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Premier League: Manchester City vs Tottenham - late Mario Balotelli penalty maintain 100% home record

2012-01-22T23:36:00.000Z

Manchester City maintained 100% home record this season after snatching 3-2 victory in five-goal thriller. Samir Nasri opened the score line with fantastic goal after super vision and assist from David Silva, the leading top assistor in premier league this season. Joleon Lescott went in with the ball to make it 2-0. Jermain Defoe capitalized on defence error to pull one back before Gareth Bale superb direct volley to level the score 2-2.

Then came Jermain Defoe miss in final minutes, he just miss timed the ball following good effort from Bale. Spurs then have to pay the price, Mario Balotelli fouled by Ledley King in penalty box, Balotelli converted the spot kick on 94 minutes. Salute to Roberto Mancini for Balotelli substitution, he looked dangerous with every ball despite controversial fouls which look like the good, the bad and Balotelli pointed out in soccernet.com. City remain 3 points clear at the top of premier league table after United 2-1 victory over Arsenal.

Manchester City vs Tottenham goals summary

Samir Nasri 1-0 (56')

Joleon Lescott 2-0 (59')

Jermain Defoe 2-1 (60')

Gareth Bale 2-2 (65')

Mario Balotelli 3-2 (pen 90')

Manchester City vs Tottenham video highlights

szólj hozzá: City vs Spurs 3:2 EXTENDED

Tottenham hotspurs starting lineup and subs: Brad Friedel, Ledley King, Joleon Lescot, Younes Kaboul, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Kyle Walker, Scott Parker, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon (Steven Pienaar), Jermain Defoe and Rafael Van der Vaart (Jake Livermore).

Manchester City starting lineup and subs: Joe Hart, Stefan Savic, Gaël Clichy, Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, James Milner, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Edin Dzeko (Mario Balotelli) and Sergio Agüero.

Premier league: Manchester United stay in touch with City with 2-1 victory over Arsenal FC

2012-01-22T22:46:00.001Z

Manchester United doubles win Arsenal vs Manchester encounters

Manchester United stayed closer to Manchester City with 2-1 win over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Goal from Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck were enough to see off Arsenal and restore 3 points gap with Premier league leaders. Premier league top scorer, Robin van Persie scored his 18 premier league goal of the season but was not enough to stop Sir Alex Ferguson club. The gunners lost to United 8-2 in the first round Arsenal vs Manchester United encounter. Earlier Manchester City grabbed a 3-2 late minute win over Tottenham.

Van Persie joined Torres in this week crucial goal miss
Van Persie joined in Torres miss drama this week. Chris Smalling fell down allowed Tomas Rosicky to snatch the ball and presented Van Persie with goal scoring opportunity, he hit the ball with left foot just ten yards in front of the gaping goal but surprisingly the ball went wide and it his Van Persie miss. What a miss for top striker!!

Arsenal FC vs Manchester United goals summary
Antonio Valencia 0-1 (45')
Robin Van Persie 1-1 (71')
Danny Welbeck 1-2 (81')
Arsenal vs Manchester United video highlights

szólj hozzá: A1-2M

Arsenal FC starting lineup and subs: Wojciech Szczęsny, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, , Johan Djourou (Nicholas Yennaris), Tomas Rosicky, Alex Song, Robin Van Persie, Aaron Ramsey (Park Chu-Young), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin) and Theo Walcott.

Manchester United starting lineup and subs: Anders Lindegaard, Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones (Rafael - Park Ji-Sung), Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Paul Scholes), Antonio Valencia, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney.

Africa Cup of Nations 2012: Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea secured a $1 million bonus plus plus $20,000 for a goal in 1-0 victory against Libya

2012-01-22T02:51:00.000Z

Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea secured a $1 million bonus plus $20,000 for a goal in 1-0 victory against Libya in African Nations Cup opening game of the tournament. The bonus is a reward promised by president son Teodoro Obiang Nguema. Midfielder Javier Balboa scored the winning goal on 87'.

For Libya team this is more than just a football tournament, it is coupled by celebration for Libya freedom post Colonel Gadaffi. El Khatroushi and Juma Gtat joined the then rebel force and fight Gadaffi regimen. El Khatroushi said “Everybody is afraid of dying at a young age, but we had to do something,” …… “I'm proud of what we did, but that's not why we fought. We did it for our country.”

Equatorial Guinea vs Libya video highlights

The tournament give opportunity for more football minor teams to show their quality as the famous Africa giants Nigeria, Cameroon, Egypt and South Africa failed to qualify. Ivory Coast are clear favorites and would fance the opportunity to capitalize on absence of Africa giant. Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou, Koro Toure and Yahya Toure are among top player among with many others.

Premier league: Fulham destroy Newcastle United in 5-2 victory, Clint Dempsey hattrick

2012-01-21T19:40:00.001Z

Fulham FC vs Newcastle United goals summary

Danny Guthrie 0-1 (43')

Danny Murphy (pen) 1-1 (52')

Clint Dempsey 2-1 (58')

Clint Dempsey 3-1 (64')

Bobby Zamora (pen) 4-1 (67')

Hatem Ben Arfa 4-2 (85')

Clint Dempsey 5-2 (89')

Fulham FC vs Newcastle United video highlights - Clint Dempsey hattrick

szólj hozzá: Fulham v Newcastle 5:2 GOALS

Premier league: Fernarndo Torres misfire against Norwich City in goalless draw (video))

2012-01-21T19:30:00.000Z

Newly promoted Norwich held Chelsea in a goal less draw as Fenarndo Torres misfire again in the crucial moments but this time the chance wasn't very open compared to teh famous Torres misfire against ManchesterUnited. The Spanish striker have now played 15 games without a goal since his double at home to Genk in Champions league.

Andre Villas-Boas couldn't believe was he saw and he later opted to give opportunity for Romelu Lukaku. He express his frustration after the game "The second half was all ours. We finished with 12 shots on goal and we couldn't find the back of the net again," "It was a frustrating day."

Norwich City starting lineup: Ruddy; R Martin, Ayala, Whitbread, Naughton; Pilkington, Johnson, Fox, Surman; Holt, Morison.
Subs: Steer, Drury, Crofts, Jackson, Hoolahan, Bennett, Wilbraham

Chelsea starting lineup: Cech; Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard, Meireles; Sturridge, Torres, Mata.
Subs: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Essien, Romeu, Malouda, Lukaku, Bertrand.

Norwich City vs Chelsea FC Torres missed goal chance video highlights

szólj hozzá: Norwich v Chelsea HIGHLIGHTS

Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray defeat Michael Llodra 3-0 (6-4, 6-2, 6-0) to book place in fourth round

2012-01-21T15:03:00.000Z

Bundesliga video highlights: Borrusia Moenchengladbach complete double wins against Bayern Munich as youngster Marco Reus and Patrick Herrmann score.

2012-01-21T06:10:00.001Z

Borussia Monchengladbach clinches a crucial win against Bundesliga league leader Bayern Munich at Borussia Park Stadion to move to second position in the log with just a point difference with league leader. Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 both a game at hand and could reach 37 point as league leader if they won their upcoming matches.

Upcoming bundesliga fixtures for Borrusia Dortmund and Schalke 04

Hamburg vs Borussia Dortmund Jan 21, 2012
Schalke 04 vs Stuttgart Jan 21, 2012

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer mistakes vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Manuel Neuer mistake while clearing the ball earned home side goal scoring opportunity and Marco Reus, Moenchengladbach top scorer superbly volley the ball to put Moenchengladbach infront on 11th minute. The 20 years old, Patrick Hermann added 2nd and 3rd just before Bayern Munich get consolation goal through Bastian Schweinsteiger. Neuer mistake on his debut at FC Bayern Munich in first encounter of the two clubs also lead to a decider winning goal for Borrusia Moenchengladbach at the Allianz Arena.

