We Update You On All The Latest Sports News Making The Headlines: November 2013

Blackpool harpoon Chopra denominate to give attestation in £750,000 white lady attempt complicate assert dope hattery

Blackpool striker Michael Chopra will be called to give evidence in a £750,000 cocaine trial involving an alleged drugs factory on Wearside, a court has heard. Prosecutors claim £50,000 found in the foot-well of a Jaguar car by detectives investigating alleged ring members...

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Cabaye for Champions League? He's not goods a gurgle, he can do that here! Toon stud Pardew embrace *'s canvassing

Alan Pardew is glad Yohan Cabaye says he wants to play in the Champions League and insists he can do it at Newcastle United. The France international was quoted on a French radio station last week saying he has ambitions to return to Europe’s top competition after playing in it...

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Moyes pleased by five * United, but knob is magnet even improve days are to coming

David Moyes claimed the best is yet to come from his Manchester United team after seeing them rack up their biggest away winning margin in the European Cup for more than 50 years. United's 5-0 demolition of the much-fancied Bayer Leverkusen qualified Moyes' team for the knock-out...

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Flamini agrees to respect Arsenal tradition and stop slashing his shirt sleeves

Arsenal believe Mathieu Flamini will abide by the club’s shirt-sleeve rule in future after Tuesday night’s furore. The combative midfielder found himself at the centre of controversy for cutting the sleeves off his jersey — and in doing so flouted a directive Arsenal players have...

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Messi is still the world's best player... maybe I can be No 2! says Sergio-Aguero

Sergio Aguero believes his Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world. The Manchester City striker has ambitions to become one of football's top players but says that, for now, the number one spot is firmly in the grasp of his countryman. Aguero and...

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Enrique first choice to replace under-fire AVB with Swans boss Laudrup Plan B

Former Roma coach Luis Enrique is the shock name in the frame at Tottenham if they decide to pull the trigger on Andre Villas-Boas. Enrique, now back in Spain with La Liga strugglers Celta Vigo, worked with Spurs director of football Franco Baldini in Rome. The former Barcelona...

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Toure banned for final Champions League group match after cynical chop

Yaya Toure will miss Manchester City’s final Champions League group match following a scything challenge which earned a yellow card during the dying embers of their 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen. The midfielder chopped down Roman Hubnik in the 92nd minute to pick up the booking...

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Arsenal keep tabs on Spurs target Morata as Wenger eyes January loan move for Madrid striker

Arsenal are being kept updated on the availability of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. The 21-year-old striker, who is also a target for Tottenham, may be allowed to leave on loan in January. And Arsenal, who are also watching Schalke’s talented 18-year-old midfielder Max Meyer,...

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United and Liverpool will allow prospects to head out to Football League but Devils winger Zaha stays put

Manchester United and Liverpool will let two of their prospects join Championship clubs before the loan window closes on Thursday - but Wilfried Zaha is staying at Old Trafford. Wigan Athletic are confident of finalising a deal for United’s England under-21 forward Will Keane,...

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Now referees are caught up in betting storm as 'fixer' claims match officials can be bought for £20,000

Referees have now become embroiled in the explosive match-fixing scandal that continues to blight the landscape of British football. Six men have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into alleged match fixing – linked to Asian betting syndicates - in...

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Sturridge says playing for England is more important than Liverpool

Daniel Sturridge has no regrets about making the England appearance that prevented him starting the Merseyside derby and insists he would do the same again. Though Sturridge ultimately salvaged a point for Liverpool with a last-gasp header, Brendan Rodgers was left disappointed...

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Everton defender Baines faces up to six weeks on sidelines with broken toe

Everton defender Leighton Baines sustained a broken toe in Saturday's Merseyside derby and could be out for up to six weeks. The England international was forced off early in the second half and although he left Goodison Park walking unaided - despite being given some crutches...

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City still paying Adebayor £40,000 a week... to sit on the Spurs bench

Even for someone as wealthy as Sheik Mansour, the sight of Emmanuel Adebayor charging around in a Tottenham shirt on Sunday must have been galling. The frequency with which Manchester City’s forwards struck against a woeful Spurs defence would have softened any sense of frustration....

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Messi is always asking me about City, claims Zabaleta

Manchester City fans might find it intriguing to know that Lionel Messi is interested in what life is like at the club. Pablo Zabaleta revealed that he often talks to the Barcelona superstar about how things are at the Etihad. The Argentine pair used to live close together - when...

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Asernal situation this season looks bleak Wenger has run out of excuses

I have a good mate called Charlie who is, believe it or not, an Arsenal fan. He wants to believe they can win the title. He wants to say it out loud. But he can’t bring himself to do it. ‘I’ve been laughed at too much before,’ he says. So why are Arsenal fans reluctant to loudly...

