Rudiger Calls for Swift Punishment for Those Guilty of Racism

Rudiger Calls for Swift Punishment for Those Guilty of Racism

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for anyone found to have subjected him to racist abuse to be swiftly punished – and for the fight against discrimination not to be “forgotten again in a couple of days”. Rudiger reported being...
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Chelsea Defeat Spurs, But Win Marred By Alleged Racist Abuse

Chelsea Defeat Spurs, But Win Marred By Alleged Racist Abuse

Frank Lampard again got the better of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea won 2-0 at Tottenham today but the victory was overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Blues defender Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger appeared to suggest he had been the subject...
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Watford Beat Manchester United After De Gea Blunder

Watford Beat Manchester United After De Gea Blunder

David De Gea’s howler put rock-bottom Watford on course for a remarkable result as Manchester United endured their most chastening loss of the season. Nigel Pearson’s first home match was a free hit heading into Christmas, with the Hornets nine...
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Liverpool Crowned Club World Champions After Defeating Flamengo

Liverpool Crowned Club World Champions After Defeating Flamengo

Liverpool have won the Club World Cup, beating Flamengo 1-0 in Doha. The clash with Flamengo in Qatar entered extra time as Mane was denied a penalty right at the death. Defender Virgil Van Dijk was named in the starting...
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Manchester City Come from Behind to Defeat Foxes

Manchester City Come from Behind to Defeat Foxes

Manchester City came from behind to turn up the heat on Leicester with a 3-1 defeat of the Foxes at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League champions were stung by a breakaway goal from Jamie Vardy but, with Kevin De...
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England World Cup Winner Martin Peters Dies, Aged 76

England World Cup Winner Martin Peters Dies, Aged 76

Former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Martin Peters, who scored England’s second goal in the 1966 final against West Germany, has died aged 76 following a long battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Peters, whose death was announced by West Ham, was...
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Celtic’s Lead Back up to Five Points After Edouard Strike Seals Win Over Dons

Celtic’s Lead Back up to Five Points After Edouard Strike Seals Win Over Dons

Odsonne Edouard hit a second-half winner as Celtic regained their five-point lead in the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Aberdeen. Edouard produced a smart finish in the 66th minute after the introduction of Mikey Johnston and resulting reshuffle...
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Ancelotti and Arteta Have Work to Do After Watching Drab Draw

Ancelotti and Arteta Have Work to Do After Watching Drab Draw

Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta learned the size of the tasks ahead of them as they watched Everton and Arsenal play out a drab goalless draw at Goodison Park. Everton announced shortly before the match that Ancelotti had signed a...
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Everton Appoint Carlo Ancelotti as Manager

Everton Appoint Carlo Ancelotti as Manager

Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 60-year-old Italian replaces Marco Silva, who was sacked earlier this month, and becomes Everton’s fourth permanent boss since the departure of Roberto Martinez i...
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Leinster Prevail Over Ulster in 96-point Thriller at The RDS

Leinster Prevail Over Ulster in 96-point Thriller at The RDS

Christmas came early to the RDS with a sackful of tries as Leinster crossed eight times in a 54-42 Guinness PRO14 derby win over Ulster. Incoming Ireland head coach Andy Farrell watched on as the Conference A leaders bagged their...
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