Liverpool legend Carragher: Flanagan deserves England call Unknown00:04 0 评论

Liverpool
legend Jamie Carragher feels Jon Flanagan deserves an England cap.
The defender didn't even make the England U21 squad during the last international week.
Carragher wrote in the Daily Mail: "England are well stocked for full backs but if something were to happen to Glen Johnson
or Kyle Walker, Flanagan should be the first port of call. He is more than just someone who can make a tackle and he is versatile, uses the ball well and is growing in confidence."

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Barcelona chief Arroyo: No chance Messi leaves Unknown00:03 0 评论

Barcelona
communications chief Manuel Arroyo insists Lionel Messi will not leave.
Messi has entered new contract talks with Barca in recent weeks.
Arroyo declared: "He's the best player in the world and has more records available. Currently there is no chance to leave. His intention and ours is for him to continue here until the end of his career.
"(President Josep) Bartomeu and the player's father have been meeting to talk about it."

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Delph admits Villa fans have deserved better Unknown00:00 0 评论

Aston Villa
midfielder Fabian Delph admits the fans deserve better.
Delph admits the supporters haven't had too much to shout about.
He said: "When I signed for the club we were challenging for sixth spot so, yes, I can understand the frustration. It's a massive club.
"If I was sitting in the stands I'd be screaming, 'Delph, what are you doing?' as well.
"But they've stuck with us, we've got a great fan base. It's nice to able to send them home with a smile on their faces for once."

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Martino to quit Barcelona for Argentina job after World Cup Unknown00:03 0 评论

Barcelona
coach Tata Martino has decided to leave at the end of the season.
Esport3 says Martino will walk out on Barca in the summer, "even if they win the Treble".
The Argentine has made up his mind to leave, though he remains contracted until the end of next season.
Barca spokesman Manel Arroyo denied the claims last night, though fresh speculation suggests the Argentine FA will offer Martino the national team job after the World Cup
.

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Nelson Valdez: Olympiakos will attack Man Utd Unknown00:00 0 评论

Olympiakos striker Nelson Valdez says they'll go for Manchester United
's throat tomorrow night.
Valdez says Olympiakos are ready to hammer home their 2-0 advantage against Manchester United
and won't look to defensive tactics to secure their place in the Champions League last eight.
ﾡﾰOur goal is not to play defensively, despite the advances that we have from the first match,ﾡﾱ he said.
ﾡﾰWe can take the advantage we have and can finally get a big qualification.ﾡﾱ

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AC Milan legend Maldini: I spoke with Barbara about return Unknown00:03 0 评论

AC Milan
legend Paolo Maldini has confirmed talks about a return to the club.
Maldini denies claims he's refused to consider returning.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "We had two interviews, Barbara (Berlusconi) wanted me in Milan, but after the reshuffle of positions I have not heard from anyone.
"If I will return to manage AC Milan
, it will depend on who I can surround myself with."

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Nolan confident West Ham can return to winning ways against Man Utd Unknown00:00 0 评论

West Ham United
captain Kevin Nolan is confident returning to winning ways against crisis hit Manchester United.
The Hammers are aiming to bounce back from defeat to Stoke City
.
Nolan said: "We did quite well against them at our place last year [to lead twice and draw 2-2] and I'm hoping we can capitalise on that, start another run going again. That is the aim and there is no reason why we can't do that."

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Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard proves Zulte Waregem matchwinner Unknown23:59 0 评论

Chelsea
midfielder Thorgan Hazard continues to shine on-loan at Zulte Waregem.
Eden Hazard
's brother Thorgan saw more success in front of goal for his loan club Zulte Waregem on the weekend.
He secured the three points with the only goal of the game against KAA Gent in Belgium.

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AC Milan legend Maldini slaughters Galliani: He reckons he did it all himself! Unknown00:03 0 评论

AC Milan
legend Paolo Maldini has slammed the club's general manager Adriano Galliani.
Maldini feels Galliani has been a big part of the club's demise over the past two seasons.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Galliani is a great manager, but Milan also has many other employees. I will give an example, if you get a coach who says Andrea Pirlo is no longer needed at Milan, there must be some leader who emphasizes that he continues to be an asset for the club.
"He (Galliani) believed he's the Almighty, who does not remember all the successes have not come only thanks to him, but also thanks to a group that could manage the locker room."

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Davies: Swansea players know we're in relegation battle Unknown23:59 0 评论

Swansea City
defender Ben Davies says the players realise they're in a relegation fight.
Swans are licking their wounds after defeat to Fulham
.
Davies said: ﾡﾰWe are in a relegation fight and I think weﾡﾯve known that for the last couple of games.
ﾡﾰWeﾡﾯve got to stand up now and be counted and really fight for every point in this league.
ﾡﾰWe knew where we were before the game and weﾡﾯve got no excuses to fall back on. Weﾡﾯre confident as a group of players that we can get out of this, but things donﾡﾯt get handed to you.
ﾡﾰWeﾡﾯve got to stand up, put the performances in and show why weﾡﾯre good enough to be here. Weﾡﾯve got two tough games now and weﾡﾯve got to get something from them.ﾡﾱ

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Newcastle keeper Krul: Season must not fizzle out Unknown00:03 0 评论

Newcastle United
goalkeeper Tim Krul insists they won't let their season "fizzle out".
Krul has continued to take the fight to the Premier League.
He said: ﾡﾰWe wonﾡﾯt let the season fizzle out. The commitment was there.
ﾡﾰIt was a hot day but the boys showed their commitment. We had a chance but we missed and they went up the other end and scored.ﾡﾱ

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Andre Villas-Boas named new Zenit coach Unknown23:59 0 评论

Former Tottenham
and Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has been named new coach of Zenit St Petersburg.
The Portuguese tactician, who had been out of work since being sacked by Spurs following their humiliating defeat by Liverpool
in December, has been handed a two-year contract.
Zenit confirmed Villas-Boas will be officially presented to the media on March 20.
A short statement on Zenit's website read: "Zenit has agreed terms on a contract with new head coach Andrﾨﾦ Villas-Boas.
"The contract will be signed and Mr. Villas-Boas will be presented in St. Petersburg as Zenitﾡﾯs new head coach on March 20. Mr. Villas-Boasﾡﾯ contract begins in March, 2014, and is valid for two seasons."

