Soccer
Super Rugby going global
SUPER Rugby’s future stars could find themselves based in Los Angeles or Tokyo if dollars make sense in the next broadcast deal.
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Barcelona Team Report (AP)
BARCELONA Coach: Josep Guardiola (since 09/07/2008) Last Result: 2-1 win at home to Real Sociedad, February 04 Record: 14-1-6 Streak: Won 1 Next Match: away to Osasuna, February 11 Europe: UEFA Champions League (Round of 16 Second Leg) Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has lauded his players’ desire after they reached a third Copa del Rey final in four years thanks to a 2-0 win over Valencia on Wednesday night.
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Levante Team Report (AP)
LEVANTE Coach: Juan Ignacio Martinez (since 25/08/2011) Last Result: 1-1 tie at home to Racing Santander, February 04 Record: 9-7-5 Streak: Tied 1 Next Match: away to Real Madrid, February 12 Arouna Kone believes Levante can replicate their 1-0 win over Real Madrid in September when they travel to the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. The Ivorian scored the only goal that day and Levante are still the only side other than Barcelona to have beaten Madrid in all competitions this season, but their form has slumped of late and they go into Sunday’s match having not won in the league since early December. Kone told Efe, “We are desperate to go and win in the Santiago Bernabeu
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Espanyol Team Report (AP)
ESPANYOL Coach: Mauricio Pochettino (since 20/01/2009) Last Result: 3-3 tie at Athletic Bilbao, February 04 Record: 9-7-5 Streak: Tied 1 Next Match: at home to Real Zaragoza, February 12 Despite currently sitting joint fourth in the table, Espanyol manager Mauricio Pochettino has again tried to dampen expectations of qualifying for Europe next season. He told the club’s website, “I don’t believe this team has a ceiling because marking one doesn’t serve any purpose. We only need to look to improve as individuals and as a group
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Getafe Team Report (AP)
GETAFE Coach: Luis Garcia (since 25/08/2011) Last Result: 1-0 loss at home to Real Madrid, February 04 Record: 7-8-6 Streak: Lost 1 Next Match: away to Rayo Vallecano, February 12 Getafe could have Michel and Pedro Leon back fit for the trip to Rayo Vallecano this weekend. Michel came through a friendly against Rayo Majadahonda this week and is expected to retake his place in the centre of midfield after missing the 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid last weekend. Pablo Sarabia may also be given his chance after scoring all of Getafe’s five goals in the game against Majadahonda, whilst Dani Guiza and Alberto Lopo return from suspension
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Granada CF Team Report (AP)
GRANADA Coach: Last Result: 2-1 win at home to Malaga, February 06 Record: 7-10-4 Streak: Won 2 Next Match: away to Villarreal, February 12 Granada defender Guillerme Siqueira believes his side can continue their upward curve as they travel to Villarreal this weekend. The Andalusian side have won both their matches since Abel Resino took charge to move up to 14th, but they remain just three points above the relegation zone.
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NHL’s Red Wings to Host Maple Leafs in Michigan Stadium Winter Classic
The Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League’s outdoor Winter Classic on Jan.
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The Full English: Yaya Toure proves his exceptional worth to Manchester City with absence from the side (Goal.com)
David Silva gets too much credit. He is almost unanimously the English Premier League player of the season thus far (though I’ll argue RVP’s case to the death) and he certainly deserves the attention.
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Korea football chief denies corruption (AP)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP)—The president of the Korea Football Association (KFA) has denied reports of corruption in the organization, despite an official probe into its finances and criticism of a payout to an employee accused of embezzlement. Cho Chung-yeon said Friday that the KFA was not guilty of financial mispractice after the organization had been criticized for paying a former employee 150 million won ($134,000) last month
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Mixed transfer window for Asian stars (AP)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP)—Big deals collapsed in the final hours, an unknown Korean was plucked from obscurity and some big names were put on the unwanted list, completing a tumultuous time for Asian footballers during Europe’s January transfer window. The most eagerly anticipated move never happened as the transfer of Keisuke Honda, Japan’s most famous player, from CSKA Moscow to Italian powerhouse Lazio failed to go through. Honda, who joined CSKA in December 2009 on a four-year contract and shone at the 2010 World Cup, had reportedly agreed personal terms with Lazio but the clubs could not strike a deal
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