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February 28
- Milan sweep aside title rivals Napoli
- Malaga beat Almeria to boost survival hopes
- Henry keen to help build Red Bulls identity
- Henry would relish return to Arsenal family
- Youthful exuberance propelling Dortmund to title
- Only way is up for Birmingham and Zigic
- Cole sanctioned over air gun blast
- Malaga ideal tonic for Real and Ronaldo
- Chelsea face United with eyes on different prize
- Foster and Szczesny in tale of two keepers
- Indonesia FA turns to FIFA over election crisis
- Aaron Lennon: Speed masterclass
- Don Goodman: Play off a target man
- Resisted run lateral
- Supplements: Do they work?
- Japan rebels unlikely to boycott friendlies
- Mexican pacesetters Pumas pummel Estudiantes
- Ronaldinho free-kick hands Flamengo trophy
February 27
- Champions Estudiantes beaten by Banfield
- Football action returns to Egypt
- Wenger: Players destroyed after defeat
- Olympiakos inch closer to Greek title
- Valencia tighten grip on third place
- Blunder hands Blues Carling Cup
- Lille back on top after draw with Lyon
- Leverkusen lose ground on leaders Dortmund
- Twente set for sanctions over offensive chants
- Udinese pummel Palermo 7-0
- Parker peach lifts Hammers off bottom
- Police deny excessive force against CSKA fans
- Singapore understands lure of Indonesia league
- Mourinho complains about calendar after draw
February 26
- Wilting Juve beaten at home by Bologna
- Police storm CSKA fans as violence mars derby
- Ranieri: Italy is hell compared to England
- Rennes rise to top in France
- Barca stretch lead at summit
- Paulo Sergio quits as Sporting coach
- Makhachkala switch Zenit clash after militant violence
- Dortmund defeat champions Bayern in Munich
- Hernandez fires United four points clear
- India coach Houghton denies racism claim
- Mayor: Sao Paulo will host 2014 opener
February 25
- Del Piero offers to sign 'blank' Juve contract
- Germany to take Champions League spot from Italy
- Sunderland reward Bruce with new contract
- Wenger: Arsenal young guns have real character
- Giggs and Owen may return for Man United
- Wenger: Walcott doubtful for Barca
- Puel long-term Lyon future in doubt
- Tiote: Derby atmosphere unforgettable
- Ferguson: Only United or Arsenal can win title
- Later Nations Cup set to raise European ire
- Laudrup: Guardiola's Barca the best
- Arsenal and Birmingham bid to end trophy droughts
- Ramble Extra: Exclusive podcast
- Ranocchia injury adds to Inter troubles
- Mikel Arteta: The pressures of a playmaker
- Tiote signs new Newcastle deal
- Resisted run linear
- Comolli: How to make it as a young player
- Get fit with Liverpool: Part One
- Play like Paul Scholes
- Independiente thump old rivals Penarol
- Beckham defends Spurs decision
February 24
- Fabregas out of League Cup Final
- Olympiakos punished over Panathinaikos disorder
- Late Kuyt goal sinks Sparta
- Serbia could be expelled from qualifiers
- Borghi succeeds Bielsa as Chile boss
- Dejected Cesar walks home after error
- Lambert: Lansbury set to star for Arsenal
- Smalling: Marseille draw like defeat
- Milan face Napoli in 'scudetto settler'
- Bayern launch last title tilt against Dortmund
- Gustavo eases into Van Bommel boots
- Bruised Barcelona face Mallorca test
- Rosell slams 'immoral' Arsenal over starlet
- United target 13th straight win over Wigan
- Poleaxed PSG now pushing for pole position
- Estudiantes win to soothe Libertadores wounds
February 23
- Injuries mar Arsenal win over Stoke
- Bayern snatch late win at Inter
- Marseille and United draw blank
- Evra relishing Heinze reunion
- Nasri: I won’t leave Arsenal without a trophy
- Heinze reveals Man United regret
- Arshavin ecstatic with Barcelona goal
- Jordaan fails to secure FIFA seat
