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Torres ignites Liverpool romp
Fernando Torres roared to inspire Liverpool to a 4-1 victory over Portsmouth, keeping alive the Merseysiders' hope of a Champions League spot.
Domenech: I'm used to the stress
FIFA.com caught up with Raymond Domenech to discuss criticism he has received, France's road to South Africa and expectations for the tournament.
UEFA Champions League preview
The UEFA Champions League first knockout round draws to a close this week, with Inter's much-anticipated trip to Chelsea the pick of the contests.
Mourinho takes aim at old home
Inter boss Jose Mourinho couldn't resist a swipe at his former club Chelsea despite insisting that he won't be motivated by revenge in Tuesday's clash.
Neid delighted by Peter's progress
An increasingly dependable presence in the German women's defence, FIFA.com spoke to left-back Babett Peter on her progress and targets.
Rough diamonds shine under Bielsa
FIFA.com highlights the rise of seven players who, having helped Chile take bronze at the world U-20 finals in 2007, are hoping to shine in South Africa.
Surgeon confirms Becks' absence
The surgeon who operated on David Beckham's torn Achilles tendon ruled out any possibility of the England star recovering in time for South Africa.
Arena: Beckham will be back
David Beckham's Achilles tendon is expected to see the midfielder out for six months, but the LA Galaxy is already awaiting his Major League Soccer return.
Northern Cape is not forgotten
Though the Northern Cape will not host any FIFA World Cup matches, the large open region is a potential delight for nature- and desert-loving tourists.
USA book Australia friendly
Australia and USA will meet on 5 June in a South Africa 2010 tune-up match in suburban Johannesburg on the weekend before each team plays its opener.
Injury boost for Nesta
AC Milan were handed a silver lining today when it was revealed Alessandro Nesta should be back in action in around a month.
mamalus snatches 26
mamalus claimed Round 26 of FIFA World Leagues Predictor and will receive one of the ten remaining signed FIFA World Cup™ winner’s jerseys for his efforts.
87 days to go
Soccer City in Johannesburg, which will host the opening match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa as well as the Final, was built in 1987.
Gutted Beckham eyes full recovery
David Beckham has issued a statement about his Achilles tendon injury, while the AC Milan player's surgeon has backed him to make a full recovery.
Ribery shuns Bayern contract talks
Playmaker Franck Ribery has told Bayern Munich that he will only begin talks over a new contract when the 2009/10 season reaches its conclusion.
O'Neill backs Villa duo for England
Ashley Young and Stewart Downing could both fill the shoes of David Beckham in the England squad for South Africa 2010, according to Martin O'Neill.
Jol: The chase isn't over
Ajax's 4-1 win over PSV has revivified their title hopes according to Martin Jol, who thinks Twente will be looking over their shoulders nervously.
Struggling Tigers sack Brown
Phil Brown has been dismissed as manager of Hull City, who have put Brian Horton and Steve Parkin in charge for their upcoming duel with Portsmouth.
Moratti buoyed by Mourinho return
Jose Mourinho will return to the Inter Milan dugout for their decisive encounter with Chelsea, much to the delight of the club's president Massimo Moratti.
Referees medically assessed in Zurich
From 25 February to 6 March, all 90 match officials selected for officiating in South Africa, were carefully examined by a standardised assessment.
Capello laments Beckham blow
England manager Fabio Capello has revealed that he spoken to David Beckham and has confirmed that "it looks like he is out of the World Cup".
Berbatov: United will win title
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks his side will win the title following a 3-0 win over Fulham that left the Red Devils two points clear.
History to be made at Sevilla
Sevilla or CSKA Moscow will make history in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with the winner of the last 16 tie to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
Mourinho targets Chelsea revenge
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho will take a slender 2-1 first-leg lead to Chelsea as a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals beckons.
World Leagues review
Sydney FC reached the A-League’s Grand Final as Flamengo and Palmeiras edged absorbing derbies, while Penarol recorded a record-equalling victory.
Boca's struggles go on
Boca Juniors sit just three places from the bottom after suffering their third loss of the Clausura season with a disappointing 3-0 loss against Tigre.
Monterrey miss their cue
Monterrey were held to a 1-1 draw at Puebla missing the chance to go top of the Torneo Bicentenario ahead of Guadalajara.
Al Jazira keep up the chase
Al Jazira moved to within one point of leaders Al Wahda with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Emirates, while Al Ain remain third after overpowering Al Shabab.
Champions Al Hilal win again
Saudi League champions Al Hilal edged past Al Shabab 2-1 in the penultimate round of the Saudi League on Sunday.
Al Sadd triumph
Al Sadd scored a last-gasp winner against Al Siliya to triumph 2-1 and move just two points behind league leaders Al Gharafa.
Anderlecht retain advantage
Anderlecht maintained their 12-point gap over nearest challengers Club Brugge with a 2-0 win over Genk with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Tom De Sutter.
Benfica move three clear
Benfica took a three point lead at the top of the standings but needed a lone strike from Oscar Cardozo to edge past Nacional.
Sparta win with late comeback
Sparta Prague maintained their unbeaten league run but needed late goals to win 2-1 at Mlada Boleslav and remain one point behind leaders Teplice.
