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Mata recalls ‘genius’ George Best as United eye PSV win

Juan Mata hailed George Best "a genius forever" as Manchester United aim to mark the 10th anniversary of the Northern Irishman's death with a victory.
A man walks near a George Best mural in the Gregagh Estate, Belfast

Sunderland will park the bus to stay up, says Allardyce

Sunderland will have to 'park the bus' to help them stay in the Premier League this season, manager Sam Allardyce said.
Crystal Palace v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Sunderland get rare win as Defoe punishes Palace error

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe cashed in on a horrendous defensive mix-up to give his struggling side a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

U.S. open Olympics qualifying bid vs. Costa Rica

Reigning Olympics women's football champions, the United States, will open their bid for a berth at next year's Rio Games against Costa Rica on Feb. 10.
Soccer: Post WWC Tour-Brazil at USA

Perez will not quit after ‘Clasico’ fiasco

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has rebuffed calls from fans for him to step down after Saturday's humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona.
Real Madrid’s President Florentino Perez gestures during a news conference at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid

Real president Perez backs coach Benitez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has backed coach Rafa Benitez despite Saturday's humiliating 4-0 drubbing at home to arch rivals Barcelona.
Real Madrid’s coach Benitez gestures during a news conference a day ahead of their “Clasico” soccer match against Barcelona at the Valdebebas training grounds outside Madrid

Valencia can cope with injury problems – Nuno

Valencia have some significant injury absentees but coach Nuno believes they still have enough quality to beat UCL Group H leaders Zenit St Petersburg.
Zenit St. Petersburg v Valencia – UEFA Champions League Group stage

Chelsea confidence growing after dismal start – Mourinho

Chelsea are growing in confidence after a poor start to the season and optimistic for Champions League qualification, manager Jose Mourinho said.
Chelsea Training

The Rise of Chris Smalling

The metamorphosis of Chris Smalling from a player extremely prone to making silly errors to a defensive lynch-pin,is nothing short of a revelation.
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FIFA ethics panel to rule on Blatter, Platini next month

The decisions on Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will made in December by the FIFA ethics Committee.
Combination file photo of FIFA President Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini in Zurich

Arsenal lose Coquelin but Ramsey could return for Zagreb clash

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury but Aaron Ramsey could return, manager Arsene Wenger said.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Barca’s Mascherano likely sidelined for Roma visit

Holders Barcelona are highly unlikely to have centre back Javier Mascherano available for Tuesday's Champions League Group E match at home to AS Roma.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA