Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Borussia Dortmund went back to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday after a hard-earned 2-0 win at title-rivals Mainz.

Dortmund reclaim summit

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Genk saw their lead at the top of the Belgian Jupiler League cut to two points after going down to a 2-1 defeat in today's top-of-the-table clash with Anderlecht.

Anderlecht cut Genk's lead

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Sporting Lisbon lifted themselves to third with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Uniao Leiria, while basement-side Naval lost 3-1 against Beira Mar.

Sporting slide into third

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Xavi chats to FIFA.com about his FIFA Ballon d'Or chances, Andres Iniesta, Dani Alves, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the best Brazilian he's played alongside and the motivation he gains from Jose Mourinho.

Xavi: Messi is even better than Maradona

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Arsenal will be without Cesc Fabregas, who has a hamstring strain, away to Shakhtar Donetsk, while Alex Song, Andrey Arshavin and Denilson are also in danger of missing out.

Fabregas out, trio doubtful for Arsenal

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Glenn Hoddle, speaking exclusively to FIFA.com, says Inter Milan can expect a white hot atmosphere at White Hart Lane when they face Tottenham Hotspur tonight.

Hoddle: Inter facing a 12th man

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China great Sun Jihai tells FIFA.com that building a strong domestic league is crucial to ensure future international success for the world's most populace nation.

Sun Jihai: Let's look to China

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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has conceded Schalke were outplayed during their draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv, and spoken about the wide-open fight to qualify from Group B.

Huntelaar relieved with Schalke point

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Napoli coach Walter Mazzari believes Liverpool will pose a much greater threat at Anfield than they did on their visit to the Stadio San Paolo two weeks ago.

Mazzari expects a tougher test

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says his team "need to learn how to play in the Champions League" with the Spanish giants needing a last-gasp equaliser for a 2-2 draw at AC Milan.

Mourinho: Real need to learn from Milan visit

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