Wigan win leaves the Premier League strugglers sweating

It could have been as good as done and dusted in regards to Premier League relegation, yet Wigan's win at West Brom on Saturday has left several clubs more than a little bit concerned about their Premiership status a status that for many had seemed all but assured only a few weeks ago.

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Lacina Traore - the next Didier Drogba? (video)

At 6 feet 8 inches, Lacina Traore may already be a big thing in African football. However, at the age of just 22 years old, Traore's impressive performances in Russia have led to inevitable comparisons with fellow countryman Didier Drogba and claims that he could become Africa's next big superstar.

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Zenit St Petersburg and the problem of racism

Back in December Zenit St Petersburg's largest fans' group sent an open letter to the club demanding that the team be exclusively white and excluded black and gay players.

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The lighter side of pitch invasions (Video)

As evidenced during Sunday's Manchester derby, when fans decided to go onto the pitch it is generally a very bad idea.

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Firework smuggling lunacy in Russia (Video)

This has to be one of the most ludicrous stories that I’ve had the opportunity to write about.

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From Russia with an absolute screamer (Video)

With this week's contender for goal of the week we have an effort from Martin Jiranek of Terek Grozny who are fourth in the Russian Premier League.

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