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Eredivise Review

Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum gave PSV a 2-0 win at NAC Breda while Go Ahead Eagles drew with Excelsior in Eredivisie on Tuesday.

Patric Ridge

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Preview: Ghana v Equatorial Guinea

AFCON hosts Equatorial Guinea face Ghana on Thursday looking to put their recent controversy behind them and reach a first final.

Alex Fisher

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FA Cup: Liverpool overcome Bolton scare

Liverpool leave it late to beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 in FA Cup fourth-round replay, Philippe Coutinho marking new contract with the winner.

Sporting News

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FA charges Manchester United manager

The Football Association charges Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal for comments he made after last month's draw at Cambridge United.

Sportal

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Ancelotti reiterates Bale backing

Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his defence of Gareth Bale after Real Madrid fans again jeered the forward against Real Sociedad.

Matthew Rogerson

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Rodgers relentless in trophy chase

Brendan Rodgers outlined his aspirations to bring silverware to Anfield this season, with their Capital One Cup elimination a driving force.

Sacha Pisani

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Prince Ali on FIFA intimidation

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein wants to avoid a "culture of intimidation" in his bid to succeed Sepp Blatter.

Matthew Rogerson

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Ben Arfa leaves Nice

Hatem Ben Arfa has left French club Nice but quelled speculation he is due to retire from football at the age of just 27.

Matthew Rogerson

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Redknapp: Transfers not a factor

A lack of deadline day activity had no impact on Harry Redknapp's decision to resign as QPR manager, the 67-year-old has insisted.

Patric Ridge

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Japan sack Javier Aguirre

Japan have removed Javier Aguirre as their coach following allegations of match-fixing.

Jack Davies

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Redknapp leaves QPR

Harry Redknapp has tendered his resignation and left his position as QPR manager.

Jack Davies

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Gold apologises to West Ham fans

West Ham's failure to do business on deadline day has prompted an apology from co-chairman David Gold, who had urged fans not to go to bed.

Jack Davies

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Poyet pleased with Sunderland

Gus Poyet was delighted with Sunderland performance as they came from behind at Fulham to advance to the FA Cup fifth round.

Patric Ridge

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Report: Man United 3 Cambridge 0

Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo and James Wilson fired Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 replay win over Cambridge United.

Sporting News

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Ronaldo 'worth' £300m

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could command a price tag of £300million, according to agent Jorge Mendes.

Sporting News

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Zaha back at Palace

Crystal Palace have secured Wilfried Zaha's permanent return from Manchester United as well as the signing of Lee Chung-yong.

Dom Farrell

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Cuadrado highlights Mourinho factor

Working with Jose Mourinho has been identified as a key attraction in joining Chelsea by Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado.

Dom Farrell

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Huntelaar banned for six matches

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will miss Schalke's next six matches after being banned by the German Football Association.

Alex Fisher

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Sampdoria play down Eto'o rumours

Rumours have gathered pace that Samuel Eto'o is to leave Sampdoria, but the club's president has moved to end the speculation.

Peter Hanson

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Cahill set for Everton return?

Reports are circulating that Socceroos legend Tim Cahill could make a shock Premier League return as Everton step into the race to re-sign their former star after the Australian left New York Red Bulls a free agent.

Matthew Rogerson

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Kruse facing lengthy lay-off

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Robbie Kruse suffered "serious ligament damage in his left ankle" during Saturday's Asian Cup final.

Sporting News

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Luongo is Socceroos' next superstar

After a breakthrough showing in Australia's triumphant Asian Cup campaign, Massimo Luongo is set to be the Socceroos' next star.

Iain Strachan

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Chelsea, City Stalemate at Stamford Bridge

David Silva cancelled out Loic Remy's opener but Premier League leaders Chelsea held out for a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Dom Farrell

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Report: Crystal Palace 0 Everton 1

Everton ended Alan Pardew's unbeaten start as Crystal Palace manager after Romelu Lukaku sealed a 1-0 Premier League win at Selhurst Park.

Patric Ridge

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Report: Stoke City 3 QPR 1

Jonathan Walters' hat-trick gave Stoke City a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened QPR in the Premier League on Saturday.