Beckham injury clouds Milan victory
Clarence Seedorf's late goal gave AC Milan a win over Chievo to cut the gap with Inter Milan to a point, but an injury to David Beckham clouded the victory.
Beckham likely to miss South Africa
England midfielder David Beckham seems set to miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup after limping out of AC Milan's match with a suspected torn Achilles.
Marseille held as Cesar error lifts Lille
Marseille missed a chance to move to third in France on Sunday after being held 1-1 at Toulouse, while Lille benefited from an own-goal by Grenoble defender Bostjan Cesar.
Messi hat-trick can't top Real
Lionel Messi bagged all three goals in a win over Valencia, but compatriot Gonzalo Higuain claimed a hat-trick also as Real thumped Valladolid 4-1.
Pana sneaks by Asteras
Panathinaikos extended their lead at the top of the table to five points with a 1-0 win at 10-man Asteras Tripoli on an ill-tempered night of Greek football.
Julien first in France
At the end a busy weekend of FIFA Interactive World Cup 2010 qualification, Julien Dassonville became the fifteenth player to win a seat at the Grand Final.
Leverkusen back in title hunt
Stefan Kiessling scored twice to put Leverkusen back in the Bundesliga race and seal a 4-2 win over Hamburg while Bayern stayed top of the table.
Super-sub Johnson rescues City
Manchester City rescued a 1-1 draw at Sunderland as Adam Johnson came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser against his home-town club on Sunday.
Newboy Honda drives CSKA to victory
Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda scored the winner as CSKA Moscow warmed up for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Sevilla with a 1-0 win over Amkar Perm.
Ajax thump PSV, Feyenoord held
Ajax gave their Eredivisie title hopes a huge boost by dismantling rivals PSV Eindhoven 4-1 on Sunday to move within six points of leaders FC Twente.
Season over for Porto's Gonzalez
FC Porto's Argentinian midfielder Mariano Gonzalez will undergo surgery on a knee injury, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Sunday.
Ikenwa double drops Dempo
Nigerian striker Ekene Ikenwa scored twice as Salgaocar recorded an impressive 3-2 win over I-League leaders Dempo Sports Club on Sunday.
Shim fires Jeonbuk top
Jeonbuk Motors bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat to leap to top of the K-League with a 1-0 win over FC Seoul Sunday.
Injured Bougherra out for three weeks
Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist expects Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra to be sidelined with a hamstring injury for another three weeks.
United fightback frustrates Rangers
Dundee United staged a stunning second half fightback to earn a 3-3 draw in Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final against holders Rangers.
Al Gharafa stay top after big win
Defending champions Al Gharafa remain in top spot after routing Al Wakra 4-1 in the Qatar League.
Beckham reveals England worry
Former England captain David Beckham admits that he is far from certain to win a place in England's squad for the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa.
Al Wahda extend lead
UAE League leaders Al Wahda opened a four-point gap over rivals Al Jazira as they defeated Al Dhafra 3-0 in the opening match of round 16 of the league.
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Beckham has successful operation
Surgery on David Beckham's ruptured Achilles tendon has been deemed "a success" but ends any hopes he had of playing in this summer's World Cup.
Mourinho 'has nothing to prove'
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho says he has "nothing to prove to Chelsea" when he returns to his old club on Tuesday for their Champions League last-16 tie.
Hull shortlist 'includes Hughes'
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is one of five names on the shortlist for the vacant Hull job, BBC Sport understands.
England & Wales face random draw
England and Wales' Euro 2012 qualifying fixtures will be decided by a random draw after the nations in Group G fail to agree on acceptable dates.
Huddlestone signs new Spurs deal
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone signs a new contract that is set to keep him at the club until 2015.
Sevilla v CSKA Moscow (agg 1-1)
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Sevilla and CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
US group 'to make Liverpool bid'
Liverpool are the subject of a £118.5m takeover bid from private equity firm Rhone Group, according to a report.
Man Utd boss expects tight finish
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is predicting the closest finish in Premier League history in the battle for the title.
Old Firm kept apart in cup draw
Celtic will play Hibernian or Ross County and holders Rangers or Dundee United face Raith Rovers in the Active Nation Scottish Cup semi-final draw.
FA fines West Brom and Plymouth
Plymouth Argyle and West Brom are fined £12,500 each by the FA for failing to control their players last month.
Middlesbrough hit by Flood injury
Middlesbrough midfielder Willo Flood is likely to miss out on the rest of the season after tearing a posterior cruciate ligament.
Sunderland 1-1 Man City
Adam Johnson's injury-time equaliser salvages a vital point for Manchester City in their bid to finish fourth in the Premier League.
Gers must heed warning - McCoist
Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist bemoans poor defending from his side in the 3-3 draw with Dundee United and hopes his players learn from it.
Rangers 3-3 Dundee United
Rangers and Dundee United share six goals in an eventful Scottish Cup quarter-final.
Donovan ends Everton loan spell
Everton confirm Landon Donovan's loan spell has officially ended, with the forward returning to Los Angeles Galaxy.
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