Hemp roof insulation, insulated roller blinds, fabric made from nettles and old wool: these are just some of the innovative eco ideas selected by Kevin McCloud as part of his Green Heroes stand at this year’s Grand Designs, where sustainable living is shown to be anything but the cottage industry it once was.
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Green designs set the tone at Grand Designs
Michael Schumacher is adamant he remains “extremely motivated” despite the barrage of criticism he has so far faced on his return to Formula One. Related Stories Schumacher must win over the critics
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Schumacher unfazed by criticism
Gary Neville has admitted Manchester United will only have themselves to blame if their bid for a record fourth successive league title fails on Sunday.
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Manchester United can only blame themselves says Neville
South Africa’s goal-shy team have been offered one million rand (£90,000) to share for every time they find the net at next month’s World Cup on home soil, a senior official said today. Related Stories World Cup bid: England’s 2018 hopes boosted World Cup countdown: Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener Capello holds breath over United quintet as doctor does his rounds Andrew leads praise as Catt swaps kicking for coaching Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener
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South Africa players offered cash reward for goals
The UK borrowing deficit will outstrip any other country in the EU this year, according to figures from the European Commission today. Related Stories Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January
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UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’
It seems certain that Thierry Henry will be leaving Barcelona in the summer after the club’s president Joan Laporta hinted that he would be willing to let the former Arsenal star move on.
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Barcelona happy for Henry to leave
Cardiff will be given more time to pay off their £1.9million debt to HM Revenue and Customs after their case to avoid a winding-up order was adjourned for the fourth time.
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Cardiff winding-up order adjourned
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Jonny Evans is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester United. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing
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Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
Ben Foster has accepted he will have to leave Manchester United to revive his flagging career. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
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Foster resigned to Manchester United exit
Annual shop price inflation hit its highest level since January last month as soaring petrol costs pushed up food prices, figures revealed today.
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Store price inflation highest since January
Vacancies for permanent and temporary jobs continued to increase last month, showing that the employment market was continuing on the road to recovery, according to a report today. Related Stories Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules
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More job vacancies underline economic recovery
Tighter regulation of the banks would mean lower economic growth.
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Sean O’Grady: If only our banks would back some risky ventures…
Pearson, the group that owns the Financial Times and Penguin Books, has sold its stake in Interactive Data Corporation (IDC) to two private equity companies in a deal worth $2bn (£1.3bn) to the publisher. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn
Adidas raised its sales forecasts for the year yesterday, as it gave a more optimistic outlook for the World Cup on the back of strong first-quarter results. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup
The life insurer Prudential will today attempt to entice investors to back its £14bn cash call with new shares being offered at a 40 per cent discount. The rights issue, which will price this morning, is being launched to fund the $35.5bn (£23bn) takeover of AIA – AIG’s Asian businesses. Prudential has been battling to convince its shareholders of the merits of the deal, which will transform the company into Asia’s biggest insurance group if successful
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Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount
Apple’s iPhone has come under scrutiny from the US competition authorities, amid complaints that the tech giant is building a monopoly by unfairly locking out software rivals and advertisers. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Competition watchdogs take a closer look at Apple’s rules on iPhone apps
Our view: Buy Related Stories Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
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Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
Recovery hopes shielded Millennium & Copthorne as the market lurched lower last night, with the FTSE 100 suffering its worst one-day fall since November last year. Related Stories Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
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Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
The profound sense of dislocation between manager and boardroom at Liverpool was laid bare once again yesterday with suggestions from within Anfield that Rafael Benitez had twice failed to make appointments with the club’s new executive chairman Martin Broughton.
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Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
Nothing can quite match the culmination of a rain-affected cricket match for that elusive combination of low farce and high drama. It is a piece of theatre beyond the most illustrious thespians, but with which any cricketer worth his jock-strap is well accustomed. Related Stories Rain dampens England’s spirits to set up knockout tie with Irish Collingwood wants perfect performance New Zealand qualify after Styris and McCullum shine with the ball Sutton defies doubters to keep Lancashire upright County Championship round-up: Hampshire’s wretched start salvaged by Carberry
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England stumble through after rain has the final say once again
Italy fans will have to wait until May 11 to find out if Francesco Totti is to return to the national team, according to Azzurri coach Marcello Lippi. Related Stories Torres doubtful for World Cup opener
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Lippi won’t rule out Totti World Cup return
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain’s opening match at next month’s World Cup, according to the club’s new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.
