Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Singapore Armed Forces recovered from a goal behind to beat ten-man Beijing Guoan 4-2 in the S.League today, Park Tae-won scoring a hat-trick.

Park treble inspires SAF

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Surprise packets Bani Yas maintained top spot in the UAE League with a 1-0 victory against Al Nasr, while 2009 champions Al Ahli returned to winning ways at the expense of Al Sharjah.

Bani Yas stay top as Al Ahli bounce back

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Laos and Philippines secured the final two berths at the 2010 ASEAN Cup after qualifying for the eight-nation tournament at the expense of Cambodia and Timor Leste.

Laos, Philippines reach ASEAN Cup

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Former Arsenal and Everton striker Francis Jeffers has agreed to a ten-week trial at Newcastle Jets, with coach Branko Culina prepared to change his team's style of play if necessary.

Jeffers on trial at Jets

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With the likes of Javier Zanetti, Marco Di Vaio and Alessandro Del Piero still excelling in the country's top flight, we pay tribute to some of Italy's venerable veterans.

Serie A's golden oldies still going strong

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Jermaine Jones looks set to be abesent from Schalke 04's match against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, after the USA midfielder injured ankle ligamanets during the Gelsenkirchen side's midweek cup win.

Jones out of Leverkusen clash

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Victor Montano is focused on Rennes' upcoming fixtures against reigning champions Marseille and Ligue 1's former perennial title-holders Lyon, which will answer questions about the legitimacy of their own assault on the league.

Montano ready for tough fixtures

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Former Netherlands and AC Milan great Ruud Gullit, having been out of the game since he left Los Angeles Galaxy in 2008, says he would relish a return to coaching if the right offer came along.

Gullit eyes return to coaching

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UEFA have given Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Pinto a two-match ban after finding him guilty of gross unsporting conduct for whistling to trick a Copenhagen striker.

Whistling Pinto handed ban

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Ahead of their match against AC Milan at the San Siro on Saturday, Juventus coach Luigi Delneri insists his players can compete with anyone.

Delneri: We're as good as Milan

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