- Drogba the loser as Anelka and Torres bed in
- Gomis goal could prove golden for Lyon
- Aaron Lennon: Taking on a quick full-back
- Tony Carr: Psychology for young players
- Don Goodman: Split the defence
- Singapore coach backs away from sexist spat
- Sub-zero conditions threaten Europa ties
- Brindisi quits as Huracan boss
February 22
- Misfiring Spurs slump at Blackpool
- Anelka double sinks Copenhagen
- Real denied by Gomis goal
- Gallego named new Colo Colo coach
- Ferguson makes light of injury problems
- Spanish clubs lead Europe in merchandise income
- Montella not feeling like caretaker coach
- FIFA to decide on 2014 slots next week
- Jordaan hoping World Cup secures him FIFA seat
- Sydney FC chief Lugt quits
- Inter and Bayern seeking spirit of 2010
- Man United stumble into Marseille injury crisis
February 21
- Ancelotti: Chelsea season still alive
- Hammers batter Burnley in FA Cup
- Real unleash Zidane in search of psychological edge
- Caicedo keen to challenge for honours
- Miquel sets sights on regular Arsenal spot
- Pique: Mass overreaction to Barca blip
- Lyon mindful of improved Real and 'Mourinho factor'
- Redknapp: Modric must stay
- Shinpad for the foot
- Evra signs new Man United deal
- Malaysia to host 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup
- Plymouth deducted 10 points
- Beckham treats Spurs to pies and mash
- Montella named new Roma coach
- Alan Smith: Staying confident during a goal drought
- Single arm/single leg row
- Stimac elected Croatian FA president
- Jermain Defoe: Being the perfect partner
- Le Saux: Chelsea must break mental block
- Santos Laguna coach sacked for fan gesture
- Corinthians mark Ronaldo farewell with win
- Starlet Lamela inspires River Plate to victory
- Faltering Chelsea in need of lift in Copenhagen
February 20
- Goalkeeper Aranzubia rescues draw for Depor
- Ranieri resigns as Roma coach
- Messi strike settles Barca nerves
- Leaders Lille slip up at Montpellier
- Leverkusen see off stubborn Stuttgart
- Tehoue strike earns Orient replay
- Real hoping Mourinho can help end Lyon jinx
- Late Vela strike salvages derby draw
- FIFA set to decide on continent allocations
- Pato and Robinho see off Chievo
February 19
- Olympiakos beat Panathinaikos in derby
- Ranocchia seals controversial Inter win
- Marseille win marred by injuries to strikers
- Mourinho extends unbeaten home record
- Man United make hard work of Crawley
- Dortmund machine defeats St Pauli
- Everton oust FA Cup holders Chelsea
- Smith eager to face Man United legends
- Lindegaard benefiting from Van der Sar training
- Ferguson against abolition of FA Cup replays
February 18
- Pele fears Brazil embarrassment over delays
- Redknapp: Arsenal win a triumph of tactics
- Wenger gunning for glory on four fronts
- Smith hoping Crawley put on a good show
- Ferguson: Crawley tie is great for FA Cup
- Deschamps wary of Saint Etienne threat
- Giggs signs new United deal
- Villa misses Barcelona training
- Juventus deny Pirlo speculation
- United to field strong side against Crawley
- Ramble Extra: Bafana Bafana & Beckham
- Fans slam UEFA 'profiteering' over final
- Three PSV fans held following Lille fracas
- Essien rules out Wembley comeback
- Gus Poyet: Mental preparation
- Phil Neville: Post match warm down
- Indonesia's 'rebel' referees shown red cards
- Top 7 tips for motivation
- Porto snatch late winner at Sevilla
February 17
- Chamakh taking his time over return
- Redknapp turned down Gattuso
- Gyan reveals Man United interest
- Record prices for Champions League final
- Espanyol move offers lessons to West Ham
- Ten-minute targetman workout
- Gattuso escapes UEFA assault charge
- Napoli poised to join northern giants at summit
- Hicks fails to overturn court order over damages
