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February 29
- Soldado shines as slick Spain crush Venezuela
- Hitzfeld hails astonishing Messi display
- Huntelaar and Smalling hospitalised after clash
- Superior France stun Germany in Bremen
- Poland held by Portugal in stadium opener
- Ibrahimovic shines as Sweden sink Croatia
- Late Cox strike rescues Ireland against Czechs
- Wales beaten in Speed memorial match
- Dempsey delight as USA humble Italy
- Arshavin on target to spoil Sorensen milestone
- Lebanon progress despite UAE defeat
- United Nations backs hijab in football
- Parker expected to lead England
- Arsenal to play Man City in Beijing's Bird's Nest
- Australia end Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes
- Brazil undergo profound transformation
- AFC chief seeks Blatter support in hijab issue
- A-League revoke Gold Coast licence
February 28
- Luiz and Ronaldinho rapped by Menezes
- Brazil floor Bosnia thanks to own goal
- Hassan poised to pick up record 179th cap
- Bendtner could follow Arshavin to Russia
- Bilic: Sweden friendly is acid test for Ireland
- Pearce not fazed by lack of strikers
- Del Bosque mulls 'false nine' option
- Wiese handed chance to impress for Germany
- Warsaw stadium tipped for commercial success
- Clubs and UEFA agree to drop August friendlies
- Da Silva poised for Penarol after Banfield exit
February 27
- AVB unsure if he has Abramovich backing
- Saha eyes Euro 2012 after fresh France chance
- Buffon criticised over referee comments
- Ranieri future unclear as Moratti mulls move
- Prandelli warns Balotelli over Euro 2012 spot
- Soldado in prime place to pip Torres to Euros
- Player sales put Arsenal back in black
- Tottenham turnaround breathes life into Arsenal
- Turkey elects head amid match-fixing storm
- Luiz could be Chelsea's modern-day Gullit
- South Korea scraps cup to tackle corruption
- Basile at a loss to explain poor Racing form
- Guadalajara notch first win after Cruyff arrival
February 26
- Quick-thinking Messi seals away win at Atletico
- Napoli triumph to prolong Inter misery
- Liverpool rediscover taste for silverware
- Borini bags first Italy call-up for USA friendly
- Liverpool survive scare to win cup
- Mourinho slams Real fans for no-show at Rayo
- Lahm and Bender to miss France friendly
- Lille denied win by last-gasp Erding goal
- Arsenal recover to rout Spurs in derby
- PSV stay top after late winner sinks Feyenoord
- Ferguson: Giggs' 900 games won't be equalled
- Lewandowski at the double in Dortmund victory
- Ronaldo backheel helps Real defeat Rayo
- Rooney ruled out of Netherlands friendly
- Giggs marks 900th game with 90th-min winner
- Van Persie puts Arsenal contract talks on hold
- Lampard: Relationship with AVB not been ideal
- Grenade thrown at Stojkovic family home
- PSG find reasons to be cheerful after draw
- Goal that never was could decide Serie A title
February 25
- Levante beat Espanyol to boost European hopes
- Juventus ride luck to grab draw in Milan
- Montpellier top as PSG snatch 4-4 draw at Lyon
- Bender bags brace as Leverkusen beat Cologne
- Drogba becomes Blues' fourth highest scorer
- Man City march on by brushing aside Blackburn
- Miyaichi poised to make Japan debut
February 24
- Arshavin returns to Russia with Zenit
- Dalglish: Wembley win can kickstart season
- Pato back for Milan-Juventus clash
- Wenger: Arsenal self pity would be criminal
- Defoe confident of booking Euro 2012 berth
- CAS dismiss Adamu appeal against ban
- Saha expresses concern over Redknapp future
- Europe's top clubs to boycott FIFA talks
- Thiago Silva wants Van Persie at Milan
- Nasri: Arsenal need to win ugly to end drought
- Portugal name squad for Poland friendly
- Penev aims to bring 'total football' to Bulgaria
- Arsenal duo face late tests before derby
- BSkyB warns pubs over foreign broadcasts
- Podolski hoping to make Cologne comeback
- Petit fears Arsenal players lack faith in Wenger
- Chance for Higuain to shine as Real visit Rayo
