New skipper Fabregas wants fresh start for Arsenal (Reuters)
Cesc Fabregas hopes the beginningof his tenure as Arsenal’s club captain can signify a freshstart and a turning point in their season.
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Weah hopes South Africa World Cup will open other doors (Reuters)
A well-organised World Cupin South Africa would open the door for other African countriesto bid for major sporting events, said former world footballerof the year George Weah.
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Redknapp: Portsmouth will beat Milan (Goal.com)
Only the UEFA Cup can throw up a one-off fixture like Portsmouth versus Milan and only the former’s former boss…
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Anorthosis dream of last 16, Chelsea eye victory (Reuters)
Cypriot underdogs AnorthosisFamagusta will reach the Champions League last 16 later onWednesday if they beat Werder Bremen at home and Group B leadersInter Milan defeat Panathinaikos.
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Defence is king for qualified Real and Villarreal (Reuters)
Real Madrid and Villarrealsingled out strong defensive displays as the reason for theirprogress to the last 16 of the Champions League.
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