Lalasticlala, Mynd44

marhoinspire:
I have always know freekicks to be taken outside the penalty box.

Recently I stumbled upon some vodeos on youtube showcasing free-kicks been taken inside the penalty box, it was fun watching such freekicks.

Why is it that such freekicks no longer oc ure?
When was the change effected?

It is still happening till date.

Riyad Mahrez, Africa Footballer of the Year, will be in action for Algeria at the tournament

The Africa Cup on Nations begins next week (14th January) in Gabon, with a number of Premier League stars heading out to the tournament.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane, Manchester United's Eric Bailly and Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha are among the most notable names who will spend time away from the Premier League in pursuit of international glory.

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GROUP A:
Gabon, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau

Jan 14: Gabon vs Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso vs
Cameroon

Jan 18: Gabon vs Burkina Faso, Cameroon vs Guniea-
Bissau

Jan 22: Cameroon vs Gabon, Gunieau-Bissau vs
Burkina Faso
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Group B:
Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Zimbabwe

Jan 15: Algeria vs Zimbabwe, Tunisia vs Senegal

Jan 19: Algeria vs Tunisia, Senegal vs Zimbabwe

Jan 23: Senegal vs Algeria, Zimbabwe vs Tunisia

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Group C:
Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Morocco, Togo

Jan 16: Ivory Coast vs Togo, DR Congo vs Morocco

Jan 20: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo, Morocco vs Togo

Jan 24: Morocco vs Ivory Coast, Togo vs DR Congo

Group D:
Ghana, Mali, Egypt, Uganda

Jan 17: Ghana vs Uganda, Mali vs Egypt

Jan 21: Ghana vs Mali, Egypt vs Uganda

Jan 25: Egypt vs Ghana, Uganda vs Mali

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Quarter-finals: January 28, 29.
Semi-finals: February 1, 2.
Third place play-off: February 4
Final: February 5.

http://goalforums.com/Thread-AFCON-2017-Africa-Cup-of-Nations-groups-teams-dates-and-fixtures

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has defended his side's record in the Champions League.

The Citizens lost their opening Group D fixture to Juventus two weeks ago which raised doubts about how far City will go in the competition.

Speaking to reporters ahead of tonight's clash with Borussia Monchengladbach, Manuel Pellegrini said:
"Well, I always repeat the same answer to the same question.

"I don't think we have failed in Europe.

"In the last two years, we have qualified for the next stage and then we lost against the best team in the world, Barcelona.

"That's why we know how to win in Europe. That's why we qualified for two seasons — we have beaten Bayern Munich twice. Last year, we were in a very complicated situation and we won our last two games against Roma away and Bayern Munich at home. So we know how to do it."

"Last year were in a complicated situation and we won our last two games.

"So we know how to do it. We just lost a game against Juventus, which was a strange game.

"Now we are trying in the next five games to qualify for the next stage of Europe."

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/pellegrini-we-havent-failed-in-europe/

Former Arsenal midfielder Liam Brady says the team must improve improve their defence line following their 3-2 loss to greek champions Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez found the back of the net and Brady insist the front-line are blames.

"We don't have a problem in the forward area, not as much as people like to make out," Brady told talkSPORT.

"Theo will play. He scored again last night and did really well for Sanchez's goal.

"It think our defending, especially in set pieces, is where we really need to get better. We dominated the game, but we defended poorly from set-pieces and it cost us dearly. We lost a goal at Zagreb and two goals against Olympiakos to set-pieces.

"The first goal was bad last night, the ball coming into the box and players not really knowing what's going on. The marking and concentration has got to be a lot better. If we get these things right the results will be more consistent and we won't have this up and down situation we're having at the moment."

Arsenal are bottom of Group F with zero point after losing two consecutive Champions League games.

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/liam-brady-arsenal-defence-must-improve/

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon believes his teammate 'Alvaro Morata is potentially a player who could become one of the top two or three in the world in a few years'.

Morata, 22, scored the winner in the Bianconeri 2-1 over Manchester City earlier this month in the Champions League group phase.

Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca, ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Europa League holders Sevilla, Buffon said:
“Alvaro Morata is potentially a player who could become one of the top two or three in the world in a few years.

“He has a physical presence, he makes sacrifices and he’s humble. He’s a complete forward – the difference between a good player and a great player is the mentality.

“In my opinion, everything depends on him and his head.