- Barca out to end blip against Bilbao
- Dortmund wary of resurgent St Pauli
- FIFA loses fight against free TV coverage
- Australia offered up as goal-line guinea pigs
- Arsenal have puncher's chance after coming out swinging
- Roma and Riise in ruins but hope springs eternal
- Spice up your game
- Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
- Cruzeiro hand Estudiantes heaviest Libertadores defeat
- Crawley face United in 'dream tie' with a catch
- Free-flowing Lille show they can win ugly
February 16
- Shakhtar rock Ranieri's Roma
- Arsenal fight back to stun Barca
- Hearn to fight his corner over Olympic Stadium
- Pazzini hits winner at former club Fiorentina
- Half-term hands Sterling chance to shine
- Van Persie threat a concern for Cruyff
- Szczesny unfazed by 'biggest game of life'
- Lampard: I analyse United's fixtures online
- Berbatov the Bulgarian Scholes
- Nasri hails White Hart Lane
- Raul goal throws Magath lifeline
- Raul finds redemption on return to Spain
- Qatar Holding have not held Man United talks
- Gattuso set for sanctions
- Gattuso antics sum up Milan malaise
- 5 ways to play flowing football
- I'm with the band
- Don Goodman: Improve endurance
- Trick of the week: Inside out nutmeg
- Inverse row
- Barca and Arsenal revive entertaining rivalry
February 15
- Guardiola: Barca ready to break 'away jinx'
- Mature Spurs win in Milan
- Raul strikes on return to Spain
- Salonika stalemate for Man City
- Ranieri: Players behind me despite struggles
- Domenech: France World Cup rebels brats
- Iniesta: Going to Arsenal will be risky
- Redknapp hails Bale’s rapid development
- Redknapp confident ahead of Milan clash
- Queretaro take trio to task over effort
- Wenger won't sacrifice principles to blunt Barca
- Feyenoord fans hail Arsenal loanee Miyaichi
- Indonesia switch spells strife for Singapore duo
- Tony Carr: Dealing with a step up in class
- How to score one-on-ones
- Treating injuries with RICE
- Dumbbell shoulder press
- Wenger: No spoiling tactics for Barcelona
- Barca eyeing expanded Champions League
- Shaky Roma off the boil for Shakhtar visit
- Porto return to scene of UEFA Cup triumph
- Women's football to kick off Olympic schedule
- Coaches sacked before Libertadores clash
February 14
- Cech spares Chelsea defeat
- Unsung Busquets a rock for club and country
- Wenger: No gamble with Nasri
- Eye for goal made Ronaldo forward to be feared
- Ronaldo announces retirement
- Van der Vaart fit for Milan clash
- Favourites Boca crushed by Godoy Cruz
- Valencia wary of never-say-die Schalke
- Milan prioritise Serie A over Spurs clash
February 13
- Ronaldo to announce retirement
- Panathinaikos keep title hopes alive
- Ten-man Real rally to defeat Espanyol
- Lille continue fairytale run
- Moenchengladbach fire Frontzeck
- Podolski and Novakovic help Cologne crush Mainz
- Ajax squander two-goal lead
- Matri seals Juve win over Inter
- New Racing owner to take on top two
- West Ham stage fightback at West Brom
February 12
- Guardiola defends players after draw
- Former referee claims he was bribery target
- Marseille move above goal-shy PSG
- Arsenal avoid drama to defeat Wolves
- Sporting end Barca's record winning run
- Rampant Milan pummel Parma
- Roberto Carlos quits Corinthians
- Robben and Ribery help Bayern hammer Hoffenheim
- Rooney stunner settles derby
- Champions Estudiantes make winning start
- FIFA to investigate Bulgaria-Estonia friendly
February 11
- Gourcuff praises Arsenal loanee Coquelin
- Walcott keen for Arsenal to capture Eriksen
- Torres targets return to Atletico
- Ancelotti: Top-four finish Chelsea's main aim
- Spanish league threatens strike over TV spat
- Tony Carr: Create a super sub
- Smalling set for Manchester derby debut
- Valencia to host 'Clasico' cup final
