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English Premier League
Di Matteo: Refs favour Manchester Utd (Nov 2, 2012 5:13 PM ET)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has continued his war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson by implying that referees unconsciously favour Manchester United.
Liverpool boss expects difficulty signing players (Nov 2, 2012 4:23 PM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said it will not be easy to find players to sign in the January transfer window, despite having funds to strengthen his squad.
Chelsea missing Terry after injuries to Luiz, Mata (Nov 2, 2012 3:45 PM ET)
England's metropolitan police launched an investigation Tuesday into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Rodgers: Johnson is one of world's best (Nov 2, 2012 2:46 PM ET)
Glen Johnson rivals Daniel Alves as the best right-back in world football according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers - even though he has largely used the England defender as a left-back.
Rodgers plays down Theo Walcott move (Nov 2, 2012 2:30 PM ET)
Brendan Rodgers has been told he has money to spend in January, but admits he faces a struggle to improve his Liverpool squad after playing down talk of a move for Theo Walcott.
Pires: I told Wenger to sign Cazorla (Nov 2, 2012 2:21 PM ET)
Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires has praised new signing Santi Cazorla and says that he played a role in persuading Arsene Wenger to sign the Spanish midfielder.
Clarke: I won't stand in Long's way (Nov 2, 2012 12:58 PM ET)
Steve Clarke says he will not prevent Shane Long from playing for the Republic of Ireland this month if he proves himself fit for Monday night's Premier League home clash with Southampton.
Man Utd skipper Vidic ruled out until Christmas (Nov 2, 2012 11:48 AM ET)
Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is likely to be sidelined until Christmas, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told MUTV.
RDM dismisses Fergie's Clattenburg remarks
(Nov 2, 2012 10:44 AM ET)
Roberto Di Matteo has responded to Sir Alex Ferguson by saying negative comments about Chelsea are "nothing new" while implicitly criticising the Manchester United manager for speaking so publicly on such incidents.
Hughton: Stoke the model for promoted clubs (Nov 2, 2012 10:24 AM ET)
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton has described Stoke City as an "excellent role model" for his team as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League.
Lambert plans January buys (Nov 2, 2012 9:42 AM ET)
Paul Lambert anticipates being given permission to make significant additions to his struggling Aston Villa squad when he meets owner Randy Lerner in the next ten days.
Richards could make swift return (Nov 2, 2012 9:42 AM ET)
Micah Richards could return from a knee injury more swiftly than expected and be back in action by the end of November, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said.
Krul: Newcastle don't fear Liverpool (Nov 2, 2012 9:33 AM ET)
Tim Krul believes the pressure is on Liverpool ahead of Newcastle's trip to Anfield this Sunday.
Lambert: O'Neill's Villa success was unbelievable (Nov 2, 2012 9:26 AM ET)
Paul Lambert will be delighted if he can have a fraction of the success Martin O'Neill, his mentor and the man he still refers to as "gaffer", enjoyed during his time as Aston Villa manager.
O'Neill annoyed by Sunderland 'doom and gloom' (Nov 2, 2012 9:03 AM ET)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has said he feels the "doom and gloom" surrounding the club is unjustified.
Mancini plays down Monaco link (Nov 2, 2012 8:26 AM ET)
Roberto Mancini has insisted he will stay at Manchester City until 2017 after insisting that the appointment of Txiki Begiristain as director of football will help him do his job better and can take the Premier League champions to new heights.
David Moyes happy with Everton's style of play (Nov 2, 2012 8:24 AM ET)
David Moyes has defended Everton's style of play - and insists he does not care what anyone at Liverpool thinks about it.
Ferguson backs Clattenburg over allegations (Nov 2, 2012 6:39 AM ET)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed referee Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea made allegations that the official used "inappropriate language".
Hammers hoping City can't shake off cobwebs (Nov 2, 2012 6:18 AM ET)
Kevin Keegan is keeping his fingers crossed the goals keep flowing when West Ham host Man City.
