Weekend Roundup: Liverpool, Arsenal, Mourinho, Muhammed Ali, Madrid all in the News

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Skrtel rescues Liverpool as Reds force Arsenal to 2-2 draw

It was a last gasp for Brendan Rogers' men as Martin Skrtel scored after 90 minutes to help 10-man Liverpool secure a 2-2 draw at home against Arsenal.
 

 

Mourinho opposes retroactive punishment for diver

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has opposed the view on punishing players after analyzing video evidences. “The independent panels don’t do their job well in any case,” he argued. “When you go to an independent panel to analyze and suspend players by video evidence, it is a disaster. It is a disaster.

Sterling announced as best young player in Europe

Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling  has been named the Golden Boy of Europe, an honour given to the best young player on the continent. He received the award before the Sunday cracker against Arsenal which ended in a stalemate.

 

Muhammed Ali hospitalized with Pneumonia

Boxing great Muhammad Ali has been taken to hospital with pneumonia. The three-time world heavyweight champion, who has Parkinson’s disease, was being treated by his team of doctors and was in a stable condition, said his spokesman, Bob Gunnell

 

 

''We are like complete idiots now'' - Dortmund manager bemoans poor run of form

Jorgen Klopp has admitted that his side's performance has left the team  looking like idiots after finishing 2014 in 17th place but also grateful that the break has come to their rescue hoping they can return in better fashion come January for the remainder of the season.

 

 

Quadri, Oshinake win Nigeria Table Tennis Players of The Year Award

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has named African champion Aruna Quadri and veteran female player, Funke Oshonaike, as Players of the Year in 2014. The award ceremony was held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium during the finals of the NTTF President’s Cup.

 

 

Real Madrid wins Club World Cup

Spanish giants confirmed their supremacy in the world for the year 2014 after beating Argentine club San Lorenzo 2-0 to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gerrard feels Sterling can become a legend at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrarrd has urged his teammate Raheem Sterling to remain at the club and become a legend at Anfield.

 

Speaking ahead of Premier League game against Arsenal this weekend, Gerrard said in a report on Sky Sports "I think this club is perfect for him, certainly for the next few years. He's going to play most weeks and the fans love him here.

 

"He can progress here and become a top, top player so I hope the people around him give him the right advice - he should stay.

 

"He's great to watch and great to play with. When you look up he's always giving you an option, and that's what I've thrived on throughout my career at Liverpool with the likes of Fernando Torres and Michael Owen.

 

"Raheem's got the potential to be top drawer, for sure."

 

 

City begin title defence with a win over Newcastle, Liverpool edge Southampton

Last season winners of the Premier League, Manchester City began their 204/2015 campaign on a good note as they defeated Newscastle at St. James' Park on Sunday.

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 Edin Dzeko created a fine chance with a back-heel for David Silva who gave City the lead in the first half. The host tried rallying back as they came all out for a leveler only to concede a double after substitute Sergio Aguero scored.

In the early kick off of the day, Liverpool began their life after Luis Suarez with Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge proving they can take the club to promise land as they both fired in to beat Southampton 2-1.

Balotelli heads Italy past England

Super Mario headed home from a Candreva's across to secure Italy's victory in their opening Group D game against England on Saturday night.

Excited Balotelli caught winking at the Camera in the Photo.