Zambia dedicate victory to their fallen

 

On Sunday evening, after 120 goalless minutes and a mamoth round of penalties, Zambia defied the odds to lift the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabonese capital Libreville. It was a fitting end to the tournament for Herve Renard's men, who dedicated the victory to their compatriots who perished in a plane crash there some 19 years previously.

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Why Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand

 

Liverpool's Luis Suarez sparked controversy when he refused to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra ahead of Saturday's clash between their respective sides at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan was castigated by Red devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson and defender Rio Ferdinand after the game for not only sullying his own reputation but also that of his club. However, maybe there was more to Suarez's shocking decision than initially thought ...

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Maradona ready to throw his toys out of the pram

 

Diego Maradona has a well-earned reputation for impetuousness, with his latest rant aimed against Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini over the treatment of wantaway striker Carlos Tevez. 

The Argentine legend called the Italian coach a 'spoilt brat', but he seems to be holding all the toys ...

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Capello's managerial merry-go-round

 

Following Fabio Capello's shock departure as England manager on Wednesday, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has immediately been installed as the favourite to take over from the Italian. And consequently, a managerial merry-go-round may well be set in motion, with Jose Mourinho now being linked with replacing Redknapp at White Hart Lane, Arsenal's Arsene Wenger being courted by Real Madrid and Capello rumoured to be whetting Inter's appetite. Football aye ...

And here are a few of your suggestions for #merrygoroundmanagers...

@amarjourno... "Redknapp to England, Moyes to Tottenham, Kean to Everton, Capello to Blackburn... #merrygoroundmanagers"

@aahmadaqib... "Avram Grant to England, Pulis to Afc, Guardiola to Stoke, Pope to mcfc."

@MVWXIV... "Redknapp to England. Mourinho to Spurs. Hiddink to Madrid. Steve Kean still at Blackburn."

@bunzez... "Redknapp to England, Wenger to Madrid, Mourinho to Spurs, Guardiola to Arsenal, Capello to Juventus, AVB will stay."

@Dami_0620... "Fergie to stay, AVB to leave, Mourinho back to Chelsea, Guardiola to AFC, Wenger jobless for a year, Redknapp to stay at THFC."
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Harry Redknapp innocent

 

Despite Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp being found not guilty on tax-evasion charges on Wednesday, Fabio Capello's sudden departure as England head coach later that day has now opened the door to the possibility that the one-time West Ham United, Southampton and Portsmouth coach may in fact have to spend the next four years as boss of the Three Lions instead.

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Why always him?

 

The outspoken and controversial figure that is Mario Balotelli has been talking up his footballing talents again, stating that he believes he has the ability to be crowned a future winner of the Ballon d'Or award. However, the Manchester City striker has admitted that three-time World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, is a better player and the Argentine's form will need to drop if he is to ever get his hands on the prestigious trophy.

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