- Tottenham boosted by return of key twosome
- Netherlands squad for England friendly
- Torres left out of Spain squad to face Venezuela
- Wolves appoint Connor until end of season
- Beleaguered boss Kean hires bodyguard
- Bwalya: Zambia could inspire smaller teams
- Lille defenders doubtful for Rennes clash
- Link midfield and attack with a striker in the hole
- Oxlade-Chamberlain: Run faster, quicken your reactions
- Cruyff to act as consultant for Guadalajara
February 23
- Man United through despite defeat to Ajax
- Ten-man Athletic Bilbao derail Lokomotiv
- Executive duo to leave crisis-hit Rangers
- Jol unruffled by Hughes-Zamora sideshow
- North London rivals issue joint statement
- Inter Milan link dismissed by Mancini
- Villas-Boas: Blame me, not Chelsea players
- Villas-Boas denies Cole bust-up
- Mancini eyes Man City double success
- Ibrahimovic adds to Milan v Juve tension
- Amalfitano handed first France call-up
- Pearce up for leading England at Euros
- Pizarro enjoying life at Man City
- Liverpool out to end six-year trophy wait
- Campbell called up for date with Dutch
- Prospect of Kagawa return boosts Dortmund
- Determined Suarez ready to change image
- Montpellier eye top spot as PSG face Lyon
- Poyet confirms Wolves approach
- Tevez return welcomed by Lescott
- Basel rare case of stability and local identity
- Messi sets sights on favourite victims Atletico
- Rummenigge: Stuttering Bayern must wake up
- Oxlade-Chamberlain: Get the edge over a physical defender
- Tottenham relish favourites tag against Arsenal
February 22
- Basel stun Bayern with late Stocker strike
- Late Ayew header helps Marseille edge Inter
- Mancini: Tevez could return within three weeks
- Holders Porto crash out against Man City
- Keane backs Pearce as England interim coach
- Cameron: Britain can crush racism in sport
- Shaqiri: United underestimated Basel
- Beckenbauer urges centre-circle handshakes
- Villas-Boas plays down Inter Milan link
- Rangers owner sold stake to Usmanov
- Weir enjoying life back at Everton
- Wernbloom already paying dividends for CSKA
- Gerrard desperate to end wait for silverware
- Löw sticks with Cacau for France friendly
- Blues on brink after AVB gamble backfires
- Pitch problems postpone start of India league
- Penarol pummeled at home in Libertadores Cup
February 21
- Napoli make most of Chelsea frailty
- Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct
- Sensini joins Batistuta as new Colon coach
- CSKA snatch late leveller against Real Madrid
- Al Ahly resume training after Port Said disaster
- Motorway law change paves way to Euro 2012
- Media and sponsors boost Man United profit
- Bayern sorely missing Schweinsteiger
- Fenerbahce boss rejects match-fixing charges
- Arsenal fans voice ire over lack of spending
- Deschamps: Inter still a formidable side
- Warsaw stadium given go ahead for debut
- Oxlade-Chamberlain: How to skin the full-back
- Bayern vulnerable as Basel eye upset
- Unpredictable Inter face French examination
February 20
- Struggling Zaragoza beaten at home by Betis
- Villas-Boas hoping for Terry boost at Napoli
- Montpellier need belief, not Santa, to succeed
- Moscow cold and plastic pitch worry Mourinho
- Gyan mentally shattered after penalty misses
- Mazzarri: No chance are Napoli favourites
- Fergie regrets not having change of Hart
- New-look CSKA face uphill battle against Real
- AVB sweats ahead of Napoli pressure cooker
- Lanus triumph at Independiente to go top
- Messi hopes Guardiola extends Barca stay
February 19
- Messi scores four as Barca thump Valencia
- Milan march on with win at lowly Cesena
- PSG pick up a point in top-of-table tussle
- Raul scores 400th goal in Schalke success
- Cash-strapped AEK braced for UEFA hearing
- Twente back in title race as PSV and AZ stumble
- Stevenage earn replay after Spurs stalemate
- No new deal for Burkina Faso boss Duarte
- International matches return to Libya
February 18
