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Vertonghen confident Spurs can cope with injury crisis

Jan Vertonghen says he is confident the club have a big enough squad to cope with their injury problems ahead of a busy schedule of games.
Belgium’s Jan Vertonghen addresses a news conference before a training session at GSP stadium in Nicosia

Players should take responsibility not managers, says Defoe

Sunderland's fate is in the hands of the players and not the manager, striker Jermain Defoe said after the club's woeful form.
Sunderland v Manchester City – Capital One Cup Third Round

Villa need a win to boost confidence, says Sherwood

Tim Sherwood is certain his side will start picking up points if they match the performance levels they showed in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Chelsea v Aston Villa – Barclays Premier League

From Dortmund nightmares to Bayern Heroics – The rise of Hector Bellerin

A look at how the young Spaniard Hector Bellerin has grown from strength to strength and nailed down the right back spot for the Gunners.
Arsenal v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F

Korean Chung concedes his FIFA candidacy hangs by a thread

South Korea's Chung Mong-joon says that he is in a spot of trouble as FIFA reject his plea to remove his 6 month ban from Football.
Chung Mong-joon speaks during a news conference in Seoul

Neymar rises to the occasion in Messi’s abscence

With Messi injured, Neymar rose to the occasion playing a wholesome game as he lead Barcelona to a Champions League victory over BATE Borisov.
Barcelona’s Neymar gestures as he arrives for a training session at Joan Gamper training camp, near Barcelona

Age is just a number, says United skipper Rooney

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says he has never felt so fit and that age doesn't seem to bother him.
Manchester United’s player Rooney speaks during news conference on eve of their Champions League Group B soccer match against CSKA Moscow at Arena Khimki stadium outside Moscow

Age is just a number, says United skipper Rooney

Wayne Rooney says he feels fitter than ever and has many more years left him ahead of his 30th birthday.
Manchester United’s player Rooney speaks during news conference on eve of their Champions League Group B soccer match against CSKA Moscow at Arena Khimki stadium outside Moscow

Barca’s Neymar showing leadership in the absence of Messi

Barcelona forward Neymar again showed he is capable of providing leadership and impetus in the absence of Lionel Messi.
Barcelona’s Neymar gestures as he arrives for a training session at Joan Gamper training camp, near Barcelona

Van Gaal says draw would be good for United in Moscow

Manchester United would settle for a point away to CSKA Moscow in their Champions League Group B clash on Wednesday says Louis van Gaal.
Manchester United’s coach van Gaal speaks during news conference on eve of their Champions League Group B soccer match against CSKA Moscow at Arena Khimki stadium outside Moscow

Chelsea have hunger, ambition to progress: Terry

John Terry is confident of qualification for the knockout rounds.
Dynamo Kiev v Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group G

Giroud thanks helping hand of destiny for Arsenal opener

Olivier Giroud thanked the helping hand of destiny after inspiring Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich.
Arsenal v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F