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October 31
- Benzema and Kaka steer Real to cup win
- Pogba grabs last-gasp winner for Juventus
- Second-string Bayern advance in German Cup
- Chelsea beat United 5-4 in League Cup
- PSG knock holders Marseille out of League Cup
- Neymar: Not the right moment to leave Brazil
- Chelsea report referee over Mikel incident
- Bin Hammam loses appeal against latest ban
- Blatter: English game "run by idiots"
- FIFA set to confirm Confederations Cup venues
- Reading reeling with place in history books
- Di Santo picked by Argentina for Saudi friendly
October 30
- Arsenal in remarkable 7-5 League Cup win
- Iniesta strike lights up Barcelona cup win
- Roux steers Lille into League Cup quarters
- Dortmund cruise through in German Cup
- El Shaarawy rescues point as Milan fight back
- Police charge 12 after Serbia-England fracas
- Beckham and Henry eye glory in play-offs
- Pele and Beckenbauer's task force wound up
- Kaka keeps his place in Brazil squad
- Cluj appoint Paulo Sergio as new coach
- Falcao: My Atletico future is out of my hands
October 29
- Messi in line for fourth Ballon d'Or gong
- FA launches probe into referee complaint
- Bayern's first league defeat 'no reason to panic'
October 28
- Last-gasp leveller saves Boca in Superclasico
- Atletico stay neck-and-neck with Barca at top
- Chelsea complain about ref language
- Bayer Leverkusen end Bayern's perfect run
- Offside Hernandez sinks nine-man Chelsea
- Juventus win amid storm over disallowed goal
October 26
- Ribery doubtful but Robben could return
- Galliani: Allegri has backing of Berlusconi
- Napoli charged over alleged match-fixing
- Agnelli: Italian football needs drastic reform
- Lampard out for two weeks with calf injury
- Basa due back as Lille reunite defence
- Angry Schuster slams Chelsea and Celtic
- Barca have defensive headache for Rayo trip
October 25
- Palacio snatches last-gasp Europa win for Inter
- Pan-American 'Copa' plans still in talks stage
- River-Boca clash icing on cake for Trezeguet
- Serbia FA suspends players over England fracas
- Irked Arsenal fans turn fire on board
- Magath leaves Wolfsburg after miserable start
- Allegri faces moment of truth against Genoa
- Martinez finally scares off ghost of Falcao
- Woeful Man City dismissed as Euro also-rans
- Allegri remains defiant despite latest setback
- Montpellier still hopeful despite mediocre start
- Khedira injury leaves Real short of cover
- Malaga fans revel in remarkable turnaround
- Malaysian club in talks to bring in Fowler
- Ferguson aiming to get balance right
October 24
- Schalke storm Arsenal fortress with 2-0 success
- Ajax defeat leaves Man City rock bottom
- Martinez helps Porto maintain perfect start
- Ivory Coast handed double trouble in draw
- Dortmund outclass Real Madrid to top group
- Joaquin hands Malaga shock win against Milan
- Ferguson bewildered by Man United defending
- Kerzhakov's 200th goal gives Zenit victory
- Police chief in Hillsborough disaster retires
- Polish PM spares minister over stadium farce
- Players' union backs tougher racism sanctions
- Cluj split with coach Andone
- Nordsjaelland fast learners after draw with Juve
- Bayern show mental strength to bounce back
- Leaky Barca fast becoming comeback kings
- Del Piero slowly getting to grips with Australia
October 23
- Di Matteo promises different game at Chelsea
- Muller penalty enough for Bayern to beat Lille
- Alba leaves it late to break Celtic hearts
- Hernandez double sparks Man United comeback
- Soldado hits hat-trick as Valencia deflate BATE
- Late goal saves Juve from defeat in Denmark
- Chelsea slump to defeat at Shakhtar
- Jardel own goal gifts Spartak their first points
- Mourinho asks: Injuries? What injuries?
