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New Villa boss Garde can’t guarantee top flight survival

Aston Villa's new manager Remi Garde seems hopeful of leading the team out of its recent slump, however realistically he doesn't expect to make the top cut.
Aston Villa – Remi Garde Press Conference

Saviour Scolari gave water to thirsty Guangzhou-Zhang

Chinese fullback Zhang Linping heaped praise on manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as they eye a Chinese Super League title.
Scolari, new coach of Chinese Super League soccer club Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, attends a news conference in Guangzhou

No excuses for Spurs ahead of Arsenal clash-Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspurs manager Mauricio Pochettino says they are not taking their next clash against Arsenal lightly and will be fully prepared for them.
Tottenham Hotspur v RSC Anderlecht – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group J

Figueredo hopes to cooperate with Uruguay to avoid U.S. extradition

Former FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo is willing to work with the Uruguay judiciary in its investigation into corruption to avoid extradition to USA.
File photo of former FIFA Vice President Eugenio Figueredo speaking during a news conference in Asuncion

Dortmund, Napoli seal Europa League last 32 spots

Borussia Dortmund and Napoli were the headline acts to qualify for the Europa League knockout stage as both sides plundered a glut of goals on Thursday.
Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates after scoring a goal during their Europa League group C soccer match in Dortmund

West Brom boss Pulis fined for misconduct

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has been fined 8,000 pounds ($12,176) after admitting a misconduct charge.
West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City – Barclays Premier League

Chelsea old boys give their verdicts on form slump

What has gone wrong at Chelsea? Answers straight from Stamford Bridge stalwarts!
Chelsea v Fiorentina – International Champions Cup Pre Season Friendly Tournament

Houllier told me to take Villa job, says Garde

garde says that houllier told him to take the aston villa job.

Ronaldo tired of Messi comparisons, says “not a fake person”

ronaldo is tired of comparisions drawn between him and messi. He also clarifies that he isnt a fake person.

Mourinho loses appeal on suspended stadium ban

mourinho loses his suspended stadium ban appeal.

Palestine to host World Cup qualifiers in Jordan

Jordan is all set to be home to World Cup qualifiers this year.

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape

Karim Benzema has been put under a formal enquiry regarding Valbuena's alleged sex tape.