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The Paraguay internationals early strike was enough to ensure, Benfica top Group C above Basel to progress to the knockout stages

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Substitute Todd Howarth seals extra-time victory for Perth over the Phoenix at nib Stadium, eliminating the vistors from the finals race

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Fabio Cannavaro’s former club Al Ahli have distanced themselves from a move for out-of-contract Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero. The...

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France midfielder Samir Nasri has backed England as the favourites to win Group D at Euro 2012. The Manchester City...

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Montpellier only need to avoid defeat at already-relegated Auxurre to claim an historic maiden Ligue 1 title Sunday. The league...

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Roberto Di Matteo insists that he is not thinking about landing the Chelsea job on a full-time basis. Since taking...

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Forwards Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain lead the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in two weeks, but the main surprises are among the defenders.

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The Red Knights famously brought Fabio Cannavaro to Dubai but insist they are not in the running to sign the 37-year-old former Italy international who is out of contract

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The Uruguayan coach was given a fond farewell by the Doha outfit on Friday, who made headlines last week when they signed Spanish legend Raul from Schalke

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Carlos Luna scored a hat-trick as Tigre rose to the summit of the Clausura with a 3-1 win over Newell's Old Boys in their top-of-the-table clash.

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