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Tymoshchuk: Possible move

Zenit St Petersburg captain Anatoliy Tymoshchuk may leave Russia during the winter transfer window, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs expected to move for the star.

Ukrainian international Tymoshchuk, 29, has had an outstanding couple of seasons in Russia after moving to Zenit from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007, and is widely viewed as the one of the best players in the Russian Read the rest of this entry »

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Hannover 96 and VfL Bochum shared the spoils in the opening encounter of matchday 13, a result that leaves both sides still hovering just above the relegation zone.

It was a game to forget for home and guest goalkeepers alike. Bochum's Daniel Fernandes fisted clearance from a 62nd-minute corner dropped perfectly for Jan Schlaudraff to belt Hannover 1-0 in front. Three minutes later his opposite number, Florian Read the rest of this entry »

Goalless in Hanover
Hanover bottom after VfB defeat
“Wolves” edge out Hanover

A spectacular overhead kick from Branko Jelic earned Energie Cottbus their first win in seven weeks, and three precious points in the battle to avoid the drop.

The Serbian striker netted the only goal of the game against karlsruher SC in the 80th minute, four minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Cottbus remain bottom of the table but move up to nine points, just one behind fourth-from-bottom Bochum. Read the rest of this entry »

Late show does it for Schalke
All-square in Bielefeld
Petric strikes again

Ibrahimovic: Match-winner

Inter Milan strengthened their grip on top spot in Serie A on Saturday with a 2-0 win at Palermo.

Jose Mourinho’s side have suffered just one defeat this season and appear well-placed to retain their title.

Their weekend victory at Renzo Barbera was their third consecutive success and enables them to maintain a comfortable cushion at the summit.

Swedish Read the rest of this entry »

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Hannover 96 take on VfL Bochum in the opening match of round 13. bundesliga.de previews Friday's Bundesliga game.

The 13th hosts the 16th - both teams haven't met the expectations so far.

Just one win for Bochum

Bochum stay calm. “We know why we're down there, many key players were injured”, Bochum chairman Werner Altegoer said. “We have faith in the team, and also in coach Marcel Koller.”
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Honours even in Hanover
Away win for Bochum
“We must face the pressure”

Hoffenheim continued on their merry way in the upper reaches of the Bundesliga, bouncing back from defeat at Hertha last week to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 (2-2) at home.

Goals from league top scorer Vedad Ibisevic (22.), playmaker Carlos Eduardo (37.) and Chinedu Obasi (69.) secured the points for 1899, with Grafite (27.) and Edin Dzeko (40.) getting on the scoresheet for the visitors.

Strong start by hosts
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Goal-hungry “Wolves” maul visitors
1899 out in front again
Emphatic win for Wolfsburg

The Mexican striker is currently on loan at the City of Manchester Stadium from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk but has declared his intentions to give up Ukraine in favour of a move to Spain.

The Mexican hotshot’s career has taken a turn for the worse since his move to the Ukrainian giants, who bought him after his magnificent performances for Mexico in last year’s Copa America in Venezuela.

The 24-year-old striker has been Read the rest of this entry »

Mertesacker to undergo operation
Keane quiet on Vieira link
Leverkusen win on the road

The 23-year-old Argentine striker has been in hot from since his move to Serie A from Argentine league side San Lorenzo last year, and his performances have led to several of Europe’s elite racing for his signature.

Despite his growing demand in Europe, the Argentinean has said he is happy where he is helping Napoli become a big club.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Lavezzi said, “I want to stay. I know Chelsea are interested Read the rest of this entry »

Lavezzi to stay put
Lavezzi wants Napoli stay
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Crespo: Out of favour at Inter

Inter Milan striker Hernan Crespo admits that speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid has come as a surprise.

Real are rumoured to have set their sights on the Argentina international as a replacement for the injured Ruud van Nistelrooy.

And with Crespo finding first-team opportunities hard to come by at Inter, conjecture has suggested that Real could Read the rest of this entry »

Real to meet Crespo’s agent
Milan rule out Sheva exit
Milan rule out Sheva exit

Mourinho: Praise for English press

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he misses the ‘fantastic’ English press.

Mourinho enjoyed an intriguing rapport with the English media during his three years with former club Chelsea.

But the Portuguese coach has endured a difficult beginning to his career in Italy, and recently brought an end to two post-match interviews following questions Read the rest of this entry »

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