One of the most pleasing aspects of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations was that two co-hosts, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, have both managed to qualify for the Quarter Finals... Gabon in particular have looked an impressive outfit, winning qualification Group C with three wins from three games, including a 1-0 win over Tunisia which [.

This is the problem with using econometric analysis to identify causes within complex systems. Yes, Kuper and Syzmanski are able to identify a few 10,000 foot correlations that are fairly intuitive to begin with. But when the real work to identify the actual causes of something begins, the equations and models are revealed to be cartoon depictions of reality bolstered by some smart sounding phrases but demonstrating a frightening lack of subject knowledge depth.

Manchester City lost their 3 point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Everton with In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu arguing that boss Roberto Mancini should bring back Carlos Tevez asap It is a well known fact that most people have very short memories not least where football is [.

Jose Mourinho To Manchester City? The rumours linking the Real Madrid boss to Eastlands grow and In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu warns that if Mourinho does become City coach then they will dominate the Premier League Sporting comebacks are usually special things. Who can forget the return of Thierry Henry to Arsenal after five years [.

Juventus kept up their Serie A title push with a hard fought 2-1 win over title challengers Udinese at the Juventus Arena thanks to a brace by Alessandro Matri. Alessandro Matri was the man of the hour and having given the hosts a 42nd minute lead, the in-form striker then responded by shooting Antonio Conte's [.

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points after a 3-1 win over Real Zaragoza whilst Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw with Villarreal Madrid's win meant that champions Barcelona had to also win at Villarreal to keep the pressure up but the visitors missed a host of [...] Related posts:

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No sooner had Real Madrid been eliminated by Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey quarter-final had a new war of words emerged from the Real camp who ITS' Rolly Pelovangu argues are suffering from Battered Wife Syndrome After Barcelona's Copa Del Rey success over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, the overriding image which stuck [.

Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey after a 4-3 aggregate win (2-2 draw on the night) over Real Madrid with goals by Pedro and Dani Alves proving decisive. In an absolute humdinger of a match, it was Madrid, down 2-1 from the first leg, who got off to the better start [...] Related posts:

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Ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid's eagerly anticipated Copa Del Rey quarter-final second leg In The Stands looks at Jose Mourinho's record vs Barcelona as Madrid boss. Let us just say it doesn't make for pretty reading... (LOST) Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid; La Liga, November 2010 (DREW) Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona; La Liga, April 2011 [.

Alessandro Del Piero rolled back the years to net an incredible goal as Juventus overcame Roma 3-0 in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals and winning the In The Stands Goal of The Week to boot! The Serie A leaders were already 1-0 up before Del Piero received the ball 30-yards away from goal, made a mazy [.

In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu takes an in-depth look at the former Chelsea, Inter and current Real Madrid boss and asks the special question: Is Jose Mourinho overrated? Iconoclastic; the act of challenging established ideas and customs common within a certain place or time and not merely for the sake of argument.

The FA have charged Mario Balotelli with violent conduct after he appeared to stamp on Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker during Manchester City's 3-2 win over Spurs at the Etihad Stadium. The pair came together in the second half with the combative Scott Parker diving in to block Balotelli's shot. As the Italian striker swivelled to [.

Mario Balotelli could be in hot water with the FA after appearing to stamp on Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker during Manchester City's 3-2 win over Spurs at the Etihad Stadium. The pair came together in the second half with the combative Scott Parker diving in to block Balotelli's shot. As the Italian striker swivelled to [.

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to preserve their five point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Things looked worrying when Fernando Llorente volleyed Athletic Bilbao ahead in the 13th minute, but the reaction from the hosts was the stuff of potential champions.

Inter Milan made it 7 straight wins as they came from behind to beat Lazio 2-1 at the San Siro and keep the pressure on leaders Juventus and AC Milan. Tommaso Rocchi shot Lazio ahead in the 30th minute but Diego Milito – having found his scoring touch once again leveled things up on the [...] Related posts:

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Inter Milan made it 7 straight wins as they came from behind to beat Lazio 2-1 at the San Siro and keep the pressure on leaders Juventus and AC Milan. Tommaso Rocchi shot Lazio ahead in the 30th minute but Diego Milito – having found his scoring touch once again leveled things up on the [...] Related posts:

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Barcelona recorded a fine 4-1 win over Malaga to keep the pressure on leaders Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. A fine Lionel Messi hat-trick and a goal by Alexis Sanchez sealed the 4-1 win at the Estadio La Rosaleda as the Spanish and European champions moved up to 44 points after 19 [...] Related posts:

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Arsenal slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United as boos rang out after Arsene Wenger inexplicably substituted Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with the scores at 1-1 The nippy and technically astute youngster was having his best game in an Arsenal shirt and after much persistence from the hosts, set up striker Robin Van Persie [.

Juventus moved four points clear at the top of Serie A after a 2-0 win over Atalanta thanks to goals by Stephan Lichtsteiner and Emanuele Giaccherini. The visitors continued their Serie A title push with a well deserved win although they had to wait until the 53rd minute to open the scoring when Stephan Lichtsteiner [.

Manchester United inflicted the heaviest defeat in Arsene Wenger's reign as Arsenal boss when they smashed the hapless Gunners 8-2 at Old Trafford. 8-2?! Now, be assured this is not a printing error and that April Fools Day is a long way away. In what was perhaps the Premier League's most eye-opening result since its [.

In recent years gone by matches between Arsenal vs Manchester United was the outstanding Premier League fixture and has duly served up some classic encounters at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United: Premier League, Dec, 2006 It is fair to say that Arsenal have yet to truly leave a mark at the Emirates Stadium [.