- Guidetti sent off for celebrating during draw
- Wenger: Players must fight and salvage pride
- Lille win at Lorient to keep title hopes alive
- Mourinho: Former clubs' fans must back bosses
- Runaway Real Madrid crush 10-man Santander
- Grosskreutz bicycle-kick keeps Dortmund top
- Evergreen Rehhagel takes helm at Hertha
- Sunderland ensure wretched week for Arsenal
- Pep puts off decision on new Barca deal
- China sentences 21 for football corruption
February 17
- Wenger says sorry to fans for Milan misery
- Dismal Inter slump to third straight defeat
- Boca boss Falcioni considers quitting club
- Scottish FA to investigate Rangers' activities
- Greek league set to be suspended
- Henry wants Arsenal extension
- Petit: Wenger needs to re-shape Arsenal
- Salgado: Suarez apology felt forced
- Redknapp focused on Stevenage not England
- Hiddink takes helm at Anzhi Makhachkala
- Ba out as Senegal ring changes for friendly
- Spurs without Huddlestone for rest of season
- Montpellier out for revenge at PSG
- Di Maria ready for Real Madrid return
- FIFA security chief leaves in match-fixing blow
- Porto surprised by Man City's racism complaint
- Portsmouth go into administration again
- Juventus demand fair treatment from referees
- Reus doubtful with adductor muscle injury
- Man City complain to UEFA over racist abuse
- Beckham hails Harry but supports Capello
February 16
- Manchester duo take charge of Europa ties
- Bebeto joins World Cup organising committee
- Spanish FA chief re-elected amid complaints
- Zambia hero Sunzu dreaming of Chelsea
- Rangers offered support - but not from Celtic
- Curva Nord call for Ranieri's head at Inter
- Villas-Boas: I only need backing of Abramovich
- Taylor: Pressure's off Newcastle European bid
- Hearn: Olympic Stadium not fit for football
- Crisis-hit Hertha desperate to avoid defeat
- Wenger's Arsenal ethos under attack
- Robinho settles into supporting role at Milan
- Real out to break records and Barca monopoly
- PSG hoping Pastore solves offensive problems
- Prepare your back for football
- Make the ultimate post-match kebab
- Frank Arnesen: Get the best out of young players
- Ex-World Cup referee jailed for match-fixing
- Santos stunned by last-gasp Strongest goal
- Spurs take circus to Stevenage in FA Cup
February 15
- Robinho bags brace as Milan maul Arsenal
- Wenger slams worst European performance
- Shirokov double spells trouble for Benfica
- Juventus stay second after Parma draw
- Mancini: I treated Tevez too well, not like a dog
- Nene fires PSG into French Cup quarters
- Teixeira linked to new corruption scandal
- Evra omitted for Ajax trip after emotional week
- Warsaw stadium still causing Poland problems
- San Lorenzo hit rock bottom after player knifed
- Pulis: Time to stop cheats ruining English game
- McCoist rallies Rangers supporters
- Barcelona avoiding away woe in Europe
- African champions Zambia shoot up rankings
- Platini proves you can beat and join them
- Larsson: How to hit an unstoppable free kick
- Chris Smalling: How to be the complete defender
- Boca held in Venezuela on Libertadores return
- Roma starlet Lamela named in Argentina squad
February 14
- Lyon labour as Lacazette goal sinks APOEL
- Sanchez brace puts Barca in driving seat
- Injured Mertesacker faces a month out
- AFA questioned over 'Belgrano' championship
- FIFA waiting for explanation over Haiti funds
- Giggs prepares for 900th outing at Ajax
- Celebrations instead of snow for Mayuka
- Rangers go into administration
- Ronaldinho reunited with Neymar and Ganso
- Tax body takes Rangers to court
- United fan sells land to block City expansion
- Ljungberg to leave Shimizu S-Pulse
- Turkish court begins match-fixing trial
- Oxlade-Chamberlain: Making a step up in class
- Leave your marker for dead
- Beat the shin splints
- Milan out to end hoodoo against English clubs
- Freezing St Petersburg awaits Benfica
- Donovan eyes permanent Everton move
- FA Cup Fifth Round competition Ts and Cs
