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Ramires signs new Chelsea deal
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires has signed a new contract until 2019.
Exclusive: Asian sports chief hopes for election deal between AFC and UEFA
One of the top powerbrokers in global sport, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, said a direct battle between Asian and European candidate
Bulgarian Champions Ludogorets suffer shock Cup defeat
Bulgarian league champs Ludogorets suffered a shock domestic cup defeat with a 1-0 reverse away to 10-man second division Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa on Thursday.
Paraguay extend Argentine links with Villalba call-up
The 25-man Paraguay squad named by coach Ramon Diaz includes five players who were born across the border in Argentina to Paraguayan parents.
Danish FA supports Greenland’s bid to join UEFA, FIFA
Denmark's football association wants to help develop the sport in Greenland, on the territory which still has no proper pitches.
Leicester City’s Ranieri says team spirit is key to success
Team spirit is the most important ingredient for Leicester City's success this season.
Premier League position motivates West Ham: Bilic
West Ham United players are motivated by their position in the Premier League table, said manager Slaven Bilic.
Platini says he alone has vision to lead crisis-shaken FIFA
Suspended UEFA head Michel Platini said on Thursday he was the only person with the vision to lead soccer's world governing body.
Barca rely on Neymar and Suarez
With Lionel Messi injured, a struggling Barcelona are having to rely heavily on strikers Neymar and Luis Suarez to keep the team afloat.
Guardiola deal top of agenda as Bayern cruise
With Bayern Munich cruising easily through the Bundesliga, the only uncertainty lies in the future of coach Pep Guardiola.
‘Justice’ after red rescinded-Coloccini
Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini said 'justice' was done after the Football Association rescinded the red card handed to him by refree Madley.
Aguero impossible to replace but City can cope – Pellegrini
Manchester City have the attack options to cope with the absence of Sergio Aguero, manager Manuel Pellegrini said, admitting he is impossible to replace.
