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• Leicester's display at Atletico Madrid was unbelievable

  12-04-2017 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Foxes, comfortably the rank outsiders in the Champions League, conceded just once against Atletico Madrid - the solitary strike came courtesy of a penalty by Antoine Griezmann.
  
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• Schmeichel fuming after Leicester hit by Atletico penalty

  12-04-2017 23:48
  
  Kasper Schmeichel was still clearly frustrated with the penalty award that gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Leicester City.
  
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• Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Man United deal is an exception

  12-04-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: United's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic heads the list of more than 1,000 professional footballers playing England whose contracts expire on June 30.
  
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• Adam Gemili and Katarina Johnson-Thompson launch series

  12-04-2017 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British sprinting sensation Adam Gemili and star heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been unveiled as ambassadors for the 35-race Qipco British Champions Series.
  
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• Antoine Griezmann helps Atlético fans forget rivals against Leicester City | Sid Lowe

  12-04-2017 23:17
  
  The Frenchman improved on his recent penalty record to keep his team’s hopes of Champions League redemption on track against the English championsAt first it was just a few but very soon everyone joined in, good news travelling fast around the Vicente Calderón, all the way from the Allianz Arena in Munich. The scoreboard was almost as swift: Bayern Munich 1-0 Real Madrid flashed up and this stadium, in its 50th and final year, erupted. The noise, loud from the start, rose a level. T
  
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• Atletico Madrid 1-0 Leicester: Player ratings

  12-04-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester emerged from their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid with just a 1-0 defeat leaving the Premier League champions still very much alive in Europe.
  
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• Penalty against Leicester for Griezmann was WRONG decision

  12-04-2017 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A critical moment of Leicester's Champions League first leg tie against Atletico Madrid came when Marc Albrighton conceded a controversial penalty. Replays showed it to be outside the box.
  
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• Atletico Madrid 1-0 Leicester City: Report and highlights

  12-04-2017 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE VICENTE CALDERON: Antoine Griezmann's first-half penalty kick was enough to give Atletico the advantage ahead of their trip to the King Power stadium.
  
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• Champions League Round-Up: Cristiano Ronaldo reaches landmark to leave Lionel Messi trailing

  12-04-2017 22:56
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo hits 100 European goals as Real Madrid defeat Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the day after Lionel Messi's Barcelona are crushed.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund's 'yellow wall' stands tall in face of attack on team

  12-04-2017 22:56
  
  European football’s largest standing terrace felt vulnerable after terror attack – until one of club’s famed fan choreographiesThe “yellow wall”, the 25,000 capacity southern terrace of Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium, is also a face that charts the club’s emotional well-being.European football’s largest standing terrace wails in frustration when strikers fresh-air the ball inside the box, screams with red-hot anger when the referee overlooks a st
  
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• Leicester City fans chant 'Gibraltar is ours' in Madrid

  12-04-2017 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester’s Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid was marred by clashes between police and travelling fans in the city centre.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Bayern Munich

  12-04-2017 22:53
  
  This was Real Madrid serving notice that their grip on this trophy is not ready to be loosened quite yet, and particularly now that Cristiano Ronaldo’s swagger on this stage has been restored with a vengeance. The Portuguese had come into this contest struggling to comprehend quite how he had endured 197 scoreless days in the Champions League, yet that drought was cut short after 11 hours of football. He ended the night with a brace and relishing life as the first player to have mustered a
  
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• Antoine Griezmann gives Atlético narrow advantage over Leicester City

  12-04-2017 22:52
  
  For Leicester City it was a long, gruelling night but they did at least emerge with a glimmer of hope. They have been here before, needing to overturn a first‑leg deficit against a team that has given them a chasing, and on the last occasion against Sevilla it did not end too badly. Now, once again, they will need to show all that competitive courage for another feat of escapology.England’s last representatives in this competition could not manage a single shot on target throughout t
  
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• Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid

  12-04-2017 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT THE ALLIANZ ARENA: You will be familiar with the routine. A jump in the air, arms stretched down by his side, chest puffed out like a peacock then a roar of delight.
  
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• Dortmund did not want Monaco match so soon after bus blast

  12-04-2017 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tuchel said his team felt ignored by the football authorities after being made to play AS Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after an attack on their bus.
  
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• Man United's Pogba keen to separate fee from performances

  12-04-2017 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER IN BRUSSELS: Wearing diamond earrings and gold-plated spectacles, Paul Pogba turned up in Brussels yesterday looking like the world’s most expensive footballer.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo double rescues Real Madrid against Bayern Munich

  12-04-2017 22:43
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo overturned Arturo Vidal's header as Real Madrid won 2-1 at Bayern Munich, who had Javi Martinez sent off.
  