Alex Fisher

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Report: Liverpool 2 West Ham 0

Daniel Sturridge marked his return from injury with a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win over West Ham at Anfield on Saturday.

Matthew Rogerson

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Report: West Brom 0 Tottenham 3

Harry Kane netted a double to make it 20 goals for the season as Tottenham brushed West Brom aside 3-0 at The Hawthorns.

Dom Farrell

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Report: United 3 Leicester 1

Manchester United beat Leicester City 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, making amends for their 5-3 defeat earlier in the season.

Jack Davies

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Report: Sunderland 2 Burnley 0

Sunderland got their first glimpse of Jermain Defoe's predatory instincts as he netted in their 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley.

Harry West

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Australia deserved victory

Australia deserved to claim their maiden Asian Cup title, admits South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng.

Patric Ridge

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Report: Hull City 0 Newcastle 3

Goals from Remy Cabella, Sammy Ameobi and Yoan Gouffran gave Newcastle United a 3-0 win over Hull City on Saturday.

Matthew Rogerson

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Video: Iraq 2 UAE 3

A brace from Ahmed Khalil saw the United Arab Emirates claim third at the Asian Cup on Friday with a 3-2 win over Iraq.

Michael Huguenin

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South Korea claim underdog status

South Korea have won every game they have played at this year's Asian Cup, but Ki Sung-yueng feels Australia are favourites for the final.

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AFC boss backs Australia

Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa rubbished suggestions Australia may be expelled.

Michael Huguenin

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Wenger: Gabriel will adapt

Gabriel Paulista may need time to settle, but Arsene Wenger is sure the new Arsenal defender can cope with the rigours of English football.

Peter Hanson

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CAF to review drawing of lots

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to consider a different process to drawing lots in future tournaments.

Peter Thompson

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Preview: Liverpool v West Ham

Andy Carroll makes his first return to Liverpool since leaving for West Ham when the sides meet in the Premier League on Saturday.

Jack Davies

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Rodgers: No pressure on Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge has impressed Brendan Rodgers in training this week but the Liverpool boss does not expect him to make an immediate impact.

Peter Thompson

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Messi and Luis Enrique in training spat

Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Luis Enrique were involved in a training ground argument earlier this month, according to Jeremy Mathieu.

Jack Davies

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Pogba to leave Juve

Despite signing a new contract, Paul Pogba could leave Juventus by the end of next season, according to his agent.

Jack Davies

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Chile 3, USA 2

A second-half brace from Mark Gonzalez gave Chile a 3-2 victory over the United States in a friendly on Wednesday.

Michael Huguenin

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Video: Arda Turan throws boot at assistant

Atletico Madrid's Arda Turan throws boot at assistant referee, escapes with a yellow card.

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Franjic cleared of serious injury

Scans have cleared Socceroos full-back Ivan Franjic of serious injury ahead of Saturday's Asian Cup final.

John Greco

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Chelsea leave it late in League Cup thriller

In a League Cup semi-final full of controversy, Branislav Ivanovic's header sent Chelsea to Wembley with a 2-1 aggregate win over Liverpool.

Peter Hanson

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Mourinho coy on Costa stamping incidents

Chelsea's last-four League Cup win over Liverpool was controversial, but Jose Mourinho kept his counsel on incidents involving Diego Costa.

Peter Hanson

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Crowd 'energy' to power Socceroos

Goals from Trent Sainsbury and Jason Davidson sent Australia to the Asian Cup final, where Ange Postecoglou hopes for home-field advantage.

John Greco

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No World Cup for Solo?

"That's possible," according to U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati. But "we hope that's not the case."

Brandon Schlager

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Carver to lead Newcastle

John Carver will stay in charge of Newcastle United until the end of the season, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Harry West

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Van Persie unsure on future

With 18 months left to run on his contract, Robin van Persie admits he is in the dark over his long-term Manchester United future.

Mark Bowering

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Stielike expecting Australia in final

Uli Stielike backs host nation Australia to join South Korea in the Asian Cup final after semi-final win over Iraq on Monday.

