Selecao success no longer enough
Long viewed as a calming cultural force, no amount of Selecao success can hide the broader social issues at play in Brazil, writes Fernando Duarte. Read | Vickery on the protests | Gallery 
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- The future is looking bright for La Rojita after Spain's Under-21 side continued the nation's success, Michael Yokhin writes. Read »
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- Chris Atkins profiles Barca's Thiago Alcantara following his starring role for Spain Under-21s against Italy. Read »
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- A mature Mario Balotelli has become an integral player for Cesare Prandelli's impressive Italy side, writes Michael Cox. Read »
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- Miguel Delaney discusses the trend in the Premier League for managers with long-term plans who favour a passing game. Read »
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- Brazil must not only win but also make a positive impression when they take on Mexico, previews John Brewin. Read »
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- Daniel Sturridge has the chance to be the main man at Liverpool next season, writes Mike Whalley. Read »
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- Joe Kinnear is the latest example of Mike Ashley's bizarre ownership of Newcastle, says John Brewin. Read »
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- The Confed Cup gives Tahiti a chance to demonstrate to the world that OCEANIA is more than just a sideshow, writes Quinn Jones. Read »
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- Kevin Palmer questions the credentials of Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas after a topsy-turvy start to his career. Read »
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- Gab Marcotti: As Nigeria readies to begin its Confed Cup campaign, coach Stephen Keshi has a lot to fix. Read »
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- Five nations are through, the rest must wait. Firdose Moonda runs through World Cup qualifying in Africa. Read »
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- Protests in Brazil over matters such as rising public transport costs have soured the Confederations Cup.
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- Scotland upset the odds to win in Zagreb while Portugal increased their hopes of being in Brazil next year.
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- Bayern Munich became only the seventh European club to win the Treble after securing the DFB-Pokal final.
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- Ireland claimed a creditable 1-1 draw with England at Wembley on Wednesday evening.
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- Italy U21 2-4 Spain U21: Thiago treble
| Brewin - Thiago Alcantara hails 'perfect Spain' | Yokhin
- Del Bosque: Casillas earned his place | Blog
- Pearce to leave England Under-21 post | Blog
- Carroll set to complete West Ham move | Blog
- Newcastle confirm Kinnear appointment | Brewin
- Sanogo impressed by Arsenal boss Wenger | Blog
- Veteran Nikolov to leave Eintracht Frankfurt | Munua
- United to play AIK in Sweden for pre-season | Blog
- Benzema, Ribery trial adjourned | 'Quota' row
- Korea begin search for World Cup coach | Jones
- Ethiopia admit to fielding suspended player
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| Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hull | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Man City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Man Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newcastle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stoke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swansea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Brom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Ham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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