Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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A header from Martin Caceres just before half-time gave Sevilla a 2-1 victory at Malaga in their Primera Division Andalusian derby.

Sevilla continue impressive start

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Cesar Santin scored twice as FC Copenhagen beat arch-rivals Brondby 2-0 to maintain their four-point lead at the top today.

Copenhagen stay top, Midtjylland maintain pressure

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Yoann Gourcuff had cited Lyon's failure to open the scoring as the reason for their loss to Bordeaux, and conceded he was marked out of the game by former team-mate Alou Diarra.

Gourcuff admits to being bossed by Diarra

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Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will miss their meeting with Sporting Gijon and Athletic Bilbao, while it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to face Rubin Kazan in their following game.

Messi to miss at least two games

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Malmo have company at the pinnacle of the Allsvenska after Helsingborg drew level with 52 points, 13 clear of nearest rivals Örebro with six games to go.

Helsingborg joint top with Malmo

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Humble Cesena will look to maintain their narrow lead at the top over Internazionale by claiming three points from a challenging trip to Catania when Serie A resumes on Wednesday.

Catania lie in wait for high-flying Cesena

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Laurent Blanc , Joachim Low and Fabio Capello have all been praising the Spanish national team and its football philosophy at a UEFA coaches conference.

Coaches hail Spanish example

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A weekend without top-flight football has been avoided in Italy after an intended strike by players was called off.

Serie A strike called off

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Cesc Fabregas could miss Arsenal's vital clash with Chelsea after the club announced the midfielder could be out for up to three weeks.

Cesc out for three weeks

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