have so far been licensed by FIFA and both were used at last year's World Club Cup in Japan, where goal-line technology was employed for the first time. "After a successful implementation of goal-line technology (GLT) at the Club World Cup in Japan in December 2012, FIFA has decided to use GLT at the Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and 2014 World Cup,"

Chelsea's Terry happy to fight for his place - (121 days ago)

  Terry has endured a difficult season, missing two months with a knee injury sustained in November and then struggling to regain match fitness as well as his place in the starting lineup. English media reported he had fallen out with Benitez, which the centre back and the Spanish coach both denied in the wake of Chelsea's emphatic 4-0 win over Brentford in their FA Cup fourth-round replay

Valencia's Rami likely to miss PSG trip - (121 days ago)

  "The player has begun treatment and the estimated recovery time is approximately three weeks," Valencia said in a statement on their website. Valencia will miss Rami's solid presence in defence and he also scored the club's 90th-minute goal in last week's first leg, which finished 2-1 to PSG. Victor Ruiz is likely to partner Ricardo Costa in central defence in Rami's

Tennis: Ivanovic reaches Dubai second round, Stephens bows out - (121 days ago)

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Dubai tennis championships on Monday while U.S, teenager Sloane Stephens was eliminated in three sets to cap a miserable debut trip to the Gulf. Ivanovic's career has dipped since she won the French title in 2008, sinking from number one in the world rankings to 13th, and she was far from

Egypt's Ahly score two, miss two against Bani Suef Telephones - (121 days ago)

Ahmed Shedid Qenawy opened the scoring in the 20th minute and Sayed Hamdi recovered his scoring instinct following a series of sluggish finishes to secure a victory in the 60th minute.It was a major boost for the Red Devils, who are now back to their winning ways after last week's slump against Smouha 1-0. They will now confidently head to the African Super Cup clash against the AC Leopards on 23

Tennis: Injured Nadal draws inspiration from Brazil's Ronaldo - (121 days ago)

  With Ronaldo watching, Nadal took an important step on Sunday by winning the Brazil Open for his first title after a seven-month layoff to treat his left knee. Now he wants to repeat the Brazilian's successful story of recovery from much more serious injuries. Nadal said Ronaldo is "an example" to be followed because of his determination to rebound from a series of knee injuries that

Arsenal boss Wenger denies new contract reports - (121 days ago)

  The Frenchman gave a tetchy news conference at Arsenal's training ground, treating questions with a mixture of sarcasm and aggression and refusing to discuss the merits of a Bayern side who are strolling to the Bundesliga title. Tuesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg clash with the Bavarian giants comes in the wake of Arsenal's humiliating 1-0 defeat by second-tier Blackburn

Egypt coach tips forward Gedo for bigger European club - (121 days ago)

  Gedo and his Ahly teammate Ahmed Fathi from the Egyptian giants joined Hull City on a six-month loan deal during the January transfer window. "I was supporting the idea of Gedo’s move to England. He has the technical and physical abilities to shine there," Bradley was quoted as saying by Ahram Sport on Monday. "I expect Gedo could join one of the biggest European clubs if he