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich goals summary

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich - Marco Reus 1-0 (11')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Patrick Herrmann 2-0 (41')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Patrick Herrmann 3-0 (71')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern - Bastian Schweinsteiger 3-1 (76')

Borrusia Moenchengladbach vs Bayern Munich video highlights

Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer champions squad wallpaper 2011

2012-01-20T08:55:00.004Z

Los Angeles Galaxy squad for 2011-2012 season including new Major League Soccer signings for champions. David Beckahm have extended his contract after despite PSG transfer rumours to join Ancelotti in a bid to strengthen the squad. Other LA galaxy players Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane have sign short term loan deals with premier league clubs Everton and Aston Villarespectively but they will be back to the Major Soccer League. Thierry Henry like two players from Los Angeles Galaxy also signing loan deal with Arsenal and already scored a win in his debut against Swansea.

Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer champions squad wallpaper from Left to right Goalkeepers Nick Noble, Brian Perk and Josh Saunders, Defenders Sean Alvarado, A.J. DeLaGarza, Todd Dunivant, Sean Franklin, Omar Gonzalez, Frankie Hejduk, Leonardo, Dasan Robinson and Ryan Thomas. Midfielders David Beckham, Chris Birchall, Paolo Cardozo, Hector Jimenez, Juninho, Dan Keat, Jovan Kirovski, Miguel Lopez, Dustin McCarty, Marcelo Sarvas, Michael Stephens and Jose Villarreal. Forwards Chad Barrett, Adam Cristman, Bryan Jordan, Robbie Keane, Mike Magee, Jack McBean, Pat Noonan and Landon Donovan. Team Coaches Bruce Arena, Dave Sarachan and Curt Onalfo. Source. LA Galaxy.com

Copa del Rey quarter final video: Barceloana win 2-1 to level 86 wins each in fourth El Clasico of 2011-2012 as Ronaldo, Puyol and Abidal score

2012-01-18T20:22:00.002Z

Barcelona equal Real Madrid record wins in El Clasico

Real Madrid faced Barcelona in Copa del Rey quarter final at Santiago Bernabeu, a fourth El Classico of 2011-2012 season and failed to defend their head to head record as Barcelona won 2-1 to level El Clasico record to 86 each after the encounter after 218 meetings. So far this season the clash of Spain giant club can occur six times this season, second leg Copa del Rey quarter final and remaining La Liga encounter. Six encounters will be a record meeting of Los Blancos and Catalans.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 12 minutes video highlights

There is also possibility of more Real Madrid vs Barcelona matches if they meet in Champions league. Maximum possible encounters are 9, but the ninth can only occur if European Super cup final which won’t occur this season because for that to occur one club have to be champions of Champions league and another champion in Europa cup. Fantastic news football records can be made today and this just add more flavour to this best El Clasico could be.

Lionel Messi El Classico records delayed

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were important players in the encounter and each tried to prove his wealth. Messi has scored 13 goals in El Classico one less than Cesar though Real Madrid players Di Stefano and Raul, have scored more. Ronaldo opened the score in eleventh minutes but Barcelona levelled the score through Carles Puyol and later Eric Abidal fired a decisive goal on 77 minutes.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Cristiano Ronaldo 1-0 (11')

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Carles Puyol 1-1 (49')

Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Eric Abidal 1-2 (77')

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi leading La Liga top scorers

Real Madrid are going to the El Classico with 5 point advantage in La Liga thanks to Ronaldo who has scored 2 more goals than Lionel Messi in La Liga this season and the clash could easily change these La Liga top scorer stats. Mourinho might miss the service of Angel Di Maria who leads La Liga with most goals assists while Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola FIFA Men’s Football Coach of the Year have Jose Pinto between the post and Pep label cup tie as crucial. It an important clash that will see change in the number of trophies between the two clubs. Real Madrid has won 73 trophies and Barcelona 70 and Athletic Bilbao follow with only 32 trophies.

Real Madrid starting lineup: Casillas, Ramos, Carvalho, Pepe, Coentrao, Alonso, Diarra, Altintop, Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain.

Barcelona starting lineup: Pinto, Puyol, Abidal, Alves, Pique, Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, Messi, Sanchez.

Carling cup: 20 min video highlights of Liverpool vs Manchester City Carling cup tie, Steve Gerrad penalty.

2012-01-12T09:28:00.000Z

Steven Gerrald taking penalty kick in Carling cup first leg tie with Manchester City

City went to the game without defense back bone Vicent Kompany who saw his appeal for four matches ban after two feet tackle on Nani on FA Cup third round turned down. Steven Gerrard converted a penalty kick on 12th minute have Daniel Agger fouled by Stefan Savic.

City also lacked the service of David Silva (Injured), Ivorian internationals Yahaya Toure, Kolo toure who went to the African Cup of Nations. Having being knocked out of Champion league and FA cup, City boys have to pull their socks and try win the second leg Carling cup tie or else they will be knocked out in third title challenge. Mancini and his boys also have to concentrate on winning the Barclays premier league and have advantage of being three points ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham Spurs. Man City manager is expecting to sign new face in January Premier league transfer window to cover for African players.

Watch Carling cup Liverpool vs Manchester City video highlights

szólj hozzá: City v Liverpool 0:1 EXTENDED

Premier league: Tottenham defeat Everton 2-0 to level point with United, Lennon and Assou-Ekotto super-strike

2012-01-12T09:09:00.003Z

Tottenham Spurs meet in the game that was postponed on premier league opening day. The on form Spurs won 2-0 to level point with United and only three point behind Manchester City and eight point clear from fourth placed Chelsea that are a point on top of Arsenal. The goals come from Aaron Lennon on 35th and then came the super striker goals by Benoit Assou-Ekotto on 63rd which assured Tottenham of three points. Tottenham hotspurs are on the right right course to mark their fight for premier league title and prove their wealth in sport world.

Benoit Assou Ekotto firing a ball to score a superb goal for Tottenham.

Watch Tottemham vs Everton video highlights

szólj hozzá: Tottenham H. 2-0 Everton

Transfer sport news: Premier league completed latest transfer and rumours in January transfer window 2012

2012-01-11T19:35:00.004Z

Thierry Henry and Robin Van Persie combination set to do wonders for Arsenal

Premier league January transfer window open and already players movement have started and some played on 02 January 2012 fixtures. All completed premier league transfer news for transfer out and transfer in for premiership clubs are listed below. Updated transfer news will be provided as new transfers occur. The list does not involve transfer rumours or ongoing transfer talk. Transfer sport news look at EPL January window.

England Premier League completed transfer deals, updated on 14 January 2012

Premiership transfer sources includes soccernet.com and Skysports.com

Arsenal FC

Arsène Wenger is concerned about injuries for his left backs André Santos and Kieran Gibbs, also departure of two African players for Africa Cup of Nations; Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho. Thierry Henry will be available for this short period to cover for the forwards.

Transfer In

Thierry Henry from New York Red Bulls - Short term loan

Transfer out

Emmanuel Frimpong to Wolverhampton Wanderers

Vito Mannone to Hull City
Luke Freeman to Stevenage
Sead Hajrovic to Barnet

Aston Villa

McLeish picked three points from Chelsea with 3-1 victory and the suffer shocking 2-0 defeat against Swansea and the manager might consider strengthening his squad. But the club might sell important player/s to get some money and seek others player to fill the gap.

Transfer in

Enda Stevens from Shamrock

Robbie Keane from Los Angeles – Short term loan

Transfer out

Elliot Parish to Cardiff City

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn struggling at the bottom, Keane need to strengthen defense position and find alternative striker to reliave the burden off Yakubu. The manager has been supported by club owners and expect some funds for some players. Samba is top target to cover for injured Ledley King and William Gallas.