- Schmelzer and Gotze passed fit for Dortmund
- Bin Hammam suspension extended by FIFA
- Di Matteo backs returning captain Terry
- Carrick wary of Man United complacency
- Celtic boss Lennon aware of Barca task ahead
- Glazer family committed to United
- Video technology another step closer
- Bad travellers City seek Euro pick-me-up
- Stage set for Isco to display Malaga skills
- Dortmund relish "cool" clash vs injury-hit Real
October 22
- Negredo double gets Sevilla back to winning ways
- Injured Pique out of Celtic showdown
- Ribery has no regrets about return to Lille
- Cech: Mata rejuvenated by break
- Ferdinand and Evra rested for Braga clash
- Spartak's third-choice keeper to face Benfica
- Captains set to wear anti-racism armbands
- Boca and River eye derby after dismal weekend
- Celtic battle Messi and woeful record in Spain
- Zenit and Spartak go in search of first points
- Omens good for Man United against Braga
- Atletico defeat Flu to stay alive in title race
October 21
- Falcao keeps Atletico on terms with Barca
- Late Nivet goal stuns high-flying Marseille
- Cesar own goal denies QPR debut victory
- Roma storm back to triumph at Genoa
- Campbell calls for points penalties over racism
October 20
- Three more for Messi as Barca win 5-4 thriller
- PSV close on Twente after Willem fightback
- Nadal watches Gameiro send PSG top
- Substitutes seal Juventus win over Napoli
- Ferdinand protest angers Ferguson
- Vibrant Chelsea take spotlight off Terry
- Bayern set record with eighth straight win
- Chelsea triumph in topsy-turvy Tottenham tie
- Bonucci sees off attempted armed robbery
- Buck: Terry remains as Chelsea captain
October 19
- Guidetti signs new Man City deal
- Allardyce: Reid 'key' to early season form
- Allardyce: Diving debate needs 'balance'
- Wenger: Racism is not just black and white
- Ronaldinho faces last chance for Brazilian title
- Angry fans fire paintballs at Dynamo players
- Lambert insists there's no problem with Bent
- Simpson looking forward to derby atmosphere
- Di Matteo refuses to confirm Terry's role
- Mendes could make Marseille league debut
- Pique, Puyol and Alves to miss Deportivo trip
- Hamstrung Silva ruled out for Man City
- Liverpool's Allen aware of task ahead of him
- Nani implores Man United to show strength
- Sunderland may not risk Rose return in derby
- Defoe praises unique Villas-Boas approach
- Captain Kompany pleased with Man City's start
- Stuttgart's Cacau sidelined for three months
- FA: Terry affair damaged England's reputation
- Shane Long: Build lung-busting endurance
October 18
- Hudson: Torres can succeed 'King' Osgood
- Captain Gerrard content with draw in Poland
- Sessegnon keen to make amends in derby
- Terry will not appeal racist abuse ban
- Schalke adopt low-key approach to Ruhr derby
- Deportivo & Celta hoping to relive glory days
- Serie A returns with bang as top two tussle
- Neymar shrugs off jet lag to score stunner
- Shane Long: Outfox your marker
- Serbia faces battle to eradicate intolerance
- Reims take aim at unbeaten PSG
- Chelsea old boy AVB plots debut Blues defeat
- Premier League pursuit risks bankrupting clubs
October 17
- Embarrassed Poland rue missed opportunity
- Hodgson: England players suffered for delay
- Hart accepts blame for Poland leveller
- England labour to score draw in Poland
- Injury-hit Real count cost of bruising break
- Serbian FA denies racism allegations
- Olsen: Mtigila will never play for Denmark again
- British PM calls for tough sanctions on Serbia
- Kick It Out launch biggest fan investigation
- France a force again as Deschamps makes mark
- Cigars and cherished memories for Hamren
- Rose calls for Serbia to be banned
- Spain lose their way without the ball
- Menezes closes in on ideal Brazil team
- Germans hope to learn 'life lesson' after fiasco
- AFC boss slams Bin Hammam 'intimidation'
- Endo's Japan record ruined by Brazil thumping
- Super Mario's fight club workout
- Classy Argentina take winning form to Chile
- Dempsey double secures progress for USA
October 16
- Hamren baffled by stunning Sweden comeback
- Portugal held at home by Northern Ireland
- France snatch last-gasp equaliser in Spain
- Classy Dutch brush aside Romania challenge
- Sweden rally from 4-0 down to draw in Germany
- Kompany cracker helps Belgium sink Scotland
- Balotelli helps 10-man Italy defeat Denmark
- Poland-England off after stadium farce
- Racism and violence mar England U21 win
- FIFA doubts Brazil will be ready for Confed Cup
- Late Shirokov spot-kick spares Russia blushes
- Reina supports Rodgers motivation techniques
- President hits out at "shaking" Belarus
- Impressive Brazil demolish Japan in friendly
- Mannone: Arsenal can challenge for league title
