Hatem Ben Arfa became akin to an outcast

Goals are flowing at Nice with help from a rejuvenated Hatem Ben Arfa

 October 21, 2015   John Welsh

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During the 2014-15 football campaign in Western Europe, Frenchman Hatem Ben Arfa became akin to an outcast as English team Newcastle considered him surplus to requirements with Hull city deciding to sign him on a loan deal, only to realise that he was not performing as expected. The ex-Marseille forward was then offered to OGC […]

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Pakistan and England 2015

Bad Light controversy denies England victory in First Test against Pakistan

 October 19, 2015   John Welsh

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After four days of limited excitement during the First Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi, the fifth day provided quite a contrast with wickets tumbling, and a controversial finish denied the English team an opportunity to claim an unexpected victory. Fading light ensured that a draw was the eventual outcome with England failing […]

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England test match pak

Adil Rashid claims an unwelcome record as bowlers toil during England test match with Pakistan

 October 16, 2015   John Welsh

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With just 11 wickets falling and 813 runs scored in three days of cricket, it is quite evident that the pitch produced at Abu Dhabi for the first test between England and Pakistan is not helping the bowlers, as the English batsman closed the day on 290-3 chasing the Pakistan first innings total of 523-8 […]

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Euro 2016 qualification

A pivotal moment in Albanian football history as Euro 2016 qualification is secured

 October 13, 2015   John Welsh

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After the draw was completed for Group I of the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers, Portugal were installed as favourites to win the group with Denmark and Serbia expected to compete for second and third position while Albania and Armenia were generally dismissed as no-hopers and easy prey for the stronger teams. Albania had never previously […]

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Wales football

Wales aiming for more success with their Rugby Union and Football teams

 October 11, 2015   John Welsh

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With approximately 3 million inhabitants according to latest statistics, the nation of Wales has not been renowned for producing a succession of world famous sporting superstars over the years, but within with the past 12 months the rugby union and football teams representing their country have produced displays which will be remembered for many years […]

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Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp facing challenges both on and off the field at Liverpool

 October 10, 2015   John Welsh

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With Jurgen Klopp agreeing a three year deal to become the new manager of Liverpool, much will be expected of the charismatic German as he seeks to emulate his two Bundesliga triumphs with Borussia Dortmund by attempting to win the Premier League title for the Merseyside team. Previous incumbent Brendan Rodgers was sacked from the […]

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Golden Horn horse

Treve unable to create horse racing history as Golden Horn comfortably wins Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

 October 7, 2015   John Welsh

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The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris is the richest horse in Europe and the 2015 renewal at the weekend was eagerly anticipated with French trained mare Treve attempting to become the first ever triple winner of the prestigious race. Epsom Derby winner Golden Horn and Prix du Jockey Club victor New Bay were […]

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Porto in Champions League

Portuguese duo should not be underestimated in UEFA Champions League

 October 3, 2015   John Welsh

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There were the usual predictable results in this week’s Champions League fixtures with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich all clinching victories, although the former team needed two late goals to overturn a 1-0 deficit when hosting Bayer Leverkusen. Yet it is the progress of two Portuguese teams which demonstrates that expensive purchases are not […]

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Peter Sagan

Peter Sagan recovers from anguish in Spain to claim World Road Race title in USA

 September 29, 2015   John Welsh

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It had been a frustrating 2015 for Slavakian cyclist Peter Sagan prior to the World Road Race Championships in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday. Although he had claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory for two years when beating the peleton on the third day of the Vuelta a Espana and had won the points classification […]

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Real Madrid and Barcelona

Villarreal overshadow both Real Madrid and Barcelona as they lead La Liga

 September 28, 2015   John Welsh

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It may be early days in the Spanish La Liga campaign of 2015-16 but neither of the Madrid teams nor Barcelona lead the league table with unbeaten Villarreal currently setting the pace. Villarreal have yet to win the league title in Spain and have been runners-up on only one occasion but five successive victories following […]

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