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Torres doubtful for World Cup opener
Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner has confirmed that he expects to leave the club this summer. Related Stories Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Bolton want Wilshere loan extension Manchester United fans angered by security staff Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent
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Scharner set to quit Wigan
As the dust started to settle around the weekend’s first Classic markers of the season, two themes emerged.
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Murtagh has faith in St Nicholas for Epsom
For those depressed by the lack of home-grown batsmen in the England side, look north. Yorkshire are making the pace in this year’s County Championship and could be setting something of a trend in terms of the make-up of their team.
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Yorkshire’s home-grown policy pays early dividends
If there is anything more forlorn at the end of this season than the plight of Liverpool Football Club it is surely the failure of Rafa Benitez to face reality. The reality, this is, of his own contribution to what even the most romantic of Anfield dreamers must now have a hard time seeing as anything other than an unvarnished disaster.
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James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight
Neil Robertson was the favourite to win this year’s World Championship final here in Sheffield having taken a welcome two-frame advantage over Graeme Dott into last night’s concluding session. Related Stories Snooker: Higgins faces suspension after match fixing allegations Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt
Charlie Munger, the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has long been billed as the supporting role in an extremely successful double act with Warren Buffett, but he has a huge following in the investor community in his own right. Mr Buffett has said in the past: “He’s got a real fan club, but for good reason.
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Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act
A French prosecutor is investigating the cut-price airline Ryanair for allegedly evading up to €4.5m (£3.9m) in payroll taxes in France.
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France investigates Ryanair over taxes
Rafael Benitez was coming under renewed pressure from Juventus to take or leave their job offer last night, and, with the Spaniard growing increasingly fearful of Fernando Torres’ departure this summer, he wants assurances from the club’s executive chairman that money generated from star players leaving will be his to invest. Related Stories Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish Benitez set deadline to accept Juve deal Dowie fears for financial future as last-minute strike confirms Hull’s fate Wenger cries foul as Fabianski is cornered by Blackburn’s long-ball tactics Crisis talks turned us around, says Lampard
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Benitez set deadline to accept Juventus deal
United Airlines and its US rival Continental yesterday agreed a $3.2bn (£2.1bn) merger to create the world’s largest carrier.
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US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott recently ventured into the world of literature with the launch of a series of children’s book. Related Stories Outside the Box: A quarter of turnover must be limit of borrowing, says Whelan Homophobia: Tackling football’s last taboo Sam Wallace: Spurs fans may distrust him but they have many reasons to thank chairman Levy Benitez refuses to give a straight answer after letting ’speculation’ run James Lawton: Ancelotti has made Chelsea easier on the eye and the senses
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A bit on the side: Footballers’ other jobs
The London Marathon is the greatest pro-am mass participation event in the world, something of which Britain can be justly proud. Simply magnificent, brilliantly staged by Dave Bedford and his team. The way that race director Bedford (pictured) got every international elite competitor to the starting line this year amid the volcanic ash crisis was a masterpiece of organisation
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Inside Lines: Bouquets for Bedford but London’s transport goes down the Tube
Floyd Mayweather has warned Shane Mosley that there is no game-plan that will be able to beat him ahead of their non-title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas tonight. “There is no remedy on how to beat Floyd Mayweather.