Bolton Wanderers

The club has poor goal difference after Wigan with -20 and still struggling at the 20th position collecting only 13 points after 19 games. Owen Coyle started the league with games against top club and was hoped they will gain points from other club but it was not the case. With limited funds they should opt for cheaper players and loan deals cover for weakness in several positions. Gary Cahill has attracted interest from top clubs but Chelsea has been more linked to the his transfer recently. Tim Ream from New Yolk Red Bulls is among Coyle target.

Transfer out

Gary Cahill to Chelsea

Jack Sampson to Southend United

Chelsea

André Villas-Boas has already loss Nicolas Anelka and Alex transfer request was accepted. African players, Didier Drogba, Salomon and Mikel Obi will be away for Africa Cup of Nations. He might seek to replace Anelka and Alex but also strengthen the squad especially with central defender and a striker.

Transfer in

Gary Cahill from Bolton Wanderers

Transfer out

Gaël Kakuta to Dijon FCO

Nicolas Anelka to Shanghai Shenhua

Rhys Taylor to Rotherham United - Loan
Ben Gordon to Kilmarnock
Joshua McEachran to Swansea City
Patrick Van Aanholt to Vitesse Arnhem

Everton

David Moyes have make it clear that he need a striker and might wait for funds after they sell Jack Rodwell who had attracted interest from top premier league clubs. His price expected to be in region of £20m. Already the club have been linked to short term loan deal for Landon Donovan.

Transfer in

Landon Donovan from Los Angeles Galaxy- short term loan
Darron Gibson from Manchester United

Transfer out

Aristote Nsiala to Accrington Stanley - Loan
Shkodran Mustafi to Sampdoria
James Wallace to Stevenage

Fulham

Martin Jol had tremendous results, 1-1 draw with Chelsea and 2-1 victory over Arsenal. Club chairman Al Fayed could be ready again to spend some money and try to push his team to the Europa league.With two star strikers Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson likely to leave the club the manager might have name for replacement already in his books.
Transfer out
Jack Grimmer from Fulham
Lasse Vigen Christensen from Fulham

Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish striker Luis Suarez club current top scorer is facing 8 matches ban, the club expensive signing, Andy Carroll has yet to make impact a new striker might be best addition to Liverpool squad. After falling to qualify for champions league and early exit from Europa league Dalglish would on pressure to strengthen the squad and compete for top four places which seem to be more tougher this year.

Transfer out

Danny Wilson to Blackpool - Loan

Manchester City

Roberto Mancini really face difficult moment despite starting 2012 at the top of the log. Carlos Tevez is already out of Mancini list and Kolo Touré and Yahya Touré are leaving for Africa Cup of Nations, club will be short of alternative choices for these positions. Yahya Touré has been very instrumental in first XI and it will be hard to find perfect replacement even for a short period. In order to balance players according to UEFA rules the club need to offload before buying.

Transfer out

Harry Bunn to Preston North End

Kieran Trippier to Burnley
Chris Chantler to Carlisle United

Alex Nimely to Coventry City

Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson is not planning to add players in his squad but he might be forced to enter the market due to injuries or red cards in coming matches.The premier league champions were kicked out from champions league and only compete for domestic titles.

Transfer in

Joshua King from Mönchengladbach
Paul Scholes - Unattached

Transfer out

Federico Macheda to Queens Park Rangers - Loan
Joshua King to Hull City

Darron Gibson to Everton

John Cofie to Royal Antwerp

Newcastle United

Alan Pardew sayswill lose his top goal scorer, Demba Ba to Africa Cup of Nations but claimed he has no plan to sign his replacement or strikers to support him.

Norwich City

Paul Lambert is eager to enter the transfer market and strengthen his team defense and forward position. For a promoted club being 10 points above relegation zone they should feel comfortable also ensure they sustain and protect their achievements.
Transfer out

George Francomb to Hibernian

Queens Park Rangers

Neil Warnock signed experienced players like Anton Ferdnard, Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips. The club has signed Macheda on loan to boost attacking force to add to their top goal scorer Heidar Helguson with 7 goals. Samba attract interest from QPR.

Transfer in

Federico Macheda from Manchester United - Loan

Stoke City

Tony Pulis guided his team to Europa league knock-out stage and in the top half of the premier league. The manager will be keen to stay in premier league top ten while progressing to next Europa league knock-out stage.

Transfer out

Danny Pugh to Leeds United

Sunderland

Martin O'Neill had tremendous impact since he join collecting 10 out of their 24 points from 4 previous games including a famous 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

Transfer out

Blair Adams to Northampton Town -Loan

John Egan to Crystal Palace
Nyron Nosworthy to Watford

Trevor Carson to Hull City

Liam Noble to Carlisle United
Ryan Noble to Derby County
Jordan Cook to Carlisle United
Louis Laing to Wycombe Wanderers

Swansea City

Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers had failed to have good results on away games and new relevant players are needed as well as psychological strength to get results in away matches.

Transfer in

Gylfi Sigurdsson from TSG Hoffenheim - Loan

Rory Donnelly from Cliftonville
Darnel Situ Buyente from Lens

Tottenham Spurs

Harry Redknapp has pushed Spurs top four and look set to be at third place for a long period this season.Ganso and Gary Cahill are on Redknap radar but he may need to sell Steven Pienar who have attracted interest from former club, Everton.
Transfer in
Yago Falqué from Juventus

Transfer out

Andros Townsend to Leeds United - Loan

David Button to Doncaster Rovers - Loan

Harry Kane to Millwall - Loan

Ryan Glen Mason to Millwall - Loan
Yago Falqué to Southampton

David Davis to Chesterfield

West Bromwich Albion

West Brom should struggle and stay at the mid table though it will be tough for them.

Transfer in

Scott Allan from Dundee United
Transfer out
James Hurst to Chesterfield
Chris Wood to Bristol City
Lateef Elford Alliyu to Tranmere Rovers

Wigan Athletic

Roberto Martínez snatched two points from Chelsea and Liverpool recently to try move away from delegation zone.The clubs has scored fewest goals in the league and have the worst goal difference. Surely they need a striker and possibly strengthening defense.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mick McCarthy's club need more experienced players at midfielder and defense to ensure they move away from relegation zone.

Transfer in

Eggert Jonsson from Heart of Midlothian - Loan

Emmanuel Frimpong from Arsenal FC

Transfer out

Scott Malone to AFC Bournemouth

Dean Parrett to Yeovil Town

Lionel Messi won FIFA Ballon d'Or award and FiFPro XI and Neymar clitch FIFA Puskás Award for 2011-2012.

2012-01-10T15:46:00.000Z

Lionel Messi won his third consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or award after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi. So far he has won every title and some of them twice but the world cup still a tough one despite the possibilities of playing two more world cups. Individually he performed well, but also get a push fantastic top player like Inesta and second run-up Xavi. Club achievement played a major role and made it easy for him to beat Cristiano Ronaldo. Spanish Liga title, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Messi has become the second player after Michel Platini to have won the Ballon D'Or awards in three consecutive years.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi won his third consecutive FIFA Ballon-d'Or award and singer Shakira

FiFPro XI only come from three European teams, Barcelona - 5, Real Madrid 4, and Man Utd – 2 and six of them from Spain national team.

Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester Utd), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Xavi (Barcelona), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney (Manchester Utd).