Pulis: No grudge against Gerrard (Nov 2, 2012 6:00 AM ET)
Tony Pulis bears no malice towards Steven Gerrard and has taken his recent anti-Stoke comments as a back-handed compliment.
Man City to run rule over Japan starlet (Nov 2, 2012 5:02 AM ET)
Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Hideki Ishige is to spend a spell at Manchester City early next year, but his manager has denied that the Premier League champions have made an offer to sign him.
Dunne eyes Villa return in two weeks (Nov 2, 2012 4:40 AM ET)
Richard Dunne is hoping to return to full Aston Villa training within two weeks after battling back from a long-term groin problem.
Premier League Spotlight: Returning to the scene of the crime (Nov 2, 2012 4:07 AM ET)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall previews Arsenal's return to the scene of last season's crime and points a finger at Sunderland's impotency.
Villas-Boas awaits Dembele injury news (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes that the hip injury sustained by Moussa Dembele is not as bad as it was initially feared.
Halsey death threats revealed by Taylor (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has spoken of his shock after referee Mark Halsey revealed to him that he and his family have received death threats from deranged football supporters.
Rodgers relief as Lucas nears return (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Lucas Leiva is close to a return from injury.
Wenger: Revenge for 8-2 not on Arsenal's mind (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists revenge will not be on his mind as he prepares to revisit the scene of the most humiliating massacre of his career this weekend.
Fernandes seeks new home for QPR (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes is planning a new 45,000 seat stadium for the club, as the owner feels they are outgrowing their current home ground, Loftus Road.
Martinez delighted by Di Santo's Argentina call-up (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says he is proud of Franco Di Santo's Argentina selection after the 23-year-old received his first international call-up.
English League Championship
Paladini consortium makes Birmingham offer (Nov 2, 2012 12:21 PM ET)
A consortium led by Gianni Paladini is reported to have offered around £30 million to take control of Championship club Birmingham City, according to reports.
Palace make move for Holloway (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Crystal Palace have confirmed they have made an official approach for Blackpool manager Ian Holloway.
Scottish Premier League
Lennon asks Scotland to give Brown a break (Nov 2, 2012 11:21 AM ET)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will request that his captain Scott Brown is left out of the Scotland squad for the friendly in Luxembourg.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Brest snap winless streak against Lorient (Nov 2, 2012 6:41 PM ET)
Goals from Eden Ben Basat and Charlison Benschop helped Brest to a 2-0 win - their first victory in four matches - as Lorient's winless run stretched to six games.
Lille boss Garcia urges patience over Kalou (Nov 2, 2012 5:57 AM ET)
Lille coach Rudi Garcia has called for Salomon Kalou to be given time to settle as the club struggles to cope with the losses of Eden Hazard and Gervinho.
Ayew injury not as serious as thought (Nov 2, 2012 5:44 AM ET)
Marseille have received a boost with the news that Andre Ayew didn't break his foot during the Coupe de la Ligue defeat against PSG on Wednesday night.
PSG deny reports of Cristiano Ronaldo move (Nov 2, 2012 5:05 AM ET)
Paris Saint-Germain have played down reports that the club could be set to bring both Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho to the Parc Des Princes in the summer.
German Bundesliga
Bayern lead the chase for Goretzka (Nov 2, 2012 11:47 AM ET)
Bayern Munich are determined to win the signature of Leon Goretzka, according to reports in Germany.
Bayern Munich out to end Hamburg hoodoo (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Bayern Munich hope to end their poor run at Hamburg, where they have not won since November 2006, when the two clubs meet on Saturday night.
Atletico Madrid keen to re-sign Wolfsburg's Diego (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone wants to re-sign Brazilian midfielder Diego from Wolfsburg in January, an agent close to the player's father has claimed.
Voronin's future at Dusseldorf in doubt (Nov 2, 2012 6:55 AM ET)
Andrey Voronin's loan spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf could be cut short after a disagreement with coach Norbert Meier.
Italian National Team
Platini feels Pirlo is a Ballon d'Or contender (Nov 2, 2012 7:39 AM ET)
Michel Platini believes Juventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is a contender for the Ballon d'Or.
