Torres has finished off more bosses than chances

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH’S love affair with a big-name striker has cost yet another Chelsea manager his job. By the time Roberto Di Matteo was sacked at 4am yesterday on his return from Chelsea’s 3-0 drubbing by Juventus, Fernando Torres had played a huge role in the demise of the last three managers — Di Matteo, Andre Villas-Boas and Carlo...

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Video | Chelsea stars swear ref did abuse Mikel

OUTRAGED Chelsea stars have given sworn statements claiming John Obi Mikel WAS racially abused by ref Mark Clattenburg. They are prepared to give evidence to the FA inquiry set up to investigate the accusations after the 3-2 defeat by Manchester United. The statements were taken from several senior players at the club’s training ground...

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Rooney’s record goal

TWO GOOD ... Rooney grabs his second against San Marino MICHAEL CARRICK insists Wayne Rooney can become the greatest goalscorer in English football history. Rooney has netted 31 times for the Three Lions — 18 strikes short of current record holder Bobby Charlton. The Manchester United star smashed two against San Marino to pass...

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Don’t take the Mik, give John some credit for Chelsea's start

ROBERTO DI MATTEO insists Chelsea’s good start to the season would not have been possible without John Obi Mikel. Di Matteo has introduced a more exciting brand of attacking football this term but the Italian relies heavily on Mikel to protect the defence in a holding midfield role. And while the likes of Juan Mata, Oscar and Eden...

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Roy hits ’em for six

ROY HODGSON will change half his team for tomorrow’s World Cup clash in Poland. England’s boss plans to bring in at least five new players after beating San Marino 5-0. And that will be SIX if Jermain Defoe gets the nod to replace Danny Welbeck up front. Frank Lampard and Ryan Bertrand pulled out of the squad yesterday. But...

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Roo need to get better

Nev: Wayne can improve GARY NEVILLE has told Wayne Rooney: You need to improve. The England coach believes his former Manchester United team-mate still has much more to give. And speaking ahead of the Three Lions’ crunch qualifier in Poland tomorrow night, Neville said: “At the age of 26 you always have to think that there’s more...

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Kos: Suarez is a diver and a cheat

LAURENT KOSCIELNY has branded Liverpool star Luis Suarez a “diver” and a “cheat”. The Arsenal defender was asked to name the striker he least likes to play against in a French interview. And the Uruguayan forward — voted the Premier League’s worst diver by Sun readers — topped his list. Koscielny, 27, said: “Who is the forward...

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Russia 1-0 Portugal: Kerzhakov leaves Ronaldo and Co. reeling

The Zenit striker hit the only goal of the game after six minutes as the hosts held out against relentless pressure from Paulo Bento's side with some stoic defensive work An early goal from Aleksandr Kerzhakov was enough to hand Russia all three points against Portugal in Moscow.The Zenit St Petersburg man fired...

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Armenia 1-3 Italy: Pirlo, De Rossi and Osvaldo see off stubborn hosts

It was never an easy ride for the Azzurri, who were given a stern test from the spirited hosts, but two second-half goals were enough to give them all three points Italy claimed a hard fought 3-1 victory over Armenia during their World Cup Qualifier at the Hrazdan Stadium on Friday to extend their lead at the top of...

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Republic of Ireland 1-6 Germany: Reus stars as Low's men produce ruthless display

There was a cavernous gulf in quality between the two sides as the boys in green were no match for the razor-sharp visitors, who carved them completely apart time and time again Germany were simply too strong for Republic of Ireland, as they ran out 6-1 winners in their World Cup Qualifier at the Aviva Stadium on Friday...

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