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The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 25 February 2014

 

Tuesday 25 February 2014 01:00 GMT
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Rooney won’t stop in search for glory

Wayne Rooney is eager for Manchester United to kick on in the Champions League, starting with the last 16 first-leg at Olympiakos tonight, so he can add to his winner’s medal. “To win one is never enough,” he said. “The feeling when you win finals is incredible.” MORE

Vertonghen not sure of Spurs stay

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has cast doubt over his future at the club, if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Asked if he would stay at Spurs if they fail to finish in the top four, the Belgian replied: “Those are always difficult questions.” MORE

First-half double sees Hull through

Hull City will play Sunderland in the FA Cup Sixth Round after a 2-1 replay win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Curtis Davies and Robert Koren struck for the hosts before Leonardo Ulloa netted a consolation. Charlton are also through after defeating Sheffield Wednesday. MORE

Curbishley filled with Fulham regret

Alan Curbishley has admitted he was “disappointed” that he was axed as first-team technical director at Fulham by new manager Felix Magath. “I was a little bit disappointed because when I went into Fulham the role I had was something the club needed,” he said. MORE

A recap: Cold War and thaw in Sochi

From hidden cameras in the bathroom to melting sporting moments, and of course the record-equalling Great Britain medal tally in Sochi – Robin Scott-Elliot looks back at the wonder that was the 2014 Winter Olympics. MORE

England looking to move on after KP

England face a new beginning, with their venture in the West Indies before the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh the first tour in 10 years which Kevin Pietersen has missed for reasons other than injury, rest and a brief retirement. MORE

Vunipola will miss crucial Wales test

Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations run-in after it emerged he sustained ankle ligament damage in the victory over Ireland. Ben Morgan will be deployed at No 8 by Stuart Lancaster against Wales in 12 days’ time. MORE

Wolff focused on career, not history

Susie Wolff will be the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula One event when she drives for Williams in July, but the Scot cares more about her grand prix future. “It’s not about history, but the job I do for the team,” she said.

Trott: World title is ‘massive’ to me

Laura Trott is out to reclaim Track Cycling World Championships glory in Colombia this week. The 21-year-old two-time Olympic champion said regaining her world omnium title was “massive”.

Ian Herbert

While Mario Balotelli is noted as the “best example of a bad guy perception,” by a commercial specialist, David Moyes may struggle to find sponsors for Wayne Rooney after securing his image rights. MORE

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