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Stoke embarrassed in FA Cup in fresh humiliation for Hughes

Saturday, 6 January 2018, 20:38 Last update: about 8 years ago

Not even an FA Cup match against fourth-tier opposition could provide any respite to beleaguered Stoke manager Mark Hughes. Stoke lost 2-1 at Coventry on Saturday in the third round of the...

Fiorentina draw 1-1 with Inter with late Simeone equalizer

Saturday, 6 January 2018, 08:23 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Giovanni Simeone scored an equalizer in added time and Fiorentina salvaged a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on Friday to extend its unbeaten streak to eight matches. Inter had gone ahead when Mauri...

FA Cup: Van Dijk grabs derby winner on dream Liverpool debut

Saturday, 6 January 2018, 08:19 Last update: about 8 years ago

— It couldn't have gone any better for Virgil van Dijk on his Liverpool debut. Signed last week for $100 million as the world's most expensive defender, Van Dijk scored an 84th-minute...

Liverpool grab late winner; struggling Stoke lose again

Monday, 1 January 2018, 21:06 Last update: about 8 years ago

Liverpool scored a goal in the fourth minute of injury time to beat Burnley 2-1 away in the Premier League, while Mark Hughes' job as Stoke manager was looking increasingly fragile after the team's...

Man City's record winning run ends with 0-0 draw at Palace

Sunday, 31 December 2017, 16:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Manchester City saw its record 18-game winning run in the Premier League ended with a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday, with the leaders dealt a further blow with injuries to Gabriel Jesus and...

Inter without a win in 4 league games after draw with Lazio

Sunday, 31 December 2017, 07:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan's crisis deepened as it was held to a 0-0 draw at home by Lazio on Saturday to leave it without a win in four league matches. Inter was undefeated and top of Serie A only two weeks...

Updated: Salah stars in Liverpool comeback; Chelsea thrash Stoke

Saturday, 30 December 2017, 19:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Mohamed Salah kept up his stunning form in his debut season for Liverpool, scoring twice in its come-from-behind 2-1 win over Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. The Egypt forward...

Behind The whistle: A glimpse of the future?

Friday, 30 March 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

The concept that team sports clothing might do more than proclaim just what team you play for, is now a reality that is being put under trial tests in Australia....

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