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Pato Set for Milan Return

Pato Set for Milan Return

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato could return to action this weekend, according to club vice-president Adriano Galliani. 29 Sep 2010
Ferdinand to Partner Vidic In Spain

Ferdinand to Partner Vidic In Spain

Rio Ferdinand is set to partner Nemanja Vidic in central defence for the first time this season as Manchester United look to get their Champions League campaign back on track. 29 Sep 2010
Frings Can Only Get Better for Schaaf

Frings Can Only Get Better for Schaaf

Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf will be forced to assemble a makeshift team for tomorrow night's Champions League tie at Inter Milan due to the injuries of three key players. 29 Sep 2010
Home Form Vital For Rangers In Europe

Home Form Vital For Rangers In Europe

Walter Smith claims Rangers cannot be considered favourites for any of their Champions League games - including tomorrow's clash with at Ibrox. 29 Sep 2010
2018 Set to Be Sole Focus of England Bid

2018 Set to Be Sole Focus of England Bid

England will almost certainly pull out of the bidding for the 2022 World Cup to concentrate on the 2018 tournament, bid chiefs today revealed. 29 Sep 2010
City's England Stars Can Net Trophy - Kidd

City's England Stars Can Net Trophy - Kidd

Manchester City are preparing to give England a helping hand ahead of their Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro on October 12 - but Brian Kidd believes the euphoria of winning a trophy would far outweigh the pride at being such a substantial part of the Three Lions. 29 Sep 2010
Redknapp Expects Lennon to Find Form

Redknapp Expects Lennon to Find Form

Harry Redknapp today backed the misfiring Aaron Lennon to shake off his slump in form ahead of Tottenham's Champions League clash with FC Twente tomorrow night. 29 Sep 2010
Rooney to Miss Valencia Clash

Rooney to Miss Valencia Clash

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Valencia on Wednesday. 28 Sep 2010
Ferguson Decides Against Scotland Return

Ferguson Decides Against Scotland Return

Barry Ferguson has decided against a return to the Scotland fold for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Spain. 28 Sep 2010
Wenger Has Confidence In Fabianski

Wenger Has Confidence In Fabianski

Arsene Wenger has backed reserve keeper Lukasz Fabianski and the rest of his young Arsenal team to rise to the challenge when they take on Partizan Belgrade in what is set to be a highly-charged Champions League encounter in Serbia tomorrow night. 28 Sep 2010
Sydney Anxious To Vent Fury

Sydney Anxious To Vent Fury

DEPLETED Sydney FC hope a swift turnaround will allow them to get their Gold Coast United frustration out of their system as they welcome North Queensland Fury to the SFS tomorrow. 28 Sep 2010
Go Dutch, Leckie ...But Not Yet

Go Dutch, Leckie ...But Not Yet

ADELAIDE United boss Rini Coolen believes Mathew Leckie's European destination of choice should be Holland but not until he's at least seen out the current season with the Reds. 28 Sep 2010
Muscat Hopes Boosted By Switch

Muscat Hopes Boosted By Switch

KEVIN Muscat could be the chief beneficiary of the decision to switch the inaugural Melbourne A-League derby due to the AFL grand final replay. 28 Sep 2010
Joel Open To Jets Return

Joel Open To Jets Return

JOEL Griffiths is open to the idea of a return to a Newcastle Jets club under new ownership - but he doesn't see it happening any time soon. 28 Sep 2010
Messi In Barca Squad

Messi In Barca Squad

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for Wednesday's Champions League match with Rubin Kazan - although the Argentina forward has not yet been given the green light to return to action. 28 Sep 2010
Guedioura Blow for Wolves

Guedioura Blow for Wolves

Wolves midfielder Adlene Guedioura could be out for up to six months after fracturing his tibia in yesterday's Barclays Premier League defeat to Aston Villa. 28 Sep 2010
Vidic Frustrated By Defensive Errors

Vidic Frustrated By Defensive Errors

Nemanja Vidic has told his team-mates to cut out the defensive lapses that are wrecking their Premier League title campaign. 28 Sep 2010
Knight Sets Scoring Target

Knight Sets Scoring Target

Zat Knight is intent on becoming a prolific marksman for Bolton this season. 28 Sep 2010
Ancelotti Confirms Extended Absence for Lampard

Ancelotti Confirms Extended Absence for Lampard

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that England midfielder Frank Lampard will miss tomorrow's Champions League clash against Marseille at Stamford Bridge and England's next Euro 2012 qualifier. 28 Sep 2010
Fuller Boost for Stoke

Fuller Boost for Stoke

Stoke have received encouraging news about the fitness of Ricardo Fuller, who dislocated his right shoulder in yesterday's 2-1 win at Newcastle. 28 Sep 2010
Strachan Backing for Struggling Boyd

Strachan Backing for Struggling Boyd

Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan has told Kris Boyd to stop trying so hard in training as the striker prepares to face up to being dropped from his country as well as his club. 28 Sep 2010