Other awards
FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year -- Homare Sawa (Japan National team)
FIFA Men’s Football Coach of the Year -- Pep Guardiola (Barcelona)
FIFA Women’s Football Coach of the Year -- Norio Sasaki (Japan women’s national team)
FIFA Presidential Award -- Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United)
FIFA Fair Play Award -- Japan FA
FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal– Neymar (Santos)

FA cup - Manchester Derby: Manchester City to appeal unfair Kompany red card after 3-2 defeat by Manchster United

2012-01-08T18:46:00.000Z

Manchester united won 3-2 against ten men Manchester City in Manchester derby FA cup match. City played almost 80 minutes with ten men and yet managed to threat United win and nearly snatched an equalizer on final minutes.

Kompany was sent off for raised to foot tackle, at least that is what Chris Foy thought and ended City FA cup dream. Replay show Kompany tackling with two feet but extended his right foot wide and stopped the ball with the inside on the right foot. There was little contact with Nani who did not fall down and the superb tackle. It was a two raise foot tackle, but does that alone qualify it to be a serious foul play?

"We will do an appeal and I am sure that we will win an appeal Roberto Mancini said and went on to add. "There is no way Vincent shouldn't play against Liverpool in the Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday."
Mancini is very confident he will be able to turn around the red card decision. added: "I don't want to talk about this incident. It was 300% not a sending off." He added.

szólj hozzá: 8v,[Matchhighlight.com]
If the red card stand Kompany will face four match ban, which include two Carling cup semi final legs against Liverpool and tough premier league match against the on form Tottenham Spurs. With Yahya and Kolo Toure already left for African cup of Nations, City will try their best to see the ban removed or even reduced by FA.
Liverpool (h) Carling Cup semi-final first leg
Wigan (a) Premier League
Tottenham (h) Premier League
Liverpool (a) Carling Cup semi-final second leg.

According to FIFA laws of the game, send-off qualify when it is a serious foul play. Below are the Sending-Off Offenses in Law 12 - Fouls and misconduct.
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following seven offenses:

1. is guilty of serious foul play

2. is guilty of violent conduct
3. spits at an opponent or any other person
4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity
by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a
goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
5. denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving
towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick
or a penalty kick
6. uses offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
7. receives a second caution in the same match

Law 12 Decision 4 A tackle, which endangers the safety of an opponent, must be sanctioned as serious foul play.

Monfils beat Nadal in two straight set in Qatak Exxonmobile Open in Doha- Qatar 2012

2012-01-07T11:30:00.000Z

Monfils break Nadal in Qatak Exxonmobile Open in Doha- Qatar 2012 6-3, 6-4. Watch the best rally of the match.

Premier league video highlights: Demba Ba bang his 15th league goals in as Newcastle vs Manchester United ended 3-0.

2012-01-05T18:57:00.000Z

Demba Ba has now proved without doubt that he can take on any team any defender when he scored his 15th premier league goal, to be second after top scorer Robin Van Persie. He was a nuisance to United, denied call for a penalty early on after Rio brought him down on penalty box though the referee saw otherwise. He went on to be denied call for fouls and miss to connect a mouth watering cross.

United manager Fergusson brought in Anders Lindegaard for De Gea on to see the goalie concede for the first time in premier league and went on to concede three. There was nothing much he could do for all three goals. For the third goal it is not clear if he would have reached the ball before Leon Best if Jones avoided deflecting the ball. Demba score the open with a nice volley over Rio Ferdinand who block Anders Lindegaard vision. The second was pretty much super strike though Cabaye went just two steps behind before hitting the ball that hit crossbar and went inn. It was similar to Lampard goal vs Germany that was denied but Howard Webb did not require goal line technology to make decision. Then came the final nail, Jones own goal as he tries to obstruct the ball from Leon Best. He accidentally deflected the ball but Anders Lindegaard was already moving the other direction.

Results add to the tally of surprising recent premier league results:

Chelsea vs Aston Villa 1-3

Manchester United vs Blackburn 2-3

Sunderland vs Manchester City 0-1

Fulham vs Arsenal 1-2

Wayne Rooney coming from unpaid week after misbehavior in holiday season was unable to prevent Manchester United consecutive defeat and was withdrawn on 75 minute. United made substitutions and played with 3 forwards before Rooney replacement but still could find a goal.

Top 5 scorers in Premier league, Spanish La Liga, France Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Scotish SPL and Serie A competition for European golden boot on 08 January 2012

2012-01-04T22:53:00.003Z

Nikica Jelavic and Demba Ba among the top scoring players

Barclays Premier league, Spanish La Liga, Italy Serie A, Ligue 1, Scottish premier league, German Bundesliga and France Ligue 1 top scorers competition for golden boot on 08 January 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the European league top scorers in both number of goals as well as goals coefficients.

Barclays Premier league top scorers

1	Robin Van Persie	Arsenal FC	18
2	Demba Ba	Newcastle	15
3	Sergio Agüero	Manchester City	14
4	Wayne Rooney	ManchesterUnited	13
5	Yakubu Aiyegbeni	Blackburn Rovers	12

Robin Van Persie managed to beat Thierry Henry record but was one goal short to meet Alan Shearers 36 goals record in one calender year. Demba Ba move close to Robin just before his departure to Africa Cup of Nations. keeps on scoring goal after goal to remain the premier league top scorer. Aguero scored the open in Manchester City vs Liverpool game yesterday.

Top assist

David Silva (Manchester City)10

Juan Mata (Chelsea) 7

Samir Nasri (Manchester City)7
Juan Mata (Chelsea) 7
Antonio Valencia (Manchester United) 7
Luis Nani (Manchester United) 7
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Bundesliga top scorers

1	Mario Gomez	Bayern Munich	16
2	Klaas-Jan Huntelaar	SC Freiburg	15
3	Lukas Podolski	FC Cologne8	14
4	Claudio Pizarro	Werder Bremen	12
5	Robert Lewandowski	Borussia Dortmund	12

Mario Gomez and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are leading top scorer in bundersliga on first and second place respectively. Raúl Gonzalez (Schalke 04) and Marco Reus (Borussia Monchengladbach) are top contenders to enter top five bundesliga goal scorers list with 10 goals each.

Top assist

Juan Arango (Borussia Monchengladbach) 7

Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich) 6

Claudio Pizarro (Werder Bremen) 6
Raffael (Hertha Berlin) 6
Gokhan Tore (Hamburg SV) 6

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France Ligue 1 top scorers

1	Olivier Giroud	Montpellier	13
2	Kevin Gameriro	PSG	9
3	Batetimbi Gomis	Lyon	7
4	Alain Traoré	AJ Auxerre	7
5	Anderson Nene	PSG	7

Olivier Giroud is clear at the top of France league one top scorers list with 12 goals, three goals more than second placed Kevin Gameriro. Dennis Oliech (AJ Auxerre), Eden Hazard (Lille), Benjamin Corgnet (Dijon FCO)Jires Ekoko (Stade Rennes) and Loïc Remy (Marseille) also has 7 goals Mathieu Valbuena of Marseille lead as top assist in league one with 7 so far.

Top assist

Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille) 9

Jérémy Menez (Paris Saint-Germain) 6
Cedric Barbosa (Evian Thonon Gaillard) 6
Eden Hazard (Lille) 6
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Spanish La Liga top scorers

1	Cristiano Ronaldo	Real Madrid	21
2	Lionel Messi	Barcelona	19
3	Gonzalo Higuaín	Real Madrid	14
4	Roberto Soldado	Valencia	11
5	Radamel Falcao	Atlético Madrid	9

Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal in 5-1 Real Madrid victory over Granada increase goal difference with Lionel Messi the Barcelona star to for goals. Lately there has been a tough competition for top scorer post between the two players which is also reflected on Real Madrid and Barcelona clubs. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) scored a brace in Granada game.

