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    Ronaldo future in doubt… Again
    Share World Player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he may consider his future following Manchester United’s dethronement as European Champions by Barcelona. Ronaldo has persistently been linked with Real Madrid over the last three years and would command a World record transfer fee if he were to move to the Bernabau.. The star is under contract to United...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    Four Irishmen selected for Lions Tour Opener
    Share Paul O’Connel will make his debut as Lions captain in the South African tour opener on Saturday.  He will be joined in the starting XV by Ronan O’Gara, Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls. AKPC_IDS += "53,";
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    Republic gear up for World Cup Test with Bulgaria
    Share The Republic Of Ireland are based in London in the build up to their World Cup group 8 away day with Bulgaria on June 6th. The squad are training at Arsenal’s London Colney facility and had a tune up against Nigeria at Craven Cottage on Friday. Ireland drew 1-1 as Robbie Keane netted an equaliser in the 38th minute after Eneramo had given the African stars the...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    On the Pitch – The Men to watch
    Share On paper Chelsea are a constellation of superstars with Everton more about hard work and perspiration. For Chelsea the most important player will be Michael Essien the Ghana international is the man who makes things happen for his more vaunted team mates. It’s no statistical shock that Chelsea’s upturn in form coincided with his return to fitness. Essien is the...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    In the Dugout – The Managers
    Share After a season dominated by red the blues of Chelsea and Everton meet in the final of the World’s oldest cup competition as they line up at Wembley.  The two managers will both be seeking their first major win in the English game with Guus Hiddink looking to add to his glittering tally and David Moyes looking to land his first managerial silverware. AKPC_IDS +=...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    Catalans Continental Champions
    Share Barcelona are the new kings of Europe after destroying defending champions Manchester United in Rome as Bob McKenzie reports. AKPC_IDS += "41,";
    by at May 27th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
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    Champions League Final – Preview
    Share Barcelona and Manchester United meet in the Champions League final in Rome and it’s shaping up to be a classic. Bob McKenzie previews the action. AKPC_IDS += "28,";
    by at May 26th, 2009 at 06:05 pm
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    Meet The Real Ryan Giggs
    Share Throughout his career Ryan Giggs has been saddled with the lingering ghost of the ephemeral talent that was George Best.  Ask him about the mercurial Irishman and his eyes soften entranced by the spell his name still evokes wherever the beautiful game is discussed.  He is, like the rest of us, misty eyed and awestruck at the memory of a genius who was the game’s...
    by at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
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    Failure for Ferrari in budget cap appeal
    Share Ferrari have failed in their bid to stop Formula 1′s governing body introducing controversial new rules which limit team spending. Their appeal against the FIA, which wants to introduce an optional £40m budget cap from 2010, was dismissed by a French court in Paris on Wednesday. AKPC_IDS += "15,";
    by at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
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    Lewis jailed for 13 years for smuggling cocaine
    Share Former England cricketer Chris Lewis has been jailed for 13 years for smuggling cocaine into Britain. His co-accused, ex-basketball player Chad Kirnon, was given the same sentence at Croydon Crown Court. The pair were found guilty of carrying a liquid form of the drug into Gatwick Airport on a flight from St Lucia. Cans of fruit and vegetable juice seized by officials...
    by at May 21st, 2009 at 07:05 pm