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Bundesliga Wrap: Bayern Extend Lead

Bundesliga Wrap: Bayern Extend Lead

Bayern Munich extended their run to 12 games in all competitions without conceding a goal as they earned a 4-0 win over Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga. 16 Oct 2011
Conte Keeps Lid On Juve's Hopes

Conte Keeps Lid On Juve's Hopes

Juventus coach Antonio Conte has moved quickly to keep expectations of a success in the Serie A in check. 16 Oct 2011
Guardiola's Matter Of Trust With Players

Guardiola's Matter Of Trust With Players

In light of Eric Abidal's injury admission, Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said he had faith his players knew their own fitness limits. 16 Oct 2011
Mourinho Fine With Ronaldo Workload

Mourinho Fine With Ronaldo Workload

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will resist the urge to rest Cristiano Ronaldo despite a heavy schedule of games ahead. 16 Oct 2011
ACL Wrap: Al Sadd, Suwon Progress

ACL Wrap: Al Sadd, Suwon Progress

Al Sadd and Suwon Bluewings booked their spots in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday. 29 Sep 2011
UCL Group H Wrap: No Troubles For Barca, Milan

UCL Group H Wrap: No Troubles For Barca, Milan

A Lionel Messi double helped Barcelona clinically dispatch BATE Borisov 5-0 away from home in their Champions League Group H encounter. 29 Sep 2011
Ibra The Man, Says Allegri

Ibra The Man, Says Allegri

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said he believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic holds the key to their success this season. 29 Sep 2011
Pep Delight With Mercurial Messi

Pep Delight With Mercurial Messi

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola praised Lionel Messi after his brace moved him equal with the club’s all-time second scorer Laszlo Kubala. 29 Sep 2011
UCL Group G wrap: Porto Well Beaten, APOEL Top

UCL Group G wrap: Porto Well Beaten, APOEL Top

Zenit St Petersburg defeated 10-man FC Porto 3-1 in their Champions League Group G clash, while Shakhtar Donetsk drew at home on Wednesday. 29 Sep 2011
La Liga Wrap: Hat-Tricks Power Real, Barca

La Liga Wrap: Hat-Tricks Power Real, Barca

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both netted hat-tricks as Barcelona and Real Madrid had big wins in La Liga on Saturday. 25 Sep 2011
Serie A Wrap: Milan, Inter Notch First Wins

Serie A Wrap: Milan, Inter Notch First Wins

AC Milan and cross-town rivals Inter both recorded their first wins of the Serie A season on Saturday. 25 Sep 2011
Bundesliga Wrap: Bayern Too Good

Bundesliga Wrap: Bayern Too Good

Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways in the Bundesliga as a last-gasp Lukasz Piszczek strike handed them a 2-1 victory over Mainz. 25 Sep 2011
Iraq To Play Home Games At Neutral Venue

Iraq To Play Home Games At Neutral Venue

FIFA have ruled that the Iraqi national team will have to play their home qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup and 2012 Olympics at a neutral venue. 25 Sep 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Lyon Go Top

Ligue 1 Wrap: Lyon Go Top

Lyon stamped their Ligue 1 title credentials with victory over Bordeaux, while Toulouse edged Nancy to continue their bright start. 25 Sep 2011
Eredivisie Wrap: PSV Rout Roda

Eredivisie Wrap: PSV Rout Roda

PSV Eindhoven romped to a 7-1 win over Roda JC in the Eredivisie on Saturday, while FC Twente drew with Ajax. 25 Sep 2011
Coaching upheaval in MLS

Coaching upheaval in MLS

Struggling Major League Soccer clubs Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps both sacked their coaches on Monday. 31 May 2011