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Boxing: Mayweather: I am unbeatable
Rain ruined Lancashire’s chance of overtaking Yorkshire at the top of the Division One table but Warwickshire found time between the showers to claim their first win of the season and deal Hampshire a third straight defeat. Related Stories Di Venuto and drizzle hit Yorkshire optimists Nixon’s resistance is futile as Sussex take chances Pietersen: ‘They said bombings happen every day in India. Well, they don’t in Chelsea’ Arrival of Afghanistan squad is already a fairytale ending Plunkett joins injured list as Durham feel the pinch
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Carter and Woakes make short work of Hampshire
Durham, with some help from the weather, escaped with a draw here, although you suspect they might have preferred a defeat if it had come with fewer injuries. Related Stories Di Venuto and drizzle hit Yorkshire optimists Nixon’s resistance is futile as Sussex take chances Pietersen: ‘They said bombings happen every day in India. Well, they don’t in Chelsea’ Arrival of Afghanistan squad is already a fairytale ending Carter and Woakes make short work of Hampshire
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Plunkett joins injured list as Durham feel the pinch
Gareth Thomas may be the least experienced rugby league player in action in Edinburgh this weekend, but he is the only one who has lost count of the number of appearances he has made at Murrayfield.
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Gareth Thomas: ‘My best memory comes from Murrayfield’
1. How did you react when drawn in the dreaded outside post, stall 20? Initially, I felt like the kid who gets a lump of coal from Santa in his Christmas stocking
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Three Questions: John Sadler
Barclays today reported a leap in first quarter profits to £1.82 billion, but shares came under pressure amid fears of a slowdown at its star investment banking arm. Related Stories Santander sails on despite concerns over Spanish debt Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief Watchdog drops some Tesco price-fixing claims Barclays unveils £1.8bn profits haul British banks tight-lipped on exposure to PIGS debt
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Barclays shares under pressure despite profits leap
Arsene Wenger maintains his squad is “convinced” they can last the distance in the title race next season but admits Arsenal must tighten up at the back if they are to be genuine contenders. Related Stories Eduardo set for talks with Arsenal over future Kalou eyeing Chelsea victory over Liverpool Laws pledges Burnley will not sell as they seek to bounce back Arshavin says comments lost in translation Benitez warns of lack of Liverpool investment
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Arsenal must tighten defence says Wenger
Huddersfield Giants coach Nathan Brown has revealed his long-term future won’t be with the Super League outfit. Related Stories Tryline - The Rugby League podcast Brown linked to Cronulla return
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Nathan Brown won’t stay at Huddersfield
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists midfielder Luka Modric will not be leaving White Hart Lane this summer.
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Tottenham rule out Modric transfer to Manchester United
Salomon Kalou has urged Chelsea to ensure they continue as masters of the Barclays Premier League title race by defeating Liverpool on Sunday. Related Stories Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland Benitez unsure of Liverpool transfer budget Eduardo set for talks with Arsenal over future
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Kalou eyeing Chelsea victory over Liverpool
John Carew believes James Milner’s development into a central midfielder has enabled Aston Villa to cope with the loss of former skipper Gareth Barry. Related Stories O’Neill counts his blessings over landing ‘iconic’ Dunne Mancini: Tevez can leave City if he is not happy Drogba praised as ‘world leader’ Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland
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Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew
Gary Neville has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. Related Stories O’Neill counts his blessings over landing ‘iconic’ Dunne Mancini: Tevez can leave City if he is not happy Drogba praised as ‘world leader’ Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland
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Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract
The chairman of part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that bankers’ pay is “astonishingly high”, it was revealed today.
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Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief
The competition watchdog today said it was dropping some allegations of price fixing against Tesco as part of a dairy investigation that has seen rival firms handed fines of around £70 million. Related Stories Emerging markets lead property revival House price inflation back into double figures Santander sails on despite concerns over Spanish debt Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief Barclays unveils £1.8bn profits haul
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Watchdog drops some Tesco price-fixing claims
Fabio Capello not only heads the England team but also leads the list of the richest managers in British and Irish football, it was revealed today. Related Stories Barcelona v Inter player ratings Football League question parachute payments Team News: 30/04/2010 Violence fears block Neville’s Rangers benefit Andy Cole: Liverpool will be out to win, even if they hand United the title
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The football manager rich list
When Terence Conran designs something, it has an instant appeal. So, naturally, objects with such pedigree are cosseted within shops, with a carefully constructed price tag and elaborate alarm systems to deter casual thieves.