February 13
- Tevez: If Mancini's sincere I will return
- Lloris: Lyon the perfect target for APOEL
- Sporting dispose of Domingos Paciencia
- Anzhi Makhachkala sack coach Krasnozhan
- Rangers poised to enter administration
- Leverkusen eye more away misery for Barca
- Calendar switch aids Elephants' golden era
- Tevez due back in training with Man City
- Nations Cup future brighter after Zambia win
- Liverpool sponsor stepped in over Suarez
- Beckenbauer: Out-of-form Robben is selfish
- McCarthy sacked as Wolves manager
- Mourinho warns Real of remaining 39 steps
- Ivorians to take time to digest latest setback
- APOEL dare to dream against stuttering Lyon
- Barca look to bounce back against Leverkusen
- Renard hails Zambian spirit after cup success
- Drogba ghosts return as Zambia triumph
February 12
- Ronaldo treble sends Real 10 points clear
- PSG held at Nice, Lille beaten 5-4 by Bordeaux
- Lescott strike sends Man City back to summit
- Inter slump to shock home loss to lowly Novara
- Barcelona defiant despite away failures
- Suarez apologises for snubbing Evra handshake
- Hertha Berlin sack Skibbe after five games
- Rooney backs Gerrard for England captaincy
- Mancini: Tevez could still play role for Man City
February 11
- Redknapp's roller-coaster week ends on a high
- Barcelona title hopes fade at Osasuna
- Milan storm back to beat Udinese and go top
- Ferguson labels Suarez a disgrace to Liverpool
- Rooney brace beats Liverpool, Chelsea slump
- Dortmund stay top after defeating Leverkusen
- Montpellier sweep aside struggling Ajaccio
- Champions Boca survive storm to see off Olimpo
- Redknapp expects to end season at Spurs
February 10
- Swiss court rules for UEFA in Sion case
- Grant: Villas-Boas needs to be given time
- Bogdan hails ex-Bolton keeper Al-Habsi
- Injury boosts for Man United and Liverpool
- Redknapp plays down talk of England job-share
- Levski agree deal with defender Diamoutene
- Gladbach's Arango extends deal to 2014
- Marcelo may return for Levante meeting
- Wenger: Henry loan can't be extended
- Cleverley ready to return against Liverpool
- Giggs extends Man United contract
- Cisse delighted with Newcastle move
February 9
- FA: Caretaker could lead England at Euros
- Upset Vasco eager to get Gomes back
- Zambia emerge from under radar to reach final
- Riquelme's Boca braced to defend title
- Poland will not finish two key roads in time
- Spanish league ends talks with players' union
- Bundesliga rights auction attracts 45 companies
- Redknapp paying no attention to England talk
- Pearce to lead England v Holland
- Starke: Struggling Hoffenheim a laughing stock
- Sevilla look to Michel to revive Europe drive
- Spurs director: Harry faces big decision
- Swiss starlet Shaqiri to swap Basel for Bayern
- Alex hopes to make PSG debut at Nice
- Focus on Evra and Suarez as arch rivals clash
- Europe's top clubs defy economic gloom
February 8
- Capello exit caps crazy day for Redknapp
- Mumbling Capello never really settled
- Fabregas and Xavi fire Barca into cup final
- Bayern beat Stuttgart to book semi-final spot
- Gervinho brilliance bags Ivory Coast final berth
- Holders Lille knocked out of French Cup
- Capello resigns as England manager
- Zambia stun favourites Ghana to reach final
- Redknapp can focus on the game again
- Van der Sar: De Gea needs to deal with pressure
- Walcott: Assists more important than goals
- Amos sets sights on Red Devils' No.1 jersey
- De Gea confident of being United success
- Redknapp cleared in tax evasion trial
- Stoke fail with Huth appeal
- Ferguson calls for hard line on racism
- Nike Academy: The Arsenal test
- Shoot harder, jump higher, run faster
- Velez Sarsfield make winning Libertadores start
February 7
- Bilbao put Mirandes to sword to reach cup final
- Santana seeks best out of Ronaldinho
- Barcelona told to 'man up' for cup semi-final
- Dortmund ease into German Cup semis
- Berbatov softens stance on Bulgaria comeback
