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The most pathetic dive you'll see all season

We're not sure what's worse - the delayed, spinning, writhing of pain or the fact that he lets himself get sprayed and carried off on a stretcher.


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Goal of the day: Daniel Alves (Barcelona) vs Real Madrid

Daniel Alves struck a world-class goal as Barcelona edged their way into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid at home last night.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas fails to stop a goal from Barcelona player Daniel Alves
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas fails to stop a goal from Barcelona player Daniel Alves

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Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Madrid managed to concede another goal in the 43rd minute through substitute Pedro.

Then, just two minutes later, Alves made it a 4-1 lead on aggregate with a stunning second.

Xavi's free-kick deflected off the chest of Lassana Diarra and into the path of Alves, who sent a blistering shot into the top far corner past outstretched Iker Casillas.

Cristiano Ronaldo pulled a goal back in the 68th minute from time and four minutes later the visitors were level when Karim Benzema slammed home.

It was not enough for José Mourinho's side, though, as they were elimintated 4-3 on aggregate.


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Everton goalie Marcus Hahnemann goes metal

Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Marcus Hahnemann, the Everton goalkeper who once said he'd rather have his left hand broken with a mallet than listen to non-stop hip-hop.


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Goal of the day: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) vs AS Roma

A trademark old-fashioned Alessandro Del Piero goal helped Juventus to a 3-0 win over 10-man AS Roma on Tuesday and earn a Coppa Italia semi-final berth.

Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero scores a goal during a Coppa Italia game against AS Roma
Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero scores a goal during a Coppa Italia game against AS Roma

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The Old Lady opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Emanuele Giaccherini latched onto a searching Andrea Barzagli pass and kept his cool to place an angled drive over the on-rushing Maarten Stekelenburg.

Juve captain Del Piero then doubled their lead on the half-hour mark with a simply stunning goal, which used to be called "alla Del Piero".

It was in his style, charging forward, cutting back past his marker to find space on the edge of the box and curling a sublime shot across Stekelenburg and into the net via the crossbar.

The goal was Del Piero's first of the season and it was also a fitting way for the 37-year-old veteran to break his duck in Juventus' new stadium.

And the popular forward was resoundingly applauded when he went off 13 minutes from time, with coach Antonio Conte also joining in the lengthy standing ovation.

"Finally, he scored an amazing goal, he's been trying for a while," Conte said. "He will always be the answer for us and never a problem."

Del Piero added: "It was a nice goal and I'm happy to have scored it on such a particular day in this club's history - the anniversary of Gianni Agnelli's death.

"It was also nice to score because the goal wasn't just a moment, it came during a good performance, made up of plenty of movement and exchanges with teammates."

A second-half red card for Erik Lamela and a late Simon Kjær own goal eventually ensured that the Bianconeri would progress with the minimum of fuss.


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Goal of the day: Cristian Villagra (Metalist Kharkiv) vs Dynamo Moscow

In a friendly match on Monday between Metalist Kharkiv and Dynamo Moscow, Ukrainian-based Argentine left-back Cristian Villagra scored a golazo that will be an instant viral hit.

Metalist were awarded a free-kick in the middle of their own half of the pitch, and the eagle-eyed Villagra spotted the Dynamo goalkeeper wondering about 10-yards off his goalline.

Without a moment's pause Villagra took the opportunity to have a pot-shot on the Russian and the result was simply spectacular.


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Goal of the day: Gareth Bale (Tottenham) vs Man City

Gareth Bale scored a stunning goal against Manchester City but could not prevent Tottenham Hotspur losing in a five-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart fails to stop a goal from Gareth Bale
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart fails to stop a goal from Gareth Bale

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City took the lead in the 56th minute when Samir Nasri crashed the ball into the net after latching onto David Silva's delightful through ball, and Joleon Lescott then doubled their advantage minutes later scrambling in from a corner.

Spurs responded immediately and with Jermain Defoe capitalising on an error from Stefan Savić to beat Joe Hart and finish into an empty net.

Moments later, Bale looked to have completed the comeback for the visitors with one of those goals a keeper can only shrug their shoulders at being beaten by.

The Welshman took Aaron Lennon's pass outside the area before hitting the ball first-time with a languid swing of the left leg that sent it curling over Hart and into the top corner.

It was a sensational strike, even though Harry Redknapp has seen it all before.