Top assist

Ángel Di María (Real Madrid) 13
Mesut Özil (Real Madrid) 8

Lionel Messi (Barcelona)7
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 6

Daniel Alves (Barcelona) 6

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Italy Serie A top scorers

1	Antonio Di Natale	Udinese	13
2	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	AC Milan	12
3	German Denis	Atlanta	12
4	Edinson Cavani	Napoli	11
5	Miroslav Klose	Lazio	9

German Denis and Zlatan Ibrahimovic stay close at the top but all players on top five list are separated by one goal difference and the top scorer table can easily change.Diego Milito has 8 goal after he score a brace vs Parma.

Top assist

Antonio Cassano (AC Milan) 7
Alberto Aquilani (AC Milan) 6
Miralem Pjanic (AS Roma) 5
Djibril Cissé (Lazio) 5

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Scottish Premier League SPL top scorers

1	Nikica Jelavic	Rangers	12
2	Jon Daly	Dundee United	12
3	Gary Hooper	Celtic	11
4	Anthony Stokes	Celtic	10
5	Garry O'Connor	Hibernian	9

The race for top scorer is getting tighter and score in top ten change frequently than other leagues summarized in sportsnews247. Steven John Naismith (Rangers) and Francisco Sandaza (St Johnstone) also have 9 goals.

Top assist
Steven Davis (Rangers) 10
Anthony Stokes (Celtic) 7
Nicky Law (Motherwell)7

Premier league video highlights: Manchester City vs Liverpool 3-0, Aguero, Toure and Milner on target

2012-01-04T05:50:00.000Z

szólj hozzá: City v Liverpool 3:0 EXTENDED

Manchester City moved three points at the top of the premier league table with 3-0 victory over Liverpool after losing to Sunderland last game. Manchester United had opportunity last week to top the league but they squander their chance, today they have chance to go level on points with League leader if they beat Newcastle United. It is unthinkable to imagine them winning by 9 goals difference and top the league but this season had many surprising results and one cannot rule out this difficult scenario. Sergio Aguero opened the score, followed by YahyaToure and James Milner nailed the third goal despite Barry being red carded 2 minutes ago. Aguero add his goal tallies to 14 and go level with Demba Ba, three goals behind Robin Van Persie.

Premier league video highlights: Manchester City fail to take advantage of Chelsea and Manchester United defeats as they surrender all 3 points to sunderland

2012-01-01T19:23:00.000Z

Manchester City failed to capitalize on Chelsea and Manchester City slip up as they surrender all three points to Sunderland with 1-0 defeats. Video replay showed Ji was offside before he score but linesman was poorly positioned to see.

szólj hozzá: Sunderland v City 1:0 HIGHLIGH

Premier league video highlights: Arsenal vs Wolves golie Wayne Hennessey and Tottenham Gareth Bale vs Norwich

2011-12-28T13:18:00.002Z

Arsenal had the opportunity to go to the top four in premier league for the first time this season but it was Wayne Hennessey who stood on their way to earn 10-men Wolverhampton a 1-1 draw. Wayne Hennessey Also kept Robin Van Persie at bay on 3 goals in a calender year and will have to wait for the remaining game against QPR to try break Thierry Henry's record or go to level with Alan Shearer's record of 36 goals.

Watch Wolvehampton Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey vs Arsenal
szólj hozzá: Arsenal vs Hennessey

Tottenham Spurs continue their superb form collecting all three point from Norwich City with 2-0 victory thank to Gareth Bale goals. Tottenham are now within 7 points to league leaders Manchester City and Manchester United. Gareth Bale crucial role at Spurs keeps showing up with Redknapp warning clubs off the unstoppable Wales international describing Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid as only clubs that can pay his wages. Bale scoring record is fast improving having score 11 goals in 41 games last season to 8 goals in 18 games this season.
Watch Tottenham Gareth Bale vs Norwich City

szólj hozzá: Norwich vs Bale

Premier League – Boxing day, New year and other holiday fixtures and results

2011-12-25T19:47:00.004Z

Premier league is set to resume after Christmas with games fixtures on Boxing Day, New Year and other days during holiday season.

The unfamiliar league leader especially on Christmas season, Manchester City are seating at the top for the first time since 1929. Mancini will be away to West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland were his boy will be fighting to get back to winning ways in away matches after suffering their first defeat to Chelsea and draw at Liverpool.

Manchester United have two matches at home Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers followed by a travel to surprise package of the season Newcastle who had had a bad run in recent games. Phil Jones was clear on bone fracture and might play against Wigan Athletic but Ashley Young will be sidelined.

Third placed Tottenham showed superb performance to remain at 3rd place with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea will be facing promoted clubs Norwich City away and then Swansea City. Spurs received positive news on Rafael van der Vaart recovery but will be without important players like Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe.

Chelsea face Fulham in another tough London Derby will be trying to start cutting down the 11 points gap with the league leaders to get back in title challenge. Andre Villa-Boas still see it is possible to challenge for title as long as Chelsea stay close to the top four but he face tough challenge.

Arsenal on 5th place plays Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day before two consecutive London derbies Queen's Park Rangers and Fulham. Robin Van Persie, the current premier league top scorer will be looking to add is goal tally to 36 in the next two game to equal Alan Shearer's 36 goals in one calender year record.

Liverpool put a fantastic show against Manchester City will be trying to find positive results and cover for the Luis Suarez racism charges as well as clubs decision to support the player by wearing Suarez branded T-Shirts. They face Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Manchester United vs Wigan video highlights 5-0

szólj hozzá: W5-0M www.fasthighlights.com

Premier league holiday fixtures video highlights and results

Monday 26 December 2011
Bolton vs Newcastle 0-2
Chelsea vs Fulham 1-1
Liverpool vs Blackburn 1-1
Man Utd vs Wigan 5-0
Sunderland vs Everton 1-1
West Brom vs Man City 0-0
Stoke vs Aston Villa 1-1

Tuesday 27 December 2011
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton 1-1

Norwich vs Tottenham 0-2

Swansea vs QPR 1-1

Friday 30 December 2011

Liverpool vs Newcastle 3-1

Saturday 31 December 2011
Arsenal vs QPR 1-0
Bolton vs Wolverhampton 1-1
Chelsea vs Aston Villa 1-3
Man Utd vs Blackburn 2-3
Norwich vs Fulham 1-1
Stoke vs Wigan 2-2
Swansea vs Tottenham 0-1

Sunday 01 Jan 2011

West Brom vs Everton 0-1

Sunderland vs Man City 1-0

Arsene Wenger is pondering resigning MLS-New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry on 2 months loan deal on premier league January transfer window.

2011-12-24T16:11:00.000Z

Arsenal FC legend and the current MLS side New York Red Bulls Striker Thierry Henry might move back to his former club on short loan deal on January transfer window. Thierry Henry once returned to Arsenal this year but was on a different club during Emirates cup which was won by New York Red Bulls.

Arsenal's Legend Thierry Henry might play for Arsenal again after his move to Barcelona and New York Red Bulls.

During his time at premier league Thiery Henry won two league titles, 3 FA cups in 8 years period before he moved to Barcelona in 2007 for £16 million and then New Yolk Red Bulls in 2010. The Frenchman still held the club's record as all-time scorer, played 307 matches and scored 226 goals for the gunners, won 2 PFA player of the year awards and won premier league top scorers award four times. His contributions for Arsenal FC have been recognized official by the club by unveiling his statue at Emirates Stadium on club's 125th-anniversary.The Frenchman will be a perfect move for the gunner as replacement of Africa players; Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh who are expected to leave in January for the African Nations Cup.

Robin Van Persie have been the key striker for the Gunner and recently equaled Henry’s record on 34 goals in one calendar year and if he score in two goals in this year remaining two games he will be level to Alan Shearer’s 36 goals per year, a premier league record. Wenger sees Henry’s move as the best options to consider when January window open.

