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Manchester City top the ‘injury league’, with Manchester United bottom

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Stereotypical Germany? With the defence ‘forgotten’, think again

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Police arrive at the Italian training camp on Monday morning

Italian PM calls for Serie A suspension for next two years

Monti says radical action required to end the 'foul play' exposed in latest match-fixing scandal

Ronny's rocket: Cristiano Ronaldo scores Real Madrid's second goal despite the attention of Javier Mascherano last night

Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate in England claims Raul

Veteran striker Raul is convinced former club Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate the Barclays Premier League if they played in England.

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri

Match-fixing hits Italy's preparations for Euro 2012

Italy defender Domenico Criscito will not play at the European Championship as he is under investigation in the country's latest match-fixing scandal.

Jose Mourinho has again hinted that his future may lie in England despite signing a new contract with the Spanish champions last week that runs until 2016

Mourinho hints at return to England

Former Chelsea manager says uncertainty at Madrid and family reasons could influence next move

Guardiola signs off from Barcelona with trophy in hand

Athletic Bilbao 0 Barcelona 3

Lineker says: 'I'll travel out to Poland if England do well. So I'll probably be staying right here'

Being Gary Lineker: The clean-cut anchorman is this summer's Mr Sport

A cold wind blows across the concrete desert of the new BBC TV centre that taxi drivers know as MediaCityUK. On the edge of the Salford Docks, the Corporation has leased three big adjacent buildings – Bridge House, Dock House and Quay House – whose reflective skin of glass, chrome and steel reflect the chilly sunlight with a hard glitter.

Pep Guardiola exits for the final time

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola reveals he could be 'seduced' back into management

Departing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has hinted he could be seduced into making an earlier than expected return from his sabbatical.

Pep Guardiola: Victory tonight will give the departing coach his 14th trophy since 2008

Barça hope to give Guardiola an emotional send-off

Pep Guardiola's glorious reign as Barcelona manager will end tonight with the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. Victory would mean Guardiola ending his four-year tenure at the Nou Camp with his 14th trophy – the perfect end to the best spell at a European club side for a generation. This date has been marked since, one month ago, the former Barça midfielder announced he would step down.

The Spurs manager will try to plan a holiday, if only for 'five or six days'

Uefa may reconsider Champions League rule that saw Chelsea qualify instead of Tottenham

UEFA are prepared to review the controversial rule that saw Tottenham miss out on the Champions League in favour of Chelsea, the European governing body's president Michel Platini said today.

<b>Jose Mourinho v Tito Vilanova</b><br/>
At the start of the season during the Spanish Super Cup between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Real boss Jose Mourinho poked Barca assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye. The incident occurred as the two teams came together for their traditional 'El Clasico' melee. After the incident, Mourinho's spokesman said

Real Madrid 'played the best football in the world' says Jose Mourinho after signing new contract

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his team have played the best football in the world this year - and says they will only get better.

AC Milan defender Thiago Silva

Manchester City 'target' Thiago Silva wants to stay at AC Milan says agent

The agent of Thiago Silva insists the Brazil centre-back wants to stay at AC Milan despite ongoing reports linking him with a move to Manchester City this summer.

Lille's Eden Hazard is France's Player of the Year again

Eden Hazard: Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United in race to sign a potential global superstar

France's Player of the Year is set to join a Premier League club this summer – but is enjoying taking his time choosing which one

Branislav Ivanovic was integral to the draw at Barça but will miss the final

Branislav Ivanovic reveals frustration of Champions League final suspension

Branislav Ivanovic felt powerless watching from the sidelines as Chelsea went on to win the Champions League final in dramatic fashion.

Mourinho joins in the celebrations

Jose Mourinho signs new contract with Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced.

Ibrahimovic was involved in an angry exchange with Sky journalist Vera Spadini after Milan's victory over Lecce

Massimiliano Allegri expects AC Milan duro Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to stay

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is adamant Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva will not be sold this summer.

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