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# football - Today’s News
‘Pig-gate’ Part 2: Jones sorry for smashing up Glenn Whelan’s car
“For all the people that think that the pig’s head wrapped in my clothes was banter, great, so is the broken window.”
Tears, cheers, bumps and trophies as Beckham says his final goodbye
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a double to sent the English midfielder off in winning style.
# football - Yesterday’s News
Alex Ferguson raring to go in his final Manchester United match
It’s the end of the road for Fergie tomorrow.
# football - Friday 17 May, 2013
Lampard: Return of Mourinho would be a huge lift
Let’s party like it’s 2005.
The hairvolution of David R. Beckham in 14 photos
He’s retiring from football, what better time to examine his hairstory? You’ve probably forgotten half of them.
Gus Poyet suspended by Brighton ‘for alleged breach of contract’
The Uruguyan’s likekly departure from the Amex is getting messy.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Leinster’s Amlin Cup final and several other events to look forward to in the coming days.
# football - Thursday 16 May, 2013
David Beckham tells Gary Neville: ‘I wanted to go out on top’
“I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer, someone who is passionate about the game and someone that, every time I stepped on the pitch, I have given everything I have.”
Gaelic players get behind men’s suicide awareness campaign
GAA stars Eoin Cadogan, Séamus Hennessy and Darran O’Sullivan have backed the Mind Our Men mental health initiative.
Carroll and McCarthy in England squad to face Ireland
The Boys in Green will face the big three Lions centre forward at Wembley this month.
Ferguson: I had to leave Manchester United ‘a winner’
At last night’s end-of-season awards the United players voted Michael Carrick as their player of the year.
‘I loved him’ — Ferguson praises ‘fantastic’ Carragher
“He’s the epitome of a loyal, dedicated player who Liverpool have been lucky to have for more than a decade.”
Di Canio: I will decide when Sunderland’s holidays start
The players will be back training next week he says and he doesn’t care who has flights booked to Ibiza.
Alba admits Messi took risks despite injury
They’ve coined a phrase to describe a reliance on Leo apparently: ‘Messidependencia’.
# football - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Jamie Carragher: Missing out on the league title my only regret
What about those white suits at Wembley?
‘Natural progression’: Giggs set for coaching role under Moyes
He might just tear up the coaching manual now too.
Bayern Munich turn their nose up at signing want-away Wayne Rooney
The club’s sporting director Matthias Sammer says they’ll leave it go to missed call if it’s a Manchester number.
Marseille’s new faux-denim jersey is unspeakably bad
We’re no fashionistas around these parts but even we know this is horrible.
Sepp Blatter’s outrage at tiny Italian FA fine for racist Roma fans
So the FIFA boss is an anti-racism campaigner now, everyone.
Wigan do not deserve relegation, insists Martinez
Martinez’s side, who clinched glory in the FA Cup final, saw their relegation confirmed last night.
# football - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Manchester City begin life after Mancini with win over Reading
Welcome to a post-Bobby Manc reality.
England’s Jack Wilshere to miss Ireland’s Wembley showdown
Obviously scared of Greeney.
‘You called me monkey…’ Drogba’s anti-racist Facebook smackdown
The Ivorian was the target of abuse when Galatasaray met Fenerbahce at the weekend.
Moyes seeks common ground with ‘exceptional’ Rooney
The new Manchester United manager could seek talks with the want-away England international.
# football - Monday 13 May, 2013
No rush to replace departing David Moyes, claims Kenwright
The Toffees face an uncertain summer in the wake of Moyes’ exit.
Manuel Pellegrini insists no deal signed with City… yet
It looks like the end of the road for Roberto Mancini at Eastlands.
Milan manager hits out at ‘backwards’ supporters as Balotelli racially abused
The Serie A match against Roma was halted because of racist chanting inside the San Siro.
# football - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Sky Sports presenter loses his mind after stunning Watford breakaway goal
Kammy has some competition!
We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win
“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”
Scholes is as close to the complete footballer as you can get – Zidane
We pay tribute to the retiring Manchester United midfielder.
My 10 minutes with Fergie and his Champions League dreams
James Phelan recalls a chance meeting with the man that took over at Manchester United on the year of his birth.
Paolo Di Canio ‘offered to leave’ over fascism row
The Italian says he does ‘not support the ideology of fascism’.
# football - Friday 10 May, 2013
Want to see an absolute wonder goal from the halfway line?
You won’t see a more audacious strike than this one for a long time.
Arsene Wenger hails old sparring partner Ferguson
“I would just like to pay tribute to an unbelievable achievement and a fantastic career,” Wenger said.
Real Madrid cancel today’s press conference as tensions grow
Following another explosive press conference before the midweek game against Malaga, the club are desperate to ease tensions at the Bernabeu.
# football - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Homeward-bound? Real Madrid urge Ronaldo to commit
Aitor Karanka believes the forward should re-sign with the La Liga heavyweights despite talk of a Manchester United return.
Aston Villa skipper Petrov retires as cancer battle goes on
“Football has been the other great love of my life, so it is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from the game.”
Toffees chairman Kenwright braced for Moyes exit
The Everton chairman said he is not aware of any deal having been struck between United and Moyes.
Teenage footballer charged in referee’s death
The youth soccer player allegedly punched the official during a game.
# football - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Spurs battle to claim crucial point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
It’s still all to play for in the race for Champions League football.






















