"I have to think about that," …………. "Short term is ideal for us, but I haven't made any enquiry yet. Wenger said and continued "January 1 is the vital date for us. We have seven days to make decisions and I will make a decision in the next seven days on players."

The Major LeagueSoccer season start on March which rise temptation for Wenger as well as Arsenal fans to see Henry playing for the gunner once more in one of the toughest premier league season. The striker score 14 goals for New York Red Bulls in the last season only two goals short from MLS top scorers Dwayne Rosario and Chris Wondolowski both scored 16 goals.

Festus Baise Spectacular Own Goal "Reverse Scorpion or Bicycle Kick"

2011-12-24T07:05:00.000Z

Festus Baise scored a spectacular wonder own goal with what can be compared to a reverse scorpion or bicycle kick in Hong Kong first division fixture between Citizen and Sun Hei. The Nigerian centre back was even congratulated by team mates but he was glad that his team managed to come out with 3-2 victory. The kick has been compared to Wayne Rooney fantastic overhead bicycle-kick in 2010-2011 in Manchester United vs Manchester City derby.

Festus Baise spectacular reverse scorpion kick own goal

Top 5 scorers in Premier league, Spanish La Liga, France Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Scotish SPL and Serie A competition for European golden boot on 23 December 2011

2011-12-23T10:13:00.005Z

Mario Gomez, Robin Van Persie, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney are among top scorers La Liga, Premier league and Bundesliga competing for Golden boot.

Barclays Premier league, Spanish La Liga, Italy Serie A, Ligue 1, Scottish premier league, German Bundesliga and France Ligue 1 top scorers competition for golden boot on 23 December 2011. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the European league top scorers in both number of goals as well as goals coefficients.

Barclays Premier league top scorers

1	Robin Van Persie	Arsenal FC	16
2	Sergio Agüero	Manchester City	13
3	Demba Ba	Newcastle	13
4	Wayne Rooney	ManchesterUnited	13
5	Edin Dzeko	Manchester City	10

Robin Van Persie keeps on scoring goal after goal to remain the premier league top scorer. He has now reached 34 goals in one calender year and add another fantastic football record for him and Arsenal. Sergio Aguero and Demba Ba both score two goals move to level with Wayne Rooney. Yakubu Aiyegbeni also has scored ten goals with Emmanuel Adebayor and Daniel Sturridge score in Tottenham Chelsea 1-1 draw yesterday.

Top assist

David Silva (Manchester City) 8

Juan Mata (Chelsea) 7

Samir Nasri (Manchester City)7
Juan Mata (Chelsea) 7

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Bundesliga top scorers

1	Mario Gomez	Bayern Munich	16
2	Klaas-Jan Huntelaar	SC Freiburg	15
3	Lukas Podolski	FC Cologne8	14
4	Claudio Pizarro	Werder Bremen	12
5	Robert Lewandowski	Borussia Dortmund	12

Top assist

Juan Arango (Borussia Monchengladbach) 7

Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich) 6

Claudio Pizarro (Werder Bremen) 6
Raffael (Hertha Berlin) 6
Gokhan Tore (Hamburg SV) 6

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France Ligue 1 top scorers

1	Olivier Giroud	Montpellier	12
2	Kevin Gameriro	PSG	9
3	Batetimbi Gomis	Lyon	7
4	Alain Traoré	AJ Auxerre	7
5	Anderson Nene	PSG	7

Olivier Giroud is clear at the top of France league one top scorers list with 12 goals, three goals more than second placed Kevin Gameriro. Dennis Oliech (AJ Auxerre) and Loïc Remy (Marseille) also has 7 goals Mathieu Valbuena of Marseille lead as top assist in league one with 7 so far.

Top assist

Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille) 9

Jérémy Menez (Paris Saint-Germain) 6
Cedric Barbosa (Evian Thonon Gaillard) 6
Eden Hazard (Lille) 6
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Spanish La Liga top scorers

1	Cristiano Ronaldo	Real Madrid	20
2	Lionel Messi	Barcelona	17
3	Gonzalo Higuaín	Real Madrid	12
4	Roberto Soldado	Valencia	11
5	Radamel Falcao	Atletico Madrid	9

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fifth hattrick in La Liga this season to move at the top of La Liga top scorer with 20 goals, 3 more than world player of the year, Lionel Messi the Barcelona star. Lately there has been a tough competition for top scorer post between the two players which is also reflected on Real Madrid and Barcelona clubs. Cesc Fábregas (Barcelona) and Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) each have 8 goals.

Top assist

Ángel Di María (Real Madrid) 13

Lionel Messi (Barcelona)7
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 6

Daniel Alves (Barcelona) 6

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Italy Serie A top scorers

1	German Denis	Atlanta	12
2	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	AC Milan	11
3	Antonio Di Natale	Udinese	10
4	Edinson Cavani	Napoli	9
5	Miroslav Klose	Lazio	8

German Denis and Zlatan Ibrahimovic stay close at the top but all players on top five list are separated by one goal difference and the top scorer table can easily change. Players on seven goals marks includes Sebastian Giovinco (Parma),Pablo Daniel Osvaldo (AS Roma),Stevan Jovetic (Fiorentina).

Top assist

Antonio Cassano (AC Milan) 7
Alberto Aquilani (AC Milan) 6
Miralem Pjanic (AS Roma) 5
Djibril Cissé (Lazio) 5

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Scottish Premier League SPL top scorers

1	Nikica Jelavic	Rangers	12
2	Gary Hooper	Celtic	11
3	Steven John Naismith	Rangers	9
4	Anthony Stokes	Celtic	8
5	Garry O'Connor	Hibernian	8

The top four positions in top scorer for scottsh premier league continue to be dominated with Celtic and Rangers. Scott Vernon (Aberdeen) had also scored eight goals.

Top assist
Steven Davis (Rangers) 10
Anthony Stokes (Celtic) 7
Nicky Law (Motherwell)7

Premier league Video: Tottenham and Chelsea stay 3rd and 4th respectively as Adebayor and Sturridge score in 1-1 draw,

2011-12-23T10:05:00.000Z

Picture: Emmanuel Adebayor and Daniel Sturridge both scored in Tottenham vs Chelsea 1-1 draw: Source Zimbio.com

Chelsea had once again being held to a 1-1 draw but this time to a team one place above it on premier league table as Emmanuel Adebayor and Daniel Sturrigde score and set to enter premier league top scorers table. Tottenham are will be on third place on this Christmas with a game on hand.

Chelsea FC manager Andre Villas-Boas was impressed by his team performance despite a draw.

'The performance was outstanding, whatever outcome, whatever the result,' He said. 'Even if the ball had gone into the back of the net in the last minute I would have come out of here extremely satisfied. I don't think we lost two points, coming to White Hart Lane with the run Tottenham are on. Getting a point here with the happenings in the game is excellent. He continued.

The manager also praised the under pressure John Terry for his commitment. 'His commitment and concentration were fantastic,' .... 'He anticipated the situation and it was a big opportunity for Tottenham, but we had massive opportunities before from the shot from Drogba that hit the bar and Ramires one on one with the keeper. Andre Villas-Boas said.

Premier League video Chelsea vs Tottenham 1-1
szólj hozzá: To11Ch - EXTENDED

Premier league news and video highlights: Chelsea ended Manchester City unbeaten run as Lampard and Maireles cancel early balotelli goal

2011-12-13T04:46:00.000Z

Chelsea FC have secured a third consecutive crucial win after beating premier league leaders Manchester City 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and registered the first league loss for Mancini's boys and end Manchester City unbeaten run.

