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Salif Sane has insisted that Bordeaux's focus is on Ligue 1, where they are currently flagging in 10th, but the defender has admitted that they will still be gunning for victory against Ligue 2 side Angers.
Source: Sane: Cup success not Bordeaux's priority (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1368538.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
AEK Athens have announced the loan signing of Birmingham City midfielder Michel, who has joined the team until the end of this season.
Source: Michel joins AEK on loan (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1368706.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
With the match looking to be heading for extra time, Masahiko Inoha scored in the last minute to give ten-man Japan a 3-2 victory over hosts Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup quarter-final today.
Source: Japan strike late to break hosts' hearts (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1368809.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Uzbekistan wrote a new chapter in their footballing history on Friday by making the AFC Asian Cup semi-finals for the first time with a tense 2-1 win against Jordan.
Source: Uzbeks down Jordan to reach semis (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1368963.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised defender Nemanja Vidic, discussed the January transfer window and goalkeeper Ben Foster, who returns to Old Trafford today with Birmingham City.
Source: Ferguson hails Vidic, bemoans market (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369090.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Gold Coast United kept up their chase for a top-two finish in the A-League with a 5-1 rout of Newcastle Jets, while Melbourne Heart came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against city rivals Victory.
Source: Gold Coast hit five, Melbourne rivals draw (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369168.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has signed a new contract which will keep him at Ewood Park for two more years.
Source: Nelsen signs new Rovers deal (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369232.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Midfielder Harry Kewell scored the winning goal deep into extra time to give Australia a 1-0 win over Iraq and ensure his team reached the AFC Asian Cup semi-finals, where they will face Uzbekistan.
Source: Kewell knocks Iraq out in extra time (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1369344.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Victorious coach Holger Osieck praised his Australia side's resolve as they fought past reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Iraq in extra-time, with losing boss Wolfgang Sidka sore at the way his side exited the tournament.
Source: Osieck hails Aussie determination (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1369446.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Ligue 1 side Brest followed the humiliation of Monaco in the previous round by crashing out of the Coupe de France on penalties to amateur side Chambery, while Bordeaux lost to Ligue 2 side Angers.
Source: Brest, Bordeaux are new Coupe casualties (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369587.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Leonardo looked to dispel views that Inter Milan's miraculous turnaround since he took over as coach, and similarly looked to clear the air surrounding his predecessor Rafael Benitez, stating he might have been unlucky.
Source: Leonardo: I'm not Inter's saviour (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369609.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
San Luis were unable to join Atlas at the top of the Mexican Clausura after being held to a 1-1 draw at Guadalajara, while third-placed Unam Pumas fought a 3-3 draw with Cruz Azul.
Source: San Luis draw, Pumas third (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369687.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
A brace from Gonzalo Castro and one from Michal Kadlec gave Bayer Leverkusen a 3-1 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach, who grabbed a consolation through Martin Stranzl.
Source: Bayer into second after Gladbach win (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1369866.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Only seven Ligue 1 sides remain in the French Cup after Lyon were knocked out by fellow top-flight side Nice in extra time, but Paris Saint Germain beat fifth-tier Agen 3-2 to avoid a banana skin.
Source: PSG avoid banana skin but Lyon exit (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1370067.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Manchester United defender John O'Shea has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to rediscover his goal scoring touch as leaders Manchester United attempt to create a larger gap on the chasing pack at Blackpool on Tuesday.
Source: Rooney backed to rediscover killer instinct (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1370102.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Most international tournaments introduce a host of shining new stars and the AFC Asian Cup has proven to be no exception as FIFA.com looks at some of the fresh young talent that are likely to make headlines for years to come.
Source: Asian finals unearth new gems (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1370116.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Alberto Zapater scored twice as Sporting Lisbon won 3-0 at Maritimo in the Portuguese Liga to move second, eight points behind leaders Benfica.
Source: Easy win for Sporting (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1370626.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Argentina coach Sergio Batista has omitted a host of major names from his squad for next month's match against Portugal including Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero, and Gabriel Heinze.