Italian Serie A
Boniek: Roma coach Zeman should be given time (Nov 2, 2012 8:07 AM ET)
Former Roma star Zbigniew Boniek has insisted coach Zdenek Zeman deserves patience as he looks to put his mark on the team.
Barzagli fears 'complete striker' Milito (Nov 2, 2012 7:52 AM ET)
Andrea Barzagli has pinpointed Inter striker Diego Milito as the biggest threat to Juventus' unbeaten run in Serie A.
Spanish Primera División
Messi becomes a father, son named Thiago (Nov 2, 2012 1:59 PM ET)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become a father for the first time after girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to a baby boy whom they named Thiago.
Keep your focus, Mourinho tells Real stars (Nov 2, 2012 12:14 PM ET)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has called on his players to keep their focus as they move quickly from game to game.
Messi could face Celta Vigo after son's birth (Nov 2, 2012 9:47 AM ET)
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said he expects Lionel Messi to be available for the home game against Celta Vigo on Saturday despite the attacker having been absent from training on Friday to attend the birth of his first child.
Ruiz: We want to end Falcao's goalscoring run (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Valencia defender Victor Ruiz says his side will go all out to put an end to Radamel Falcao's goalscoring run as they welcome Atletico Madrid to the Mestalla on Saturday.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 10 - Hardly News (Nov 2, 2012 4:04 AM ET)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts media-savvy Jose Mourinho to guide Real Madrid to a home win, while Atletico Madrid should earn a point in Valencia.
Europe
Bulgarian referee Ristoskov suspended again (Nov 2, 2012 11:37 AM ET)
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has announced that referee Hristo Ristoskov has been suspended once more for making too many mistakes.
Bayern's Alaba blasts Austrian TV for racist skit (Nov 2, 2012 10:22 AM ET)
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has reportedly launched a complaint against Austrian broadcaster ORF after feeling racially mocked and insulted by a television skit.
Dynamo Dresden face DFB Pokal expulsion (Nov 2, 2012 6:00 AM ET)
Dynamo Dresden face a ban from next season's DFP Pokal after their fans rioted before the away tie at Hannover on Wednesday.
Ballack fires lawyer after unemployment claim (Nov 2, 2012 5:10 AM ET)
Michael Ballack has fired his lawyer after he pleaded not guilty and also claimed the former Germany captain could not afford to pay a speeding fine because of unemployment.
Copa del Rey: Sevilla defeat Espanyol, Bilbao held (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Two late goals helped Sevilla to a comfortable 3-1 win over 10-man Espanyol in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening.
Dutch Cup : Twente crash out, Feyenoord rout (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Eerste Divisie side Den Bosch pulled off the shock of the KNVB Beker so far, beating top-flight league leaders FC Twente 2-1 at De Grolsch Veste.
Global
BeIN Sport to air on Time Warner, Bright House (Nov 2, 2012 2:35 PM ET)
BeIN Sport says it has reached agreements to be carried in English and Spanish by Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, deals that will expand the U.S. distribution for broadcasts on Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and France's Ligue 1.
Zimbabwe guts team after match-fixing scandal (Nov 2, 2012 11:08 AM ET)
Zimbabwe's national team has been disbanded as a long-running match-fixing scandal continues to seriously undermine the country's football setup.
Del Piero injured, unlikely to start for Sydney (Nov 2, 2012 10:15 AM ET)
Former Juventus and Italy star Alessandro Del Piero has failed to complete a training session this week due to hamstring problems and is an unlikely starter for Sydney FC in its fifth-round A-League match Saturday against Central Coast.
Lionel Messi reveals Ballon D'Or voting plans (Nov 2, 2012 7:18 AM ET)
Lionel Messi says he will give a vote to Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero in this year's FIFA Ballon D'Or competition, but that his first choices will be Barce,ona clubmates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
Copa Sud: Cerro Porteno win crucial first leg (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteno recorded a narrow 1-0 triumph over Argentinian side Tigre in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final.