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When the United star made his debut back in '91... and his first team-mates follow us on facebook.com/sporrtnewz

Phil Jones would struggle to recall team-mate Ryan Giggs's first ever game for Manchester United. The defender wasn't even born when the wing wizard first took to the field in that famous red strip as a 35th-minute substitute in United's 2-0 defeat to Everton on March 2, 1991...

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Bendtner back in trouble after being arrested for kicking in door and smashing windows at gym in luxury block of flats

Arsenal flop Nicklas Bendtner has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage at his luxury apartment block. Bendtner, 25, was held by police in Hertfordshire on Monday in connection with damage to an apartment building where he lives in the Bushey area. Police said Bendtner...

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Pochettino won't criticise Boruc after Saints keeper's costly blunder

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to publicly criticise goalkeeper Artur Boruc after the Pole gifted Olivier Giroud the first of two goals as Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium. Boruc was embarrassingly caught in possession in his own...

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Merseyside derby was my best experience in club football, claims Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku hailed the Merseyside derby as his 'best experience in club football' after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Goodison Park. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Liverpool after just five minutes but Kevin Mirallas had Everton level three minutes later before Luis Suarez...

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Rodgers fumes after Mirallas escapes with a yellow after horror lunge on Uruguayan

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was again at the centre of a flashpoint in Saturday’s Merseyside derby — but this time he was the victim. Suarez was left with two studmarks on the side of his knee and blood trickling down his leg after a horror tackle by Everton forward Kevin...

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Ronaldo's United move isn't dead yet, Benteke could be the answer to Arsene's problem

David Moyes' admission that Manchester United still believe they can lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford should not surprise Grapevine readers. And while the prospect of a move being achieved in January is highly unlikely, a deal after next summer’s World Cup finals to...

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Cardiff striker Campbell reveals Ferguson used a weapon to keep United youngsters in check

Former Manchester United youngster Fraizer Campbell has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson used a rather unusual technique to ensure his young players behaved and it involved something a bit sharper than a hair dryer. The 26-year-old claims that Ferguson would pull out a sword during...

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Balotelli hints at Milan exit after missing penalty

Mario Balotelli confused his followers again on Sunday by tweeting 'this is the end' hours after missing a penalty in AC Milan's 1-1 draw with Genoa. However, six hours later he sent out another tweet in Italian which read: ‘Forza Milan comunque e sempre.’ Which translates as...

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Lucky basketball fan banks $20,000 after amazing shot during half-time show - and Jay-Z and Beyonce are there

One lucky basketball spectator enjoyed a night he will never forget as he banked $20,000 (£12,350) for a stunning half-court shot. And, if the life-changing cash prize wasn’t enough, the half-court hero Brad Brucker earned a hand shake from music superstar Jay Z, who was sat...

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Henry spotted back at Arsenal training ground as league leaders prepare for Saints clash, Master is back again

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been training with his old club as they prepare for their Premier League clash against Southampton. The striker is currently on an MLS winter break and his club New York Red Bulls have several weeks off. Henry played for eight years at Arsenal, scoring...

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Suarez and Baines make my Merseyside XI, but which other Everton and Liverpool stars are there?

These teams are never easy to select. I’ve changed my mind a couple of times. And I’ve ended up with a team to attack – and not one that Jose Mourinho would send out to win 1-0 on its travels. If I was a manager, this would be my best XI. I’m feeling bold. This team would have...

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Liverpool are a bigger club than Chelsea, I'm NOT a selfish player and there's nothing like a Merseyside derby

Daniel Sturridge has claimed that Liverpool are a bigger club than Chelsea and that he was never given an opportunity when he was in London. The Liverpool striker, who has flourished this season with 10 goals in 13 appearances for his side, claims that accusations of selfishness...

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Pellegrini flips as City boss refuses to answer any more questions on under-fire keeper Hart

Manuel Pellegrini lost his cool with the media at Manchester City's Carrington training ground and called a halt to questions about Joe Hart's uncertain future. The City manager's famed unflappable façade suddenly slipped as he lost patience at being quizzed over whether Hart...

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Why Everton boss Martinez is glad he said no to replacing Dalglish at Liverpool

Roberto Martinez remembers the day well. Strolling down a boulevard in Miami alongside John W Henry, a Starbucks in hand, the prospect of managing Liverpool in the air. When pictures emerged of Martinez and Henry in conversation, it seemed a fait accompli that he would replace...

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Mourinho tells Barca to forget about signing Courtois and Ramires

Jose Mourinho has quashed any speculation that Ramires or talented young goalkeeper Thibault Courtois will leave Chelsea for Barcelona this summer. Spanish newspaper Marca had reported the Chelsea manager would rather leave the Belgium No 1 on the bench than allow him to leave...

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Forget Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal... football’s kings of England remain Liverpool and Everton as Gerrard and co lead the way

Sir Alex Ferguson might have knocked Liverpool off their perch, but the wider population of Merseyside still has something to chirp about. That’s because, in the ever shrinking world of favourable statistics, the two teams that will contest the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park...