Alex Fisher

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Shenaishil taking positives

Radhi Shenaishil preferred to look at the bigger picture after Iraq were beaten in the Asian Cup semi-final on Monday.

Harry West

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Report: South Korea 2 Iraq 0

South Korea secured their first Asian Cup final appearance since 1988 with a 2-0 win over Iraq.

Alex Fisher

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FIFA responds to Real rumours

FIFA is yet to open disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, amid rumours of an investigation into the club's youth dealings.

Harry West

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Mourinho moving on

Jose Mourinho has already shifted his focus away from Chelsea's shock FA Cup defeat at the hands of Bradford City.

Harry West

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UAE dreaming of Asian Cup final

Mahdi Ali is confident United Arab Emirates can provide another Asian Cup shock against Australia and reach Saturday's final.

Josh Bennett

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Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool

Chelsea have no time to dwell on the shock loss to Bradford City as they host Liverpool in the League Cup semi-final second leg.

Sporting News

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Iran's Asian Cup appeal dismissed

An appeal launched by Iran to overturn their Asian Cup quarter-final defeat to Iraq has been rejected.

Peter Hanson

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Preview: South Korea v Iraq

More than just South Korea has been the focus for Iraq ahead of their Asian Cup semi-final in Sydney.

Dejan Kalinic

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Chelsea defeat a 'disgrace' - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has spoken of his embarrassment after Chelsea were knocked out of the FA Cup in a 4-2 defeat to Bradford City.

Sporting News

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Ronaldo apologises for red card

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a public apology via Twitter following his dismissal in Real Madrid's victory over Cordoba.

Sporting News

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FA Cup Carnage: Chelsea, City, Spurs and Saints crash out

Chelsea and Manchester City crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Bradford City and Middlesbrough on a day of remarkable shocks.

Sporting News

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Ronaldo slap

This is a game of feet, Cristiano.

Jasmine Watkins

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Queiroz praises battling Iran

Carlos Queiroz hailed the performance of his Iran players, despite losing their Asian Cup quarter-final to Iraq on Friday.

Jack Davies

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Report: Japan 1 UAE 1 (aet, 4-5 pens)

Defending Asian Cup champions Japan crashed out to United Arab Emirates on penalties in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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Report: Iran 3 Iraq 3 (aet, 6-7 pens)

Salam Shakir's spot-kick gave Iraq an incredible 7-6 penalty shoot-out win over Iran in their Asian Cup quarter-final.

James Willoughby

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United embarrassed in Cambridge draw

Manchester United and Cambridge United will have to go at it again in the FA Cup after the League Two side secured a shock replay.

Sporting News

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Hope Solo suspended

U.S. Soccer has decided to suspend Hope Solo due to her reported involvement in the recent DUI arrest of her husband.

Troy Machir

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Postecoglou hits back at critics

Ange Postecoglou hit back at critics who questioned his decision to rest key personnel after Australia reached the Asian Cup semi-finals.

Dan Colasimone

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Report: South Korea 2 Uzbekistan 0

A brace from fit-again Son Heung-min saw South Korea defeat Uzbekistan 2-0 after extra time in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Michael Huguenin

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Super Tim fires Socceroos into semis

Tim Cahill scored twice, including a candidate for goal of the tournament, as Australia beat China 2-0 in their Asian Cup quarter-final.

Christopher Devine

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China to step up a gear against Socceroos

Alain Perrin believes there is more to come from China as they prepare to face Asian Cup hosts Australia on Thursday.

Sporting News

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Women's World Cup

Women players choose to 'put sport of soccer first,' rescind their discrimination lawsuit against FIFA over playing surface at 2015 Women's World Cup.

Brandon Schlager

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Caballero lauds City ambition

Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero is delighted to be part of a club which has realistic ambitions of winning trophies.

Harry West

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Pochettino on Spurs exits

Mauricio Pochettino wants to keep his Tottenham squad together in January, and insists his players are not for sale.

Matthew Rogerson

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Aguirre hails Kagawa display

Javier Aguirre singled out Shinji Kagawa for particular praise following Japan's Asian Cup victory over Jordan on Tuesday.