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English Premier League
Di Matteo: Refs favour Manchester Utd (Nov 2, 2012 5:13 PM ET)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has continued his war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson by implying that referees unconsciously favour Manchester United.
Liverpool boss expects difficulty signing players (Nov 2, 2012 4:23 PM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said it will not be easy to find players to sign in the January transfer window, despite having funds to strengthen his squad.
Chelsea missing Terry after injuries to Luiz, Mata (Nov 2, 2012 3:45 PM ET)
England's metropolitan police launched an investigation Tuesday into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Rodgers: Johnson is one of world's best (Nov 2, 2012 2:46 PM ET)
Glen Johnson rivals Daniel Alves as the best right-back in world football according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers - even though he has largely used the England defender as a left-back.
Rodgers plays down Theo Walcott move (Nov 2, 2012 2:30 PM ET)
Brendan Rodgers has been told he has money to spend in January, but admits he faces a struggle to improve his Liverpool squad after playing down talk of a move for Theo Walcott.
Pires: I told Wenger to sign Cazorla (Nov 2, 2012 2:21 PM ET)
Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires has praised new signing Santi Cazorla and says that he played a role in persuading Arsene Wenger to sign the Spanish midfielder.
Clarke: I won't stand in Long's way (Nov 2, 2012 12:58 PM ET)
Steve Clarke says he will not prevent Shane Long from playing for the Republic of Ireland this month if he proves himself fit for Monday night's Premier League home clash with Southampton.
Man Utd skipper Vidic ruled out until Christmas (Nov 2, 2012 11:48 AM ET)
Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is likely to be sidelined until Christmas, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told MUTV.
RDM dismisses Fergie's Clattenburg remarks
(Nov 2, 2012 10:44 AM ET)Roberto Di Matteo has responded to Sir Alex Ferguson by saying negative comments about Chelsea are "nothing new" while implicitly criticising the Manchester United manager for speaking so publicly on such incidents.
Hughton: Stoke the model for promoted clubs (Nov 2, 2012 10:24 AM ET)
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton has described Stoke City as an "excellent role model" for his team as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League.
Lambert plans January buys (Nov 2, 2012 9:42 AM ET)
Paul Lambert anticipates being given permission to make significant additions to his struggling Aston Villa squad when he meets owner Randy Lerner in the next ten days.
Richards could make swift return (Nov 2, 2012 9:42 AM ET)
Micah Richards could return from a knee injury more swiftly than expected and be back in action by the end of November, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said.
Krul: Newcastle don't fear Liverpool (Nov 2, 2012 9:33 AM ET)
Tim Krul believes the pressure is on Liverpool ahead of Newcastle's trip to Anfield this Sunday.
Lambert: O'Neill's Villa success was unbelievable (Nov 2, 2012 9:26 AM ET)
Paul Lambert will be delighted if he can have a fraction of the success Martin O'Neill, his mentor and the man he still refers to as "gaffer", enjoyed during his time as Aston Villa manager.
O'Neill annoyed by Sunderland 'doom and gloom' (Nov 2, 2012 9:03 AM ET)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has said he feels the "doom and gloom" surrounding the club is unjustified.
Mancini plays down Monaco link
(Nov 2, 2012 8:26 AM ET)Roberto Mancini has insisted he will stay at Manchester City until 2017 after insisting that the appointment of Txiki Begiristain as director of football will help him do his job better and can take the Premier League champions to new heights.
David Moyes happy with Everton's style of play (Nov 2, 2012 8:24 AM ET)
David Moyes has defended Everton's style of play - and insists he does not care what anyone at Liverpool thinks about it.
Ferguson backs Clattenburg over allegations (Nov 2, 2012 6:39 AM ET)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed referee Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea made allegations that the official used "inappropriate language".
Hammers hoping City can't shake off cobwebs (Nov 2, 2012 6:18 AM ET)
Kevin Keegan is keeping his fingers crossed the goals keep flowing when West Ham host Man City.
Pulis: No grudge against Gerrard (Nov 2, 2012 6:00 AM ET)
Tony Pulis bears no malice towards Steven Gerrard and has taken his recent anti-Stoke comments as a back-handed compliment.