Source: Argentine big guns to miss Portugal friendly (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1370684.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
After flying the flag for Central America at the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™, Honduras continued to impress by claiming the 2011 Copa Centroamericana.
Source: Honduras hold sway in Central America (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1370947.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Werder Bremen director of sport Klaus Allofs has backed coach Thomas Schaaf to turn around the club's fortunes after a 3-0 defeat to Cologne at the weekend raised doubts about his future.
Source: Schaaf backed by Allofs (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1370780.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Real Madrid playmaker Kaka has not been included in Mano Menezes' 23-man Brazil squad ahead of next month's friendly international against France.
Source: Menezes snubs Kaka (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1371163.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Stunned Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov offered no excuses for his side's demoralising display after their dreams of reaching a first AFC Asian Cup final were emphatically crushed by Australia.
Source: Uzbek boss rues defensive errors (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1371269.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback to recover from two goals down at Blackpool with 20 minutes remaining to claim a 3-2 win, and surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League ladder.
Source: United roar back at Blackpool (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1371295.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes victory in the League Cup final next month would not only allow the Gunners to break their trophy drought but be a perfect springboard to even greater success.
Source: Wenger wants League Cup to spark trophy hunt (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1371369.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Feyenoord striker Ruben Schaken is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery and tests revealed a piece of loose cartilage in his right knee.
Source: Schaken blow for Feyenoord (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1371692.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
FC Twente moved into the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker at the expense of Eredivisie rivals PSV Eindhoven following a penalty shoot-out, while FC Utrecht advanced with a 3-2 home win over FC Groningen.
Source: Twente edge PSV in cup (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372088.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Liverpool's first back-to-back victories in almost three months has lifted the Reds into seventh and manager Kenny Dalglish believes his side are capable of pushing for a place in Europe.
Source: Dalglish eyes European berth (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372149.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Edwin van der Sar will call time on his illustrious career at the end of the season, with the Manchester United goalkeeper, now 40, saying he feels it is time to concentrate on his family rather than football.
Source: Van der Sar to hang up gloves (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372235.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Franck Ribery has suffered a set-back in his recovery from his knee injury suffered earlier this month Wolfsburg, and is expected to take at least two weeks to return.
Source: Bayern's Ribery suffers injury set-back (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372428.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
With only a few days remaining before the January transfer window closes, FIFA.com catches up with the latest major comings and goings in Planet Football.
Source: Trading brisk in January sales (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372783.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Senegalese striker Demba Ba has completed his protracted move from Hoffenheim to struggling English Premier League side West Ham United.
Source: Hammers sign Hoffenheim's Ba (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1372857.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Korea Republic bowed out of the AFC Asian Cup in style by edging Uzbekistan 3-2 in an entertaining third-place play-off on Friday to secure an automatic place at the 2015 tournament in Australia.
Source: Koreans sink Uzbeks to claim 2015 berth (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1373096.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Tourbillon were on the end of an almighty 10-1 hammering by Morrocan title-chasers Raja Casablanca in the opening CAF Champions League tie, with the Chadian side facing a near-impossible task to qualify.
Source: Ten for Raja equals African record (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1373312.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Club captain Danny Murphy has signed a new deal with Fulham which ties the former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder to the Cottagers until the end of next season.
Source: Murphy agrees Fulham extension (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1373584.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Barcelona gained revenge on Hercules with a 3-0 victory to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga, although they had to wait for two late Lionel Messi goals before the three points were secure.
Source: Late Messi brace bags Barça victory (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1373765.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Club Brugge climbed to third in the Jupiler League with a 1-0 win over Germinal Beerschot, Standard Liege moved into fifth after a 2-1 win against Westerlo, and Lierse beat bottom side Charleroi.
Source: Brugge win again, Standard into fifth (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1373812.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Sergio Pellissier scored twice and Davide Mandelli headed another as Chievo beat Brescia 3-0 to move clear of the Serie A relegation zone and leave their opponents in the bottom three.