Iain Strachan

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Report: Iraq 2 Palestine 0

Iraq will meet Iran in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a 2-0 win against Palestine - a match that saw them miss a second-half penalty.

Jack Davies

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Report: Japan 2 Jordan 0

Keisuke Honda struck his third 2015 Asian Cup goal to send Japan into the last eight, but the holders have yet to play their best football.

Michael Huguenin

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Sterling salvages Liverpool point

Raheem Sterling's fine individual goal earned Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield.

Harry West

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At U.S. camp, Tesho Akindele keeping international options open

Tesho Akindele is currently training here at the U.S. national team camp selected by manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

Jon Arnold

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Mourinho calls for Gerrard respect

Steven Gerrard has been subjected to relentless taunts from Chelsea fans, but Jose Mourinho asked for the Liverpool captain to be respected.

Peter Hanson

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Martinez on Mirallas change

Kevin Mirallas was substituted against West Brom because of an injury rather than his penalty miss, according to Everton manager Roberto Martinez.

Matthew Rogerson

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Pulis on West Brom commitment

Tony Pulis was delighted to see West Brom "put their lives on the line" in Monday's 0-0 draw with Everton.

Matthew Rogerson

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Rodgers: No worries over Gerrard

Brendan Rodgers believes Steven Gerrard will be unaffected if Chelsea fans ignore Jose Mourinho and taunt Liverpool's captain on Tuesday.

Christopher Devine

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Mirallas penalty miss costs Everton big time

Kevin Mirallas' penalty miss proved crucial at Goodison Park as Everton were held to a 0-0 draw by West Brom on Monday.

Matthew Rogerson

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Report Qatar 1 Bahrain 2

Qatar's disappointing Asian Cup campaign came to a fitting end as a late mistake ensured a 2-1 loss to Bahrain.

Nicholas McGee

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Report: Iran 1 UAE 0

Late drama ensued at the Asian Cup as Reza Ghoochannejhad secured top spot for Iran in a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.

Peter Hanson

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Transfer news: Toronto FC completes Giovinco signing

Italian international Sebastian Giovinco is officially a member of Toronto FC.

Rudi Schuller

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China wary of 'difficult' Socceroos

China coach Alain Perrin has predicted a "very difficult" test when his side face host nation Australia in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

John Greco

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Gyan suffers malaria

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been diagnosed with malaria while on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

Sporting News

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Preview: Algeria v South Africa

South Africa coach Shakes Mashaba is ready for their Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Algeria.

Sporting News

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Preview: Ghana v Senegal

Solomon Asante feels Ghana are not far away from ending their Africa Cup of Nations heartache ahead of their clash with Senegal.

Sporting News

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Bolasie rues missed opportunities

Yannick Bolasie criticised Democratic Republic of Congo's finishing following their 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw with Zambia.

Sporting News

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Report: Tunisia 1 Cape Verde 1

Cape Verde denied Tunisia an opening Group B victory as a late Heldon penalty earned a 1-1 draw in Ebebiyin.

Sporting News

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Report: Zambia 1 DR Congo 1

Yannick Bolasie's superb equaliser rescued Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-1 draw with Zambia in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Ryan Benson

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Luis Enrique wants improvements

Luis Enrique targeting improvement from Barcelona as they continue to chase La Liga leaders Real Madrid after beating Deportivo La Coruna.

Sporting News

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Ancelotti delivers Real warning

Cristiano Ronaldo dominated Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Getafe, but Carlo Ancelotti pinpointed Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez's creativity.

Sporting News

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Report: Getafe 0 Real Madrid 3

Despite stubborn resistance from an out-of-form Getafe side, a typically Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid powered to a 3-0 win in La Liga.

Sporting News

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Perrin sweating on Zheng fitness

China may have to play the mouth-watering Asian Cup last-eight tie versus Australia without captain Zheng Zhi due to a back injury.

Sporting News

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Video: Uzbekistan 3 Saudi Arabia 1

Saudi Arabia exit at the Asian Cup group stage for a third time in four outings as Uzbekistan earn a quarter-final with South Korea.

Iain Strachan

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Video: China 2 North Korea 1

Alain Perrin believes China have no hope of winning the Asian Cup but they look in ominous form after completing a first group-stage sweep.

