World Football News Headlines from FIFA

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'