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Arsenal hit Rovers for six
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are capable of mounting a sustained challenge for the Premier League title this season after his side routed Blackburn 6-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
Wenger became Arsenal’s longest serving manager on Thursday with 13 years service and Sunday’s eye-catching display was the ideal way to mark the anniversary of his arrival in [...]
Real Madrid handed first Spanish League defeat
Real Madrid’s “Galacticos” crashed to their first defeat of the season losing 2-1 at title rivals Sevilla on Sunday as Barcelona opened a three-point lead at the summit.
Real were aiming to make it a perfect six wins and join Barcelona on maximum points, but instead Sevilla underlined their own credentials with a fifth straight win [...]
Chelsea beat Liverpool, regain top
Chelsea returned to the top of the Premier League on Sunday as goals from Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda clinched an impressive 2-0 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side opened up a two-point gap over second placed Manchester United. But perhaps more importantly, the victory over another of the main title contenders restored [...]
Govt trying for good ties with Cambodia
The government has been trying to maintain a good relationship with Cambodia and is cautious when making comments about the disputed border near Preah Vihear temple, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Wednesday.
Barcelona defender Chygrynski out for three weeks
MADRID, Barcelona will be without recent signing Dymtro Chygrynski until the middle of October after the central defender suffered a knee injury in Saturday night’s win in Malaga.
Chelsea slip to this season’s first defeat as Wigan overplaying
LONDON, Chelsea failed to achieve their seventh consecutive win in the English Premier League this season as Wigan dominated strongly at home to beat the Blues 3-1.
Real Madrid kicks off Spain’s match day four at home to Tenerife
MADRID, There is good news for Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini ahead of his side’s Primera Liga clash at home to Tenerife on Saturday night.
Real Madrid kicks off Spain’s match day four at home to Tenerife
MADRID, There is good news for Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini ahead of his side’s Primera Liga clash at home to Tenerife on Saturday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoying life in Madrid
MADRID, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo told Spanish television station Tele 5 that he was delighted with life at his new club.
Cristiano not chasing Messi’s goal tally
MADRID, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo added another goal to his tally on Wednesday night, but said on Thursday he was not interested in chasing the number of goals scored by Barcelona’s Leo Messi.
Crown, PKR slam Super 4 format
PHNOM Penh Crown and Preah Khan Reach should’ve finished first and second respectively in the Cambodian Premier League (CPL) this year. Instead, after being dealt shock defeats in the Super 4 playoff semifinals, they will only make third and fourth, leaving both teams frowning against the format that was introduced by the Cambodian Football Federation [...]
Pich Sambath punches way to decision victory over Kao Lek
FIGHTING for a thin but raucous holiday crowd, highly rated light middleweight prospect Pich Sambath punched his way to a decision win over Kao Lek Sunday at the TV5 boxing arena in Takhmao.
A solid favourite heading into the bout, Pich Sambath buckled Kao Lek twice in the second round with punches, and
WBC title fight on Sunday not just a battle between boxers
CAMBODIA will enter the ranks of international boxing Sunday when local amateur champion Svay Ratha makes his professional debut against Filipino Pol Apolinario.
The pair will be fighting in the indoor arena at Olympic Stadium for the vacant interim WBC international super bantamweight title. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Cambodia U23s face roar of Singapore’s Young Lions
THIS Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Stadium, local football fans will get a first look at the Cambodian U23 team that national team coach Scott O’Donell will be taking to Laos for the SEA Games at the beginning of December. Opponents come in the shape of Singapore U23, one of Asia’s best-equipped national squads who [...]
Cristiano not chasing Messi’s goal tally
MADRID,Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo added another goal to his tally on Wednesday night, but said on Thursday he was not interested in chasing the number of goals scored by Barcelona’s Leo Messi.
Butragueno: Real Madrid could play Chinese national football team
MADRID, Real Madrid’s Director of External Relations Emilio Butragueno said on Thursday that the club was unlikely to tour the Far East in the summer of 2010.
FC Barcelona back in Primera Liga action on Tuesday
MADRID, FC Barcelona has little time to rest as the Spanish Primera Liga prepares for match day four of the new season.
Barcelona beats Atletico Madrid to remain top of Primera Liga
MADRID, FC Barcelona handed out a 5-2 punishment to Atletico Madrid in the Camp Nou Stadium to remain top of the Primera Liga on Saturday night.
Leo Messi celebrated his new contract with the club with two goals and a pass that set up Seydou Keita for the fourth goal.
Leo Messi extends Barcelona deal
MADRID, Argentinean football star Leo Messi signed a new contract with FC Barcelona on Friday.
The 22-year-old, who many consider the best player in the world, has agreed a deal that will keep him with the current Primera Liga and Champions League holders until the end of June 2016, when he will be 29 years old [...]
Bilbao and Villarreal win in Europa League
MADRID, Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal Wednesday both chalked up home wins in the first group game of the Europa League on what was another good night for Spanish teams in Europe.
Athletic Bilbao went into its game against Austria Vienna looking for revenge for the UEFA Cup defeat against the same side in 2005.
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Barcelona - Atletico Madrid the highlight of Saturday night
MADRID, With a full midweek program of matches in Spain’s Primera Liga next week, several games from match day three have been brought forward to Saturday night.