Sacha Pisani

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Gomis not ruling out Swansea exit

Striker Bafetimbi Gomis reveals that he could leave Swansea City this month and has been approached by other clubs.

Sporting News

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Allardyce hails second-half showing

Sam Allardyce wants West Ham to emulate Southampton's Premier League form and push towards a European place.

Sporting News

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Chester adds to Hull's injury woes

Injury-stricken Hull City have been dealt a fresh blow with the news centre-back James Chester requires surgery on a dislocated shoulder.

Sporting News

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Preview: Liverpool v Chelsea

Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head in the League Cup semi-final, with Brendan Rodgers hoping his team's upturn in form continues.

Sporting News

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Rodgers revels in Liverpool form

A loss of "identity" was to blame for Liverpool's poor start to the season, but Brendan Rodgers has warned they are returning to their best.

Sporting News

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Pochettino lauds Spurs late shows

Brains and brawn lie behind Tottenham's knack for last-gasp winners says boss Mauricio Pochettino, who praised goal hero Christian Eriksen.

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Salah departure unlikely

Besiktas have been strongly linked for another raid on Chelsea in January for Mohamed Salah, but Jose Mourinho wants to keep the Egyptian.

Sporting News

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Eto'o close to move

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero claims his club are close to securing the services of Samuel Eto'o from Everton.

Harry West

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Wenger hails Arsenal discipline

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praises the discipline of his side after they beat Premier League champions Manchester City 2-0.

Peter Thompson

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City lacked creativity - Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini bemoans Manchester City's lack of creativity and a penalty decision in a 2-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Peter Thompson

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Kasimov slams Saudi simulation

Mirjalol Kasimov directed anger at Saudi Arabia for perceived diving after victory took his Uzbekistan side to the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Iain Strachan

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Carroll on song for West Ham

Andy Carroll led a second-half charge to help West Ham sink strugglers Hull City 3-0 to rise to seventh in the Premier League.

Peter Hanson

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Arsenal gun down Manchester City

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffers major blow as Arsenal claim all three points at the Etihad Stadium.

Peter Thompson

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Lee settles tight Group A decider

South Korea top Asian Cup Group A thanks to hard-fought 1-0 win over hosts Australia on Saturday.

Dan Colasimone

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Power 5 schools increase scholarships

The 65 Power 5 schools passed new cost-of-attendance scholarships and concussion protocols during an autonomy forum at the NCAA convention.

R Clements and J...

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Report: Australia 0 South Korea 1

South Korea top Asian Cup Group A thanks to hard-fought 1-0 win over hosts Australia on Saturday.

Dan Colasimone

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Poyet looking for balance

Gus Poyet feels Sunderland need to find balance in their play to beat Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.

Alex Fisher

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Ginola: I have to learn about FIFA

FIFA presidential candidate David Ginola acknowledges he has much to learn about football's governing body.

Peter Hanson

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Preview: QPR v Manchester United

QPR will aim to end a 16-match winless run against Manchester United when they host Louis van Gaal's men in the Premier League.

Harry West

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Pellegrini: Toure committed to City

Manuel Pellegrini believes Yaya Toure is totally committed to Manchester City, despite comments to the contrary from the player.

Jack Davies

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Serie A Preview

Lazio coach Stefano Pioli has played down expectations of challenging for Europe ahead of Sunday's Serie A clash with Napoli.

Matthew Rogerson

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Preview: Atletico Madrid v Granada

Atletico Madrid will take on a beleaguered Granada in La Liga, two days after the bottom club parted company with coach Joaquin Caparros.

Harry West

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Aguirre relieved to beat Iraq

Coach Javier Aguirre was relieved to collect three points after witnessing Japan spurn several chances in their 1-0 Asian Cup win over Iraq.

Peter Hanson

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Preview: Oman v Kuwait

Their Asian Cup campaigns may already be over but Oman and Kuwait are still eyeing victory on Saturday.

Dejan Kalinic

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Milligan: Socceroos form no surprise

Australia's performances at the Asian Cup have come as no surprise to Mark Milligan.

