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No doubting from Thomas

Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has set his sights on UEFA Champions League glory.

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Hiddink agrees Elephants role - report

Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.

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Ribery ready to decide

Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery has vowed to make a definitive decision on his future in the coming weeks.

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Bent - Short chat helped

Darren Bent believes a pre-match chat by owner Ellis Short helped Sunderland beat Bolton on Tuesday.

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No Reds bid for Stephens

Swindon's Jamie Stephens looks set to stay with the League One club, after Liverpool failed to follow up their interest.

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Jagielka delight at comeback

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has admitted his delight at making his full return to first-team action.

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Ronaldinho dreaming of 2014

Ronaldinho believes he can earn a re-call to the Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup and beyond.

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Seedorf set for Utd 'final'

Clarence Seedorf admits AC Milan need to treat their return date with Manchester United as a cup final.

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Man United v AC Milan preview

Manchester United host AC Milan and David Beckham at Old Trafford in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Lehmann set to retire

Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has indicated he is set to retire at the end of the season.

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Ribery Bayern's top priority

Bayern Munich insist that extending Franck Ribery's contract is their No.1 priority.

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Ribery names suitors

Franck Ribery has confirmed that Chelsea are competing with Real Madrid and Barcelona for his signature.

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Nice to axe boss Olle-Nicolle

Nice have confirmed the imminent departure of Didier Olle-Nicolle as manager.

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Sertic signs contract extension

Gregory Sertic has penned a new two-year contract at Bordeaux, tying him to the club until June 2014.

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Bordeaux to challenge backlog

Bordeaux are to contest a decision by the LFP to reschedule their Ligue 1 date with Auxerre for 10th March.

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Benitez defence for Gerrard

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez does not believe Steven Gerrard was guilty of an alleged V-sign towards referee Andre Marriner.

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Pompey face Euro heartache

Portsmouth could be denied a place in the Europa League after not applying for a Uefa club licence.

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Moyes laments cup exits

David Moyes admits he is frustrated Everton could not carry their impressive Premier League form into the cups.

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Sandro interest played down

Internacional midfielder Sandro's agent insists he knows nothing of reported interest from Real Madrid.

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Deco plans Blues exit

Deco has revealed that he hopes to quit Chelsea after this summer's World Cup finals and head back to his native Brazil.

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Ewerthon heading home

Brazilian outfit Palmeiras have reached an agreement with Real Zaragoza regarding the signing of Ewerthon.

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Kyle rules out Russian move

Kevin Kyle has ruled out a move to Russian side Spartak Nalchik, admitting he would miss Scotland too much.

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Slovenian shrugs off interest

Slovenia starlet Tim Matavz insists he is more than happy at Groningen.

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Heerenveen sign Timmer

Veteran keeper Henk Timmer has come out of retirement to sign for Heerenveen until the end of the season.

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Button quietly confident

Jenson Button has refused to predict whether he or McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton will have the upper hand.

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Massa: Alonso's a nice guy

Felipe Massa is confident he will form a great partnership with "nice guy" Fernando Alonso at Ferrari.

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Rubens: I'm in great shape

Rubens Barrichello says he is still as fit as a fiddle ahead of his 18th season in Formula One.

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Petchey: Draper should go

Andy Murray's former coach Mark Petchey has urged Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger Draper to resign - or be forced out.

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Baltacha qualifies for California

British number one Elena Baltacha defeats Russia's Ekaterina Bychkova to qualify for the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

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Baltacha remains confident

British No.1 Elena Baltacha is through to the main draw of the Indian Wells Open after a straight sets victory.

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Dott wins battle of Scots

Graeme Dott made sure of his place at the Betfred.com World Championship but Ricky Walden and Stuart Bingham were beaten in qualifying.

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Dott and Lee grab Crucible spots

Former champion Graeme Dott beats Jimmy Michie 10-5 to book his place at next month's World Championship.

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Ken secures Crucible chance

Ken Doherty rolled back the years as he thrashed Joe Swail to secure his place in the Betfred.com World Championship.

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France triumph at Euros

France beat Croatia 25-21 in the European championship final to become the first nation to hold all three titles at the same time.

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France into Euro final

World and Olympic handball champions France reach the European Championship final with a 36-28 win over Iceland.

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Cullen wins in Belfast

Ireland's Mary Cullen won the women's race in the Belfast International Cross Country race at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. Kenya's Mike Kiegen won the men's race.

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Kobe's late jumper ends Lakers' 3-game slide

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak.

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Mike Dunleavy out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers

Mike Dunleavy was shocked that he was fired as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.

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Bobcats rally past Heat, earn playoff tiebreaker

CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) The Charlotte Bobcats keep finding new ways to beat the Miami Heat , and that just might end up deciding which team goes to the playoffs.

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Injured Onions ruled out of opening Test

England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury.

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Younus and Yousuf banned, Afridi fined

Former captains Younus Khan and Muhammad Yousuf will no longer be considered for selection by Pakistan after an inquiry into reports of infighting on the disastrous tour of Australia. The PCB hands ou

Clippers fire general manager Dunleavy

The Los Angeles Clippers fire general manager Mike Dunleavy, a month after he relinquished his head coaching role.

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Highly anticipated F1 season begins at Bahrain GP (PA SportsTicker)

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Auto Racing Writer

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Franchitti back to defend Indy title this time (AP)

The last time Dario Franchitti was the defending IndyCar Series champion, he was racing on a different circuit.

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Brawn honored by queen after F1 triumph (PA SportsTicker)

Ross Brawn has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for guiding his team to last season's Formula One championship.

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Vitali's swipe at Lennox

Vitali Klitschko is desperate to take David Haye's world title off him, while he also aimed a swipe at Lennox Lewis.

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Khan to make US debut

Britain's WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan will make his United States debut in May when he defends his title against Paulie Malignaggi in New York.

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Doubt over Hatton comeback

Ricky Hatton's comeback plans are in doubt after he apparently told friends he wanted to walk away from the ring.

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Argentina to join Tri-Nations in 2012

Argentina is set to join the Tri-Nations in 2012 after International Rugby Board chairman Bernard Lapasset confirmed the body would provide a crucial funding package for the project.

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O'Driscoll to claim 100th Ireland cap

Brian O'Driscoll will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at Croke Park.

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Ryan Jones ruled out for Wales

Wales captain Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland after failing to shake off a calf injury.

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Editorial - Early Doors
Complacent Cole deserves boos
Early Doors (UK) - Monday, 13 October 2008

Early Doors never thought it would see anybody leap to Ashley Cole's defence.

This is a man who embodies everything odious about the modern game. Who left his boyhood club to chase money; who became the face (or the back) of anti-respect whe...Read more...

Editorial - Early Doors
Kazakhstan confidential
Dorin Spoaller - Friday, 10 October 2008

We all know there are not meant to be easy games in international football any more. We all also know that's absolute bunkum.

There are still easy games and Kazakhstan at home is one of them.

Kazakhstan are officially worse than New Ca...Read more...

Editorial - goal
English Debate: ...
Dorin Spoaller - Sunday, 12 October 2008

How come Spurs are in such a parlous position? Graham Lister considers the malaise afflicting White Hart Lane...
by Graham ListerRead more...