Jack Charlton passes away aged 85
The legendary Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton has died aged 85. He guided the nation to Euro ’88, Italia ’90 and USA ’94 while as a player he won the World Cup with England in 1966.
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Soccer
Champions League draw throws up mouthwatering clashes
Manchester City have been handed a difficult path towards a potential Champions League final.
The draw for the quarters and semi finals have been made this morning, for when the competition resumes next month. City bring a 2-1 lead into their last 16 second leg with Real Madrid, and if they come through that game they’ll face either Juventus or Lyon in the last eight.
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Chelsea edge out Crystal Palace in five goal thriller
Chelsea edged out Crystal Palace in a five goal thriller at Slehurst Park to move five points clear of Manchester United in the race for the top four. Tammy Abraham scored the winning goal for the Blues.
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Arthur joins Juventus as Pjanic moves to Barcelona
Juventus have announced the signing of 23 year old Brazilian midfielder Arthur from FC Barcelona for €72m. 30 year old Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic moves in the other direction for €60m.
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Advantage Real as Barca slip up against Celta Vigo
Luis Suarez scored his first goals under Quique Setien but Barcelona saw their LaLiga title hopes hit by a late Iago Aspas free-kick in an entertaining 2-2 draw away to Celta Vigo. Real Madrid will go top tomorrow with a win over Espanyol.
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