Sacha Pisani

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Van Gaal challenges Falcao to prove worth

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has challenged striker Radamel Falcao to prove himself at Old Trafford.

Sportal

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Report: Iraq 0 Japan 1

Keisuke Honda's penalty sank Iraq in a 1-0 victory as Japan moved to the brink of qualification from Asian Cup Group D on Friday.

Sporting News

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South Korea coach bites at journalists

His team may already be in the Asian Cup quarter-finals but South Korea coach Uli Stielike showed he was feeling the heat on Friday.

Dejan Kalinic

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Toronto FC completes Jozy Altidore signing

Toronto FC has completed the signing of U.S. international striker Jozy Altidore.

Rudi Schuller

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Fee agreed for Bielik - Wenger

Krystian Bielik looks set to join Arsenal after manager Arsene Wenger confirmed a fee had been agreed for the Legia Warsaw 17-year-old.

Jack Davies

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Quinn backs Defoe

Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn believes Jermain Defoe will help "ignite" the Stadium of Light when he arrives from Toronto FC.

Jack Davies

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Five-star Jordan destroy Palestine

Palestine scored their first Asian Cup goal but it was not enough to keep their tournament alive as Jordan routed them in Melbourne.

Matthew Scott

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Borini has no regrets

Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has no regrets about turning down chances to join Sunderland and QPR and is determined to prove his worth.

Jack Davies

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Copa exit good for Real - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti feels Real Madrid's Copa del Rey exit to city rivals Atletico will benefit them in the UEFA Champions League.

Nicholas McGee

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Preview: Swansea City v Chelsea

Garry Monk, whose Swansea City side face Chelsea on Saturday, has confidence in his strikers after Wilfried Bony's big-money exit.

Jack Davies

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Preview: Aston Villa v Liverpool

Aston Villa supporters are set to protest as the under-fire Paul Lambert prepares his side to meet Liverpool in the Premier League.

Harry West

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Preview: Tottenham v Sunderland

Gus Poyet will hope the anticipated arrival of Jermain Defoe will lift Sunderland ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Tottenham.

Harry West

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Muller on Bayern training

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller has suggested the club's training often offers a more difficult test than Bundesliga encounters.

Matthew Rogerson

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Torres: My goal put Atleti in control

Fernando Torres declared his early goal put Atletico Madrid in control of their Copa del Rey tie versus Real Madrid.

Michael Huguenin

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Toure: Bony will be brilliant for City

Yaya Toure has predicted Ivory Coast team-mate Wilfried Bony will be a certain success at Manchester City.

Michael Huguenin

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Ivory Coast lose last AFCON warm-up

The Ivory Coast appear to have improvements to make for the Africa Cup of Nations after losing their final warm-up game 2-0 to Sweden.

Nicholas McGee

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Preview: Iraq v Japan

Japan's Shinji Kagawa is wary of Brisbane's humidity ahead of his team's Asian Cup clash with Iraq after their World Cup struggles.

Michael Huguenin

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Simeone hails Torres

Diego Simeone hailed Fernando Torres as a big-game player after his double helped Atletico Madrid knock Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey.

Nicholas McGee

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MLS commish: Lampard episode shows transparency 'more and more important'

Don Garber says New York City FC wasn't trying to mislead people when it announced Frank Lampard had signed a two-year contract that was to begin on Aug. 1, 2014.

Tom Gatto

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Torres sends Real Madrid packing

A Fernando Torres double helped Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw at Real Madrid, giving them a 4-2 aggregate win in the Copa del Rey last 16.

James Willoughby

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Video: Qatar 0 Iran 1

Sardar Azmoun scored a sublime individual goal as Iran reached the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win that knocked Qatar out.

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Video: Bahrain 1 UAE 2

Omar Abdulrahman and Ali Ahmed Mabkhout inspired the United Arab Emirates to victory over Bahrain in Group C of the Asian Cup.

Sacha Pisani

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Herd blow for Socceroos

Australia's Chris Herd will miss the rest of the Asian Cup and return to Aston Villa for treatment on an Achilles injury.

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Jordan coach wants focus on player wellbeing

Ray Wilkins feels the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) needs to focus on player health after Ahmed Hayel's controversial doping test.