Jeremy Noseda reckons there must have been nearly 10,000 people at Churchill Downs yesterday morning just to see the horses exercise. Related Stories Thousands given free taste of Turf
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Noseda closes on Kentucky dream
You could say that the road for Fulham to the Europa League final has been 18 games and nine months but to be at Craven Cottage last night was to know that it has been longer than that – in fact it felt more like 131 years of largely mediocre history had culminated in spectacular fashion Related Stories James Lawton: The Guardiola backlash begins as Messi misfires Have Inter found their billion-euro mastermind? Banned Motta asks Uefa to act over Busquets ‘theatre’ Deschamps calls for cool heads with Marseilles on verge of title Forlan has the final word as Liverpool’s fighting spirit proves in vain
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Top Gera drives superb Fulham fightback to delight the Cottage
It is supposed to be two for joy. If Rafael Benitez hoped that the injured magpie which limped around the Anfield pitch last night might offer a positive premonition, he overlooked the fact that omens won’t paper over a tissue-thin defence.
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Forlan has the final word as Liverpool’s fighting spirit proves in vain
Football fans hoping to watch live Premier League matches will have a much wider choice of television provider from next season onwards after a compromise deal was agreed yesterday between Sky, three of its rivals and the regulator Ofcom.
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Sky climbdown lets rivals screen next season’s Premier League
You lucky people! Somewhere in the comedians’ Valhalla Tommy Trinder is reprising his catchphrase. Fulham, the club he loved, and was chairman of for 17 years, last night reached their first European final, an achievement he could never have imagined
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Fulham’s fantastic journey continues to the final
It is supposed to be two for joy. If Rafael Benitez hoped that the injured magpie which limped around the Anfield pitch last night might offer a positive premonition, he overlooked the fact that omens won’t paper over a tissue-thin defence. Related Stories Deschamps calls for cool heads with Marseilles on verge of title Forlan has the final word as Liverpool’s fighting spirit proves in vain Top Gera drives superb Fulham fightback to delight the Cottage Gerrard’s future uncertain despite walking off from defeat with head held high Fulham’s fantastic journey continues to the final
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Forlan has the final word as Liverpool’s season ends with a whimper
It isn’t so very difficult to fathom what is happening in the housing market, perverse as it may strike one.
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Sean O’Grady: Rising house prices in a slump? Madness reigns
Has Mervyn King had his very own Gillian Duffy moment? No
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Sean O’Grady: Yes, it was embarrassing, but it was scarcely controversial
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan scored against Liverpool for the second time in a week to end the Merseysiders’ dreams of a third European final in five years. Related Stories Barcelona v Internazionale player ratings Barcelona v Inter player ratings Mourinho says he will never manage Barcelona Inter’s 10 men squeeze life out of holders Leonardo to leave AC Milan according to reports
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Liverpool suffer away goals defeat
The sportswear specialist JD Sports Fashion today made a bid to buy the footwear chain Faith for £4m, which could save the 78-store chain and around 1,700 jobs. Related Stories Swine flu helps GSK to 13% sales surge Argos executive hits out at Asda HP buys ailing hansdet maker Palm for $1.2bn RBS accepts calls to alter executive bonus scheme Santander boosts mortgage share
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JD makes £4m bid to rescue Faith chain and save 1,700 jobs
Manchester United have enjoyed a smooth build-up to the biggest weekend of the season but Sir Alex Ferguson wishes it had been more chaotic.
