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April 30
- Dortmund hang on to reach Wembley final
- Busquets and Abidal sidelined for Bayern clash
- Zanetti out for six months after Achilles surgery
- Boateng and Altidore on new anti-racism panel
- Muller: Too soon to talk of Germany power shift
- Havelange quits FIFA, while Blatter cleared
- Pandiani offers hope of Barca comeback
April 29
- Benteke treble leads Villa rout of Sunderland
- Beckenbauer clarifies Barca 'tricks' comment
- Klopp: Dortmund won't get stage fright at Real
- Mourinho: I'll be blamed if Real are eliminated
- Werder ban Arnautovic and Elia for speeding
- Wenger convinced of Arsenal top-four finish
- Beckenbauer: Barca will try every trick in book
- Thrilling 4-3 win sends Newell's clear at summit
- Real take comeback inspiration from Derby win
- Bale picks up double PFA player prize
- Cursed Inter rocked as Zanetti ruptures Achilles
April 28
- Sociedad beat Valencia to boost top four bid
- Meggiorini denies racially abusing Pogba
- Beckham sent off as nine-man PSG march on
- Van Persie nets on memorable Arsenal return
- Huntelaar heroics stage hat-trick comeback
- Vidal strike puts Juventus on brink of title
- Reading and QPR relegated after dour draw
April 27
- Napoli keep title hopes alive with Pescara win
- Barcelona title on hold after draw at Bilbao
- Spurs saved by late Boyce own goal at Wigan
- Mass brawl after Valbuena seals Marseille win
- Bayern triumph to set Bundesliga points record
April 26
- Vilanova to stay on as Barca boss next season
- QPR and Reading meet with minds on drop
- Suarez accepts 10 match ban for biting
- Mancini: Man City need to shop faster this time
- Financier Fry appointed Premier League chief
- Prime Minister: Suarez set appalling example
- Bayern: No deal done with Lewandowski
April 25
- Korkmaz earns Fenerbahce narrow advantage
- Late Luiz free-kick seals Chelsea win
- Rodgers: Suarez victim of FA inconsistency
- Wenger: Van Persie will get respect at Arsenal
- Iniesta rejects Barcelona 'end of era' talk
- Balotelli-dependent Milan welcome back Mario
- Barca close on title as Madrid face derby test
- PSG on verge of first Ligue 1 title in 19 years
- Humble Lewandowski plays down demolition
- Freiburg eye Europe while players defect
- Steven Pienaar: Pick the perfect pass
- Returning Van Persie spells trouble for Arsenal
April 24
- Klopp: Dortmund not favourites despite big win
- Jose aghast over handling of Lewandowski
- Lewandowski scores four in Dortmund rout
- Suarez banned for 10 games over biting
- Barcelona offer little hope of a reaction
- Steven Pienaar: Lose your shadow
- Roura: Two Bayern goals were "illegitimate"
April 23
- Pique admits: Bayern "gave us a thrashing"
- Bayern stun Barca with four-goal show
- Suarez accepts bite charge but queries ban
- Mourinho: United and Fergie made for winning
- Götze deal won't be distraction for Dortmund
- Ferguson: Van Persie among Man United greats
- Dortmund confirm Götze move to Bayern
- Lewandowski knock won't dent Dortmund focus
- Steven Pienaar: Get stronger where it matters
April 22
- Van Persie treble clinches United's 20th title
- Brazil worried about stadium gentrification
- Hoeness' secret Swiss account stuns Germany
- Heynckes will leave Bayern with head held high
- Liverpool fine Suarez but won't sack him
- Pique: Germans do not always win anymore
- Hoeness remains silent on tax evasion probe
April 21
- Suarez shows ugly side once again
- Ibrahimovic steers PSG step closer to title
- Vidal penalty helps Juventus close in on title
- Spurs sink Man City to boost top four hopes
- Celtic win Scottish title after win over Inverness
- Abidal return gives Barca options at the back
April 20
- Ozil finds scoring touch before Dortmund trip
- Saint-Etienne celebrate first trophy since 1981
- Superb Di Natale scissor-kick sinks Lazio
- Late Fabregas goal edges Barca closer to title
- Arsenal win strengthens top four ambitions
- Cheyrou lifts Marseille back to second spot
- Bayern crush Hannover, Dortmund beat Mainz
April 19
- Late Grenier strike boosts Lyon European bid
- Terry snubs FA chairman at trophy handover
- Rangers face fresh turmoil after Green quits
- Puyol and Mascherano out of Bayern opener