Source: Brescia win sees Chievo move clear (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1373917.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
The possibility of a mouthwatering CAF Champions League tie against Egyptian giants Al-Ahly is drinving on SuperSport United of South Africa and, after a 2-0 win over Matlama of Lesotho, coach Gavin Hunt is focused on it.
Source: SuperSport keep Al-Ahly dream alive (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374011.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
A late Bryan Ruiz struck in the final minute was a harsh blow for Feyenoord as they saw a lead slip away at FC Twente to lose 2-1, leaving the home side one point off top spot, while Ajax kept chase with a 3-0 win at NAC Breda.
Source: Twente leave it late, Ajax win away (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374039.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Bordeaux's recent poor form may be behind them after they ended their six game streak without a win by beating Nice 2-0 at home, with Ludovic Sane and Anthony Modeste getting the goals.
Source: Bordeaux end winless run (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374106.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Inter Milan and Udinese both claimed maximum points today after trailing in their games, with the northerners mounting a comeback at Juventus, while Inter stunned Palermo to a 3-2 win after the visitors had a two goal lead.
Source: Comeback wins for Inter, Udinese (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374181.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Paraguay internation Lucas Barrios tells FIFA.com of his determination to keep Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table and his country's bid for glory at the 2011 Copa America.
Source: Barrios: I want silverware in 2011 (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1374346.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa has announced that the operation he underwent yesterday on his right foot was successful and is aiming to return to action before the end of the Bundesliga season.
Source: Kagawa has successful operation (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1374441.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero has put an end to speculation linking him with a move to England by signing a two-and-a-half-year extension to his contract at the Vicente Calderon.
Source: Aguero signs new contract (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374517.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Aston Villa have finally completed the loan signing of USA midfielder Michael Bradley for the remainder of the season.
Source: Villa complete Bradley signing (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374683.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Tino Costa salvaged a point for Valencia with a goal 12 minutes from time at Racing Santander, cancelling out Ariel Nahuelpan's first-half opener, but failed to find an additional goal to see them equal a record sixth straight win.
Source: Valencia held by Racing (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374758.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Arsenal have announced that, having secured a "long-term" deal for 18-year-old Ryo Miyaichi, they will be sending the Japanese forward out on loan to Eredivisie side Feyenoord until the end of the season.
Source: Gunners loan out new signing (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374789.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Malaga have allowed Edinho to move back to his homeland of Portugal with Maritimo, with a loan deal until the end of the season being agreed between the clubs.
Source: Edinho returns to Portugal (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374795.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Craig Levein chats to FIFA.com about Scotland's progress during his time in charge, their emerging group of England-based stars, his pride at representing his country at Italy 1990 and desire to return them to the FIFA World Cup.
Source: Levein: Scotland's future looking bright (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1374564.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Wolfsburg's deadline-day signings of Patrick Helmes, Jan Polak, Tuncay Sanli, Yohandry Orozco and Koo Ja-Cheol have left managing director Dieter Hoeness a happy man.
Source: Hoeness pleased with Wolfsburg recruits (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374955.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Luis Suarez has revealed his joy at joining Liverpool and determination to win silverware with the club, while Ajax's managing director believes the Uruguayan will be a big hit at Anfield.
Source: Suarez: It's a dream to play for Liverpool (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1374989.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Wayne Rooney may not be scoring prolifically but he is contributing to Manchester United's title charge according to Sir Alex Ferguson, who has compared the 25-year-old's partnership with Dimitar Berbatov to the Dwight Yorke-Andy Cole tandem.
Source: Fergie backs Rooney, praises partnership (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1375116.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Celtic beat Aberdeen for the third time in ten days with a 3-0 win at Pittodrie, with Gary Hooper, Mark Wilson and Anthony Stokes on the scoresheet after the hosts were reduced to ten men within a minute.
Source: Celtic defeat ten-man Dons (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1375414.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey final as a second-string side cantered toa 3-0 victory over Almeria, with Adriano and Ibrahim Afellay bagging their first goals for the club, leaving them with an 8-0 aggregate win.