- Mancini: United have mental edge over City
- Phil Neville: Pre-match warm up
- Lille keeper Landreau set for landmark
- Magath addresses angry fans on Facebook
- Hammers inherit Olympic Stadium
- Valdes relieved after Pep pens new deal
- Ramble Extra: Gary Neville & England
- Mainz striker Schuerrle back in training
- Nesta and Pirlo back for Milan
- Hodgson named new West Brom boss
- Ferdinand misses Manchester derby
- Mikel Arteta: Making the killer pass
February 10
- Liverpool not on list of Suarez suitors
- Strikers: How to work the channels
- Anderson hails former team-mate Hulk
- Alan Smith: Score from crosses
- Blanc: Koscielny one for the future
- Pardew pleased with Kuqi capture
- Real visit Espanyol in attack-minded match-up
- Serbia boss Petrovic impressed with new faces
- Gus Poyet: Score from midfield
- Arshavin: Arsenal not psychologically broken
- Juve meet Inter in 'Derby of Italy' to savour
- Bayern banking on 'Robbery' to rescue season
- Inside the mind of a striker: Part Two
- Cesc Fabregas: The vital statistics
- Stronger Boca ready to challenge again
- United aim to silence City for another season
- Insipid Lyon prepare for fight with Saint Etienne
- Spanish duo still leading way in money list
February 9
- Late Silva strike saves Spain
- Benzema fires France past Brazil
- Italy hold Germany in Dortmund
- Messi spot-kick sinks Portugal
- Holland brush aside Austria
- Young goal gives England victory
- Emre off as Turkey hold South Korea
- Iran beat Russia in Abu Dhabi
- Akademik Sofia players threaten boycott
- Ukraine unlikely to face suspension
- Gullit assured of safety in Chechnya
- Giggs: Always 'boss' - never Alex
- Grondona: Tevez absent over attitude
- Neville: Rafael ready to shine
- Van der Vaart: Spurs can take title
- Match-fixing cases on the rise in Europe
- Stekelenberg tops Ferguson wish-list
- Solskjaer eyes Old Trafford hot seat
- Taarabt open to Old Trafford move
- Gomez claims Chelsea interest
- Albania to build new national stadium
- Voller hoping Adler will reject United
- Redknapp recalls Levy's little gift
- Bendtner coy on Arsenal future
- Indian league rocked by doping scandal
- Cortese unimpressed by Chamberlain pursuit
- Allardyce: Carroll move a gamble
- Allardyce: Torres signing shows Abramovich ambition
- Van Bommel longs for Spurs move
- AEG boss: Spurs stadium bid best for athletics
- Spurs and LA Galaxy plan partnership
- Play like Gareth Bale: Part Three
- Trick of the week: Backward elastico
- Hop and hold
February 8
- Barcelona to drop UNICEF from shirts
- Bolatti joins Brazil's Internacional
- Guardiola to extend Barca contract
- Clubs against players going to Euros and Olympics
- Europe's top clubs demand more say
- Triesman slams FA governance
- Lampard: Wilshere ready for England
- Barca shocked by English spending spree
- Keys and Gray return to radio
- Low: Klose still key for Germany
- Headache-hampered Pienaar fit for South Africa
- Reina and Lloris hint at Man United move
- Dzeko stands by United comments
- Push ups
- Tony Carr: Score from a corner
- Play like Gareth Bale: Part Two
- Aaron Lennon answers your questions
- Argentines key to Brazil hopes in Libertadores
February 7
- Reina defends Torres decision
- Adamu to appeal against FIFA ban again
- McClaren sacked by Wolfsburg
- Blatter: 2022 will be in summer
- Play like Gareth Bale: Part One
- Ashley Cole: Mental toughness
- Split squats
- Anterior cruciate ligament rehab
- Germany to integrate youngsters against Italy
- Brazil the latest yardstick for revitalised France
- Friendly form a concern for Del Bosque
- Messi and Ronaldo set for international duel
- Ronaldinho opens account for Flamengo
February 6
- Valdano: Ronaldo, not Messi, the new Di Stefano
- Liverpool have last laugh over Torres