- Rome mayor calls for cup kick-off to be moved
- Cole and Cahill back to ease Chelsea workload
- Bale back to give Spurs a timely boost
- Out-of-sorts Rooney not getting goals that matter
- Bale in contention to win awards treble
- Mourinho to decide future at end of term
- Young ruled out for the rest of the season
April 18
- Arsenal wait on Rosicky fitness for Fulham trip
- Barca president Rosell to stand for re-election
- Qatar races to develop solar-powered cooling
- Marseille rely on steely defence for run-in
- Spain planning law to force TV bargaining
- Malaga battling for European berth despite ban
- Eintracht host Schalke as Euro race heats up
- Man United eye 20th title if City lose to Spurs
- Faltering Milan must find cutting edge at Juventus
- Trophy on offer for Saint-Etienne and Rennes
April 17
- PSG domestic double bid collapses at Evian
- Diame stunner earns West Ham 2-2 draw
- Destro double sets up Roma-Lazio cup final
- Stuttgart set up German Cup final with Bayern
- Del Bosque backs out-of-favour Casillas
- Petrov "thought leukaemia was just a cold"
- Cardiff promoted to Premier League
April 16
- Arsenal held to goalless draw by Everton
- Aliadiere ends Saint-Etienne's unbeaten run
- Treble-hungry Bayern crush Wolfsburg in cup
- Richards may return for Wigan cup rehearsal
- Rafa to continue rotating at Chelsea
- Wenger: I rushed Wilshere return
- Desperate Dortmund fans camp out for tickets
April 15
- Brasilia stadium opening delayed
- Newcastle threaten 'fans' with lifetime bans
- Two shot dead as World Cup stadium tested
- Steven Pienaar: How to find space
April 14
- Flamini scores and sent off in Milan draw
- Mandanda display helps keep Lille at bay
- 'Jinxed' Inter blame injuries rather than referee
- Ajax beat PSV to close in on third straight title
- Man City hold off Chelsea to reach final
- Ronaldo proves too powerful for Bilbao
- Man United close in on title with win at Stoke
- Boca crushed 6-1 by struggling San Martin
April 13
- Wigan reach FA Cup final as Millwall fans fight
- PSG stretch lead with win at lowly Troyes
- Arsenal leapfrog London rivals with late rush
- Dortmund hit six and Bayern four in easy wins
- Rome to host cup final even if it's a derby
April 12
- Pellegrini: Put hurt aside and focus on league
- Sampdoria present new stadium plans
- Ba and Bertrand back for Blues' Wembley trip
- Basel target another English scalp in Chelsea
- AC Milan not for sale insists Barbara Berlusconi
- Wilshere set for return after six week absence
- Ferguson tells Hodgson: Friendlies the problem
- Galatasaray boss Terim handed nine-match ban
- Ankle injury rules Young out for a fortnight
- Bayern to face Barca, Real v Dortmund
- City wait on Silva fitness for FA Cup semi-final
- Chelsea infighting no problem for Benitez
- Dortmund boss critical of Arab cash injections
- Title hopefuls PSV face strong finishers Ajax
- Southampton captain Lallana signs new deal
April 11
- More spot-kick woe for Spurs at Basel
- Benfica reach Europa semis with Toon draw
- Fenerbahce draw at Lazio to reach Europa semis
- Benitez praises Torres as Chelsea reach semis
- Spain eyes goal technology in two or three years
- Construction workers to christen Maracana
- Rodgers: Europa exit a blessing for Liverpool
- Premier League chooses Hawk-Eye system
- New rankings low for Brazil, high for Ecuador
- Fans Law on way for 2018 World Cup in Russia
- Moyes: Mirallas needs to toughen up at Everton
- Inter criticised after opening Serie A 'biscuit tin'
- Suffering Malaga must turn focus to La Liga
- Fink warns: Hamburg running out of excuses
- Steven Pienaar: Create an understanding with your team-mates
- Lyon in downward spiral as Euro hopes fade
- United refocus on title assault after City blip
April 10
- Conte predicts long wait for Italy winner
- Ancelotti: PSG have solid base for Euro project
- Unflappable Bayern safely through to semis
- Pedro fires nervy Barcelona past PSG
- Rafa facing left-back headache in Russia
- Liverpool's Lucas rewarded with new contract
- Brazil to miss deadline for World Cup stadiums
- Malaga to make referee complaint
- UEFA plans tougher racism sanctions
- Malaga cry conspiracy after cruel European exit
- Food myths busted
- What do professional footballers eat for breakfast?