- New Hillsborough inquest called for
- Leeds suitor looks to have little financial clout
- Nicaragua player gets worldwide ban for fixing
- McGlinchey helps NZ triumph against Tahiti
- Evergrande's Lippi dismisses Drogba rumours
- Japan angered by French TV host's nuclear joke
- Franco Baresi on handling different opponents
- Ashley Young's shooting drill
October 15
- Ex-Spain striker Pizzi joins San Lorenzo
- Benzema: France will play like warriors v Spain
- Cape Verde cap rapid rise with finals place
- Bin Hammam appeals to CAS over ban
- Klose bans somersaults in Brazil fitness drive
- Khedira doubtful for Sweden showdown
- Spain confident over Ramos fitness
- From shy guy to leader: Ronaldo reaches 100
- Di Matteo: Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero
- Abdellaoue returns to Hannover training
- Liverpool to expand Anfield to 60,000
- McKay: Pressure on Australia to beat Iraq
- Flo: Foreigners brought diving to England
- South Korea to attack seeking first win in Iran
- Shane Long's rules to recovery
- Ashley Young: Cut inside with deadly force
- Kagawa wants Japan to take risks against Brazil
- Gum leaves it late for Fluminense
- Argentina & Ecuador seek inspiration on road
- Crisis-torn Chile braced for Messi's Argentina
October 14
- Cape Verde KO Cameroon to qualify for finals
- Del Bosque faces tough choices for France test
- High-flying Germany wary of unfamiliar Sweden
- England out to thwart injury-hit Poland
- Buffon injury forces Prandelli into Plan B
October 13
- Drogba double for Ivorians sparks Dakar riot
- Champions Zambia qualify after 20-kick shootout
- Russians hail Capello after Portugal win
- Del Piero scores first goal but Sydney still lose
- Brilliant Messi guides Argentina past Uruguay
- Johnson repays Klinsmann's faith with brace
- Lightning-fast Falcao strikes twice for Colombia
October 12
- Dublin delight for six-goal Germany
- Schaken marks debut with goal as Dutch cruise
- England labour to 5-0 win over San Marino
- Bale sinks Scotland with spot-kick and rocket
- Solid Belgium seal 3-0 victory against Serbia
- Spain reign in Minsk thanks to Pedro hat-trick
- Italy struggle to defeat spirited Armenia
- Zlatan spares Sweden blushes against Faroes
- Kerzhakov goal gives Russia win over Portugal
- Zamparini launches attack on Ancelotti
- Biggest police probe over Hillsborough
- Mourinho: Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or more
- TV dispute set to deprive fans of Belarus-Spain
- Indonesia squabbling robs Malaysia of striker
- Dutchman Davids goes from Barça to Barnet
- Shane Long: Lead the line
October 11
- Kaka scores on return for six-goal Brazil
- Mihajlovic: Serbia better off without boo boys
- Milan chief plays down talk of Berlusconi exit
- Qatari ambassador calls for winter World Cup
- Garber: It'd be great to see Lampard in MLS
- Suarez: I must improve my attitude
- Capello hoped Ronaldo would miss Russia tie
- Spain may use converted midfielder in defence
- Rooney to skipper England v San Marino
- Jordan boss bemoans Asian Cup scheduling
- Shane Long: Overcome an early bone cruncher
- Kids' football is changing...
- Royal opening for St. George’s Park
- Scotland and Wales seek to arrest slump
- Eto'o returns as Cameroon seek comeback
October 10
- Vieira: Youngsters lack commitment to England
- Owen admits falling to win penalties
- Juventus head questions over financial rules
- Bernstein: Players code of conduct overdue
- Spain's Cazorla feels more valued at Arsenal
- Gotze and Podolski fit despite minor injuries
- Neville sets sights on football management
- Lie-Detectors cutting corruption in Singapore
- FIFA to tackle empty seat issue at World Cup
- Montpellier boss banned over finger gesture
- Nelsen and Reid set to miss NZ qualifiers
- Shake off those pre-game nerves
- Franco Baresi's guide to tackling
- Messi poses headache for South American rivals
October 9
- The Future Game
- A Coaching Pinnacle
- Abidal training in Pyrenees after liver transplant
- National centre gets royal approval
- Injured Donovan out of World Cup qualifiers
- Spain's Martinez wary of Belarus banana skin
- England defenders jostle for Terry's spot
- Lloris determined to prove worth to AVB
- Martinez: Mata absence is proof of Spain quality
- Schweinsteiger: Germany deserve more respect
- Germany chase hat-trick in 'unique' Dublin
- Playmaker Van der Vaart back where he belongs
- FA rules out Team GB at Rio Olympics
- See England in World Cup action v San Marino
- Dead leg rules Ramirez out for Southampton
- Cole available for England after apology
October 8
- River Plate supporters unfurl 7.8km banner
- Donovan back for USA as Altidore axed
- Acquah earns late Ghana call-up for qualifier