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Ferguson wants chaotic title finale
Birmingham defender Stephen Carr has been given a one-game ban after accepting a Football Association charge of improper conduct following an incident during Sunday’s fiery derby defeat at Aston Villa. Related Stories Dixon hopes Fabregas stays at Arsenal Manchester City ready to hand Hart starting role next season FA closes Europa door on Pompey Coyle told to keep hands off Burnley players Missing fourth place not a failure says Mancini
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Carr handed one-match ban
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has denied he would be regarded as a failure if the Blues failed to claim a Champions League spot this season. Related Stories West Ham admit Zola may leave Dixon hopes Fabregas stays at Arsenal Manchester City ready to hand Hart starting role next season FA closes Europa door on Pompey Coyle told to keep hands off Burnley players
Jose Mourinho has admitted he could never coach Barcelona after leaving the Catalan club’s Champions League dreams in tatters last night. Related Stories Inter’s 10 men squeeze life out of holders Man-for-Man Marking: Barcelona vs Internazionale Italian media hail ‘heroic’ Inter Milan Barcelona turn attention to La Liga Murphy pays tribute to Hodgson
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Mourinho says he will never manager Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has admitted he could never coach Barcelona after leaving the Catalan club’s Champions League dreams in tatters last night. Related Stories Mourinho says he will never manager Barcelona Murphy pays tribute to Hodgson Barcelona v Internazionale player ratings Barcelona v Inter player ratings Inter’s 10 men squeeze life out of holders
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Mourinho says he will never manage Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has admitted he could never coach Barcelona after leaving the Catalan club’s Champions League dreams in tatters last night. Related Stories Mourinho says he will never manager Barcelona Murphy pays tribute to Hodgson Barcelona v Internazionale player ratings Barcelona v Inter player ratings Inter’s 10 men squeeze life out of holders
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Mourinho says he will never manage Barcelona
Lyons’ defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday night has led a national round of soul-searching in France, a nation acutely aware that it has produced just one European club champion in its footballing history. Related Stories Mourinho claims his greatest scalp of all Special One’s 10 men squeeze life out of Barcelona’s beautiful game Man for Man Marking: Barcelona vs Internazionale Pique strikes but Inter refuse to buckle amid sound and fury of Nou Camp James Lawton: A single late flash of brilliance before their former translator turns out lights on Barça
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French despair as Lyons’ home capitulation extends European misery
Our view: Sell Share price: 2,107.5p (-32.5p) British American Tobacco (BAT) signalled that consumers continue to cut back on smoking cigarettes globally, despite the recession drawing to a close in many of its markets.
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Outlook: The European Union and the International Monetary Fund insist they are moving speedily to agree a deal to shore up Greece’s parlous public finances. They had better redouble their efforts. Related Stories Econoblog: After Greece the markets hunt for their next victim Ben Chu: More property shorting by the banks wouldn’t have helped Econoblog: Banks are making money and it’s down to you and me James Moore: No tears shed across the Atlantic for the bank that gave others a bad name Stephen Foley: Political games on Capitol Hill mean nothing has yet been learnt from this affair
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David Prosser: Time running out to stem euro contagion
Republicans don’t like being characterised by Barack Obama as the party of “No”.
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Stephen Foley: Political games on Capitol Hill mean nothing has yet been learnt from this affair
European states can bail out airlines struggling to bounce back from the no-fly zone earlier this month, Brussels said yesterday, as it warned the shutdown could cost more than £2bn. Related Stories Lloyds returns to profit BP’s profits rise 135% Lloyds hails ‘positive trends’ after return to profit Goldman Sachs trader denies wrongdoing in fraud probe The world says they are guilty – yet bankers protest their innocence
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Volcano crisis cost airlines more than £2bn
An Ivica Olic hat-trick ensured Bayern Munich progressed to their first Champions League final since 2001 as they easily dispatched 10-man Lyon.
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Olic fires Bayern into Champions League final
Midfielder Jamie O’Hara insists he will be fit to take on Chelsea in the FA Cup at Wembley.
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O’Hara expects to be fit for FA Cup final
Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin, a long-time Barcelona fan, still dreams of playing for the Spanish giants one day, the Russian international has said.
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Arshavin wants to play for Barcelona
David Beckham does not expect to return to competitive action until November, he told US television yesterday.
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Beckham targets November comeback
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned that Scott Parker is the only player the club would not consider selling if the price is right during a summer shake-up at Upton Park. Related Stories Iwelumo expects Wolves to struggle next season Hull desperate to cut wage bill Aquilani versatility pleases Benitez Hart expects to remain at Birmingham for rest of season Carr faces investigation after gesture to fans
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West Ham ready for clear-out, except Parker
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Lee Strafford has backed his side to “take control of their destiny” on Sunday in their one-off relegation decider against Crystal Palace. Related Stories Hart confident after Palace fall short of safety
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Strafford confident Sheffield Wednesday can stay up
Part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group today confirmed it returned to profit in the first three months of the year after a marked slowdown in bad debts. Related Stories Trial opens of four accused of price-fixing at BA Merkel defies critics to back Greek rescue UK mobile advertising market surges in 2009
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Lloyds returns to profit
Predictably, Wayne Rooney scooped the PFA Player of the Year. Meanwhile the PFA Team of the Year included just three players from outside the traditional ‘big-four’.