The win came after two over victories against Newcastle (3-0) and champions league decider match against Valencia (3-0). Having fall a goal behind just on second minutes after Mario Balotelli score the opener, Andre Villas-Boas's club was able to fight back and level the score on 34' minute through Raul Meireles. Manchester City were reduced to ten men after Gael Clicly received two yellow card and a third City red card in 6 premiership games. City self destruct continue when Joleon Lescott handed a ball on penalty box and Frank Lampard netted to give Chelsea a winner on 82'. Lampard who missed a penalty kick against Newcastle is now on level with 7 goals for Chelsea as Daniel Sturridge.

Once again Andre Villas-Boas praised his team 'Going 1-0 down so early in the game made things very difficult because it gave Man City even more motivation and belief,' He said.

Chelsea ended poor run of loosing to big teams having lost to Manchester United (3-1), Arsenal (5-3) and Liverpool (2-0) and move to third place, 7 points behind the league leaders and 5 behind second place Manchester United.

Chelsea vs Manchester City Video highlights of all goals.
szólj hozzá: Che 2-1 Mac
Chelsea vs Manchester City goal scorers

Mario Balotelli (2')

Raul Meireles (34')

Frank Lampard (pen 82')

Champions league: Chelsea FC beat Valencia to top group E, Marseille later show see them through video highlights

2011-12-07T02:27:00.000Z

Chelsea FC avoided being knocked out at Champions league group stage for the first time in history by beating Valenci 3-0 thanks to Drogba's goals on either side of Ramirez's.

Chelsea vs Valencia Video highlights (3-0)
szólj hozzá: Chelsea 3-0 Valencia

In another game, Marseille late show against Borussia Dortmund paid as they scored two later goals to come from 2-1 down to win 3-2 and book a place in champions league knock-out stage.

Borussia Dortmund vs Marseille Video highlights (2-3)
szólj hozzá: CL: Borussia Dor-OM 2-3 061211

Top 5 scorers in Premier league, Spanish La Liga, France Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Scotish SPL and Serie A competition for European golden boot on 13 December 2011

2011-12-06T03:17:00.007Z

Cristiano Ronaldo current La Liga top scorer on level with Lionel Messi: Source http://dailyfootballnews.org

Barclays Premier league, Spanish La Liga, Italy Serie A, Ligue 1, Scottish premier league, German Bundesliga and France Ligue 1 top scorers competition for golden boot on 13 December 2011. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are on good race for European league golden boot with 17 goals each.

Barclays Premier league top scorers

1	Robin Van Persie	Arsenal FC	15
2	Sergio Agüero	Manchester City	11
3	Edin Dzeko	Manchester City	11
4	Wayne Rooney	ManchesterUnited	11
5	Demba Ba	Newcastle	11

Robin Van Persie superb goals secured Arsenal three points from Everton after they missed a lot of clear chances. He scored his 15th goals of the season and remained as the current premier league top scorer. The history boys is the current Arsenal crucial players and he can score more if he managed to escape injuries which let him down in previous seasons. Wayne Rooney and the on form Newcastle striker, Demba Ba scored two goals each to stay in sportsnews247 top scorers table.

Top assist

David Silva (Manchester City) 8

Juan Mata (Chelsea) 7

Samir Nasri (Manchester City) 6

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Bundesliga top scorers

1	Mario Gomez	Bayern Munich	15
2	Klaas-Jan Huntelaar	SC Freiburg	14
3	Lukas Podolski	FC Cologne8	13
4	Claudio Pizarro	Werder Bremen	12
5	Robert Lewandowski	Borussia Dortmund	10

Mario Gomez still a top scorer for Bayern Munich as well as Bundesliga with 15 goals. Marco Reus (Borussia Monchengladbach) also has 10 goals.

Top assist

Juan Arango (Borussia Monchengladbach) 7

Franck Ribéry (Bayern Munich) 6

Claudio Pizarro (Werder Bremen) 5

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France Ligue 1 top scorers

1	Olivier Giroud	Montpellier	12
2	Kevin Gameriro	PSG	9
3	Batetimbi Gomis	Lyon	7
4	Alain Traoré	AJ Auxerre	7
5	Anderson Nene	PSG	7

Loïc Remy (Marseille), Dennis Oliech (AJ Auxerre) and Loïc Remy (Marseille) also has 7 goals Mathieu Valbuena of Marseille lead as top assist in league one with 7 so far.
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Spanish La Liga top scorers

1	Lionel Messi	Barcelona	17
2	Cristiano Ronaldo	Real Madrid	17
3	Gonzalo Higuaín	Real Madrid	12
4	Roberto Soldado	Valencia	9
5	Karim Benzema	Real Madrid	7

The race for Pichichi award and European golden boot award is still on for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Criatiano Ronaldo has improved his goal scoring average compared to the average at Manchester United. Cesc Fábregas (Barcelona), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) and Radamel Falcao Garcia (Atlético Madrid) each have 7 goals.

Top assist

Ángel Di María (Real Madrid) 11

Lionel Messi (Barcelona)7
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 6

Daniel Alves (Barcelona) 6

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Italy Serie A top scorers

1	German Denis	Atlanta	11
2	Antonio Di Natale	Udinese	10
3	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	AC Milan	9
4	Miroslav Klose	Lazio	8
5	Sebastian Giovinco	Parma	7

Edinson Cavani (Napoli) also has 7 goals.

Top assist

Antonio Cassano (AC Milan) 7
Alberto Aquilani (AC Milan) 6
Miralem Pjanic (AS Roma) 5
Djibril Cissé (Lazio) 5

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Scottish Premier League SPL top scorers

1	Nikica Jelavic	Rangers	12
2	Gary Hooper	Celtic	10
3	Steven John Naismith	Rangers	9
4	Anthony Stokes	Celtic	8
5	Garry O'Connor	Hibernian	8

Top assist
Steven Davis (Rangers) 9
Anthony Stokes (Celtic) 7
Nicky Law (Motherwell) 5

Premier league wins for Manchester City, United, Tottenham and Chelsea ahead of crucial Champions league and Europa games

2011-12-04T09:02:00.001Z

Premier league resumed after Carling cup quarter final matches which left Chelsea and Manchester United dumped out by Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively. Great premier league results for top five teams as they all secured important wins.

Robin Van Persie score again to remain current top premier league scorer

Manchester City remain five points clear premier league summit

The league leader, Manchester City resumed to winning ways with a 5-1 win over Norwich to remain unbeaten in premier league. Sergio Agüero (32'), Samir Nasri (51'), Yaya Touré (68'), Mario Balotelli (88') and Adam Johnson (90') on score sheet for Manchester City. Steve Morison score the only consolation goal for Norwich.
szólj hozzá: Man City vs Norwich 5:1

Narrow win for Manchester united to stay second as couple of injuries face both clubs
Phil Jones scored his first goal for Manchester United and the only goal of the matches to secure victory over Aston Villa and prolong United record over Villa to 16 years. Injuries continue mounting for both clubs as Hernandez, Shay Given and Jermaine Jenas got injured during the game.

Tottenham 6th consecutive win record add pressure on Coyle

Tottenham Hotspur scored three goals through Gareth Bale (7'), Aaron Lennon (50') and Jermain Defoe (60') to put more pressure on Coyle, Bolton Wanderers manager. With Sunderland's manager already out pressure is mounting for other manager at the bottom of the table. Tottenham mark a new record with six consecutive wins to go third.

Crucial victory for Chelsea ahead of Valencia and Manchester City games

Chelsea managed to collect all three points and three goals at Newcastle Sports Authority stadium a big boost ahead of crucial games against Valencia and Manchester City. Andre Villas-Boas was impressed by team performance despite failure of Chelsea player to convert easy chance especially by Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge Penalty miss by Frank Lampard. Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and Daniel Sturridge were all on score sheet for Chelsea to go above Newcastle in the premiership log. Chelsea had difficult task putting off the on form Demba Ba who could have forced David Luiz red card on third minute but Chelsea were luck.

