Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Liverpool face their biggest test of their season in the weekend's stand-out Premiership tie when they host leaders Chelsea, while Newcastle are up against Arsenal.

Liverpool revival faces Chelsea challenge

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Switzerland captain Alex Frei has announced he is retiring from international football at the end of the season, claiming fierce criticism of his recent performances made up his mind.

Frei to hang up Swiss boots

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Fernando Abel's red card signalled a colapse for Sporting, as two late goals - adding to one from the penalty spot, conceded by Abel - gave Gent a 3-1 victory in Group C.

Late Gent surge stuns Sporting

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says his team need to be wary of a resurgent Liverpool when they visit Anfield with the champions seeking to preserve a five-point lead at the summit.

Drogba: Anfield visit is always difficult

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Jens Keller is hoping his Stuttgart side can turn their domestic season around with the momentum built up from last night's UEFA Europa League win over Getafe, booking their place in the next round.

Keller wants Stuttgart to build on Europa progress

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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Jose Mourinho's management has changed life at Los Blancos and has improved their chances of La Liga and UEFA Champions League success.

Ronaldo loving Mourinho's revolution

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Visitors VVV Venlo enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win over Willem II Tilburg as the relegation-threatened pair competed for precious points in tonight's Eredivisie match.



Venlo claim third win

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Gamba Osaka came from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw with FC Tokyo, a result which takes them second but still leaving them adrift of first in the J.League by some distance, while Yokohama F Marinos win 4-1.

Gamba go second, Marinos hammer Belmare

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A late goal from defender Philipp Lahm earned Bayern Munich a point at Borussia Monchengladbach after both sides had held the lead during an exciting 3-3 draw.

Bayern held in Gladbach goalfest

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Philipp Lahm salavaged a point for Bayern Munich as they came back to draw 3-3 with Borussia Monchengladbach, stalling the Bavarian side's league revival, while Mainz lost 1-0 to Freiburg.

Lahm spares Bayern, Mainz lose again

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