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AFC reject Jordan's claims

The Asian Football Confederation have rejected Jordan's claims they mistreated Ahmad Hayel during a drug test at the Asian Cup on Monday.

Michael Huguenin

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FA Cup Review: Spurs, Southampton reach round four

Tottenham, Southampton and Bradford City advanced in the FA Cup on Wednesday to complete the line-up for the fourth round.

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Report: China 2 Uzbekistan 1

China booked their place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Dejan Kalinic

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Report: North Korea 1 Saudi Arabia 4

Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat North Korea 4-1 in Melbourne and revive their chances of progressing at the 2015 Asian Cup.

Sportal

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Milligan hails Socceroos goal-scoring depth

Australia's Mark Milligan has hailed his team's ability to take the scoring load off striker Tim Cahill so far in the Asian Cup.

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Klinsmann 'sad' for Neuer

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann was "a bit sad" Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer missed out on the Ballon d'Or.

Dejan Kalinic

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Blanc hits out at French media

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc took a swipe at the French media after his team secured a semi-finals berth in the Coupe de la Ligue.

Michael Huguenin

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Preview: North Korea v Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia coach Cosmin Olaroiu has called on his team to remain confident, despite making a losing start to their Asian Cup campaign.

Sacha Pisani

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Preview: China v Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will be aiming for a better performance and more goals when they take on China in the Asian Cup on Wednesday.

Michael Huguenin

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Toronto acquires Altidore

Toronto FC has reportedly acquired Jozy Altidore in a trade with Sunderland AFC of the English Premier League.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Messi unaware of furore

Lionel Messi was unaware of the storm caused by his remarks concerning his future at Barcelona ahead of the Ballon d'Or award ceremony.

Harry West

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AFCON Group B Preview

Champions 11 years ago, Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations 2015 preparations have been hit by a last-minute striker shortage.

Steve Blues

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Stielike: We were lucky

Uli Stielike conceded South Korea were fortunate to prevail 1-0 in their Asian Cup clash with Kuwait on Tuesday.

Harry West

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FA Cup Review Shoot-out drama at Upton Park and Molineux

West Ham progressed to the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in four years with a dramatic shoot-out win over Everton.

Sporting News

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Le Guen: Oman well beaten

Paul Le Guen admitted his Oman side were far inferior to Australia after they were thumped 4-0 in the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

Sportal

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Solo charges dismissed

A Washington judge on Tuesday dismissed all domestic violence charges against U.S. soccer goalie Hope Solo after a lengthy legal battle.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Report: Kuwait 0 South Korea 1

South Korea overcame a plague of injuries and illness on Tuesday to defeat Kuwait 1-0 in the Asian Cup and move top of Group A.

Michael Huguenin

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Ronaldo urges Real fans to back Bale

Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Real Madrid's fans to show more support for team-mate Gareth Bale.

Sporting News

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Postecoglou expects Socceroos to get even better

Ange Postecoglou believes Australia can get even better after their 4-0 thrashing of Oman in the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

Sporting News

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Report: Jordan 0 Iraq 1

Iraq took a significant step towards the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup on Monday with a 1-0 win over Jordan in Brisbane.

Michael Huguenin

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Japan 4 Palestine 0

Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.

Michael Huguenin

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Martinez: Coleman and Eto'o staying

Roberto Martinez has dismissed talk of Seamus Coleman and Samuel Eto'o leaving Everton this month as "speculation".

Peter Thompson

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Allegri rules out Balotelli move

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has ruled out a move for out-of-favour Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli this month.

Peter Thompson

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Ballon d'Or: How they voted

Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Zurich on Monday, but he was not at the top of everyone's ballot.

Nicholas McGee

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Ballon d'Or: Winners in full

Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or for the second straight year on Monday, here are the full winners from a glitzy ceremony in Zurich.

Nicholas McGee

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Ronaldo wins third Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded his third Ballon d'Or after a stunning 2014 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nicholas McGee

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Staff report

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Lionel Messi: I don't know where I'll be next year

Lionel Messi has paved the way for more speculation over his future after admitting he “doesn’t know where he’ll be next year.”

