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English National Team
Defoe and Carrick out for England (Feb 3, 2013 16:09 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been forced to withdraw from the England squad to face to Brazil after being injured on Sunday - and Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge may be withdrawn too.
Hodgson demands respect for Ashley Cole (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson believes Ashley Cole's off-field indiscretions should not be a reflection of his playing career, backing the defender to be remembered as one of the country's greats.
English Premier League
Dembele warns Spurs' top four hopes are fading (Feb 3, 2013 23:28 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele has warned his team-mates that they are in danger of blowing their hopes of a top four finish unless they get back to winning ways at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Team of the Week (Feb 3, 2013 21:16 GMT)
Newcastle's new hero Moussa Sissoko and Tottenham's in-form Gareth Bale are in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?
Jolly: Improving Liverpool dent City's hopes (Feb 3, 2013 20:29 GMT)
Liverpool's improvement leaves Manchester City battling to stay in the title race, writes Richard Jolly.
Mancini won't give up on Premier League title (Feb 3, 2013 18:51 GMT)
Roberto Mancini conceded Manchester City may need to win all of their remaining league games to retain the Premier League title but insisted the race is not over after their 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
City's Aguero rescues tie vs. Liverpool
(Feb 3, 2013 18:24 GMT)
Champion Manchester City lost more ground in the title race as it was held to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling encounter at home to Liverpool.
West Brom boss Clarke: No excuse for spitting (Feb 3, 2013 17:03 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke offered no excuses for Goran Popov after the left-back's sending-off for spitting just after half-time contributed to his side's 1-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier Showdown - Feb 2-3 (Feb 3, 2013 16:05 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.
Gazza agent: He needs to get immediate help (Feb 3, 2013 09:55 GMT)
Paul Gascoigne's agent Terry Baker admits he is fearful for the former England midfielder's life after he started drinking again.
Sissoko: I gave everything for Newcastle (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko announced himself on the Premier League stage in emphatic fashion, firing a second-half double to hand his side a stunning 3-2 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Redknapp: Peter Odemwingie 'too honest' (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has continued his defence of under-fire West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie by claiming his only mistake in trying to leave The Hawthorns was 'being too honest'.
Mancini: I will support United in UCL (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will be supporting cross-town rival Manchester United when the Champions League resumes later this month.
Wenger impressed by Nacho Monreal debut (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was pleased with the performance of debutant Nacho Monreal in the Gunners' 1-0 win over Stoke on Saturday, admitting the fiery clash was a tough introduction to English football.
Manager Profile: Alan Pardew (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson and Mark Lomas look at the career of Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.
English League One
Curle sacked by Notts County after defeat (Feb 3, 2013 13:30 GMT)
Notts County have sacked manager Keith Curle after less than a year in charge.
Dickov steps down as Oldham boss after poor run (Feb 3, 2013 12:46 GMT)
Paul Dickov has resigned as manager of Oldham after Saturday's 3-1 League One defeat to Walsall.
Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup: Celtic ease past Raith (Feb 3, 2013 14:54 GMT)
Kris Commons, James Forrest and Charlie Mulgrew fired Celtic to a comfortable win over Raith Rovers in their Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at Stark's Park.
French National Team
Schweinsteiger ruled out of Germany friendly (Feb 3, 2013 13:12 GMT)
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been forced to pull out of Germany's friendly with France on Wednesday, after withdrawing from Joachim Low's 23-man squad.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Barton sent off as Marseille are beaten (Feb 3, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Marseille paid the price for the second-half dismissal of Joey Barton as they slipped to a shock defeat at home to lowly Nancy.
German Bundesliga
Bundesliga: Dortmund edge out Leverkusen
(Feb 3, 2013 16:52 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund blew a two-goal lead but hit back to win 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen and climb up to second place in the Bundesliga, trying to catch runaway leaders Bayern Munich.
Kahn: Guardiola may not bring glory to Bayern (Feb 3, 2013 09:17 GMT)
German goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn has moved to quash speculation Pep Guardiola's imminent move to Bayern Munich will result in instant success.
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: Home defeat hits Twente's hopes (Feb 3, 2013 18:06 GMT)
FC Twente's Eredivisie title hopes suffered a blow after they were beaten 4-2 at home by fifth-placed FC Utrecht.
