Milan angered by Cagliari ground rulings
AC Milan have reacted angrily to the latest decision regarding Cagliari's Is Arenas, amid concerns over safety at the new stadium.
Milan feel rulings regarding the availability of the controversial stadium for Serie A games has 'altered' the course of this season's championship.
Cagliari moved into their new temporary home at the Is Arenas last year following a falling out with the local council over their previous residence, the Stadio Sant'Elia.
But their new stadium has been plagued by controversy over the legality of its construction and public safety concerns.
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Date: 31.03.2013 - 00:04
Sanchez happy with Real form
Former Real Madrid attacker Hugo Sanchez is pleased with the way the club has been playing and is thrilled with the form of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nevertheless, the Mexican feels Real perhaps rely too much on Ronaldo and has urged Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain to contribute more to the team.
"I'm really happy with the way they're playing: they're extremely difficult to beat and ruthless," Sanchez told Marca.
"Cristiano Ronaldo in particular has been ruthless. He leads the charge when it comes to goals. But Higuain and Benzema need to help him out more."
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Date: 31.03.2013 - 00:04
Benitez defends weakened line-up
Chelsea interim boss Rafa Benitez insists his squad rotation policy is not to blame for the Blues' 2-1 loss to Southampton on Saturday.
The Spaniard left the likes of Eden Hazard, Ashley Cole and Demba Ba on the bench for the clash at St Mary's, with his side facing an FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester United on Monday before a Europa League quarter-final and another league game in the same week.
But the 52-year-old defended his decision to leave the key men out, suggesting their busy schedule means rotation is necessary.
"We have to manage the squad," Benitez told reporters. "We don't have so
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Date: 30.03.2013 - 23:53
Wenger not worried by rivals´ results
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his side is not worried by what is going on around them as they fight for fourth place in the Premier League.
The Gunners are in fifth spot, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, after their thumping 4-1 win at home over Reading on Saturday.
The victory was powered by goals from Gervinho, Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and was completed by a late penalty from Mikel Arteta.
Wenger, however, said the side is keen not to get too distracted by the race for the Champions League as the season enters the business end.
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Date: 30.03.2013 - 23:51
Mancini thrilled with City display
Roberto Mancini wants to see Manchester City finish the season with the same intensity they displayed in their 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.
Goals from Carlos Tevez and David Silva had the home side cruising at the break, with a second-half goal from Vincent Kompany and an own-goal from James Perch rounding out an impressive display for the champions.
Although they are 15 points behind Manchester United at the top of the table, Mancini said there was still plenty to play for and wants to see more of the same from his side.
"If we play like this, we play very well. We have another eight game
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Date: 30.03.2013 - 23:43
Reus: It´s great fun to play with Goetze
Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus says he greatly enjoys his on-field chemistry with playmaker Mario Goetze.
The Germany internationals have been excellent for much of the 2012/13 season and have helped Juergen Klopp's men reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
"Mario is still a young player but he is so strong already," Reus told Champions Matchday.
"He is a very intelligent player and he seems to know where I will run in many situations.
"It's important to have somebody on the pitch who has the same ideas as you. A
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Date: 30.03.2013 - 23:34
Premier League: West Ham 3:1 West Brom
West Ham celebrated confirmation of their deal to lease the Olympic Stadium with a convincing 3-1 win over West Brom on Saturday.
Playing their first game since news of the landmark arrangement was announced, West Ham strolled to victory at Upton Park thanks to two goals from Andy Carroll and one from Gary O'Neil.
A lifeless West Brom side attempted to establish a foothold in the game during the second half but they could only muster one goal in reply through a late penalty from Graham Dorrans, while Youssuf Mulumbu was sent off in the final moments.
West Ham began the game terrifically as
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Date: 30.03.2013 - 23:22