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Championship: Hull City 0 Brighton 0

Hull City played out a goalless draw with Brighton and Hove Albion in the Championship on Wednesday. Nick Barmby’s side… Go to Source

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Cleverley targeting Euro 2012

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is hoping to stake his claim for a berth in England’s midfield for Euro 2012…. Go to Source

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Lille close on league leaders

Lille closed the gap on Ligue 1 table-toppers PSG with a 1-0 win at Sochaux on Wednesday. Rudi Garcia’s side… Go to Source

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Man City 4-0 FC Porto (6-1 agg)

Manchester City beat Porto 4-0 (6-1 on aggregate) to reach the Europa League last 16. Go to Source

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Watzke waves away Lewandowski links

Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has rejected rumours linking striker Robert Lewandowski to powerhouse Bayern Munich. Watzke has claimed that… Go to Source

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Man City v FC Porto (2-1)

Live coverage of Wednesday’s Europa League tie between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium. Go to Source

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Alves certain of Guardiola staying

Barcelona defender Dani Alves said he is ‘convinced’ that Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal with the Catalan club…. Go to Source

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Cup win can start trophy run, says Comolli

Liverpool director Damien Comolli said winning the Carling Cup would give the club a boost to win more silverware in… Go to Source

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Silva salivating for Milan success

AC Milan defender Thiago Silva said his side are hungry, ahead of their home Serie A blockbuster with Juventus on… Go to Source

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Cisma slams Ronaldo sportsmanship

Racing Santander defender Domingo Cisma has hit out at Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo for his poor behaviour on the… Go to Source

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Nani contract discussions open, report says

Manchester United have opened talks with winger Nani as they look to tie him down to a four-year contract, according… Go to Source

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Anelka stars on Shanghai debut

Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka took just 60 seconds to score on his Shanghai Shenhua debut on Tuesday. The 32-year-old… Go to Source

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Wolves fail in new Curbishley bid

Wolverhampton Wanderers fail in a fresh attempt to make Alan Curbishley their new manager, BBC Sport understands. Go to Source

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Manchester City readying bid for Atletico hotshot

Manchester City are readying a summer bid for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Joel Robles Blazquez, Spanish daily AS understands. The English… Go to Source

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I picked right team – Villas-Boas

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas defends his team selection after the Blues lose 3-1 to Napoli in the Champions League. Go to Source

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Copa Libertadores wrap: Nacional continue strong start

Atletico Nacional continued Penarol’s poor start to the Copa Libertadores group stage, thumping the Uruguayan club 4-0 on Tuesday. Jherson… Go to Source

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Palmeiras persist with Wesley pursuit

Palmeiras president Arnaldo Tirone has confirmed the Brazil Serie A club are still eager to sign Werder Bremen’s Wesley. It… Go to Source

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Cahill bemoans simple mistakes

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill felt his side got the basics wrong in their 3-1 Champions League loss to Napoli on… Go to Source

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Villas-Boas hopeful despite loss

Andre Villas-Boas insists Chelsea can still progress to the Champions League quarter-finals despite their heavy defeat at Napoli on Tuesday…. Go to Source

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Napoli 3-1 Chelsea

Napoli beat Chelsea 3-1 to heap more pressure on Andre Villas-Boas and secure a healthy lead in an absorbing Champions League last-16 first leg. Go to Source

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