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Liam Mackey: All hail the King of Kings

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Liam Mackey: All hail the King of Kings

My favourite football-related line this week appeared in an agency report from the United States which archly observed that a newly unveiled statue of Pele in Rio “bore a close resemblance” to the great man.

Hoping for no rain on World Cup parade

Remember the sporting heroes lost in 2016

Carlos Alberto obituary: ‘He treated the ball like a person he loved and would hold in his arms’

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Carlos Alberto obituary: ‘He treated the ball like a person he loved and would hold in his arms’

Dani Alves leads a special tribute to Carlos Alberto

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Dani Alves leads a special tribute to Carlos Alberto

The day Big Jack Charlton talked absolute Cobblers

Marcus Rashford makes persuasive argument for more game-time

Marcus Rashford makes persuasive argument for more game-time

Hull City 0 Manchester United 1: When it comes to the pressures of dealing with football fame at a young age, Wayne Rooney has plenty of advice to pass on to Marcus Rashford. It seems, though, as if he may not need to.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

Brazil flirt with boom and bust

Brazil flirt with boom and bust

Shortly after Brazil’s dour scoreless draw with Mexico last week, a gang of kids lit a firework on a wide stretch of the pavement on Rua Das Laranjeiras in Rio.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Samba shame: The ugly truth behind the beautiful game

Samba shame: The ugly truth behind the beautiful game

Away from the glitz and glamour of Costa do Sauipe, protests rage at the inequality encapsulated by the World Cup in Brazil — but few will listen to these grievances

Fri, 06 Dec, 2013

Goals of any hue still the great equaliser

Back in April when it was scored most everyone agreed that Chris Forrester’s exquisite goal for St Patrick’s Athletic against Shamrock Rovers — a scooped lob which was as immaculate as it was audacious — would not be bettered in the Airtricity League this season.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2012

Azzurri retain honour in defeat

It is usual in football for a crushing defeat to be followed by recrimination and the search for scapegoats.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

As close to perfection as any international team will ever come

It’s 2am in Kiev and not a single member of the Spanish squad has yet left the dressing room.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Sneijder the hero for Holland as goal seals loss for Brazil

Holland 2 Brazil 1

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Samba queen, 7, distressed in Rio limelight

A TEARFUL seven-year-old Carnival queen led exuberant drummers through the Sambadrome stadium, in a distressed state that may add to controversy over whether a tiny child should perform such a high-pressure, sexually charged role.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2010

Vermaelen: I’m Gunner join Arsenal

AJAX defender Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he is poised to complete a move to Arsenal.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2009

A one-hit wonder, but no Number One

SO WAS it the greatest goal ever scored? No. Next question, please.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2009

A sprinkling of goal dust

I WENT into this World Cup, like I go into every World Cup, as an honorary Brazilian. But after swooning to yesterday’s first tango in Gelsenkirchen, today I am happy to proclaim, “Ich bin ein Argentinian.”

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Schwarzer keeps Boro in contention

Steaua Bucharest 1 Middlesbrough 0

Thu, 20 Apr, 2006

Schalke edge closer to last four

Schalke took a giant stride towards the last four of the UEFA Cup after coming from behind to beat Levski Sofia 3-1 in their quarter-final first-leg clash in Bulgaria.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2006

Iberian leagues bucking the trend

WITH the Italian, French and English leagues looking increasingly like a one-horse race, it’s refreshing to see that the competition elsewhere is hotting up.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2005

The season that never sleeps

MY mobile phone buzzed the other day and the following unusual conversation ensued.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2005

Alberto apologises after Owen rant

Carlos Alberto has apologised to Michael Owen following his “midget” rant against the England striker.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005

Owen responds to lost in translation attack

MICHAEL OWEN yesterday responded to Carlos Alberto's astonishing attack on him by insisting he had never predicted a five-goal haul against Azerbaijan.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005

Beckham backing Owen

England captain David Beckham leapt to the defence of Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen after Azerbaijan boss Carlos Alberto’s rant.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2005

Sven seeks to defuse Owen row

Sven-Goran Eriksson leapt to the defence of Michael Owen after the England striker was condemned by Azerbaijan coach Carlos Alberto for supposedly vowing to score five times at St James’ Park.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2005

Angola’s Ebola-like virus set to break record toll with 122 deaths

ANGOLA looked set to equal if not break the record of deaths from the Ebola-like Marburg virus with the number of deaths rising to 122, just one short of the most serious outbreak ever.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2005

Chelsea not adding to squad

Jose Mourinho insisted last night he has no plans to make any new signings during the January transfer window, despite reports Chelsea have had a bid for Spanish winger Joaquin turned down by Real Betis.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2004

Chelsea win, Gunners draw and Celtic lose

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Wed, 20 Oct, 2004

Inter score fifth goal at Valencia

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De Jong strikes late for PSV

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Panathinaikos level for second time

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Inter strike for fourth time

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Celtic go three behind

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Inter go two ahead again

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Henry regains lead for Gunners

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Valencia get a goal back

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Greeks level with Arsenal

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Celtic trail by two

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Celtic go behind

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Double strike gives Inter lead over Valencia

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Chelsea, Arsenal lead and Celtic level at break

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Chelsea score late second

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Norwegians level with PSV

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Werder Bremen equalise

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PSG double lead over Porto

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Shevchenko gives AC Milan lead over Barca

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Porto trail to PSG

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PSV and Anderlecht both take leads

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Arsenal lead through Ljungberg

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Terry opens scoring for Chelsea

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