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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1 - 0 | QPR |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Christopher Samba |
| Age | 29 |
| Club | Queens Park Rangers |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 5 |
| Born | Creteil, Paris, France |
| Height | 1,93m |
| Player rating | 6.1 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anzhi Makhachkala | Queens Park Rangers | 31 Jan 2013 | Undisclosed |
| Blackburn Rovers | Anzhi Makhachkala | 24 Feb 2012 | £ 12,000,000 |
| Hertha Berlin | Blackburn Rovers | 25 Jan 2007 | £ 400,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | Queens Park Rangers | 10 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Europa League | Anzhi Makhachkala | 11 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup African Qualifying | Congo | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11th May 2013
QPR manager Harry Redknapp insists there is no hidden motive behind Christopher Samba's absence from the team in recent weeks.
29th April 2013
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp claims he faced an uphill struggle to keep the club in the Premier League because he did not have a chance to build his own team.
5th April 2013
Harry Redknapp has backed Chris Samba to put his Fulham "nightmare" behind him in time for Sunday's "must-win" game against Wigan.
2nd April 2013
QPR defender Chris Samba has attempted to appease fans following a war of words on Twitter.
29th March 2013
Chris Samba feels criticism aimed in the direction of Queens Park Rangers' owner and new recruits is unfair because they all want the best for the club.
6th March 2013
Christopher Samba is delighted that QPR rejected a bid from Russia which would have seen him leave Loftus Road weeks after his January switch.