Ryan Giggs: Yoga is key to prolonging my Manchester United career

Ryan Giggs: Yoga is key to prolonging my Manchester United career
• 38-year-old says yoga 'has definitely helped' him• Winger admits managing United would be difficult...

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Category:All, Football, guardian.co.uk, Manchester United, News

Man jailed for racist Muamba tweets

Man jailed for racist Muamba tweets
Liam Stacey sentenced to 56 days in prison for posting offensive comments on Twitter after footballer's c...

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Category:All, Blogging, Crime, Digital media, Fabrice Muamba

Agger: Skrtel my player of the season for Liverpool

Agger: Skrtel my player of the season for Liverpool
The Dane believes that his centre-back partner has been instrumental in improving the Reds' defensive rec...

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Category:All, Daniel Agger, England, EPL, Liverpool

USA boss Klinsmann: ‘Young players should play for love of the game’

USA boss Klinsmann: 'Young players should play for love of the game'
In part three of a four-part exclusive series, the former Germany manager admits that too many U.S stars ...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Exclusives, Germany

Bolton would have quit the FA Cup if Muamba wasn’t improving – Owen Coyle

Bolton would have quit the FA Cup if Muamba wasn't improving - Owen Coyle
The Trotters boss has revealed that his side would have been unable to fulfil their meeting with Tottenha...

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Category:All, Bolton Wanderers, England, EPL, FA Cup

Student who mocked Fabrice Muamba on Twitter may be jailed

Student who mocked Fabrice Muamba on Twitter may be jailed
Liam Stacey, a Swansea University biology student, admitted inciting racial hatred in offensive comments ...

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Category:All, Bolton Wanderers, Fabrice Muamba, Football, News

United got lucky, says Ferguson

United got lucky, says Ferguson
• Michael Carrick catches Danny Murphy's heel in 89th minute• Martin Jol says referee Michael Oliver ...

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Category:All, Football, Fulham, Manchester United, Martin Jol

Internazionale sack manager Ranieri

Internazionale sack manager Ranieri
• Internazionale have won one of their past 10 Serie A matches• Youth-team coach Andrea Stramaccioni ...

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Category:All, European football, Football, Internazionale, News

Muamba out of bed in hospital

Muamba out of bed in hospital
• Owen Coyle visits Fabrice Muamba before restaged FA Cup tie• 'The great thing is that he is getting...

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Category:All, Bolton Wanderers, FA Cup, FA Cup 2011-12, Fabrice Muamba

Valencia’s form gives us a big chance, says Ferguson

Valencia's form gives us a big chance, says Ferguson
Manchester United pulled three points clear at the top of the Premier League following a 1-0 victory over...

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Category:All, Antonio Valencia, England, EPL, Fulham

Afellay included in Barcelona’s squad for AC Milan trip

Afellay included in Barcelona's squad for AC Milan trip
The Dutch winger will fly with the rest of the team to the Italian city but will not take part in the fix...

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Category:All, Barcelona, Champions League, England, EPL Tags:

Evans accepts Manchester United were fortunate to avoid a penalty against Fulham

Evans accepts Manchester United were fortunate to avoid a penalty against Fulham
The Red Devils defender admits that there was a touch of good fortune regarding the penalty decision and ...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Fulham, Jonny Evans

Parker backing Tottenham to take fourth spot

Parker backing Tottenham to take fourth spot
Following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday, Spurs remain five points clear of the fifth-place Blue...

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Category:All, England, EPL, News, Premier League

Ranieri frustrated by brilliance of ‘super’ Buffon after Derby d’Italia defeat

Ranieri frustrated by brilliance of 'super' Buffon after Derby d'Italia defeat
The Italy captain was in inspired form during the first half of the game in Turin, playing a key role in ...

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Category:All, Claudio Ranieri, England, EPL, Europe

Ferguson confident Ferdinand can prolong Manchester United career

Ferguson confident Ferdinand can prolong Manchester United career
The Old Trafford boss believes the centre-back can still offer much to the club and has hailed the 33-yea...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Manchester United, News

Del Piero urges Juventus to keep their foot on the gas following Derby d’Italia win

Del Piero urges Juventus to keep their foot on the gas following Derby d'Italia win
The veteran attacker has underlined the importance of Sunday's win over the Nerazzurri, and was delighted...