"He scored one better than that in training yesterday, the most amazing goal you’ve ever seen," said the Spurs boss after the game.

But the hosts secured a dramatic late victory when Ledley King brought down Mario Balotelli in stoppage time and the Italian made no mistake slotting home from the spot.


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Premier League: Arsenal 1-2 Man United

Danny Welbeck struck nine minutes from time to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Arsenal 2-1 at Emirates Stadium.

The Red Devils went ahead inon the stroke of half-time as Ryan Giggs whipped an inch-perfect cross to the back post where Antonio Valencia beat Thomas Vermaelen in the air to nod home.

Arsenal drew level 20 minutes from time when youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain squared for Robin van Persie and his reverse shot flew through Jonny Evans' legs and in off the post.

But Welbeck saved the day for United in the 81st minute after Valencia turned provider, allowing the young striker to slot home from close range.


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Premier League: Man City 3-2 Tottenham

Mario Balotelli stepped off the bench to net a stoppage-time penalty as Manchester City recorded a thrilling 3-2 success over Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.

After an uneventful first half, City took control with goals from Samir Nasri and Joleon Lescott before Spurs hit back to level through Jermain Defoe and a Gareth Bale beauty, with all four goals coming in the space of 10 manic minutes.

But substitute Balotelli secured the success for the league leaders with his penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time, picking himself up to calmly score from 12 yards after being brought down by Ledley King.


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La Liga: Real Madrid 4-1 Athletic Bilbao

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties as Real Madrid came from behind to brush aside 10-man Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at the Bernabéu.

Fernando Llorente fired the visiting side ahead on 13 minutes before Marcelo charged into the area to pul Madrid level in the 25th minute.

Ronaldo then added two penalties before José María Callejón capped off the victory with a late fourth.


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La Liga: Málaga 1-4 Barcelona

Lionel Messi grabbed a hat-trick as Barcelona ensured they kept pace with La Liga leaders Real Madrid after a 4-1 win at Málaga.

Messi opened the scoring with a rare header in the 33rd minute and Alexis Sánchez doubled the lead at the start of the second half.

The three-time Ballon D'Or winner made it 3-0 on 51 minutes before competing his treble eight minutes from time.

Málaga substitute striker Salomón Rondón then netted a consolation goal in the 85th minute.


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Serie A: Novara 0-3 AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimović scored twice as AC Milan kept the pressure on Serie A leaders Juventus with a 3-0 triumph at Novara.

After a goalless first half, Ibrahimović broke the deadlock for the Rossoneri on 57 minutes when he latched on to Massimo Ambrosini's through ball and fired a shot past Samir Ujkani.

Robinho made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute before Ibrahimović completed the win with a third goal in the final minute to leave Novara rooted to the foot of the table.


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Serie A: Inter Milan 2-1 Lazio

Giampaolo Pazzini scored a controversial winner as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Lazio 2-1 at home and extend their winning run to eight consecutive victories in all competitions.

Tommaso Rocchi put the visitors in front after half an hour, but Diego Milito levelled just before the half-time break.

Pazzini completed the comeback with a debatable on 63 minutes, latching on to Lúcio's long header from an offside position to lob the ball over Federico Marchetti and into the back of the net.


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Best Goals of Week #3 January 2012

Here are the best goals from week #3 January 2012, courtesy of TVGOLO.com.

Goal#1Asi Baldut (Hapoel Rishon LeZion)vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
Goal#2Luke Murden (Swindon Town U-18)vs Manchester City U-18
Goal#3Nabil Ghilas (Moreirense)vs Sporting Lisbon
Goal#4Tal Ben Haim (Maccabi Petah Tikva)vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Goal#5Maicon (Inter Milan)vs Genoa
Goal#6Ahmed Ali (Ismaily)vs El-Shorta
Goal#7Andy Morrell (Wrexham)vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal#8Effa Owona (Negeri Sembilan)vs Perak
Goal#9Anderson Oliveira (Petrolina)vs Salgueiro
Goal#10Éric Abidal (Barcelona)vs Real Madrid



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Goal of the day: Ákos Buzsáky (QPR) vs Wigan

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ákos Buzsáky scored his first Premier League goal with a Beckham-esque free-kick in a 3-1 home victory over Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi dives in vain as Ákos Buzsáky scores from a free-kick
Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi dives in vain as Ákos Buzsáky scores from a free-kick

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The home side were gifted the lead in the 33rd minute when James McCarthy handled in the area and Heiðar Helguson converted the resulting penalty.