- Chamberlain keeping his feet on the ground
- Kalou doubtful for Nations Cup semi-final
- Dowie praises Mancini's January moves
- Mali coach Giresse wary of "Brazil of Africa"
February 6
- Granada revival under Resino continues
- Liverpool and Spurs share Anfield draw
- Capello roller coaster lurches into another crisis
- Redknapp defence attacks tabloid reporting
- Keita emerges from exile to lead Mali to semis
- Empty stands beckon as Gabon bow out
- Barcelona dig deep with cup final in sight
- Bakrie Group completes buyout of Brisbane
- Frank Arnesen: What you need to reach the top
- Leave defenders on their backsides
- Alan Shearer: How to shoot with power
- Michael Mancienne: How to be a ball playing centre back
February 5
- Valencia held to scrappy stalemate at Atletico
- Marseille blow two-goal lead against Lyon
- Goalkeeping gaffe hands Ghana semi-final spot
- Capello unhappy with FA stance over Terry
- Tearful Keita appeals for peace in Mali
- Mali oust co-hosts Gabon on penalties
- Werder draw again despite Pizarro double
- Man United fight back to draw 3-3 at Chelsea
- Blatter: FIFA to step in to reinstate Egypt FA
- Borini brace helps Roma thrash Inter
- Deutsche Telekom to bid for Bundesliga rights
- Cisse enjoys dream Newcastle debut
February 4
- Drogba double steers Elephants into semis
- Ramos header maintains Real lead at summit
- Nene shines as PSG retain Ligue 1 lead
- Zambia see off Sudan to seal semi-final spot
- Ferdinand frustrated by brother's abuse
- Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach all share spoils
- Man City see off Fulham amid snow storm
- Hargreaves' career at crossroads again
February 3
- Prosecutor: Redknapp dodged tax on "bonus"
- Players to receive DVDs on how to tackle
- Real still waiting for Di Maria return
- German fans angered by face-scan plan
- Mancini reopens door for outcast Tevez
- Snow continues to disrupt Serie A schedule
- PSG boss Ancelotti wary of Marseille threat
- Terms & conditions: Arsenal v AC Milan tickets
- Deposed England captain Terry out injured
- Derdiyok out after stepping on glass at home
- Gabon give away tickets in bid to fill stadium
- Young and Cleverley ready for United return
- FA strip Terry of England captaincy
- Johansson calls for Blatter to quit
- Luxemburgo sacked despite Libertadores win
- Co-hosts Eq. Guinea eye upset against Ivorians
February 2
- FIFA requests report into Egypt violence
- Redknapp denies telling court lies
- Agent: El Hamdaoui rejected Fulham deal
- Redknapp lied to reporter to avoid tabloid sting
- Kagawa: Dortmund can bag back-to-back-titles
- Ailing City bid to steal march on rivals
- Wolves challenge excites Bassong
- QPR: Signing Zamora was always ‘Plan A’
- Cisse confident of QPR survival
- Tottenham confirm Nelsen arrival
- Miyaichi excited to show Bolton what he can do
- Eq. Guinea hero Alvarez dreams of contract
- Barcelona wait on Guardiola contract decision
- Malaysia's first millionaire risks FIFA ban
- Incensed Egyptians stage protests after deaths
- Brazil 2014 preparations hit by more strikes
February 1
- Depleted Marseille face tough Lyon test
- Messi misses penalty as Barcelona draw
- Holders Marseille reach League Cup final
- Newcastle triumph to close in on top four
- Badu belter seals top spot for Ghana
- Keita fires Mali into last eight
- 74 killed following Egypt pitch invasion
- Redknapp claims he overpaid his taxes
- Pavlyuchenko poised to join Lokomotiv
- Bridge grateful for Sunderland loan switch
- Hughes heaps praise on new recruit Zamora
- Villas-Boas backs blunt Torres
- Colourful Courbis exits with hugs and kisses
- Terry to face July trial over race claims
- English clubs rein in spending in January sales
- Moyes delighted with Jelavic arrival
- Gerets: Overconfidence Morocco's undoing
- Terry pleads not guilty in racism case
- Window slams shut as City outcast Tevez stays
- Saha joins Spurs as Everton take Pienaar
- Terry faces court over racism allegations