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Category:Alessandro Del Piero, All, England, EPL, Europe

Kenny Dalglish says Liverpool need to change their philosophy

Kenny Dalglish says Liverpool need to change their philosophy
• Manager under pressure after dreadful league run• Liverpool lie seventh, 13 points behind fourth pl...

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Category:All, Football, kenny dalglish, Liverpool, News

McCulloch dedicates Rangers’ Old Firm derby win to fans

McCulloch dedicates Rangers' Old Firm derby win to fans
The Gers' midfielder praised the influence that the supporters had on their performance as they defeated ...

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Category:All, Celtic, England, EPL, Lee McCulloch Tags:

McCoist delighted by Rangers’ Old Firm derby victory

McCoist delighted by Rangers' Old Firm derby victory
The Gers' boss was proud of his side’s performance as they defeated nine man Celtic 3-2 to delay the Ho...

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Category:All, Celtic, England, EPL, News Tags:

Cahill confident Chelsea will claim Champions League place

Cahill confident Chelsea will claim Champions League place
The former Bolton Wanderers defender believes his new side have enough quality to see off the challenge o...

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Category:All, Benfica, Bolton Wanderers, Champions League, Chelsea FC

Manchester City assistant Platt plays down Mancini anger following Stoke draw

Manchester City assistant Platt plays down Mancini anger following Stoke draw
The former England international revealed that the Italian avoided speaking to the assembled media after ...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Manchester City, News

Sir Alex Ferguson takes the blame for Manchester United European exit

Sir Alex Ferguson takes the blame for Manchester United European exit
The Scot has admitted he made errors in the Red Devils' poor Champions League and Europa League campaigns...

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Category:All, Champions League, England, EPL, Europa League

Tottenham manager Redknapp hails his side’s battling performance against Chelsea

Tottenham manager Redknapp hails his side's battling performance against Chelsea
The White Hart Lane boss has applauded his team after their gritty show earned them a valuable point whic...

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Category:All, Chelsea FC, England, EPL, Europe

We should take pride in the health service that has cared for Fabrice Muamba so well

We should take pride in the health service that has cared for Fabrice Muamba so well
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are usually due to heart attacks or secondary causes, such as respiratory...

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Category:All, Comment is free, Fabrice Muamba, Heart attack, News

Football news in brief

Football news in brief
• Man arrested over abuse of Newcastle player at Arsenal• Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's goalsc...

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Category:All, Football, News, Sport, The Observer

Zidane spotted on Real Madrid bench against Real Sociedad and admits: I want to be a coach

Zidane spotted on Real Madrid bench against Real Sociedad and admits: I want to be a coach
The former France great is currently the Blancos' director of football but has confessed he is looking to...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Europe, France

Karanka follows Mourinho’s lead as Real Madrid media blackout continues

Karanka follows Mourinho's lead as Real Madrid media blackout continues
Players and staff of the Blancos have decided against speaking to the media once more in the wake of thei...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Europe, Go Global

Moyes: Jagielka should go to Euro 2012

Moyes: Jagielka should go to Euro 2012
The 48-year-old was overjoyed with a 'thoroughly deserved' win at Swansea, whilst opposite number Brendan...

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Category:All, David Moyes, England, England National Team, EPL Tags:

Stoke City v Manchester City

Stoke City v Manchester City
• Click auto-refresh or hit F5 for the latest updates• Email scott.murray@guardian.co.uk, with Open J...

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Category:All, Football, guardian.co.uk, Manchester City, Minute by minutes

Chelsea v Tottenham

Chelsea v Tottenham
• Click auto-refresh or hit F5 for the latest updates• Do open journalism™ by emailing scott.murray...

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Category:All, Chelsea, Football, guardian.co.uk, Minute by minutes

Napoli’s De Laurentiis: There have been no recent offers for Cavani, Lavezzi or Hamsik

Napoli's De Laurentiis: There have been no recent offers for Cavani, Lavezzi or Hamsik
The attacking trident has brought much success to the San Paolo, but despite rumours linking them with le...