Staff report

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Transfer news: Chicharito turned down MLS offer to stay in Europe

Multiple sources within MLS have confirmed to Goal USA that the league approached Chicharito about a move to MLS.

Ives Galarcep

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Messi: I'm staying at Barcelona

Barcelona star Lionel Messi insists he is going nowhere, labelling claims he has spoken to Chelsea and Manchester City as "all lies".

Dejan Kalinic

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Serie A Review

Juventus went three points clear at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win at Napoli after Roma slipped up against arch rivals Lazio.

Nicholas McGee

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La Liga Review

Barcelona ended a turbulent week in memorable fashion with Sunday's 3-1 win over La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

Dom Farrell

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Report: Barca 3 Atletico Madrid 1

Barcelona put a week of turmoil behind them with a 3-1 win over champions Atletico Madrid to reignite their La Liga title challenge.

Dom Farrell

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Garcia hails 'genius' Totti

Rudi Garcia hailed the performance of Francesco Totti after the Roma captain struck twice to earn a 2-2 draw with city rivals Lazio.

Alex Fisher

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Van Gaal on Falcao omission

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has no regrets over his decision to leave Radamel Falcao out of Sunday's defeat to Southampton.

Matthew Rogerson

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Koeman on Southampton

Ronald Koeman believes a renewed sense of belief at Southampton was behind Sunday's 1-0 victory against Manchester United.

Matthew Rogerson

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Van Gaal on Southampton loss

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes Southampton set up for a draw before stunning Old Trafford to secure a 1-0 victory.

Matthew Rogerson

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Hughes defends Arnautovic

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes leapt to the defence of Marko Arnautovic after an incident that left Mathieu Debuchy with a dislocated shoulder.

Sam Williams

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Debuchy dislocates shoulder

Arsenal full-back Mathieu Debuchy is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated shoulder against Stoke City.

Sam Williams

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Preview: West Ham v Everton

Everton manager Roberto Martinez hopes striker Romelu Lukaku can again prove a thorn in West Ham's side during Tuesday's FA Cup replay.

Matthew Rogerson

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Rodgers: Liverpool ready for surge

Brendan Rodgers feels Liverpool are in a good position to surge up the table in the second half of the Premier League season.

Nicholas McGee

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Pellegrini eyes Mangala improvement

Manuel Pellegrini believes Eliaquim Mangala can follow the lead of Martin Demichelis and establish himself as a key man at Manchester City.

Dom Farrell

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Martinez: Lukaku reaching top form

Roberto Martinez believes Romelu Lukaku is showing signs of returning to top form for Everton after struggling earlier in the season.

Peter Hanson

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Carver wants Cabella consistency

Newcastle United caretaker manager John Carver has demanded consistency from Remy Cabella after he impressed against Chelsea on Saturday.

Ryan Benson

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Monk backs Gomis

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has backed Bafetimbi Gomis to fill the void left by the expected departure of Wilfried Bony.

Jack Davies

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McDonald lauds Carroll

West Ham assistant Neil McDonald heaped praise on Andy Carroll after the towering forward's goal in a 1-1 draw at Swansea City on Saturday.

Jack Davies

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Berahino coy on future

In-form striker Saido Berahino was coy over his future after scoring West Brom's winner against Hull City at The Hawthorns on Saturday.

Peter Thompson

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Preview: Japan v Palestine

Japan open their Asian Cup defence with a clash against Palestine in Newcastle on Tuesday at 6pm AEDT..

James Willoughby

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Preview: Jordan v Iraq

The form book will have to be thrown out the window when out-of-sorts duo Jordan and Iraq meet in the Asian Cup on Tuesday in Brisbane at 8pm AEDT.

Dejan Kalinic

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Iran 2 Bahrain 0

Iran claimed a 2-0 Asian Cup victory over Bahrain to give their large contingent of boisterous fans plenty to cheer about at AAMI Park.

Michael Huguenin

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Report: UAE 4 Qatar 1

Doubles from Ahmed Khalil and Ali Ahmed Mabkhout saw United Arab Emirates to a 4-1 win over Qatar in the Asian Cup on Sunday.

Dejan Kalinic

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