Andre Villas-Boas commented on solid performance and went on to say “3-0 was probably slightly excessive, but we were coming up against a team on a great run and with one of the best defences in the league, we did fantastically well, and it was the fairest of results”
szólj hozzá: Newcastle vs Chelsea 0:3 MOTD

Arsenal's top hit man, Robin Van Persie score his 14th goal to send Arsenal to 5th

Arsenal crushed Wigan Athletic 4-0 with goals coming from four different player Mikel Arteta (28'), Thomas Vermaelen (29'), Gervinho (61') and the current premiership top scorer Robin Van Persie (78') who added his goals tally to 14. Arsenal have now moved to fifth place in the Barclays Premier League table as Wigan being sent to 20th position due to poor goal difference.

Euro 2021 final draw and fixtures: England on easy group, Netherlands on group of death

2011-12-02T19:42:00.000Z

Euro 2021 final draw and fixtures have been decide already: England handed easy group as Netherlands make a group of death.

Millions of football fans witnessed Euro 2012 Final draw which took place in Ukraine on 02 Dec 2011. Ukraine and Poland will co-host the biggest Euro country’s championship that will also involve other 14 qualified national teams.

Euro 2021 final draw

14 national teams were placed in four different pots according to their senior national team coefficients before the draw began. Spain and Netherlands are ranked first and second respectively in the FIFA-cocacola ranking and were in pot 1.

Pot 1: Spain, Netherlands

Pot 2: Germany, Italy, England, Russia

Pot 3: Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Sweden

Pot 4: Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland

Result of Ukraine Euro 2012 Final Draw:

Group A: Poland, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic

Group B: Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Portugal

Group C: Spain, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Croatia

Group D: Ukraine, Sweden, France, England

Group B is said to be the toughest group; group of death, by looking of teams rank in FIFA-Cocacola zonal table last month; the as the world cup finalist Netherlands, (2nd ), Germany (3rd), Portugal (5th) and Denmark (8th).

In group C, the championship defending team, Spain will be set to go smoothly to the next round. This seem to a tough draw for Republic of Ireland (14th) and Giovanni Trapattoni as they are far below in FIFA Cocacola ranking compared to Spain (1st), Croatia (6th) and Italy (7th).

England (4th) drawn ob group D with France (11), Sweden (13th) and Co-host Ukraine (30th). Fabio Capelo squad seem to been handed an easy group on paper but they still have to fight and avoid disappointments at group stage.

Teams that qualify through play-off will have tougher times than in Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

Euro 2012 final fixtures

Friday, June 8

Warsaw, Group A: Poland v Greece (1700)

Wroclaw, Group A: Russia v Czech Republic (1945)

Saturday, June 9

Kharkiv, Group B: Holland v Denmark (1700)

Lviv, Group B: Germany v Portugal (1945)

Sunday, June 10

Gdansk, Group C: Spain v Italy (1700)

Poznan, Group C: Republic of Ireland v Croatia (1945)

Monday, June 11

Donetsk, Group D: France v England (1700)

Kiev, Group D: Ukraine v Sweden (1945)

Tuesday, June 12

Wroclaw, Group A: Greece v Czech Republic (1700)

Warsaw, Group A: Poland v Russia (1945)

Wednesday, June 13

Lviv, Group B: Denmark v Portugal (1700)

Kharkiv, Group B: Holland v Germany (1945)

Thursday, June 14

Poznan, Group C: Italy v Croatia (1700)

Gdansk, Group C: Spain v Republic of Ireland (1945)

Friday, June 15

Kiev, Group D: Sweden v England (1700)

Donetsk, Group D: Ukraine v France (1945)

Saturday, June 16

Wroclaw, Group A: Czech Republic v Poland (1945)

Warsaw, Group A: Greece v Russia (1945)

Sunday, June 17

Kharkiv, Group B: Portugal v Holland (1945)

Lviv, Group B: Denmark v Germany (1945)

Monday, June 18

Gdansk, Group C: Croatia v Spain (1945)

Poznan, Group C: Italy v Republic of Ireland (1945)

Tuesday, June 19

Donetsk, Group D: England v Ukraine (1945)

Kiev, Group D: Sweden v France (1945)

QUARTER-FINALS

Thursday, June 21

QF1: Warsaw: Winner A v Runner-up B (1945)

Friday, June 22

QF2: Gdansk: Winner B v Runner-up A (1945)

Saturday, June 23

QF3: Donetsk: Winner C v Runner-up D (1945)

Sunday, June 24

QF4: Kiev: Winner D v Runner-up C (1945)

SEMI-FINALS

Wednesday, June 27

SF1: Donetsk: Winner QF1 v Winner QF3 (1945)

Thursday, June 28

SF2: Warsaw: Winner QF2 v Winner QF4 (1945)

FINAL

Sunday, July 1

Kiev: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 (1945)

La Liga: Cristiano Ronaldo score a brace as Real Madrid go six points clear thanks to Barcelona defeat.

2011-11-27T19:39:00.000Z

Real Madrid derby 4-1 victory over Atletico Madrid saw them open a six points gap in La liga thank to brace and assist from Cristiano Ronaldo and Getafe 1-0 win over defending champions Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo have now moved from 14 goals in top scorers log to 16 La liga goals one more than Lionel Messi.

szólj hozzá: Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico

Real Madrid and Barcelona both win and remain at the top of La Liga as Ronaldo and Messi score.

2011-11-20T13:02:00.000Z

Real Madrid FC 3-2 victory over Mestala club, Valencia enabled them to maintain 3 points lead three points lead at the top of the Primera division. Jose Mourinho's side scored two goals through Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos before Roberto Soldado managed to pull one back for the home team. Cristiano Ronaldo score third goal for Real Madrid, his fourteenth La liga goal this season and stay close to messi on top scorers table. Roberto Soldado score his second goal of the match on 82' but his team didn't manage to complete the come back as his other goal for hat-trick was discounted for offside.
Real Madrid vs Valencia 3-2 video highlights of all goals
szólj hozzá: VCF 2-3 RMCF HIGHLIGHTS

Barcelona welcomed Real Zaragoza at Nou Camp and earn 4-0 win. The first two goals netted by Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi in first 45'. In the second half goals from Carles Puyol and David Villa saw Real Zaragoza going down to a 4-0 defeat.

Barcelona vs Real Zaragoza 4-0 video highlights of all goals
szólj hozzá: B4-0Z

Republic of Ireland on edge to Euro 2012 final as Robbie Keane score a brace to be second in Euro championship all time top scorer table.

2011-11-14T08:40:00.000Z

Giovanni Trapattoni team, Republic of Ireland enjoyed 4-0 victory over 9 men Estonia in Euro 2012 play-off. Republic of Ireland are now set to take the first leg advantage to home ground and should only avoid a more than 4 goal difference lost to confirm their place in Poland and Ukraine Euro 2012 finals.

Republic of Ireland are on the edge to end the lack on big competition as their last were in 2002 World cup in Japan and Korea

Goal scoring record for national team
Robbie Keane netted a brace to rose his national team goal tally to 53. Keane also close on Hakan Suker and Jon Tomasson on all time Euro championship top scorers with 18 goals one shot to the two leading top scorers. Other two player with 18 goals are Raul Gonzales and Jan Koller.

Euro Championship all time top scorers

1	Hakar Suker	Turkey	19
2	Jon Tomasson	Denmark	19
3	Raul Gonzalez	Spain	18
4	Jan Koller	Republic Czech	18
5	Robbie Keane	Republic of Ireland	18

Goal scorers

Keith Andrews 13'

Jonathan Walters 68'

Robbie Keane 71'

Robbie Keane 88'