Source: Barça cruise into Copa final (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1375992.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Chambery's fairytale in the Coupe de France continued tonight as they slayed their third Ligue 1 giant to see the amateurs into the quarter-finals, while Le Mans similarly progressed at the expense of higher league opponents.
Source: Chambery fairytale continues, more big exits (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1376071.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Despite failing eight points behind leaders Manchester United following a draw at Birmingham, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini remains optimistic saying the table can change quickly in a matter of weeks.
Source: Title still in Mancini's sights (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1376204.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
With a plethora of players hailing from TP Mazembe's FIFA Club World Cup side, Congo DR are widely renowned as the team to beat in the upcoming African Nations Championship in Sudan, which begins tomorrow.
Source: Mazembe stars bolster Congo DR (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1376387.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Inter Milan moved up to third in the Italian Serie A table closing the gap on leaders AC Milan to seven points after making hard work of a 3-0 win at bottom-placed Bari.
Source: Inter up to third after Bari win (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1376724.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Prinicipal owner John Henry has praised Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, indicating the Scot could remain in charge beyond the end of the season, and discussed the club's future stadium plans.
Source: Henry hints Dalglish could be permanent (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1376999.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
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Following their 0-0 draw last night, Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said he is content with the point, and both he and opposite number Felix Magath have lauded the contribution of Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Source: Klopp happy with point (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377369.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
After suffering a year dogged by injuries, while Germany flourished at the FIFA World Cup™, and now being left out of their friendly against Italy, Michael Ballack has been told his international future will be finalised in March.
Source: Ballack to discover Germany future in March (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1377390.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Ahead of their crunch match with fellow title-contenders Roma tomorrow, Inter Milan coach Leonardo has stated the game could be a watershed moment for the Serie A champions, who were written off after a poor start.
Source: Leonardo: Roma match important benchmark (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377402.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Newcastle United stunned Arsenal by coming from four goals behind at half-time to earn a share of the spoils in a 4-4 draw, with Cheik Tiote scoring a fantastic volley to complete the comeback.
Source: Newcastle recover from four goals down (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377544.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
New Juventus signing Alessandro Matri scored twice against the club he left last week as Cagliari were beaten 3-1, while Luca Toni netted his 100th Serie A goal to seal the victory.
Source: Matri returns to down old club Cagliari (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377745.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Wolverhampton Wanderers ended Manchester United's unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory at Molineux while Arsenal threw away a four-goal lead at Newcastle United on a record-breaking day of goals in the Premier League.
Source: United beaten on record day for goals (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377660.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Barcelona broke a La Liga record and Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid, Levante ended Villarreal's unbeaten home record, while Athletic Bilbao jumped to fifth with a 3-0 win.
Source: Barça set record, Villarreal shocked (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377804.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Steve McClaren has revealed his frustration with Wolfsburg playmaker Diego, who missed a vital penalty during his side's 1-0 defeat to Hannover yesterday, despite not being chosen to take the spot-kick.
Source: McClaren angry with Diego defiance (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1377863.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
An eventful match which ended with three red cards saw FC Groningen beat Willem II 7-1, while FC Twente missed the chance to go clear as they were held to a 1-1 draw at FC Utrecht.
Source: Groningen hit seven, Twente held (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378016.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Basel had to fightback from a goal down to get the better of Thun and climb to the top of the Axpo Super League to eventually win 3-2, while Grasshoppers won a relegation six-pointer with St Gallen 4-1.
Source: Basel comeback sends them top (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378176.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Hercules' record on the road continues to look dismal after Valencia dealt with them a further blow, with Aritz Aduritz and Tino Costa giving Los Che their sixth win in seven La Liga games.
Source: Valencia continue Hercules woes (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378238.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Genk moved back to within three points of leaders Anderlecht with a 1-0 win over nine-man Club Brugge, while Standard Liege won by the same margin at Eupen.
Source: Genk edge Club Brugge to maintain title push (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378300.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
France coach Laurent Blanc speaks to FIFA.com about his football philosophy and the task of rebuilding Les Bleus after one of the darkest periods in their history.
