Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
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Newcastle's French stars face fines for not learning English
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says that his French players will be fined if they do not learn English.
Jan 29, 14:58
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Yoan Gouffran arrival pleases Newcastle United's Gabriel Obertan
Newcastle United's Gabriel Obertan hails his side's capture of his former Bordeaux teammate Yoan Gouffran.
Jan 27, 17:16
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Alan Pardew: 'We wanted Wilfried Zaha'
Alan Pardew admits that his Newcastle United side had "no chance" of meeting Crystal Palace's asking price for Wilfried Zaha.
Jan 27, 14:10
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Newcastle bid £12m for Wilfried Bony?
Newcastle United bid a reported £12m for Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony, who is the Dutch League's top scorer this season with 16 goals in 18 games.
Jan 27, 02:40
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Newcastle United confirm Massadio Haidara arrival
Newcastle United confirm the signing of Nancy defender Massadio Haidara.
Jan 24, 18:03
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Toulouse: 'Moussa Sissoko will sign for Newcastle'
Toulouse confirm that midfielder Moussa Sissoko will leave the club to join Newcastle United.
Jan 24, 17:25
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Gerard Houllier: 'French contingent will create problems at Newcastle'
Gerard Houllier believes that the number of French players at Newcastle United could cause problems in the dressing room.
Jan 24, 03:45
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Mapou Yangi-Mbiwa: 'Newcastle could win title in future'
Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa believes that the Magpies are capable of challenging for the Premier League title in the future.
Jan 23, 11:59
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Newcastle United agree Massadio Haidara move
A statement on the Nancy website confirms that defender Massadio Haidara is poised to join Newcastle United.
Jan 22, 23:55
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Report: Newcastle United hope to tie up Moussa Sissoko deal
Moussa Sissoko is poised to become Newcastle's latest French signing after he reportedly flew into England to undergo a medical ahead of his imminent transfer.
Jan 22, 23:32
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Newcastle United sign Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Montpellier
Newcastle United sign defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Montpellier on a five-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Jan 22, 20:10
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa having Newcastle medical
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa moves a step closer to completing a move to Newcastle United by undergoing a medical with the Premier League outfit.
Jan 22, 14:02
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Montpellier president Louis Nicollin slams Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin describes Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa as "an ass" for his decision to join Newcastle United this month.
Jan 22, 01:59
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Report: Arsenal to hijack Newcastle United move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a last-minute bid to sign Montpellier's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, despite the defender being close to sealing a move to Newcastle United.
Jan 21, 00:41
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Newcastle United agree Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa deal?
A report claims that Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Montpellier.
Jan 19, 14:50
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Alan Pardew prepares France raid
Newcastle reportedly open talks over the transfer of four Ligue 1 players, including strikers Pierre Aubameyang and Jeremie Aliadiere.
Jan 16, 01:24
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Team News: Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa starts for Montpellier
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa starts for Montpellier, who face Lorient in Ligue 1 this evening.
Jan 12, 18:51
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Sir Alex Ferguson rules out January signings
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he has no plans to sign anyone in January and ranks his current squad among his best at Manchester United.
Dec 29, 15:08
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dreams of Manchester United move
Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa reveals that his "dream" is to play for Manchester United.
Dec 29, 05:25
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Chelsea, Arsenal monitor Yanga Yanga-Mbiwa?
Montpellier skipper Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa emerges as a reported transfer target for Chelsea and Arsenal.
Dec 10, 17:15
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa agrees new Montpellier deal
Montpellier HSC defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa agrees a two-year contract extension with the club.
Nov 15, 22:31
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Team News: Nancy vs. Montpellier
Garry Bocaly starts for Montpellier in defence for their Ligue 1 game at Nancy this evening.
Sep 29, 18:47
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Match Analysis: Montpellier 1-2 Arsenal
Sports Mole dissects the action as Arsenal record a 2-1 win against Montpellier in their Champions League Group B clash.
Sep 18, 22:18
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Preview: Montpellier HSC vs. Arsenal
Arsenal take on Montpellier in France for their opening group clash in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Sep 17, 11:36
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France defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa admits to finding international football "tough"
France defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa admits to finding international football tough after earning his second cap in the World Cup qualifier against Finland on Friday.
Sep 10, 01:59
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa vows to improve
Montpellier HSC defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa claims that he will continue to improve after making his second appearance for France.
Sep 9, 15:25
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Laurent Koscielny pulls out of France squad
Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny pulls out of the France squad with a calf injury.
Aug 13, 18:15
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AC Milan's Adriano Galliani admits defeat in Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa deal
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani admits that talks with Montpellier over the transfer of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa have met a dead end.
Aug 5, 15:10
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa asks for move to AC Milan?
Montepellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa asks the club to allow him to join AC Milan this summer.
Aug 4, 18:17
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa ready to leave Montpellier
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa reveals that he will sign for a big European team if the right offer is made to Montpellier.
Jul 24, 20:28
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Montpellier HSC: 'Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa will cost £32m'
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin places a £32m price tag on AC Milan target Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Jul 22, 17:01
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AC Milan to move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa?
Montpellier HSC defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa emerges as a reported transfer target for AC Milan.
Jul 21, 15:28
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Napoli move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa?
Napoli are reportedly in advanced talks with Montpellier HSC to sign defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Jun 1, 04:53
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Rene Girard "surprised" by Yoann Gourcuff France exclusion
Montpellier coach Rene Girard says that he was surprised by Laurent Blanc's decision to leave Yoann Gourcuff out of France's final Euro 2012 squad.
May 29, 20:48
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Premier League trio track Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is a reported transfer target for Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United.
May 15, 19:56
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Montpellier 1-0 Lille
Montpellier leave it late to beat Lille as they move three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
May 13, 21:59
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa wants 'dream' Man Utd move
Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa claims that a move to Manchester United would be a "dream".
Apr 30, 00:34
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Arsenal keep tabs on Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Arsenal reportedly keep tabs on Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Apr 20, 00:48
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Newcastle United target keen to leave Montpellier
Newcastle United target Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa hints that he is unlikely to stay at Montpellier beyond the expiration of his current contract.
Mar 24, 01:04
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Yanga-Mbiwa to wait for France call-up
Montpellier HSC midfielder Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa says that he will play international football for the Central African Republic only if France do not come knocking.
Mar 5, 05:12