From the Back Pages, November 29: Two charged over match-fixing allegations in English football

Two men suspected of involvement with an international match-fixing ring targeting English football have been charged with conspiracy to defraud, while five others were released on bail as the investigation continues. (The Guardian)
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Qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup may have been among the games fixed by the international group embroiled in a match fixing controversy this week. (The Mirror)

Michael Chopra, the former Newcastle United, Cardiff City and Sunderland striker, claimed he would gamble up to £30,000 in cash with other players on the team bus en route to matches while he was still a teenager with the St James’ Park club. (The Independent)

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Tromso 0 Tottenham 2: Spurs ease the pressure on their manager with a narrow win over deep inside the Arctic Circle. (The Telegraph)

Arsenal and Roma have made offers to Barcelona teenager Tonny Sanabria. The 17-year-old striker is a Paraguay international and regular in Barcelona’s B side. (Daily Mail)

EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez has delivered an emphatic message to Manchester United manager David Moyes - hands off Leighton Baines! (The Express)

Tim Bresnan staked his claim for a recall to the England team with a four-wicket haul for the England Performance Programme (EPP) in Brisbane. (The Times)