Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Marquinhos scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Kashima Antlers to a 3-0 win over Omiya Ardija on Saturday and close the gap at the top.

Kashima keep pace in J-League

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Clint Dempsey pulled Fulham back from a goal down at Ewood Park to gain a point against Blackburtn and continue their unbeaten start to the season.

Fulham grab point at Blackburn

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A debut goal for Hatem Ben Arfa was enough to give Newcstle a win and prevent Everton gaining momentum from last weeks' epic comeback against Manchester United.

Everton falter against Magpies

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Stuttgart got their first points of the season in stunning style as they put seven past Borussia Mochengladbach with Pavel Pogrebnyak claiming a hat-trick.

Stuttgart slam seven past Gladbach

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A topsy-turvy night for Christian Ledesma ended in triumph as he led his Lazio side to a 2-1 revival over Fiorentina after earlier conceding a penalty.

Ledesma plays lead role in Viola drama

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Corithians took advantage of a slip-up by Cruziero to go clear at the head of the Campeonato after an impressive performance against Gremio, winning 3-0.

Corinthians go top

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Alex Ferguson has warded off interest from Gerard Houllier in Manchester United's Michael Owen, who is reportedly interested in bringing his former striker to Aston Villa.

Ferguson: Owen going nowhere

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Rubin Kazan needed a last-minute winner from substitute Gozdeniz Karadeniz to sink Anzhi Makhachkala in the Premier Liga today.

Rubin leave it late

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Newly-promoted Cesena joined Inter Milan at the top of Serie A after Erjon Bogdani's solitary goal saw off Lecce this afternoon.

High-flying Cesena join leaders

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Zhang Chenglin scored the winner with six minutes remaining to hand Changsha Ginde a 1-0 victory over Chinese Super League defending champions Beijing Guoan.

Zhang hits late winner