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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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