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Eden Hazard wins PFA Player of the Year 2015 award

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Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard was the toast of the English game as he carried off the PFA Player of the Year award.

John Terry is on course to take part in all 38 Premier League games for first time in his career...\

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Two years ago, Rafa Benitez was in charge of Chelsea and John Terry's glittering career at Stamford Bridge was in danger of fizzling out.

Champions League semi-final draw

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Barcelona have been paired with Bayern Munich in today’s Champions League semi-final draw, while Real Madrid will face Juventus.

Wenger: I regret selling Fabregas

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Arsenal  boss  Arsene Wenger  has admitted he regrets allowing  Cesc Fabregas  to leave but has called on fans to respect the  Chelsea  midfielder on Sunday. The 27-year-old left the Emirates Stadium in 2011 for Barcelona but - after struggling to nail down a place in the first team - he returned to the Premier League last summer under Jose Mourinho's tutelage. Wenger has in the past suggested he doesn't wish he had tried to swoop for Fabregas rather than allow the Blues, who are on the verge of becoming English champions, to take the Spaniard but he has not conceded he wish he had not sold him in the first place. "My regret is him leaving here," the Frenchman told reporters. "But I want every player to be respected."

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets FINALLY go on sale

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At last it’s on. Not only the Fight of the Century but the sale of tickets for Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao.

Qatar launch stunning Al Rayyan stadium design for World Cup 2022

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Sitting on the site of a now-deconstructed ground, Al Rayyan's facade includes seven patterns representing different aspects of Qatari culture which designers say 'blend together to tell the story of a nation'.

Henderson signs new long-term Liverpool contract

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Jordan Henderson  has signed a new long-term contract with  Liverpool , the club has confirmed.

Rafael faces United axe after out-of-favour defender suffers rib injury

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Rafael may have played his last game for Manchester United after he cracked three ribs during the club's U21 clash with Leicester on Monday.

Real have the best squad in the world, boasts Ancelotti as Ronaldo and Co prepare for Atletico

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is adamant his side can cope without injured trio Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema when they face city rivals Atletico on Wednesday night.

The world's best ref for the world's richest fight: Kenny Bayless to stand in between Mayweather and Pacquiao

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The man widely considered the leading referee in the world will be in charge of the richest fight of all time.

REVEALED: The $1m emerald WBC belt that will be given to winner of mega-fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were given a glimpse of the WBC emerald winner’s belt on Tuesday when it was unveiled in Mexico City. The emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman who was joined by former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Current WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson was also on hand as the $1million creation was put on show.

Barca boss Enrique 'happy' to see Guardiola prove doubters wrong

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Luis Enrique hailed Barcelona’s incredible record of qualifying for eight of the last 10 Champions League semi-finals and welcomed the chance to lock horns with his friend Pep Guardiola in the next round or in the Berlin final.

Porto's defence wasn't the only thing ripped apart in Munich... as Pep splits his trousers

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Porto's defence was not the only thing to be ripped apart at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night as a jubilant Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola was left with a hole in his trousers.

Falcao lifeline: Manchester United hold talks with Monaco over deal to sign £43.5m flop permanently

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Radamel Falcao could still sign permanently for Manchester United after it emerged that chief executive Ed Woodward held talks with Monaco on Sunday over the striker’s future.

Chelsea lodge bid to make forward Muto their first ever Japanese player...

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Chelsea have made an offer for FC Tokyo's 22-year-old forward Yoshinori Muto, according to club president Naoki Ogane. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs Google! PSG striker is immortalised with a search engine

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Last year it was 'Dare to Zlatan' and 12 months on it seems to be 'Search Zlatan,' following the launch of a brand new website.

Laporta steps up bid to become Barcelona president

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Joan Laporta has stepped up his bid to become  Barcelona  president ahead of the summer election after securing the €76 million financial guarantee needed to run for the position.

Nigeria draw Egypt in Afcon 2017 qualifiers

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Nigeria have been drawn with Egypt, Tanzania and Chad in Group G of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after a draw held in Cairo on Wednesday.

Gabon named 2017 Afcon host

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Gabon has been chosen by Caf to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

Manny Pacquiao is better equipped to beat Floyd Mayweather.

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Manny Pacquiao has a better chance of beating Floyd Mayweather now than he did in 2010, claims his trainer Freddie Roach.

Cristiano Ronaldo urges fans to get on their bikes

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Cristiano Ronaldo returned to top form last weekend with five goals against Granada, and he is now urging his supporters to get themselves into shape.

Mats Hummels is the perfect age to join Manchester United

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The time is right for Manchester United target Mats Hummels to make the switch to the Premier League, according to Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer.

Floyd Mayweather keeps splashing the cash

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Mister Money is now putting his money where his mouth is.

Inter Milan eye Robin van Persie

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Juventus and Inter Milan are among clubs showing interest in Robin van Persie's situation at Old Trafford.