Man City to run rule over Japan starlet (Nov 2, 2012 5:02 AM ET)
Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Hideki Ishige is to spend a spell at Manchester City early next year, but his manager has denied that the Premier League champions have made an offer to sign him.
Dunne eyes Villa return in two weeks (Nov 2, 2012 4:40 AM ET)
Richard Dunne is hoping to return to full Aston Villa training within two weeks after battling back from a long-term groin problem.
Premier League Spotlight: Returning to the scene of the crime (Nov 2, 2012 4:07 AM ET)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall previews Arsenal's return to the scene of last season's crime and points a finger at Sunderland's impotency.
Villas-Boas awaits Dembele injury news (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes that the hip injury sustained by Moussa Dembele is not as bad as it was initially feared.
Halsey death threats revealed by Taylor (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has spoken of his shock after referee Mark Halsey revealed to him that he and his family have received death threats from deranged football supporters.
Rodgers relief as Lucas nears return (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Lucas Leiva is close to a return from injury.
Wenger: Revenge for 8-2 not on Arsenal's mind (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists revenge will not be on his mind as he prepares to revisit the scene of the most humiliating massacre of his career this weekend.
Fernandes seeks new home for QPR (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes is planning a new 45,000 seat stadium for the club, as the owner feels they are outgrowing their current home ground, Loftus Road.
Martinez delighted by Di Santo's Argentina call-up (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says he is proud of Franco Di Santo's Argentina selection after the 23-year-old received his first international call-up.
English League Championship
Paladini consortium makes Birmingham offer (Nov 2, 2012 12:21 PM ET)
A consortium led by Gianni Paladini is reported to have offered around £30 million to take control of Championship club Birmingham City, according to reports.
Palace make move for Holloway (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Crystal Palace have confirmed they have made an official approach for Blackpool manager Ian Holloway.
Scottish Premier League
Lennon asks Scotland to give Brown a break (Nov 2, 2012 11:21 AM ET)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will request that his captain Scott Brown is left out of the Scotland squad for the friendly in Luxembourg.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Brest snap winless streak against Lorient (Nov 2, 2012 6:41 PM ET)
Goals from Eden Ben Basat and Charlison Benschop helped Brest to a 2-0 win - their first victory in four matches - as Lorient's winless run stretched to six games.
Lille boss Garcia urges patience over Kalou (Nov 2, 2012 5:57 AM ET)
Lille coach Rudi Garcia has called for Salomon Kalou to be given time to settle as the club struggles to cope with the losses of Eden Hazard and Gervinho.
Ayew injury not as serious as thought (Nov 2, 2012 5:44 AM ET)
Marseille have received a boost with the news that Andre Ayew didn't break his foot during the Coupe de la Ligue defeat against PSG on Wednesday night.
PSG deny reports of Cristiano Ronaldo move (Nov 2, 2012 5:05 AM ET)
Paris Saint-Germain have played down reports that the club could be set to bring both Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho to the Parc Des Princes in the summer.
German Bundesliga
Bayern lead the chase for Goretzka (Nov 2, 2012 11:47 AM ET)
Bayern Munich are determined to win the signature of Leon Goretzka, according to reports in Germany.
Bayern Munich out to end Hamburg hoodoo (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Bayern Munich hope to end their poor run at Hamburg, where they have not won since November 2006, when the two clubs meet on Saturday night.
Atletico Madrid keen to re-sign Wolfsburg's Diego (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone wants to re-sign Brazilian midfielder Diego from Wolfsburg in January, an agent close to the player's father has claimed.
Voronin's future at Dusseldorf in doubt (Nov 2, 2012 6:55 AM ET)
Andrey Voronin's loan spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf could be cut short after a disagreement with coach Norbert Meier.
Italian National Team
Platini feels Pirlo is a Ballon d'Or contender (Nov 2, 2012 7:39 AM ET)
Michel Platini believes Juventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is a contender for the Ballon d'Or.
