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Belgian League : Oostende lose top spot after Bruges defeat

Oostende slipped from first place in the Belgian league after a 1-0 loss at Club Bruges in which each team had a man sent off.

Corinthians near title as Goias coach quits

Goias lost their coach after a fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday, with Artur Neto's resignation as Corinthians close in on the Brazilian Serie A.

Higuain sinks leaders Fiorentina, Draw at the Derby D’Italia

Gonzalo Higuain gave resurgent Napoli a 2-1 home win over leaders Fiorentina while Inter Milan were held 0-0 by Juventus in a physical Derby D'Italia.
Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Fiorentina during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Naples

Marseille stutter again, Nice fifth after thumping Rennes

Olympique Marseille remain near the bottom of Ligue 1 after being held 1-1 at home by FC Lorient, Hatem Ben Arfa inspired Nice to a 4-1 win at Stade Rennes.
Olympique Marseille’s Pires challenges Lorient’s Barthelme during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille

Sanchez and Lewandowski duel key to Arsenal vs Bayern

Free-scoring strikers Alexis Sanchez and Robert Lewandowski will be key factors in the pivotal Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Champions League match in London.
Watford v Arsenal – Barclays Premier League

Tough test at Dynamo Kiev for fragile Chelsea

Chelsea enjoyed a return to winning ways when they beat Aston Villa but they will face a more severe test at Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Chelsea v Aston Villa – Barclays Premier League

Marco Reus and his lack of resonance with Dortmund

A look at how Marco Reus' injuries and lack of form have adversely affected his club, Dortmund.
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Wijnaldum scores four as Newcastle finally win

Georginio Wijnaldum scored 4 goals as Newcastle won their first Premier League match of the season in style
Newcastle United v Norwich City – Barclays Premier League

Bayern’s Robben left out of squad to face Arsenal

Arjen Robben has been left out of Bayern Munich's squad for their Tuesday night encounter with Arsenal
Munich’s Robben celebrates a goal against Leverkusen during their German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Munich

Beckenbauer rejects bribery allegations over 2006 World Cup

Franz Beckenbauer has denied charges of a slush fund created to bribe FIFA officials for the 2006 World Cup.
Former player and coach Franz Beckenbauer signs a wall of fame at gala marking 50th anniversary of foundation of German Bundesliga soccer league in Berlin

Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Five key talking points

A convincing victory for Atletico against Sociedad at the Anoeta and a superb performance by Griezmann. Here are the talking points!
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Struggling Hanover beat Cologne thanks to keeper Zieler

Hanover 96 moved out of the relegation zone after beating Cologne 1-0 but they had goalkeeper Zieler to thank for their second consecutive victory.