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February 18, 2013

Chelsea target Falcao reveals he is learning English
22:29 GMT

The prolific Atletico Madrid striker is reportedly interesting the west London club, but insists he is only improving his linguistic skills in case he goes on holiday

Mancini challenges City striker Aguero to 'wrestle' Premier League title from rivals United
15:18 GMT

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has challenged City player Sergio Aguero to score goals and wrestle the Barclays Premier League title from rivals Manchester United.

Wenger hints at new Arsenal contract to complete two-decade boss role
10:19 GMT

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted that he would accept a reported new two-year deal by the club to reach two decades in his current role, following his low stock with the Arsenal fans due to Saturday's defeat by Blackburn in the UAE.

February 17, 2013

Vilanova recovery going well, says Zubizarreta
22:26 GMT

The Barcelona sporting director says the coach is in high spirits and has put on weight since going to New York City to receive treatment for cancer

 Football enthusiasts block Cairo-Port Said train route
15:07 GMT

Ultras youths (hardcore football fans) blocked the Cairo-Port Said train route on Sunday in protest against a state of emergency imposed on the governorate, reported the state news agency.

Van Persie lives to play in great matches like 'Man U vs Madrid' at Bernabeu
13:20 GMT

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie has said he lives to play in great match es like their first-leg clash against Real Madrid in the pre-quarterfinals of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu.

Fergie admits getting 'tempted to smuggle' Ronaldo back to Man U
11:56 GMT

Alex Ferguson has revealed how he was tempted to smuggle Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester in the laundry basket.

'Magnificent' Messi passes another milestone with double against Granada
10:38 GMT

Lionel Messi has passed yet another milestone in his already stellar career after he scored 300th goal for Barcelona as the Spanish La Liga leaders came from behind to beat Granada 2-1 on Saturday.

February 16, 2013

Fergie says current Man U squad stronger than 1999 'treble-winners'
21:12 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

Abramovich set to ignore Mourinho for Chelsea job in favour of Conte, Pellegrini
14:50 GMT

Owner Roman Abramovich is set to ignore former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for the Blues' job as interim boss Rafael Benitez is set to pave way for either Juventus ' Antonio Conte or Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini.

'Defiant' Mancini says owners happy with Man City's progress over last three years
14:42 GMT

Under pressure Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed the owners of the club are happy with the work he has done in the past three years despite a disappointing season so far.

February 15, 2013

Bale: I am in the best form of my career
21:24 GMT

The Tottenham winger scored yet again on Thursday night, securing an injury-time win over Lyon with two long-range free kicks to take his goal tally to 17 for the season

Man U goalkeeping coach says 'shot stopper' De Gea destined for 'greatness'
17:58 GMT

Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has claimed shot stopper David De Gea is destined to become a great player for the club in coming...

IFAB mulling over putting in electronic body monitors on player's uniforms in event of Muamba's stroke
13:32 GMT

Football officials are thinking about considering trials of an electronic chip in the shirts of players which could warn them about any medical problems, in light of the heart attack suffered by footballer Fabrice Muamba on the pitch.

Fergie says CL quarterfinal spot within grasp following 1-1 draw against Real
23:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed a spot in the Champions League quarterfinal round is well within their grasp following an inspiring 1-1 draw against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.