Italian National Team
Bonucci dropped from Italy squad for Netherlands (Feb 3, 2013 19:27 GMT)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has been omitted from Cesare Prandelli's latest Italy squad due to a lack of discipline.
Italian Serie A
Balotelli delighted with dream debut (Feb 4, 2013 00:35 GMT)
Mario Balotelli revealed he was not supposed to start for AC Milan against Udinese, but was delighted with his contribution as he scored a brace on debut in a 2-1 victory.
Serie A: Balotelli bags brace on Milan debut (Feb 3, 2013 13:21 GMT)
Mario Balotelli deviated slightly from the script in scoring twice on his AC Milan debut in a 2-1 victory over Udinese, but his winner arrived in typically controversial fashion.
Roma: Zeman sacked over poor form (Feb 3, 2013 11:18 GMT)
Roma chief executive Italo Zanzi has revealed the reasons for the sacking of coach Zdenek Zeman following the side's 4-2 loss against Cagliari on Friday night.
Serie A: Mazzarri rues missed chances in Napoli win (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has criticised his side's attack, despite Saturday's 2-0 victory over Catania moving them level with Serie A leaders Juventus.
Spanish Primera División
La Liga: Barca rescue point at Valencia (Feb 3, 2013 15:29 GMT)
Barcelona were indebted to goalkeeper Victor Valdes for producing two super saves to secure a 1-1 draw from a tough assignment against Valencia at the Mestalla.
Mourinho blasts 'tired' and 'horrible' Real (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has labelled his side's performance in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Granada as "horrible", insisting it is unacceptable for fatigue to be an issue for professional players.
Europe
Barton's red card costs Marseille; Lyon beaten (Feb 4, 2013 00:16 GMT)
Marseille was left counting the cost of Joey Barton's second-half dismissal as ity slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat at home to lowly Nancy in Ligue 1 Sunday night.
Two-goal Balotelli hero in Milan debut (Feb 3, 2013 22:44 GMT)
Mario Balotelli marked his return to Serie A by scoring both goals -- including the winner in added time -- in AC Milan's 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday.
Messi helps Barca salvage tie in Valencia (Feb 3, 2013 21:34 GMT)
Barcelona was indebted to goalkeeper Victor Valdes for producing two super saves to secure a point from a tough 1-1 draw against Valencia at the Mestalla Sunday.
Juve's Bonucci off Italy roster due to Serie A ban (Feb 3, 2013 19:51 GMT)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has been omitted from Cesare Prandelli's latest Italy squad due to a lack of discipline.
Dortmund escapes Leverkusen in 5-goal thriller (Feb 3, 2013 19:05 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund blew a two-goal lead but hit back to win 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen and climb up to second place in the Bundesliga
First woman calls men's pro game on German TV (Feb 3, 2013 17:49 GMT)
German soccer fans are hearing an unfamiliar voice, with a woman providing commentary on a men's soccer game on national TV for the first time.
Juve clips Chievo to move 3 clear; Lazio falls (Feb 3, 2013 17:02 GMT)
Juventus won 2-1 at Chievo Verona on Sunday to move three points clear of Napoli again at the top of Serie A.
Ronaldo: No splitting Mourinho, Ferguson (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is expecting an epic battle between super coaches Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson when Madrid and Manchester United square-off in the Champions League round of 16.
Global
ANC: OT winner lifts Burkina Faso into semis (Feb 3, 2013 22:08 GMT)
Unfancied Burkina Faso will play an African Nations Cup semifinal outside its own country for the first time following a 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in Nelspruit Sunday.
Nigeria into semis as Ivory Coast crashes out (Feb 3, 2013 17:35 GMT)
Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Nations Cup at the quarterfinal stage after it was ousted 2-1 by Nigeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
A-League: Hersi brace guides Wanderers home (Feb 3, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Western Sydney Wanderers capped off a week to forget for Adelaide United and interim coach Michael Valkanis by trouncing the Reds 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Duerden: UAE follow Saudi Arabia's legacy (Feb 3, 2013 09:32 GMT)
An emerging crop of talented youngsters will help the United Arab Emirates become a powerhouse in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Archived News:
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English National Team
Defoe and Carrick out for England (Feb 3, 2013 16:09 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been forced to withdraw from the England squad to face to Brazil after being injured on Sunday - and Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge may be withdrawn too.
