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April 16, 2013

Ronaldinho returns to Brazil squad
21:09 GMT

The Atletico Mineiro attacker has been named in the Selecao selection alongside the likes of Neymar and Leandro Damiao, with all European-based players having been omitted

Hazard: Chelsea were frightened of Manchester City in FA Cup semi-final
14:40 GMT

The Belgium midfielder says the Blues ultimately paid the price for a slow start at Wembley as showing too much respect to the opposition thwarted any chance of a final berth

Leonardo hints at PSG move for Ribery, Nasri & Cabaye
12:59 GMT

The Brazilian says he would like to bring Ligue 1 alumni back to France but stressed that he has not had contact with anyone ahead of the summer

Aguero wants more than FA Cup for Man City
11:50 GMT

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero has said that he will not be content even if Manchester City wins the Football Association (FA) cup this season.

April 15, 2013

Football's weekend of shame: 43 Newcastle and Millwall hooligans arrested
21:01 GMT

Rioting outside St James' Park and in-fighting amongst Lions fans at Wembley brought English football's long and bloodied relationship with hooliganism back to the fore

Aguero to face no FA action for Luiz challenge
16:19 GMT

Referee Chris Foy awarded a free-kick and did not even book the Argentine at the time, but his handling of the incident has been deemed sufficient by the Football Association

 Ali Al Habsi eyes historic FA Cup final
12:34 GMT

Oman and Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has spoken of his pride at the prospect of becoming the first Arab to start in an English FA Cup final after a 2-0 semi-final win over Millwall on Saturday.

 Emirates confirm Real Madrid shirt talks
11:41 GMT

Emirates airline have confirmed they are in shirt sponsorship negotiations with Spanish football giants Real Madrid. Rumours of a possible four to six-year deal, said to be worth up to €30 million (Dh144 million) a year, circulated in the Spanish press on Friday.

April 14, 2013

Van Persie relieved to end Manchester United goal drought in Stoke win
20:41 GMT

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits he was relieved to end a 10-game goalless run in the club’s routine 2-0 win over Stoke on Sunday.

‘Money is not everything,’ says Egyptian striker Saleh
19:50 GMT

Egyptian striker Mohammed Salah says playing on a regular basis is far more important than money, Ahram Online reported on Friday.

Aguero goal secures FA Cup final berth for Mancini’s men
19:23 GMT

Rafael Benitez's team lose for the first time in eight FA Cup matches at Wembley after being overwhelmed by their notably fresher opponents for the vast majority of the match

'Special One' Mourinho to stay on at Real Madrid, snubbing rumoured Chelsea move
13:55 GMT

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is set to delay his return to England by staying on at the Bernabeu this summer instead of staging a return to his former club Chelsea, as many reports had suggested.

Fergie says Man U not interested in Atletico's Falcao
12:02 GMT

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said his club would not be a part of the competition for Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao.

April 13, 2013

Manchester City have overachieved in the last two seasons, says Kompany
20:31 GMT

The captain says his side have made huge strides in recent years and must strive to maintain their high standards as he looks forward to a trip to Wembley in the FA Cup

'Relaxed' Mancini says 'no pressure' ahead of 'must-win' FA Cup clash with Chelsea
16:09 GMT

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said that he is not worried or pressurized about his side's upcoming must-win FA Cup clash with Chelsea...