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Category:All, Edinson Cavani, England, EPL, Europe

Christian Fuchs’ agent plays down rumoured Barcelona interest

Christian Fuchs' agent plays down rumoured Barcelona interest
The Blaugrana are said to be looking for a replacement for Eric Abidal, who is facing a lengthy spell on ...

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Category:All, Barcelona, Bundesliga, England, EPL Tags:

Kean: Blackburn will not hold back against Bolton

Kean: Blackburn will not hold back against Bolton
The 44-year-old has the utmost sympathy for the club's current situation but has maintained that he will ...

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Category:All, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, England, EPL Tags:

Pardew insists Newcastle’s top players will cost ‘a lot of money’

Pardew insists Newcastle's top players will cost 'a lot of money'
Magpies boss has attempted to scare off any potential suitors for his top performers by hinting that only...

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Category:Alan Pardew, All, England, EPL, Europe

Bullish Redknapp dismisses Chelsea hoodoo claims

Bullish Redknapp dismisses Chelsea hoodoo claims
• Manager says Spurs' Stamford Bridge record is not an issue• History between the clubs 'lost' on for...

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Category:All, Chelsea, Football, guardian.co.uk, Harry Redknapp

QPR’s Traore out for two weeks with hamstring injury

QPR's Traore out for two weeks with hamstring injury
The left-back was hurt after colliding with Charlie Adam during the club's 3-2 victory over Liverpool and...

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Category:All, Armand Traore, England, EPL, Mark Hughes

Napoli are interested in Jordi Alba, says agent

Napoli are interested in Jordi Alba, says agent
The left-sided player has been strongly linked with a new challenge in the summer, and his representative...

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Squad sheets: Swansea City v Everton

Squad sheets: Swansea City v Everton
Everton have won 10 and lost none of their 14 previous meetings with Swansea, although it's perhaps wise ...

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Category:All, Everton, Football, News, Premier League

Maradona: I told Tevez he should go back to Manchester City

Maradona: I told Tevez he should go back to Manchester City
The Argentine returned to action on Wednesday after ending his feud with Roberto Mancini and his former n...

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Category:All, Carlos Tevez, Diego Armando Maradona, England, EPL Tags:

Fabrice Muamba’s fiancee and father give update on his condition and thank everyone for their messages

Fabrice Muamba's fiancee and father give update on his condition and thank everyone for their messages
The 23-year-old Bolton midfielder remains in intensive care following his cardiac arrest at White Hart La...

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Category:All, Bolton Wanderers, England, EPL, Fabrice Muamba

Nasri: bring on title showdown with Manchester United

Nasri: bring on title showdown with Manchester United
• Sides meet at Etihad Stadium on 30 April • Frenchman's goal throws title race openSamir Nasri has u...

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Category:All, Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, News

Napoli’s Mazzarri: Conte reminds me of myself

Napoli's Mazzarri: Conte reminds me of myself
The Partenopei defeated Siena in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia to set up a tournament decider again...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Europe, Go Global Tags:

Manchester City’s Nasri hopes United win all their games prior to derby showdown

Manchester City's Nasri hopes United win all their games prior to derby showdown
The Frenchman hopes their rivals can claim maximum points leading up to the game to create a possible tit...

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Category:All, Carlos Tevez, England, EPL, Manchester United Tags:

Benitez: Liverpool did not have the cash to sign Dani Alves and Jovetic

Benitez: Liverpool did not have the cash to sign Dani Alves and Jovetic
The Spanish coach, who led the Reds to a surprise Champions League success in 2005, has claimed that he w...

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Category:All, Barcelona, Daniel Alves, England, EPL

Trezeguet: Mourinho would have won 10 times more trophies were it not for Messi

Trezeguet: Mourinho would have won 10 times more trophies were it not for Messi
The former France international believes that the Portuguese's relative lack of success at Real Madrid is...

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Category:All, England, EPL, Europe, Go Global