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• City of St Louis files lawsuit against NFL over Rams' move to Los Angeles

  12-04-2017 22:39
  
  League’s 32 teams also named as defendants in case filed on WednesdayCase could attract interest of Oakland and San Diego over team lossesThe city of St Louis filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the NFL over the Rams’ relocation to Los Angeles, alleging the league violated its own relocation guidelines and enriched itself at the expense of the community it left behind. Related: NFL's addiction to free public money fuels Raiders' move to Las Vegas | Les CarpenterContinue reading...
  
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• Leicester City frustrated as referee's error hands Atletico Madrid the edge in Champions League tie

  12-04-2017 22:33
  
  Leicester City were fuming with a refereeing error as Atletico Madrid grabbed a slender advantage to take to the King Power Stadium next week.
  
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• José Mourinho confirms Rooney will miss Anderlecht clash – video

  12-04-2017 22:21
  
  José Mourinho, the Manchester United manager, speaks on Wednesday ahead of his team’s clash against RSC Anderlecht on Thursday at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Mourinho confirmed that forward Wayne Rooney will not play the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Anderlecht, adding that the Reds’ will need their best game against the Belgian side Continue reading...
  
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• Tuchel hails Borussia Dortmund's response to 'absurd' decision to play Monaco tie one day after bus attack

  12-04-2017 22:18
  
  Borussia Dortmund played just a day after an attack on their bus hospitalised Marc Bartra and Thomas Tuchel hailed his players' resolve.Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel
  
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• Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Monaco: Kylian Mbappe fires brace

  12-04-2017 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Monaco have the advantage going into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund after scoring three crucial away goals.
  
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• Paul Pogba defends his Manchester United form and says ‘forget the fee’

  12-04-2017 21:58
  
  • Frenchman has no problem with Ferdinand criticism• ‘We are going to fight for the top four. I’m focused’Paul Pogba has rejected claims he should score more for Manchester United as unfair because he is not an attacker. The midfielder also responded to Rio Ferdinand’s criticism of his social media activity by saying times have changed since the former captain’s playing days.Pogba has scored seven times in 43 appearances for United since joining in the sum
  
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• Goalline technology given early Championship debut in play-offs

  12-04-2017 21:19
  
  • System to become permanent Championship fixture in 2017-18 season
  • Premier League has been using the technology since 2013The Championship play-off semi-finals in May will feature goalline technology before it becomes a fixture next season.Originally scheduled for approval at June’s English Football League annual general meeting, the use of the technology was confirmed at an extraordinary general meeting last week in order to give clubs more time to install the necessary infra
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic in new Manchester United legend advert

  12-04-2017 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been branded as the newest Manchester United legend in an advert for the club's partner company - Chilean winemakers Casillero del Diablo.
  
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• Police clash with Leicester City supporters before Atlético Madrid match

  12-04-2017 21:00
  
  • Fans claim rubber bullets and tear gas fired at them
  • Blue flare is let off before police move inLeicester City supporters have claimed tear gas and rubber bullets were fired at them in fresh clashes with Madrid police on Wednesday afternoon.A group of fans, gathered before Leicester’s Champions League quarter-final first‑leg tie with Atlético Madrid, were involved in an incident with police in the city’s Plaza Mayor but accused the authorities of being over
  
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• Police investigating child abuse in football receive 400 new referrals

  12-04-2017 20:54
  
  • Specialist unit is looking into complaints involving more than 300 clubs
  • About 23% of those complaints relate to the sport at professional levelThe specialist police unit investigating child abuse in football has received more than 400 new referrals since publishing its last updated figures and is now investigating complaints involving more than 300 clubs.According to information passed to the Guardian, about 23% of those complaints – with 311 clubs named – relate to th
  
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• Kylian Mbappe gives Monaco crucial edge against Borussia Dortmund

  12-04-2017 20:49
  
  Monaco showed little room for sentiment as they beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first leg.Less than 24 hours after the tie was postponed when three explosions went off near the Dortmund team bus as they made their way to Signal Iduna Park, the Ligue 1 leaders gained the advantage with Kylian Mbappé’s double and a Sven Bender own goal. Continue reading...
  
