World Football News Headlines from FIFA

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Pep Guardiola has masterminded an immensely successful chapter in Barcelona's history. FIFA.com catches up with a selection of his players to discuss what makes him one of football's top coaches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Barça pupils lavish praise on Pep

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Harry Redknapp has lauded defensive midfielders Sandro and Wilson Palacios for their performance during Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over AC Milan last night.

Source: Redknapp hails defensive midfield duo

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Captain and defender Jimmy Tau scored a rare goal to give Kaizer Chiefs a 1-0 victory over Moroka Swallows on Wednesday and with it second place in an increasingly thrilling South African Premiership title race.

Source: Tau gives Chiefs vital win as SA race hots up

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Four-time Copa Libertadores champions Estudiantes have suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against Brazil's Cruzeiro, while holders Internacional had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Ecuador's Emelec in opening group matches.

Source: Estudiantes swamped as champs held

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Tottenham have confirmed that Verdran Corluka suffered a sprained ankle following a Mathieu Flamini challenge and Jonathan Woodate strained his groin during the second half of Spurs' 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Source: Corluka could return within weeks

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The Australian A-League finals series commences this weekend with Brisbane Roar hunting a maiden title that would provide long-awaited reward for a remarkable season and bring joy to a city recently devastated by flood.

Source: New contenders eye A-League history

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Kenny Dalglish says Joe Cole will be given all the time he needs to return to his best form following a disrupted debut season with the Reds as the former Chelsea midfielder returned to action in the UEFA Europa League.

Source: Dalglish: Cole will come good

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects non-league Crawley to cause his side problems when they meet in the FA Cup fifth round tomorrow but is still confident of victory.

Source: Fergie wary of Crawley challenge

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Inter Milan coach Leonardo took a swipe Friday at those who questioned the standard of Serie A after defeats for Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League this week.

Source: Leonardo denies Serie A in decline

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Kosta Barbarouses and Matt McKay scored the goals as Brisbane Roar beat Central Coast Mariners 2-0 in their semi-final first leg to increase their chances of hosting the A-League grand final on 12 March.

Source: Roar close in on A-League grand final