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Chelsea defender Cole faces late fitness test ahead of West Ham derby clash

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will make a decision on Ashley Cole’s fitness on Friday ahead of the clash against West Ham at the weekend. The left-back aggravated a rib injury in England’s defeat to Germany on Tuesday night and faces a late test to see if he will be ready in time. Cesar...

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Messi hails rampant Ronaldo after fierce rival's hat-trick heroics for Portugal

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent form. The pair are widely regarded as the two best players in the world and while Messi collected his second Golden Shoe in a row this week after bagging 46 goals last season, it is Ronaldo who has been...

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Atletico favourites to take Mourinho misfit De Bruyne away from Chelsea in January

Chelsea's out-of-favour Belgium international Kevin de Bruyne is wanted by Atletico Madrid in January. De Bruyne confessed this week that he may have to consider a mid-season move away from Stamford Bridge after failing to impress manager Jose Mourinho. The 22-year-old midfielder,...

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Hodgson determined to move forward without recalling Terry for Brazil

Roy Hodgson has ruled out the idea of making an emergency World Cup call to John Terry. Hodgson claimed he would rather ‘keep moving forward’ than coax Terry from his self-imposed international exile as suggested by former England defender and radio pundit Danny Mills. ‘John...

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Draxler rules out January Arsenal move to concentrate on nailing World Cup berth

Julian Draxler has ruled out a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window because he wants to focus on playing regularly for Schalke ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. But the Germany international admitted he had spoken to Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker about the north London...

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Ronaldo poised to land the Ballon d'Or as FIFA extend voting period

Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as the favourite to win FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or award over rival Lionel Messi following the surprise decision to extend the voting deadline. But it is understood that Ronaldo, who enhanced his case with his superb hat-trick in Portugal's World...

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Arsenal stunned as England ignore plea to rest midfield ace

Jack Wilshere is involved in another club versus country row after suffering an ankle injury against Germany. The decision to play Wilshere on Tuesday night angered Arsenal because Arsene Wenger had requested his midfielder play in only one of the two internationals. But having...

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Martinez tells Barkley to regain early season Everton form ahead of Merseyside derby

Roberto Martinez has urged Ross Barkley to banish all thoughts of going to the World Cup and concentrate on recapturing his early season swagger. The Everton midfielder's emergence has been one of the themes of the season and he is so highly thought of by Roy Hodgson that he...

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More smiles for Strachan as Brown's blast settles scrappy affair Norway 0 Scotland 1

Scott Brown's third goal for his country handed Scotland a 1-0 victory in their international friendly against Norway in Molde. Ten years to the day since the Dark Blues had been hammered 6-0 by Holland as they crashed out of the Euro 2004 play-offs, Gordon Strachan's side gave...

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City made a mistake not signing amazing former United star Pogba when they had the chance, says Vieira

Manchester City made 'a mistake' not signing Paul Pogba for free when they had the chance. Those are the words of their elite development manager Patrick Vieira as he watches his employers join a number of clubs interested in signing the Juventus and France star, whose future...

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England 0 Germany 1 we didn't have a single shot on target they said

Apart from the traffic, the Germans simply adore it in London. Having taken to travelling around on the Tube, they have not lost in the city for nearly three decades. And neither have their reserves. Sadly for England there is little consolation in this defeat. They escaped the...

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Greeks survive freak own goal to seal qualification for Brazil 2014

Greece qualified for a second successive World Cup after another Kostas Mitroglou goal secured a 1-1 draw with Romania in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday and a 4-2 victory on aggregate. Mitroglou, who scored twice in Greece's 3-1 first-leg win on Friday, beat the offside...

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en-man Croats secure place in Brazil after goal hero Mandzukic is sent off

Croatia secured their place in next summer's World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over minnows Iceland on Tuesday. Mario Mandzukic fired the home side ahead after 27 minutes but was given his marching orders just ten minutes later for a late challenge on Iceland winger Johann Gudmundsson. The ...

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Sakho and Benzema ensure rampant Les Bleus complete mission impossible France 3 Ukraine 0 (agg 3-2)

Strikes from Mamadou Sakho and Karim Benzema, an own goal, a rampant French display and you wondered what all the fuss was about, really. With their World Cup dream seemingly in tatters after the 2-0 defeat in Ukraine, France fought back with aplomb, ensuring it was cries...

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Ronaldo's incredible hat-trick kills Ibrahimovic's World Cup dream Sweden 2 Portugal 3

Sometimes words cannot do a deed justice but in Stockholm Sweden coach Erik Hamren filled the vacuum with a simple gesture. On seeing Cristiano Ronaldo tear out his heart with his hat-trick goal, Hamren turned away. puffed out his cheeks and slowly shook his head. His team had...

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