Mark Hughes' men then doubled their advantage on the stroke of half time with a magnificent free-kick from Buzsáky.

Steve Gohouri's trip on DJ Campbell gave QPR a dangerous free-kick 25 yards out and Buzsáky struck the ball with great whip and venom as the ball hit both posts before nestling in the back of the net.

A Hugo Rodallega free-kick pulled a goal back for Wigan before substitute Tommy Smith sealed QPR's win with a long-range effort.

Buzsáky received a standing ovation when he was replaced by Shaun Derry as QPR ran out comfortable winners.

Hughes told reporters: "Buzsáky is technically a good player and I've seen that technical ability and ability at set plays, and I felt that today would be a close game and we might need his ability at set plays. Thankfully that worked."


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Roberto Soldado demonstrates laptop breaking skills

Next time, either warn players that there's expensive equipment on the sidelines, or just cameramen should leave their laptops at home.


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Francesco Totti breaks Serie A single club scoring record

AS Roma talisman Francesco Totti made history on Saturday by breaking Gunnar Nordahl's 210-goal record with one Serie A club.

Francesco Totti has now scored 211 goals for AS Roma in a career spanning two decades
Francesco Totti has now scored 211 goals for AS Roma in a career spanning two decades

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The 35-year-old struck twice in the opening minutes of Roma's 5-1 win over Cesena to overtake the legendary Swede at the top of the list of one-club marksmen in the Italian top flight.

Nordahl's record, which he set with AC Milan between 1949 and 1956 before finishing his career with Roma, had stood for over half a century until Totti's second goal on Saturday.

Totti has now scored 211 goals in 486 league appearances for the Giallorossi, boasting a strike every 0.43 games.

"It's what I always wanted: to play for one club and break record after record," Totti told Sky Sport Italia.

"Besides, it is even more wonderful to score in front of these fans."

On the overall scoring list, Totti was fifth, trailing only Silvio Piola (274 goals), Nordahl (225), Giuseppe Meazza (216) and José Altafini (216).

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Premier League: Norwich 0-0 Chelsea

Fernando Torres' recent woes in front of goal continued as Norwich City kept their first clean sheet in the Premier League this season with a 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea.

Torres has now not found the net for 15 games - the worst run of his career since arriving in England - and missed a glorious chance in the second half having been denied by a superb save from the excellent John Ruddy before the interval.


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Premier League: Bolton 3-1 Liverpool

Bolton Wanderers climbed out of the Premier League drop zone following an emphatic 3-1 triumph over Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium.

Mark Davies fired the home side ahead early on before Nigel Reo-Coker doubled the advantage in the 29th minute after an identically slick build-up.

Craig Bellamy provided hope of a comeback before half-time, but Grétar Steinsson made sure of the win with a crisp volley on 50 minutes.


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Serie A: Atalanta 0-2 Juventus

Juventus clinched the unofficial title of Serie A winter champions after a 2-0 success over Atalanta in Bergamo.

After a one-sided first half in which Juve tried everything to score, Stephan Lichtsteiner belatedly headed the visitors in front 10 minutes after the restart.

The points were secured eight minutes from time when Luca Marrone lifted the ball up into the area and substitute Emanuele Giaccherini took it on the volley to beat Andrea Consigli.


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Goal of the day: Maicon (Inter Milan) vs Genoa

Brazilian right back Maicon scored one of the goals of 2012 in Italy so far as Inter Milan beat Genoa 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on Thursday night.

Inter Milan player Maicon shoots from long range to score against Genoa
Inter Milan player Maicon shoots from long range to score against Genoa

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Buoyed by the Milan derby win on Sunday, Inter were quickly into their stride against their Serie A counterparts when Maicon fired in a majestic opener after nine minutes.

Receiving the ball 30 yards from goal on the right hand side, he unleashed an unstoppable shot with the outside of his boot that flew past Genoa goalkeeper Cristiano Lupatelli into the top corner.

Andrea Poli doubled the lead four minutes into the second half with his first goal for the Nerazzurri before Valter Birsa netted a consolation strike for Genoa in injury time.


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