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The Independent’s alternative Team of the Year
Stoke City Related Stories Benzema denies under-age sex scandal reports Peter Bills: Worcester are no great loss The Independent’s alternative Team of the Year Rooney aims to add global gong to his domestic dominance James Lawton: Rooney is a worthy winner but Drogba’s capacity to devastate should not be ignored
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Team news: 27/04/2010
Sol Campbell has called on Arsenal’s talented youngsters to work harder and be more professional if they are to blossom into a side that can win trophies year after year. Related Stories Belief returning to Liverpool says Gerrard City ready to seek Hart return to solve keeper crisis Petrov: Villa have to show ambition and keep Milner Lampard admits Chelsea players needed to recover their lost hunger Parker speaks up for ‘talented’ Zola
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Campbell: Gunners must ‘work hard’
Ronnie O’Sullivan took an angry potshot at the television interviewer Rob Walker yesterday after cruising into the quarter-finals of this year’s World Championship here in Sheffield yesterday. “The Rocket” clinched a 13-10 victory over Mark Williams but was angered by the question: “You are sometimes your own harshest critic, did you enjoy that out there?” Related Stories Snooker: Amazing Davis targets the last four after turning on the old magic to shock Higgins Boxing: Battered Froch bemoans ‘home’ judges but was guilty of sloppy swings Snooker: O’Sullivan storms back to restore parity with Williams Snooker: O’Sullivan downbeat despite stunning win Boxing: Froch’s future in doubt over venue
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Snooker: ‘Rocket’ blasts off during TV interview
Germany is ready to supply more than €8bn (£7bn) for a joint eurozone-IMF rescue package for Greece “in a few days”, though talks on a deal may drag into May. Related Stories Goldman ‘bet against securities it sold to clients’ GSK orders European staff not to fly Detailed in emails, how Goldman lost a fortune and then made it back Trial opens of four accused of price-fixing at BA UK mobile advertising market surges in 2009
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Merkel defies critics to back Greek rescue
Karim Benzema’s lawyer has denied allegations the Real Madrid forward had sexual relations with an under-age prostitute as reports continue to rage over a sex scandal concerning several France internationals. Related Stories I could play again for United this season, claims Rooney Rooney scoops PFA player of the year award I could play again for Manchester United this season claims Rooney A closer look at the title run-in The PFA Team of the Year
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Benzema denies under-age sex scandal reports
Wayne Rooney believes England will benefit from his recent injury problems as he will be revitalised for World Cup. Related Stories Fabio’s fears over Rooney and Rio Rooney allays England fears over his fitness for World Cup
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Injury may be World Cup blessing says Rooney
Real Madrid’s Brazilian ace Kaka has voiced his unhappiness at critics doubting the severity of the groin injury which kept him sidelined for six weeks. Related Stories Eurozone: Barcelona fire up fans ahead of showdown with Mourinho Hamburg may sack coach before Fulham clash Inter Milan desperate to retain Mourinho Hamburg sack coach ahead of Fulham clash
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Kaka embroiled in club versus country accusations
Wayne Rooney was crowned PFA Player of the Year last night and leads the line in the PFA Team of the Year.
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The PFA Team of the Year
Skipper Stiliyan Petrov believes it is vital Aston Villa hold onto newly crowned PFA Young Player Of The Year James Milner if they are to continue to make progress. Related Stories Liverpool remain in Champions League contention says Benitez McCarthy proud of battling Wolves Ancelotti: ‘The title is in our hands. I don’t have to feel pressure now’ Campbell backs Arsenal for the future Belief returning to Liverpool says Gerrard
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Petrov urges Aston Villa to retain Milner
Veteran defender Sol Campbell maintains there will be “no stopping” the current young Arsenal side when everything eventually comes together. Related Stories Liverpool remain in Champions League contention says Benitez McCarthy proud of battling Wolves Ancelotti: ‘The title is in our hands. I don’t have to feel pressure now’ Petrov urges Aston Villa to retain Milner Belief returning to Liverpool says Gerrard
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Campbell backs Arsenal for the future
The Barclays Premier League title race is heading towards a thrilling climax. With two matches remaining Chelsea are one point ahead of Manchester United.