Source: Blanc: The players hold the key (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1378409.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
FIFA.com highlights all the club action from across the Americas this weekend, with a special focus on some Brazilian clássicos, late-game antics for Mexico's pace-setters and continuing woes for Chilean giants Colo Colo.
Source: Americas Leagues review (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378808.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Spain striker David Villa has backed Fernando Torres to succeed at Chelsea, as he believes his decision to leave Liverpool will be vindicated in time.
Source: Villa: Torres will succeed (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378734.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Malaga keeper Sergio Asenjo will require surgery on a right knee injury he picked up during a weekend league match and will miss the rest of the season, the club said Monday.
Source: Season over for Malaga keeper (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1378854.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
One of the game's late developers, Daniel Majstorovic speaks to FIFA.com about establishing himself in the Sweden team and moving to Celtic at the age of 33.
Source: Majstorovic: Sweden set for something big (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1378624.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Diego Milito is set to face Inter Milan's UEFA Champions League final re-run with Bayern Munich in the last-16, having scored both goals in the Italian side's victory last May, after suffering a hamstring injury.
Source: Milito facing lay-off (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379028.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Kevin Grosskreutz is hoping the current crop of Borussia Dortmund players can bring about a new winning-era for the club as they continue to dominate the Bundesliga, holding a 12-point at the top of the table.
Source: Grosskreutz wants consistent success (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379041.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Sampdoria coach Domenico Di Carlo has been given support by president Riccardo Garrone as the Genoa club continue to slide down the Serie A table, now sitting just five points clear of relegation.
Source: Di Carlo gets Samp backing (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379085.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Queensland Fury had no let-up in their poor run, who are now without a single point in their least seven games, after losing to table-topping Brisbane Roar 2-1 - their 17th win of the season.
Source: Roar down Fury (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379162.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is expected to return to training within a week according to Switzerland physio Cuno Wetzel, following an injury he suffered against Newcastle United last weekend.
Source: Gunners given Djourou injury boost (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379731.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Marcelino Garcia Toral has returned to Racing Santander for his second spell as coach, replacing Miguel Angel Portugal, who was sacked yesterday.
Source: Marcelino returns to Racing (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1379838.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Goals from Aston Villa duo Darren Bent and Ashley Young were enough to give England their first win in three matches as they cancelled out Daniel Agger's early header to claim a 2-1 win over Denmark in Copenhagen.
Source: Villa duo down Denmark (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1380138.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Fabio Capello has been left with a potential selection dilemma after Ashley Young and Darren Bent impressed in the forward line scoring the goals as England ended their winless run in Denmark.
Source: Capello in striking dilemma (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1380315.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Serbia international Branislav Ivanovic has signed a new deal with Chelsea which commits him to the club until 2016, and expressed his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge for a long time.
Source: Ivanovic signs new Chelsea deal (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1380862.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to claw back into contention for a second African Nations Championship title, while Cameroon edged Mali to remain top of the table.
Source: DR Congo fight back (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1380912.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
FIFA.com looks at how the arrival of coach Ernesto Valverde and four influential foreign players is helping to push Piraeus giants Olympiacos back to the summit of Greek football,
Source: Imports boost resurgent Olympiacos (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381136.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted he will perform even better during the final stretch of the season than at the start, saying he feels "phenomenal."
Source: Ronaldo feeling 'phenomenal' (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381400.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Wayne Rooney scored a sensational overhead kick to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Premier League rivals Manchester City, who were the better side on the day at Old Trafford.
Source: Rooney strike wins Manchester derby (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381595.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Steve Gohouri scored a second-half equaliser to give Wigan Athletic a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, who had led through another Raul Meireles goal and saw Luis Suarez hit the woodwork twice.
Source: Wigan dent Reds' top four hopes (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381685.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
AC Milan maintained their grip at the top of Serie A, ahead of chasers Inter Milan and Napoli, after a 4-0 thrashing of Parma at the San Siro today to bounce back after two consecutive draws.
