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Champions Boca braced for hostile reception in Rosario

Newly crowned Argentine champions Boca Juniors are braced for a hostile reception at Rosario Central.

Dermendzhiev back at Ludogorets

Georgi Dermendzhiev returns to the Bulgarian side Ludogorets as manager having lead the team to four successive title but parted with them earlier on.

Goal king Salomon Kalou hits hat-trick for high-flying Hertha

Salomon Kalou scored a hat-trick as Hertha Berlin beat Hanover 96 on Friday, helping them climb to fourth in the Bundesliga.
Hertha Berlin’s Kalou and Plattemhardt celebrate a goal against Schalke 04 during their Bundesliga soccer match in Gelsenkirchen

Suspended FIFA chief Blatter in hospital – lawyer

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter in hospital for a medical checkup according to his lawyer
Blatter arrives for a news conference aside of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Toure turns down Ivory Coast again

African footballer of the year Yaya Toure has again turned down a call-up from his country.
Manchester City v Norwich City – Barclays Premier League

Blatter being treated for stress but not in hospital – confidant

Sepp Blatter, his federation mired in a corruption crisis, is being treated by doctors for stress and has been ordered to stay at home.
Blatter reacts before the first game of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

Messi, Tevez, Fleetwood’s Hall vie for FIFA goal of year

Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, English third tier player David Hall and U.S. women's international Carli Lloyd were among players included on the shortlist for FIFA's goal of the year.
Barcelona’s Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atletico Madrid’s during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid

Statistics can be our secret weapon: Allardyce

Sam Allardyce believes statistics can be a useful tool in Sunderland's bid to climb the Premier league table.
Everton v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Banned Mourinho could watch Chelsea from street corner

Jose Mourinho might be found on a street corner near Stoke City's ground.
Chelsea – Jose Mourinho Press Conference

Coe’s silence not golden amid latest doping crisis

Sebastian Coe, the president of the sport's governing body maintained his silence all through in the face of one of the most damning drugs scandals.
Newly elected President of International Association of Athletics Federations Coe listens to a question at a news conference in Beijing

Van Gaal says fans should support team, not jeer players

Louis van Gaal made a comment about how the outrage of fans has a negative effect on players.
Manchester United Press Conference

Mounting injuries give Wenger headache ahead of derby day

Arsene Wenger is "very concerned" with a mounting injury list and confirmed that Hector Bellerin will miss Sunday's North London derby.
Arsenal Training