Manchester City and Tottenham are ready to lock horns at the Etihad Stadium in a potential Premier League title-defining clash which promises to be dynamite. For the past two season's, Manchester City and Tottenham clashes have been purely to decide the squabble for that much-coveted fourth UEFA Champions League spot.

Real Madrid hard-nut Pepe was caught stamping on the hand of Lionel Messi during Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey Quarter-Final 1st leg. The notoriously tough-tackling Brazilian, who has a disciplinary rap sheet longer than Mike Tyson, took advantage of a foul on the current World Player of The Year [.

Barcelona came from a goal down to bag a 2-1 win in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey Quarter-Final as once again Pep Guardiola got the better of Jose Mourinho. Perhaps ‘deja-vu' is not quite the best word to describe Real Madrid's third successive defeat to Barcelona in as many matches. There was [.

Goals by Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal gave Barcelona a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey quarter-final clash. The Spanish and European champions came from a goal down to win seal a fine 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu leaving Pep Guardiola's men in prime position to [..

In The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu looks back to the last time Real Madrid and Barcelona clashed in the Copa Del Rey as Jose Mourinho's men triumphed 1-0 in the 2011 final In a tight and nervy game, best remembered for Alvaro Arbeloa's terrible stamp on David Villa, Pedro's wrongly disallowed goal in the second half [.

Real Madrid and Barcelona face off against each other in the 'El Clasico' Copa Del Rey Quarter-Final first leg as Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola lock horns again. If Barcelona are God, then Real Madrid must be the Devil. Because, for one to exist, the other must co-exist. Whereas, one perceives themselves as the divine [.

Barcelona survived a scare to beat Real Betis 4-2 at the Camp Nou and keep in touch with leaders Real Madrid with goals by Alexis Sanchez and a brace by Lionel Messi proving decisive. The Spanish and European champions got off to a rip-roaring start and were 2-0 up by the 15th minute through Xavi [..

A second half strike by Diego Milito gave Inter Milan victory over AC Milan in the Milan derby as Claudio Ranieri's men continue their Serie A resurgence. In a tight game, it was ‘hosts' AC Milan who started the brighter of the two with Mark Van Bommel striking the Inter crossbar just before the break.

Real Madrid moved 8 points clear of Barcelona after a goals by Gonzalo Higuain and a late winner from Callejon helped overcome Real Mallorca 2-1 at the Iberostar Estadi. In what proved to be their toughest match in weeks, La Liga leaders Real Madrid fell behind courtesy of Tomer Hemed's diving header five minutes before [.

Glen Johnson is the subject of much discussion after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini slammed a tackle he made during Liverpool's 1-0 League Cup semi-final win at Eastlands. Johnson leapt into a two-footed tackle on Joleon Lescott during a fiery second half. Enraged, City boss Roberto Mancini suggested that Johnson's tackle was a far more [.

Thierry Henry marked his return to Arsenal with a goal as Arsene Wenger's progressed to the FA Cup 4th Round thanks to a 1-0 win over Leeds United. In his first Arsenal match since 2007 after leaving the club to join Barcelona and MLS Side New York Red Bulls, Henry gave the entire Emirates Stadium [.

Barcelona fell five points behind Real Madrid in La Liga after a late goal by Alvaro Vazquez gave Espanyol a 1-1 draw against Pep Guardiola's men In what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the race for the 2011/2012 La Liga title race, Espanyol striker Alvaro Vazquez headed home from close range after [.

A penalty by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a late strike by Kevin Prince Boateng gave AC Milan a 2-0 win over Atlanta to keep them joint top of Serie A with Juventus. Ibrahimovic converted a 22nd minute penalty after Alexandre Pato had been felled in the area, and then turned provider for Kevin-Prince Boateng, who side-footed [.

Vincent Kompany was controversially dismissed by referee Chris Foy during Sunday's thrilling FA Cup 3rd Round clash between Manchester City and Manchester City. The City captain went in for a challenge on United winger Nani in the 12th minute but referee Chris Foy pulled play back before showing Kompany a straight red-card despite contact with [.

Real Madrid consolidated their position at the top of La Liga after a 5-1 win over Granada thanks to goals by Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain and a double from Karim Benzema. In what turned out to be a routine performance and a routine win for Jose Mourinho's men, mid-table Granada were blitzed aside [.

Inter Milan moved up to fifth place in Serie A and within 3 points of a UEFA Champions League place after a superb 5-0 win over Parma at the San Siro with Diego Milito in particular standing out. The Argentine scored twice with further goals by Thiago Motta, Giampaolo Pazzini and Marco Faraoni sealing a [.

Former Argentine international Hugo Gatti has launched a scathing attack on Barcelona's Lionel Messi by stating that he would be a 'bench-warmer' in the days of Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff. Speaking to Radio La Red Gatti who made 18 international appearances for Argentina between 1967 and 1977 sought to bring Lionel Messi [.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is a man worth paying to see. Off the field his actions are the stuff of legend and on the field he already is a legend! Here are 5 of the Italian's finest strikes. Mario Balotelli Goal vs Rubin Kazan, 2009 UEFA Champions League Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan were making [.

Arsenal are set to offer club legend Thierry Henry a two-month loan deal but is coach Arsene Wenger right to resign the French striker? There can be no doubt that Thierry Henry is Arsenal's greatest ever forward and having been voted as the Premier League's best ever foreign import in a SKY One poll – [.