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Newcastle keeper Krul: I was at fault for Fulham winner Unknown00:02 0 评论

Newcastle United
goalkeeper Tim Krul says he was at fault for Fulham's winner on Saturday.
Krul should have done better when substitute Ashkan Dejagah
let fly with a long-range drive which seemed to fly through the Holland stopperﾡﾯs hands.
He told The Journal: ﾡﾰIﾡﾯve just seen it back and his hand is up in the air.
ﾡﾰI know sometimes it is difficult for the referee to see things but then he needs help off his assistants.
ﾡﾰFrom my point of view it is a blatant handball and Iﾡﾯm disappointed he didnﾡﾯt give it.
ﾡﾰHis arms were up. Itﾡﾯs close and I agree heﾡﾯs only two yards away but at the end of the day his hands were up and thatﾡﾯs the rule. If his hands were by his side itﾡﾯs not his penalty.
ﾡﾰIﾡﾯm devastated because I would have loved to put it right.ﾡﾱ

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Swansea midfielder Britton: We're now facing different challenge Unknown23:59 0 评论

Swansea City
midfielder Leon Britton admits they're facing a test of character.
Britton says there's real relegation fears at the Liberty.
ﾡﾰOver the last few years we have had nothing but success, but now we have a different challenge on our hands,ﾡﾱ said the playmaker.

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Arsenal legend Parlour: Liverpool can win Premier League title Unknown00:02 0 评论

Arsenal
legend Ray Parlour feels Liverpool have the firepower to win the Premier League title this season.
He feels Liverpool
's campaign is coming together at the right time.
Parlour told Sky Sports: "The firepower that Liverpool
have got with (Luis) Suarez and (Daniel) Sturridge - these youngsters are playing a lot better as well - they're playing really well.
"Steven Gerrard has been excellent and is such an important character to have in your team as well in that midfield area. Raheem Sterling has improved and Jordan Henderson is having a great season.
"if you look at the firepower you'll always have Suarez and Sturridge in your team probably more than (Arsenal
's Olivier) Giroud."

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Parlour: Arsenal players had big doubts when Wenger arrived Unknown23:58 0 评论

Arsenal
legend Ray Parlour has recalled the first time Arsene Wenger walked into Highbury.
Wenger, who will preside over his 1000th game in charge of the Gunners when they travel to Chelsea
at the weekend, is searching for his first piece of silverware in nine years.
"At first we didn't really know who Arsene Wenger
was," Parlour said.
"But we trusted (vice-chairman) David Dein at the time, him saying Arsene Wenger
was going to push the club forward - and certainly after six weeks or so you could tell that he was a top-class manager.
"When Arsene Wenger
first turned up, he took me to another level. His training methods were always great, he was on that pitch every single day, which is so important as a coach.
"He had lots and lots of brains about football and what he wanted to achieve."
He added: "I think Arsenal
was on a slippery slope down and he brought us right up again."

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Rosicky senses Arsenal on brink of winning silverware Unknown00:02 0 评论

Tomas Rosicky
hopes to win silverware with Arsenal.
Rosicky, who signed a new deal at the club earlier this month, is determined to win his first piece of silverware for the club this season after arriving from Borussia Dortmund
in 2006.
"I would love to win a trophy with Arsenal
," said Rosicky. "This is why I came here and I still believe I can do it here. That's why I am still here.
"Our win at Spurs may have knocked their challenge for fourth place, but I don't think like that. My goal is to win the league. I am not looking for a top-four finish - my goal is to win the league.
"I am staying here, I love this club and that was always my goal. It still is and I will give absolutely everything I can to achieve my dreams."

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Schalke ace Draxler not shutting door on Arsenal move Unknown23:58 0 评论

Schalke
midfielder Julian Draxler isn't ready to consider his next move.
Arsenal
are battling Manchester United and Bayern Munich for the young Germany international.
Bundesliga pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft revealed yesterday:

Re: Draxler I have been told that Arsenal

felt they "lost" player when Bayern entered the stage. But I understand player hasn't decided yet
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) March 17, 2014

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Liverpool midfielder Allen: Great feeling to win at Man Utd Unknown00:02 0 评论

Liverpool
midfielder Joe Allen enjoyed victory at Manchester United on Sunday.
Allen, who turned 24 on Friday, was industrious as he helped the Reds to a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
"It's a great feeling to be involved in a game like that," Allen told the club's official website.
"The hunger and desire we showed throughout the game was great. To come and pick up three points from a game at Old Trafford is a feeling I'm sure many of us will never forget.
"I'll count this as a birthday present.
"From a personal point of view, it was great to be involved from the start in a game like this."

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Liverpool owner Henry: We're most exciting team to watch Unknown23:58 0 评论

Liverpool
owner John W Henry has declared Brendan Rodgers' team the "most exciting" in Europe.
Henry was delighted with their win at Manchester United
and tweeted:

A convincing win at Manchester United

. LFC is the most exciting team to watch in football.
— John W. Henry (@John_W_Henry) March 16, 2014

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