- Cape Verde prepare for potential upset
- Ronaldo to join Portugal despite shoulder knock
- Real test still to come for high-flying Atletico
- Matuidi: France will not tarnish image again
- Franco Baresi: Defending masterclass
- River Plate find scoring form ahead of Boca clash
October 7
- Familiar tale as Allegri praises team, blames ref
- Honours even in Messi-Ronaldo showdown
- Marseille stay top despite Ibrahimovic double
- Cassano left out of Italy squad again
- Ferguson polishes Man United's diamond
- Hannover snatch late leveller against Dortmund
- Twente cruise against nine-man Alkmaar
- Turbo-charged Man United too much for Toon
- Ten-man Inter hang on to defeat Milan in derby
- Ronaldinho helps Mineiro keep Flu in check
- Israel captain Benayoun dumped for qualifiers
October 6
- Chelsea recover to rout struggling Norwich
- Khlifa treble topples unfortunate Montpellier
- Chelsea to discipline Cole for Twitter rant
- Rummenigge: Bayern have ended internal rift
- Bayern beat Hoffenheim to maintain perfect start
- Skipper Gerrard pledges future to Liverpool
October 5
- Adams: Arsenal were wrong to sell RVP
- Villas-Boas backing for Caulker
- Hughes speaks highly of Taarabt
- Conte ban reduced to four months
- Di Matteo: Chelsea players not out of control
- Hughes: I’m the right man for QPR
- Agger signs new long-term Liverpool deal
- Cole blasts FA over Terry report
- Wenger won’t rush Wilshere into return
- Menezes criticises Argentine FA for friendly farce
- Bengtsson likens Inter to prison
- UEFA act to boost Europa League profile
- FA explain reasons behind Terry ban
- Mancini confident City can defend title
- Hodgson defends Shawcross call-up
- AVB refuses to be downbeat after Spurs held
- First "London" club could soon play in English League
- Shane Long: Leading from the front
- Kyle Walker: Stop that, twinkle toes!
October 4
- Shocks aplenty in Europa League
- England short at the back as Hodgson apologises to Rio
- Hodgson hands Forster first England call-up
- Stats Zone extends into Europe
- San Siro could be half-empty for Milan derby
- Deschamps: Nasri must wait for France return
- Mourinho's men under Real pressure in Clasico
- PSG look to stamp authority on French league
- Waddle: Barton must respect Marseille fans
- Hoffenheim must put Vukcevic worries to one side
- Mancini: Quality not enough for lacklustre City
- Gervinho bursting out of Van Persie's shadow
- Pellegrini: Malaga success no miracle
- Real's Kaka working his way back into contention
- Lay your game bare
October 3
- Balotelli penalty earns City point
- Podolski strike helps send Arsenal top
- Ronaldo trebles as Madrid win 4-1 at Ajax
- Gerrard would not trade Liverpool glory
- Evra hits out at Rooney critics
- Cabaye: Newcastle must take Europa seriously
- Ambrosini urges fans to buy tickets for derby
- Agent: Llorente wants Juventus move
- Agger relief at minor knee injury
- Howard eyeing a top four finish
- Watzke: UEFA must stop 'back door' funding
- Masiello gets suspended sentence for own goal
- Baldini refutes Tottenham link
- Toure: City must beat Dortmund
- Falcao: I considered leaving Atletico
- Barcelona's Puyol sidelined for two months
- Neuer: Shock BATE defeat 'bitter'
- Fernandes backing for Hughes
- Mancini backing City for Euro glory
- FA fine Martinez over referee comments
- Clichy: Tevez City's best player of the season
- Caulker earns Gallas praise
- Shakhtar quartet could provide inspiration for Brazil
- Arnold: Foreign players hurting Socceroos
October 2
- Shakhtar and empty seats dampen Juve debut
- Surprise package BATE stun Bayern Munich
- Barcelona victory marred by Puyol elbow injury
- Red-hot RVP rescues Man United at Cluj
- Holders Chelsea pick off plucky Danes
- Samaras seals rare Celtic away success
- Khedira rated doubtful for Ajax clash
- Skipper Pienaar quits South Africa team
- Former Germany captain Ballack retires
- Stats Zone extends into Europe - and it's free
- Capello retains Denisov for Russia qualifiers
- Spain pledges to block Gibraltar membership
- Eto'o return confirmed in Cameroon squad
- QPR chairman tweets support for Hughes
- Madrid target Ajax with Barca on their mind
- City look to get up and running v Dortmund
- Arsenal wobble leaves Wenger worried
October 1
- West Ham seventh after sinking QPR
- Mascherano regrets Barca's recent rocky ride
- Ferguson plans strength in attack against Cluj
- Malaga on track after uncertain summer
- Messi wants more than just accolades
- Aguero accuses English refs of bias
- Schiavi villain-turned-hero to bag Boca point
- Di Matteo plots end to away shortcomings
- New Benfica midfield faces Barca examination
- Juventus out to end Shakhtar's winning run
- Flamengo overcome by Fred's Flu in derby