Source: Milan resume winning ways (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381755.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Basel stretched their lead to four points at the top of Switzerland's Super League by stunning St Gallen 3-0 while a 64th-minute goal for FC Sion earned the club a 1-0 victory over Bellinzona.
Source: Basel widen gap at top (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1381812.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Fabio Capello has declared his pleasure at the defensive options at England's disposal, having been without injured captain Rio Ferdinand, and has declared that the likes of Michael Dawson and Gary Cahill are the future.
Source: Capello buoyed by defensive options (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1381949.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Al Hilal's unbeaten run increased to 17 games after a 2-1 win over Al Wahda thanks to goals from Nawaf Al Abed and Christian Wilhelmsson, while elsewhere Al Ittihad beat Al Hazm 3-0.
Source: Al Hilal maintain unbeaten run (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382006.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Olimpo came back from a goal down to stun Banfield with a last-minute winner from Carlos Salom to snatch a 2-1 victory, while San Lorenzo and Gimnasia La Plata played out a 1-1 draw.
Source: Salom strikes seals win (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382022.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Following Barcelona's surprise 1-1 draw with Racing Santander last night, coach Pep Guardiola has said he has "no complaints" at the end of their record-breaking 16-game winning streak, stating his side isn't unbeatable.
Source: Guardiola has "no complaints" after run ends (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382068.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Alvaro Gonzalez and Libor Kozak scored as a 2-0 victory over Brescia put Lazio back in UEFA Champions League contention and seven points behind Serie A leaders AC Milan.
Source: Lazio win boosts European hopes (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382209.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
A 2-0 win for Rennes over struggling Nice, thanks to goals from Victor Montano and Abdoulrazak Boukari, pushed them up to second in the Ligue 1 standings, while Nice's are still yet to win away.
Source: Nice win keeps Rennes in touch (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382266.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Bursaspor fell behind in the Super Lig title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by Eskisehirspor, while Serdar Ozkan's first-minute goal was enough for Ankaragucu to beat Besiktas.
Source: Bursa drop points, Besiktas beaten (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382310.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Goals from Gervinho and Tulio De Melo ensured Lille secured a 2-0 win over Toulouse and maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings.
Source: Lille maintain five-point margin at summit (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382458.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Alessandro Matri will be out for just a week after suffering from chest pains during Juventus' 1-0 win over Inter Milan last night, in which the striker scored the winning goal and played the full game.
Source: Matri injury not serious (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382699.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Morocco's three-club presence at the CAF Confederation Cup remained intact after the both their sides competing in the first round qualified, but Difaa al-Jadida cut it finer than Moghreb Fes, relying on a last-minute goal.
Source: Moroccan clubs maintain charge (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382714.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher admits he was worried about the club's future - but feels the mood at Anfield has been transformed by Kenny Dalglish's return.
Source: Carragher: Dalglish 'galvanised' Reds (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382826.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Athletic Bilbao missed the chance to close to within four points of fourth-placed Villarreal and the Champions League spots after seeing their winning streak ended by Real Mallorca.
Source: Mallorca halt Bilbao charge (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382925.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
The UEFA Champions League returns this week with a host of highly-anticipated match-ups highlighted by Tottenham visiting AC Milan, while a potential classic is on the cards as Arsenal host 2009 champions Barcelona.
Source: Champions League resumes in style (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1382921.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Two injury-time goals helped Lanus begin their Clausura campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Arsenal Sarandi, while Argentinos Juniors also left it late before grabbing an equaliser at Huracan.
Source: Late goals get Lanus off to winning start (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383000.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Rudi Voller has leant his support to Michael Ballack after the Germany captain was left out of the Bayer Leverkusen squad against Eintracht Frankfurt, and backs him to get over his continuing injury troubles.
Source: Voller backs Ballack (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383074.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
After pairing up on the field for the first time this season for Bayern Munich in their 4-0 defeat of Hoffenheim, Franz Beckenbauer has lauded the difference star-men Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben make to the side.