April 9
- Mourinho salutes "incredible" Galatasaray fans
- Ronaldo double foils Galatasaray fightback
- Dortmund sink Malaga with last-gasp double
- Ancelotti: PSG strategy won't depend on Messi
- Barcelona upbeat about Messi fitness
- Buffon goes from OAP to VIP in Bayern esteem
- Dempsey: Spurs feeling heat in chase for fourth
- Doubts over Messi fitness keep PSG guessing
- Conte can't afford another selection mishap
April 8
- Aguero stunner helps City sink United
- Hernanes hero to villain in derby draw
- Hummels and Blaszczykowski fit for Dortmund
- Pepe doubtful for second leg at Galatasaray
- FA find no evidence of San Marino racism
- Galatasaray face mammoth Real Madrid task
- Malaga preparations hit by death and lightning
- Insurer Aon to sponsor Man United training kit
April 7
- Atletico pair sent off in draw at Getafe
- Ajax beat Heracles to stay on course for title
- Late own goal lifts Saint-Etienne up to third
- Balotelli booked and banned after smoking rap
- Spot-kicks help 10-man Fiorentina hold Milan
- Chelsea capitalise on Spurs draw with Everton
April 6
- PSG restore seven-point lead at Rennes
- Late Vucinic double hands Juventus victory
- Barca make light of Messi absence with romp
- Rosicky bags brace as Arsenal eye top-four
- Bayern win 22nd Bundesliga title in record time
April 5
- Gignac again proves match-winner for Marseille
- Castro brace sparks Betis rout of Granada
- Brazil opens third World Cup stadium
- Mancini laments lack of Balotelli goals
- O'Neill: I didn't deserve Sunderland sack
- Zaha eyeing Palace farewell with glory
- Ailing Buffon sidelined for Pescara clash
- Casillas returns to Real squad for Levante game
- Cagliari to play rest of home games in Trieste
- Blatter backtracks on relegation for racism
- Wright-Phillips ruled out for rest of season
- Don't dwell on a red card
- Give yourself a boost
- Match them tactically
- Get focused
- Sebastien Bassong: 5 foods I can't live without
April 4
- Bale injured in Spurs draw with Basel
- Benfica make the most of Newcastle mistakes
- Barca file complaint about refereeing at PSG
- Chelsea beat Rubin to take control of Europa tie
- Toure signs new long-term Man City deal
- Ince admits Premier League dream
- Ferguson backs Van Persie to end goal drought
- Montolivo return adds spice to Fiorentina-Milan
- Barca contemplate life without Messi
- Depleted Schalke battle for European spot
- OM and Barton apologise for "ladyboy" tweet
- Violence mars Ronaldinho show in Libertadores
- Score!
- Inside Sebastien Bassong's fridge
- Demba Ba's big match preparation
- Michael Kightly: Seize the initiative
- Sean St Ledger: Spring an upset
- Lille eye sprint finish for European place
April 3
- Klopp satisfied with stalemate in Malaga
- Malaga satisfaction tempered by suspensions
- Ruthless Real ease to win over Galatasaray
- Malaga deny Dortmund to keep dream alive
- Di Canio does not support 'ideology' of fascism
- Injured Defoe ruled out for up to three games
- Luis Fabiano loses appeal against ban
- Messi hamstring injury not as bad as feared
- Not much to smile about for outclassed Juve
- Messi scare puts spotlight on Barca strikers
- PSG must solve midfield teaser for Nou Camp
- Drogba: Mourinho's not got over Chelsea
- 'Jewel' Ribery shows rough edges v Juventus
- Valdes hints at future in Premier League
- PSG scramble late draw with Barca
April 2
- Pirlo apologises as Bayern humble Juve
- Ancelotti: PSG must sustain high tempo
- Messi and Mascherano add to Barca injuries
- Early Alaba strike sets up Bayern win over Juve
- Klopp: Malaga resilience makes them a threat
- Sneijder all smiles ahead of Bernabeu return
- Mourinho defends decision to leave Casillas out
- Di Canio focusing on football amid facism row
- Di Canio confident of Sunderland survival
- Debutants Malaga eyeing prize Dortmund scalp
- Drogba back where he began for Madrid clash
April 1
- QPR closer to the drop after defeat at Fulham
- Ancelotti: PSG must capitalise on the counter
- Barca boss Vilanova back on bench in Paris
- Heynckes: Juve a far cry from old Italian sides
- Cole and Cahill to miss Chelsea fixture pile-up
- Hurt Di Canio hits back at "unfair" accusations
- Ba and Cech send Chelsea into FA Cup semis
- Bench the likely reward for four-goal Pizarro
- Pato controversy seals Corinthians derby win
- Juventus all smiles for big clash at Bayern