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Soccer - Monday 13 May, 2013

Trap names 28-man squad for England game

Ireland play four matches in the coming weeks and will be without the likes of Kevin Doyle, Richard Dunne and Ciaran Clark.

Milan manager hits out at ‘backwards’ supporters as Balotelli racially abused

The Serie A match against Roma was halted because of racist chanting inside the San Siro.

I quit for my wife after tragedy, says Ferguson

‘I think it is also important to go out as a winner. That is really important at this club. It is all I ever wanted to do here — be a winner.’

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Soccer - Sunday 12 May, 2013

Zlatan, Paris Saint-Germain clinch Ligue 1 title

Zlatan Ibrahimovic added a French league title to the ones he has already won in Spain, Italy and Holland.

5 thoughts from this weekend’s Premier League games

Spurs put the pressure on Arsenal, Wigan look dead and buried, and Frank Lampard sets the record straight.

Barca kick-start La Liga title party with Atletico comeback

Barca remain on track to match Real Madrid’s 100 points tally after a 2-1 win at Atletico tonight.

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Alex Ferguson confirms Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer

The out-going Old Trafford boss says the club will try to keep hold of the want-away striker.

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‘Your job now is to stand by our new manager’: Fergie’s final speech

Alex Ferguson thanked Manchester United for “the most fantastic experience of my life” after today’s win against Swansea.

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Old Trafford bids an emotional farewell to Alex Ferguson

A sea of red met the outgoing Manchester United manager at the beginning of his final home game in charge.

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Watch Daniel Sturridge’s hat-trick against Fulham

The ex-Manchester City and Chelsea player was in sparkling form today.

Sunderland still in danger but Norwich secure their Premier League status

It’s your Sunday Premier League round-up.

Man City will wield the axe on Mancini this week – reports

The Italian is on his way out according to a number of media outlets.

Late Adebayor strike earns Spurs huge win at the Britannia

AVB’s side will take the race for Champions League football to the final day after a 83rd-minute goal from the Togolese striker.

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We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win

“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”

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Watford’s dramatic Playoff semi-final win has to be seen to be believed

There was more drama than an EastEnders’ omnibus at Vicarage Road this afternoon.

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Neil Lennon gave his SPL medal to a young Celtic fan

The Hoops manager surprised 11-year-old Kathleen McGovern during their lap of honour at Celtic Park.

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Scholes is as close to the complete footballer as you can get – Zidane

We pay tribute to the retiring Manchester United midfielder.

Brilliant pics of Bayern Munich drowning each other with beer

The Bavarian giants celebrated winning the German title yesterday. In Ireland, we’d call that a waste.

My 10 minutes with Fergie and his Champions League dreams

James Phelan recalls a chance meeting with the man that took over at Manchester United on the year of his birth.

It’s Your Michael Owen’s Car Covered In Egg And Flour Pic Of The Day

An eggcellent prank if ever we’ve seen one.

Paolo Di Canio ‘offered to leave’ over fascism row

The Italian says he does ‘not support the ideology of fascism’.

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My how you’ve grown, Sean! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

In addition, Fergus McFadden compares Ian Madigan to one particular 90s pop star, and Piers Morgan gives his thoughts on Fergie.

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14 ways to live your life like Alex Ferguson

Because why wouldn’t you want to rule the roost for 26 years?

Soccer - Saturday 11 May, 2013

Madrid draw hands Barcelona their 22nd La Liga title

Jose Mourinho’s men dropped points against Espanyol tonight, handing the Catalan giants the championship.

Paul Scholes is hanging up the boots – for good this time

The veteran Manchester United midfielder will retire for the second time at the end of the season.

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SHOCK! FA Cup glory for Wigan with 91st minute goal

Here’s all the big moments from a famous FA Cup final upset.

Rovers rout Drogheda with a Magnificent 7 in Setanta Cup final

Shamrock Rovers beat Drogheda United 7-1 to win the Setanta Sports Cup in Tallaght Stadium.

‘I wasn’t surprised. He has made the right choice’ – Keane on Ferguson

The former Manchester United captain feels “privileged” to have played under the Scot.

James Reilly and the Gareth Bale celebration — you’re doing it wrong

Doesn’t the Minister for Health know that Bale is trademarking his “heart” celebration?

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Watch 32 of the best goals ever scored in the FA Cup final

The perfect way to whet the appetite ahead of this evening’s match.

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Lampard becomes Chelsea’s all-time record goalscorer at Villa

Goals number 202 and 203 for the midfielder mean he has broken Bobby Tambling’s record.

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Brilliant footage of Alex Ferguson singing The Proclaimers in a tartan hat

The outgoing Manchester United boss puts in a spirited performance of ’500 miles’.

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Benteke pays tribute to Stiliyan Petrov before being sent off

Villa and Chelsea are tied at 1-1 in today’s early kick-off.

Manuel Pellegrini in line to replace Mancini at City — reports

Stick one of those blue and white scarves on him and they’re practically the same person.

‘Never say never’: Trapattoni open to Serie A return — reports

The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.

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Poll: Will you watch the FA Cup final this afternoon?

It used to be appointment TV for football fans in this part of the world. Now?

8 of our favourite articles written about Alex Ferguson this week

Roy Keane and the book that never was are among the issues discussed in some of the best Fergie-related sportswriting of recent days.

Who will win this weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup games, and why

We assess the FA Cup final and all the other weekend fixtures.