- Ronaldo double helps sink Sociedad
- Brazil-born Motta named in Italy squad
- Lille extend lead after draw with Auxerre
- Liverpool ruin Torres debut
- Inter and Napoli close gap at top
- West Brom dispose of Di Matteo
February 5
- Newcastle comeback stuns Arsenal
- Wenger wary of psychological effect
- Osorio impeded from joining Honduras
- Pavlyuchenko keen to quit Spurs
- Rennes beat PSG to remain in contention
- Ferguson bemoans set-piece mistakes
- Messi hits hat-trick in historic win
- Matri strikes twice to rejuvenate Juventus
- Novakovic double defeats Bayern
- Bielsa quits as Chile coach
February 4
- Free £50 bet for old Torres or Carroll tops
- Man United at full strength to face Wolves
- Ferguson and Berbatov bag January gongs
- FIFA rejects Temarii and Adamu appeals
- Moyes hits back over Fabregas furore
- Low: Ballack not ready for Italy friendly
- Torres: I could not say no to Chelsea
- Ferguson keen to keep Neville as coach
- Gourcuff disappointed with form for Lyon
- Ramble Extra: Warner, Wood & Southgate
- Spain squad for Colombia friendly
- De Jong recalled to Dutch squad
- Technology systems to be tested
- Sneijder set to start against Roma
- Barca set sights on successive win record
- Ferguson: Rooney's season ready to take off
- Alan Smith: Beat the offside trap
- Phil Neville: Sizing up your opponent
- Liverpool look to new heroes to get over Torres
February 3
- Kharja key in Inter win at Bari
- Cabanas trains a year after shooting
- Rio: Handling different types of striker
- King surgery delayed by lost passport
- Wenger: Moyes broke unwritten rule
- Inside the mind of a striker
- Corinthians fans insult players, damage cars
- Sabella quits as coach of Estudiantes
- Portugal squad to play Argentina
- Dalglish defends under-fire Carroll
- Evra out of France squad to face Brazil
- Satellite TV ban may be lifted
- Dortmund wary of wounded Schalke
- Freefalling Juve stuck in time warp
- Andres Iniesta: The vital statistics
- Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut
- Corinthians suffer shock Libertadores exit
- Bielsa to remain as Chile boss
- Atletico braced to enter Barca cauldron
- Reeling Rennes leave Antonetti pondering
- Torres set to debut against Liverpool
- Valdano: Adebayor ruthlessly cool on home debut
February 2
- Suarez scores on Reds debut
- Napoli squander chance to close gap
- Barca and Real reach cup final
- Colombia coach: Spain match high-risk
- Sabella ponders Estudiantes future
- Gary Neville retires from football
- Ukrainian federation bows to UEFA demands
- Vitamins for your game
- Chambery continue French Cup adventure
- Ben Foster: 5 foods I can't live without
- Samba extends Blackburn stay
- Keeping Rooney may be United's best business
- Dalglish expects more big signings
- Serbian hooligans banned from Italy
- Wenger baffled by Chelsea spending
- Bayern to play Holland over Robben injury
- Dembele dealt suspended jail term in Sofia
- Souayah returns as Tunisia coach
- Tambling hails Torres signing
- Ashley Williams: Becoming a captain
- Trick of the week: The Falcao dribble
- Play like Messi: Part Three
- Inverse pull
- Spurs dealt Modric blow
February 1
- Reims dump Rennes out of French Cup
- Milan held at home by Lazio
- Rooney maintains unbeaten run
- Big spenders warned by UEFA
- Carroll: I wasn't wanted
- Danny Gabbidon: Outmuscle the targetman
- Premier League spending skewed by big deals
- Bassedas: Frugality a must for Argentine clubs
- Ranieri unperturbed by Roma plight
- Mourinho bemoans hectic schedule
- Torres: Chelsea is a big step up
- Woodgate set for Spurs return
- Transfer mayhem underlines divide
- Play like Messi: Part Two
- Dot drills
- Japan target Copa America glory
- Reeling Real in need of King's Cup tonic