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A closer look at the title run-in
Bruno Labbadia has been sacked as coach of Hamburg just three days before the Bundesliga club’s most important fixture of the season. Related Stories Eurozone: Barcelona fire up fans ahead of showdown with Mourinho Hamburg may sack coach before Fulham clash Inter Milan desperate to retain Mourinho
Without getting too anthropomorphic, markets are a little like pack of hunting dogs; once they’ve identified, killed and eaten the lame Wildebeest at the back of the herd, they’ll move on to the next weakest victim.
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Econoblog: After Greece the markets hunt for their next victim
Inter Milan are desperate to keep coach Jose Mourinho but the colourful Portuguese could be on his way whether or not they secure an unprecedented treble. Related Stories Eurozone: Barcelona fire up fans ahead of showdown with Mourinho Hamburg may sack coach before Fulham clash
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Inter Milan desperate to retain Mourinho
England Twenty20 captain Paul Collingwood cannot believe match-fixing allegations are a serious threat to the Indian Premier League. Related Stories South Africa to host Champions League Round-up: Blackwell hits out to help Durham open their account Shortage of IPL action leaves England feeling ‘undercooked’ for World T20 Round-up: Novice captains lead the charge for Yorkshire and Surrey Amin appointed interim head of IPL
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Collingwood unconcerned for IPL future
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has appointed Chirayu Amin as interim chairman of the Indian Premier League. Related Stories South Africa to host Champions League Round-up: Blackwell hits out to help Durham open their account Shortage of IPL action leaves England feeling ‘undercooked’ for World T20 Round-up: Novice captains lead the charge for Yorkshire and Surrey Collingwood unconcerned for IPL future
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Amin appointed interim head of IPL
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez still believes the race for fourth place will go right to the wire and so was pleased his side’s 4-0 victory at Burnley improved their goal difference significantly. Related Stories Gold wants Zola to continue as West Ham manager Hull owner confident over club’s future Manchester United can still win title says Solskjaer Laws set for Burnley talks McCarthy proud of battling Wolves
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Liverpool remain in Champions League contention says Benitez
West Ham co-chairman David Gold wants Gianfranco Zola to continue as manager. Related Stories European dream still alive after Everton’s late escape Gerrard masterclass fires hopes of Europa glory and leaves Burnley relegated Hull owner confident over club’s future Manchester United can still win title says Solskjaer Laws set for Burnley talks
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Gold wants Zola to continue as West Ham manager
Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia faces a decision over his future ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Fulham. Related Stories Eurozone: Barcelona fire up fans ahead of showdown with Mourinho
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Hamburg may sack coach before Fulham clash
Hull owner Russell Bartlett has claimed the club can “trade through” their current financial difficulties.
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Hull owner confident over club’s future
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would prefer to be helping Manchester United’s players land their 19th league championship than standing on the sidelines hoping they can do it. Related Stories European dream still alive after Everton’s late escape Gerrard masterclass fires hopes of Europa glory and leaves Burnley relegated Gold wants Zola to continue as West Ham manager Hull owner confident over club’s future Laws set for Burnley talks
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Manchester United can still win title says Solskjaer
Watching portsmouth this season has rarely been anything other than a concoction of wonder and pain, feelings Aruna Dindane has grown used to over recent weeks. Related Stories Given injury thrusts unknown Nielsen into the spotlight for City’s charge for fourth Ferguson’s fighting qualities pull hobbling United into final straight Villa benefit from lucky penalty to keep fourth spot within sight European dream still alive after Everton’s late escape Gerrard masterclass fires hopes of Europa glory and leaves Burnley relegated
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Portsmouth reap reward after Lens scrap add-on fees for Dindane deal