Source: Beckenbauer hails star duo (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383089.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Pep Guardiola has masterminded an immensely successful chapter in Barcelona's history. FIFA.com catches up with a selection of his players to discuss what makes him one of football's top coaches.
Source: Barça pupils lavish praise on Pep (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383602.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Harry Redknapp has lauded defensive midfielders Sandro and Wilson Palacios for their performance during Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over AC Milan last night.
Source: Redknapp hails defensive midfield duo (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383701.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Captain and defender Jimmy Tau scored a rare goal to give Kaizer Chiefs a 1-0 victory over Moroka Swallows on Wednesday and with it second place in an increasingly thrilling South African Premiership title race.
Source: Tau gives Chiefs vital win as SA race hots up (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1383968.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Four-time Copa Libertadores champions Estudiantes have suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against Brazil's Cruzeiro, while holders Internacional had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Ecuador's Emelec in opening group matches.
Source: Estudiantes swamped as champs held (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1384195.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Tottenham have confirmed that Verdran Corluka suffered a sprained ankle following a Mathieu Flamini challenge and Jonathan Woodate strained his groin during the second half of Spurs' 1-0 win over AC Milan.
Source: Corluka could return within weeks (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1384577.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
The Australian A-League finals series commences this weekend with Brisbane Roar hunting a maiden title that would provide long-awaited reward for a remarkable season and bring joy to a city recently devastated by flood.
Source: New contenders eye A-League history (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1384801.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Kenny Dalglish says Joe Cole will be given all the time he needs to return to his best form following a disrupted debut season with the Reds as the former Chelsea midfielder returned to action in the UEFA Europa League.
Source: Dalglish: Cole will come good (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1384813.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects non-league Crawley to cause his side problems when they meet in the FA Cup fifth round tomorrow but is still confident of victory.
Source: Fergie wary of Crawley challenge (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1384963.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Inter Milan coach Leonardo took a swipe Friday at those who questioned the standard of Serie A after defeats for Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League this week.
Source: Leonardo denies Serie A in decline (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385157.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Kosta Barbarouses and Matt McKay scored the goals as Brisbane Roar beat Central Coast Mariners 2-0 in their semi-final first leg to increase their chances of hosting the A-League grand final on 12 March.
Source: Roar close in on A-League grand final (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385300.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Borussia Dortmund got back on track after two draws by beating St Pauli 2-0, a goal from Lucas Barrios and a Ralph Gunesch own goal enough to send the Bundesliga leaders 13 points clear.
Source: Dortmund double stretches lead (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385454.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Manchester United progressed to the quarter-finals to FA Cup after eliminating non-league Crawley Town, but the Premier League leaders had to labour a slim 1-0 win and failed to impress against the side five leagues below them.
Source: Lacklustre United end Crawley fairytale (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385558.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Al Wahda were left in shock today after the defending champions were beaten 5-3 by Al Ittihad Kalba'a, who sit bottom of the UAE League, while Al Wasl moved ahead of Al Wahda with a 2-0 win over Al Ahli.
Source: Minnows shock Al Wahda (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385670.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Heerenveen were on the end of a comfortable win for AZ Alkmaar, scoring either side of half-time to win 2-0, while Groningen were roundly beaten by Roda JC, with Mads Junker claiming a hat-trick in their 4-1 win.
Source: AZ, Roda ease to victory (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385679.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Having won 2-0 against St Pauli yesterday, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz has said he is ready to face Bayern Munich next week at the Allianz Arena in the top of the table clash.
Source: Grosskreutz: Bring on Bayern (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385734.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Lecce took full advantage of an early Gianluigi Buffon red card to stun European-qualification chasing Juventus with a 2-0 victory to boost their Serie A survival chances, despite finishing the game with ten-men too.
Source: Buffon sees red as Lecce stun Juve (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385770.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Stefan Reinartz and Stefan Kiessling scored goals in the final ten minutes to give second-placed Bayer Leverkusen a 4-2 victory over struggling Stuttgart and reduce the gap to Borussia Dortmund to ten points.