Hodgson demands respect for Ashley Cole (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson believes Ashley Cole's off-field indiscretions should not be a reflection of his playing career, backing the defender to be remembered as one of the country's greats.
English Premier League
Dembele warns Spurs' top four hopes are fading (Feb 3, 2013 23:28 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele has warned his team-mates that they are in danger of blowing their hopes of a top four finish unless they get back to winning ways at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Team of the Week (Feb 3, 2013 21:16 GMT)
Newcastle's new hero Moussa Sissoko and Tottenham's in-form Gareth Bale are in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?
Jolly: Improving Liverpool dent City's hopes (Feb 3, 2013 20:29 GMT)
Liverpool's improvement leaves Manchester City battling to stay in the title race, writes Richard Jolly.
Mancini won't give up on Premier League title (Feb 3, 2013 18:51 GMT)
Roberto Mancini conceded Manchester City may need to win all of their remaining league games to retain the Premier League title but insisted the race is not over after their 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
City's Aguero rescues tie vs. Liverpool
(Feb 3, 2013 18:24 GMT)Champion Manchester City lost more ground in the title race as it was held to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling encounter at home to Liverpool.
West Brom boss Clarke: No excuse for spitting (Feb 3, 2013 17:03 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke offered no excuses for Goran Popov after the left-back's sending-off for spitting just after half-time contributed to his side's 1-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier Showdown - Feb 2-3 (Feb 3, 2013 16:05 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.
Gazza agent: He needs to get immediate help (Feb 3, 2013 09:55 GMT)
Paul Gascoigne's agent Terry Baker admits he is fearful for the former England midfielder's life after he started drinking again.
Sissoko: I gave everything for Newcastle (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko announced himself on the Premier League stage in emphatic fashion, firing a second-half double to hand his side a stunning 3-2 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Redknapp: Peter Odemwingie 'too honest' (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has continued his defence of under-fire West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie by claiming his only mistake in trying to leave The Hawthorns was 'being too honest'.
Mancini: I will support United in UCL (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will be supporting cross-town rival Manchester United when the Champions League resumes later this month.
Wenger impressed by Nacho Monreal debut (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was pleased with the performance of debutant Nacho Monreal in the Gunners' 1-0 win over Stoke on Saturday, admitting the fiery clash was a tough introduction to English football.
Manager Profile: Alan Pardew (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson and Mark Lomas look at the career of Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.
English League One
Curle sacked by Notts County after defeat (Feb 3, 2013 13:30 GMT)
Notts County have sacked manager Keith Curle after less than a year in charge.
Dickov steps down as Oldham boss after poor run (Feb 3, 2013 12:46 GMT)
Paul Dickov has resigned as manager of Oldham after Saturday's 3-1 League One defeat to Walsall.
Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup: Celtic ease past Raith (Feb 3, 2013 14:54 GMT)
Kris Commons, James Forrest and Charlie Mulgrew fired Celtic to a comfortable win over Raith Rovers in their Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at Stark's Park.
French National Team
Schweinsteiger ruled out of Germany friendly (Feb 3, 2013 13:12 GMT)
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been forced to pull out of Germany's friendly with France on Wednesday, after withdrawing from Joachim Low's 23-man squad.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Barton sent off as Marseille are beaten (Feb 3, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Marseille paid the price for the second-half dismissal of Joey Barton as they slipped to a shock defeat at home to lowly Nancy.
German Bundesliga
Bundesliga: Dortmund edge out Leverkusen
(Feb 3, 2013 16:52 GMT)Borussia Dortmund blew a two-goal lead but hit back to win 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen and climb up to second place in the Bundesliga, trying to catch runaway leaders Bayern Munich.
Kahn: Guardiola may not bring glory to Bayern (Feb 3, 2013 09:17 GMT)
German goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn has moved to quash speculation Pep Guardiola's imminent move to Bayern Munich will result in instant success.
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: Home defeat hits Twente's hopes (Feb 3, 2013 18:06 GMT)
FC Twente's Eredivisie title hopes suffered a blow after they were beaten 4-2 at home by fifth-placed FC Utrecht.