Italian Serie A
Boniek: Roma coach Zeman should be given time (Nov 2, 2012 8:07 AM ET)
Former Roma star Zbigniew Boniek has insisted coach Zdenek Zeman deserves patience as he looks to put his mark on the team.
Barzagli fears 'complete striker' Milito (Nov 2, 2012 7:52 AM ET)
Andrea Barzagli has pinpointed Inter striker Diego Milito as the biggest threat to Juventus' unbeaten run in Serie A.
Spanish Primera División
Messi becomes a father, son named Thiago (Nov 2, 2012 1:59 PM ET)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become a father for the first time after girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to a baby boy whom they named Thiago.
Keep your focus, Mourinho tells Real stars (Nov 2, 2012 12:14 PM ET)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has called on his players to keep their focus as they move quickly from game to game.
Messi could face Celta Vigo after son's birth (Nov 2, 2012 9:47 AM ET)
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said he expects Lionel Messi to be available for the home game against Celta Vigo on Saturday despite the attacker having been absent from training on Friday to attend the birth of his first child.
Ruiz: We want to end Falcao's goalscoring run (Nov 2, 2012 7:56 AM ET)
Valencia defender Victor Ruiz says his side will go all out to put an end to Radamel Falcao's goalscoring run as they welcome Atletico Madrid to the Mestalla on Saturday.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 10 - Hardly News (Nov 2, 2012 4:04 AM ET)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts media-savvy Jose Mourinho to guide Real Madrid to a home win, while Atletico Madrid should earn a point in Valencia.
Europe
Bulgarian referee Ristoskov suspended again (Nov 2, 2012 11:37 AM ET)
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has announced that referee Hristo Ristoskov has been suspended once more for making too many mistakes.
Bayern's Alaba blasts Austrian TV for racist skit (Nov 2, 2012 10:22 AM ET)
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has reportedly launched a complaint against Austrian broadcaster ORF after feeling racially mocked and insulted by a television skit.
Dynamo Dresden face DFB Pokal expulsion (Nov 2, 2012 6:00 AM ET)
Dynamo Dresden face a ban from next season's DFP Pokal after their fans rioted before the away tie at Hannover on Wednesday.
Ballack fires lawyer after unemployment claim (Nov 2, 2012 5:10 AM ET)
Michael Ballack has fired his lawyer after he pleaded not guilty and also claimed the former Germany captain could not afford to pay a speeding fine because of unemployment.
Copa del Rey: Sevilla defeat Espanyol, Bilbao held (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Two late goals helped Sevilla to a comfortable 3-1 win over 10-man Espanyol in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening.
Dutch Cup : Twente crash out, Feyenoord rout (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Eerste Divisie side Den Bosch pulled off the shock of the KNVB Beker so far, beating top-flight league leaders FC Twente 2-1 at De Grolsch Veste.
Global
BeIN Sport to air on Time Warner, Bright House (Nov 2, 2012 2:35 PM ET)
BeIN Sport says it has reached agreements to be carried in English and Spanish by Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, deals that will expand the U.S. distribution for broadcasts on Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and France's Ligue 1.
Zimbabwe guts team after match-fixing scandal (Nov 2, 2012 11:08 AM ET)
Zimbabwe's national team has been disbanded as a long-running match-fixing scandal continues to seriously undermine the country's football setup.
Del Piero injured, unlikely to start for Sydney (Nov 2, 2012 10:15 AM ET)
Former Juventus and Italy star Alessandro Del Piero has failed to complete a training session this week due to hamstring problems and is an unlikely starter for Sydney FC in its fifth-round A-League match Saturday against Central Coast.
Lionel Messi reveals Ballon D'Or voting plans (Nov 2, 2012 7:18 AM ET)
Lionel Messi says he will give a vote to Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero in this year's FIFA Ballon D'Or competition, but that his first choices will be Barce,ona clubmates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
Copa Sud: Cerro Porteno win crucial first leg (Nov 2, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteno recorded a narrow 1-0 triumph over Argentinian side Tigre in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final.