Source: Late Bayer brace sees off Stuttgart (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385885.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Montpellier stunned Ligue 1 leaders Lille with a last-gasp winner to open up a title-race in which Les Dogues were beginning to look formidable - having been unbeaten in four months - but now five points separate five teams.
Source: Montpellier blow title-race wide open (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385911.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Borussia Monchengladbach are still bottom of the Bundesliga but are now level on points with Stuttgart after coming from a goal behind to beat mid-table Schalke 2-1, with Mohamadou Idrissou scoring the winner.
Source: Gladbach produce winning comeback (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1385938.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Anderlecht failed to re-take the Jupiler League lead from Genk after being beaten 2-0 at Westerlo, while third-placed AA Gent closed the gap to seven points by beating Standard Liege 4-1.
Source: Anderlecht beaten, Gent close gap (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386051.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has laughed off suggestions that Jack Wilshere's performance against his side at the Emirates has led him to consider signing the Arsenal midfielder.
Source: Guardiola laughs off Wilshere speculation (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386130.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
A Roma training session has gone ahead without Claudio Ranieri, who offered to resign as their coach following defeats by Shakhtar Donetsk and Genoa.
Source: Roma train without Ranieri (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386295.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
A winner four minutes from the end by substitute Alanzinho lifted Trabzonspor two points clear at the top of the Super Lig table with a 2-1 away win over Manisaspor.
Source: Late winner sends Trabzonspor top (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386570.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Independiente and Penarol will collide in a battle of two of the most successful teams in Libertadores history, while Estudiantes and Internacional, the last two winners of the competition, attempt to address disappointing starts.
Source: Former kings seek first wins (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386715.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Tunisia are through to the final of the CAF African Nations Championship, where they will face Angola, after both won penalty shootouts against Algeria and Sudan respectively.
Source: Tunisia, Angola reach final on penalties (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1386948.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Gabriel Heinze has revealed he regrets the way he left Manchester United, as his current club Marseille prepare to face his old side in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow night.
Source: Heinze regrets sour United exit (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1386951.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Blackpool dealt a blow to Tottenham's hopes of securing UEFA Champions League qualification, scoring their first win in seven matches with a 3-1 victory at Bloomfield Road.
Source: Blackpool best Spurs to halt slide (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1387125.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
English clubs Liverpool and Manchester City are among the remaining heavyweights looking to secure qualification for the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday.
Source: Europa last 16 beckons (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1387228.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Newcastle United can expect to have exciting midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa back for early April according to manager Alan Pardew, after the Frenchman has spent much of the season on the sidelines after breaking his leg in October.
Source: Pardew: Ben Arfa back for early April (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1387630.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Arsenal came through their game with Stoke City 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Sebastien Squillaci, but Arsene Wenger will be fretting on the fitness of Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott, who both left the field injured.
Source: Injuries taint Arsenal win (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1387708.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Sweden have made steady progress since the installation as coach of Erik Hamren and return to the team of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as their rise to 29th on the FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking attests.
Source: Erik and Ibra get Sweden rising (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ranking/news/newsid=1388065.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has lauded Karim Benzema for the strides he has made in recent months, but has challenged the 23-year-old France striker to keep on improving.
Source: Mourinho: Benzema still needs to improve (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1388050.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Liverpool qualified for the UEFA Europa League last-16 in a 1-0 win over Sparta Prague tonight, with Dirk Kuyt nodding home the game-winner in the final minutes of the match.
Source: Kuyt header breaks Sparta resistance (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1388302.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
There was last-minute drama for both Liverpool and Rangers in the UEFA Europa League last-32 tonight, relying on late goals to progress, while Manchester City, Villarreal and Bayer Leverkusen will join them in the last-16.
Source: Rangers, Liverpool leave it late in Europe (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1388450.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to win the League Cup for Cesc Fabregas after the captain was ruled out of Sunday's final against Birmingham.
Source: Wenger: We'll win it for Cesc (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1388564.html?cid=rssfeed&att=)