Italian National Team
Bonucci dropped from Italy squad for Netherlands (Feb 3, 2013 19:27 GMT)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has been omitted from Cesare Prandelli's latest Italy squad due to a lack of discipline.
Italian Serie A
Balotelli delighted with dream debut (Feb 4, 2013 00:35 GMT)
Mario Balotelli revealed he was not supposed to start for AC Milan against Udinese, but was delighted with his contribution as he scored a brace on debut in a 2-1 victory.
Serie A: Balotelli bags brace on Milan debut (Feb 3, 2013 13:21 GMT)
Mario Balotelli deviated slightly from the script in scoring twice on his AC Milan debut in a 2-1 victory over Udinese, but his winner arrived in typically controversial fashion.
Roma: Zeman sacked over poor form (Feb 3, 2013 11:18 GMT)
Roma chief executive Italo Zanzi has revealed the reasons for the sacking of coach Zdenek Zeman following the side's 4-2 loss against Cagliari on Friday night.
Serie A: Mazzarri rues missed chances in Napoli win (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has criticised his side's attack, despite Saturday's 2-0 victory over Catania moving them level with Serie A leaders Juventus.
Spanish Primera División
La Liga: Barca rescue point at Valencia (Feb 3, 2013 15:29 GMT)
Barcelona were indebted to goalkeeper Victor Valdes for producing two super saves to secure a 1-1 draw from a tough assignment against Valencia at the Mestalla.
Mourinho blasts 'tired' and 'horrible' Real (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has labelled his side's performance in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Granada as "horrible", insisting it is unacceptable for fatigue to be an issue for professional players.
Europe
Barton's red card costs Marseille; Lyon beaten (Feb 4, 2013 00:16 GMT)
Marseille was left counting the cost of Joey Barton's second-half dismissal as ity slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat at home to lowly Nancy in Ligue 1 Sunday night.
Two-goal Balotelli hero in Milan debut
(Feb 3, 2013 22:44 GMT)Mario Balotelli marked his return to Serie A by scoring both goals -- including the winner in added time -- in AC Milan's 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday.
Messi helps Barca salvage tie in Valencia (Feb 3, 2013 21:34 GMT)
Barcelona was indebted to goalkeeper Victor Valdes for producing two super saves to secure a point from a tough 1-1 draw against Valencia at the Mestalla Sunday.
Juve's Bonucci off Italy roster due to Serie A ban (Feb 3, 2013 19:51 GMT)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has been omitted from Cesare Prandelli's latest Italy squad due to a lack of discipline.
Dortmund escapes Leverkusen in 5-goal thriller (Feb 3, 2013 19:05 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund blew a two-goal lead but hit back to win 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen and climb up to second place in the Bundesliga
First woman calls men's pro game on German TV (Feb 3, 2013 17:49 GMT)
German soccer fans are hearing an unfamiliar voice, with a woman providing commentary on a men's soccer game on national TV for the first time.
Juve clips Chievo to move 3 clear; Lazio falls
(Feb 3, 2013 17:02 GMT)Juventus won 2-1 at Chievo Verona on Sunday to move three points clear of Napoli again at the top of Serie A.
Ronaldo: No splitting Mourinho, Ferguson (Feb 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is expecting an epic battle between super coaches Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson when Madrid and Manchester United square-off in the Champions League round of 16.
Global
ANC: OT winner lifts Burkina Faso into semis
(Feb 3, 2013 22:08 GMT)Unfancied Burkina Faso will play an African Nations Cup semifinal outside its own country for the first time following a 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in Nelspruit Sunday.
Nigeria into semis as Ivory Coast crashes out
(Feb 3, 2013 17:35 GMT)Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Nations Cup at the quarterfinal stage after it was ousted 2-1 by Nigeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
A-League: Hersi brace guides Wanderers home (Feb 3, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Western Sydney Wanderers capped off a week to forget for Adelaide United and interim coach Michael Valkanis by trouncing the Reds 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Duerden: UAE follow Saudi Arabia's legacy (Feb 3, 2013 09:32 GMT)
An emerging crop of talented youngsters will help the United Arab Emirates become a powerhouse in Asia, writes John Duerden.