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• Mbappe stars to give Monaco advantage over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League thriller

  12-04-2017 20:44
  
  Monaco hold the upper hand over Borussia Dortmund after a thrilling 3-2 win in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
  
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• Charlton Athletic owner Roland Duchatelet ready to sell up

  12-04-2017 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Charlton Athletic owner Roland Duchatelet is ready to end his turbulent reign and sell the beleaguered League One club, with an Australian consortium in negotiations over a possible takeover.
  
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• Champions League: Leicester fans clash with police in Madrid

  12-04-2017 20:35
  
  The build-up to Leicester City's Champions League quarter-final at Atletico Madrid was marred by clashes between travelling fans and police.
  
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• Man Utd can miss top four for years and compete – Mourinho

  12-04-2017 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United can stay in Champions League exile for another four years and it would not damage the club, insisted Jose Mourinho ahead of their showdown with .
  
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• Man Utd news: Mourinho talks De Gea Real Madrid transfer

  12-04-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David de Gea’s future at Old Trafford is under scrutiny again after he was left out against Sunderland. The situation has alerted Real Madrid, who have previously tried to sign him.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund arrive for Monaco tie via police escort

  12-04-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Borussia Dortmund stars and fans showed their unified support for defender Marc Bartra by wearing t-shirts and holding up banners in reference to the injured star.
  
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• Manchester City aces train ahead of Southampton game

  12-04-2017 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City ramped up their preparations for their game against Southampton with a training session on Wednesday. They face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final next weekend.
  
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• Harry Fry to send Fletchers Flyer to Fairyhouse for Irish Grand National

  12-04-2017 20:07
  
  • Fletchers Flyer has been backed down to 12-1
  • Jessica Harrington’s Our Duke likely to start favouriteHarry Fry will take a shot at landing the newly enriched Irish Grand National on Monday when he sends over Fletchers Flyer, one of two British-based horses guaranteed a place in the line-up after the entry stage on Wednesday. Assuming there are no hiccups on the road to Fairyhouse, the horse’s participation will be the fulfilment of a year-long plan hatched after he won a
  
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• Man United boss: You'd kill me for fielding weakened team

  12-04-2017 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho insists he will only field a weakened team in the Premier League as a last resort because the ‘football country would kill me’ ahead of the Europa League quarter-final.
  
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• Stuart Broad will know his body’s limits, but the physios probably know better | Vic Marks

  12-04-2017 19:56
  
  The England bowler was refused permission to play for Nottinghamshire this week but with fast bowlers caution is understandableThe 21st-century revival of England’s Test team has much to do with the advent of central contracts. They were introduced in 2000 to the universal relief of the England players and their coaches; there was some grumpiness around the counties but at least they were spared some significant wages. As has been clear this April, the counties have never been averse to wh
  
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• Jose Mourinho tells David de Gea to focus on Man United and ignore Real Madrid transfer talk

  12-04-2017 19:56
  
  Jose Mourinho has told David De Gea to shelve any thoughts about his future until the end of the season after warning the Manchester United goalkeeper there are no excuses for being distracted.
  
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• Which footballer has played for the most teams in one city? | The Knowledge

  12-04-2017 19:53
  
  Plus: unbeaten teams failing to reach a World Cup; club colleague keepers meeting in internationals; handball horrors; and more. Send your questions and answers to [email protected] or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU“During the recent Fulham-Tottenham FA Cup match, the commentator mentioned that Scott Parker has played for five London clubs,” notes Paul Savage. “Has any player played for more clubs in the same city?”Rivaldo played for 15 clubs during his career and six of
  
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• Manchester United megastar Paul Pogba - I'm expected to be a defender, midfielder and striker

  12-04-2017 19:46
  
  Opinion is split on whether Paul Pogba's Manchester United return has been a success but the midfielder says expectations have been unfair.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund blasts: suspect 'from Islamist spectrum' detained

  12-04-2017 19:43
  
  German police search for second suspect as prosecutor says explosives used were pipe bombs with 100-metre rangeGerman police investigating a pipe bomb attack on a bus transporting the Borussia Dortmund football team to a Champions League match have detained one suspect and are searching for another, both described by prosecutors as having links to “the Islamist spectrum”. Related: Borussia Dortmund v Monaco: Champions League quarter-final first leg – liveContinue reading...
  
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• Ross Barkley pictured with black eye as he returns to Everton training following bar attack

  12-04-2017 19:08
  
  Ross Barkley has returned to Everton training after being assaulted at a Liverpool bar in the early hours of Monday morning.
  
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• Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United tie in Europa League

  12-04-2017 19:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Wayne Rooney has not travelled to Belgium for their Europa League tie on Thursday against Anderlecht.
  
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