“Sevilla are a very strong team, they play in an intelligent way and are convinced of their quality.
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Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/morata-could-be-worlds-best/

Wolverhampton Wanderers owner and chairman Steve Morgan has dicided to part way with the Championship club by putting it up for sale.

Morgan who has been incharge of the West Midlands club for eight years stepped down from the board with immediate effect.

The club's twitter statement reads:
<blockquote>
STATEMENT | Steve Morgan has put his 100% shareholding in the Club up for sale and steps down from the board. pic.twitter.com/KzBqNZBBEb - Wolves
(@OfficialWolves)
Monday, 28 Sep 2015.
</blockquote>

62 years old Morgan, a fanatical football fan of Liverpool tried to buy the Reds in 2004 for £61m - a deal which rejected.

Morgan paid £10m for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2007 on condition he invested £30 million in the club.

Chief executive Jez Moxey will manage the club's day-to-day business affairs until a buyer is found.

A statement on the club's website adds: "It is very much business as usual for the head coach, players, staff and all other stakeholders involved with Wolves.
"Steve would like to relay to all concerned that his ongoing commitment and financial support to Wolves will continue until a new owner can be found.
"He would like to thank everyone connected with the club for their support and backing over his tenure to date and, as always, wishes Wolves every success for the future. Steve will not be making any public comments in relation to this announcement."

Steve Morgan is an English businessman and a philanthropist.

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/steve-morgan-puts-wolves-up-for-sale/

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Olympiacos is a "must-win" game.

The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Croatian out-fit Dinamo Zagreb two weeks ago and Wenger will not like such to repeat itself.

"It is already a must-win. You sum it up well," he told reporters.

"We have to win at home to qualify, as simple as that. we cannot afford to drop points at home now.

"Both teams will always try to go forward. At home, teams try to regroup and you have to be clinical.

"Coquelin has been back in training since yesterday. He looks alright. Flamini and Arteta have slight muscular problems."

Wenger praised Hattrick Hero Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott who was also on target in a 5-2 victory over Leicester City during the weekend:
"Alexis got off the mark and Theo was brilliant.

"Sanchez is one of the most passionate players I know. I look and learn from him."

After the Olypiacos Clash, Arsenal will face Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for two consecutive times in October.

http://kicknews24.com/news/wenger-olympiacos-is-a-must-win-game/

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw gave an update of his injury today on his Facebook page.

<blockquote>Long road ahead but so happy to be able to put weight on my leg again! #MUFC

Posted by Luke Shaw on Saturday, 26 September 2015
</blockquote>

Luke Shaw suffered a double leg fracture in Manchester United Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven two weeks ago.

Shaw is expected to recover in four to six months time.

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/luke-shaw-gives-injury-update/

Kicknews24 was made to understand that Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has lash back at those claiming his team play unattractive football.

The Nerazurri are top of the Serie A table with 100% winning.

“I wouldn’t say we play an ugly style of football,” Mancini told reporters.

“I hope to keep hearing this and see us go as far as possible in the Serie A table.

“What people say about the way we play doesn’t matter to me. I don’t care what people say. They can judge whether we are playing good or bad and if we can improve.”

“If a team retains possession and scores more goals than the opposition, then they deserve to win the game and we are just trying to do our best to obtain maximum points.

“Sometimes it isn’t easy when you are playing a team with 11 players behind the ball. The numbers are in our favour though and show that we must be doing something right, even if we aren’t Barcelona.

“No team is perfect after six weeks of the season. This team has the right mentality. I respect everyone’s opinions, but I have my own.”

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/mancini-i-do-not-care-what-people-say/

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes his side confident after beating Leicester City 5-2.

Alexis Sanchez bagged a hat-trick with Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud also finding the net as Arsenal came from one nil down to demolish Leicester City.

"We created many chances and I felt a game like this confidence was coming. I think we always looked dangerous," Wenger told BBC Sport.

"We managed to come back from 2-1 and after that I feel we dominated the game.

"Alexis was waiting for a goal and he's not used to not scoring for so long so it was important for him to score."

The 5-2 victory saw Arsenal move to number four spot in the Premier League table.

Source: http://kicknews24.com/news/wenger-arsenal-confident-after-win/

Matchday 7 Barclays Premier League Results as it happened.

http://kicknews24.com/news/matchday-7-barclays-premier-league-results/