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September 23, 2012

Amr Zaki back in Egypt squad for UAE camp (Picture courtesy of http://english.ahram.org.eg)
12:57 GMT

Elazigspor striker Amr Zaki has won a call-up to Egypt's squad for two friendly games next month after apparently ending a dispute with coach Bob Bradley.

Soccer pundit Reid believes Joe Hart will be 'major factor' behind Man City retaining PL title
11:30 GMT

Soccer pundit and retired player Peter Reid believes Joe Hart will be a major factor in Manchester City retaining its Premier League title.

September 22, 2012

Jose Mourinho will return to English football 'for sure'
21:59 GMT

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is certain he will manage again in England once his time at the Bernabeu comes to an end.

Premier League clubs clubs meet to formulate cost-control measures
17:09 GMT

Premier League clubs will try to formulate rules next week to control spending and prevent teams from financial collapse.

Wenger believes 'clinical' Podolski can guide Arsenal to 'shock' PL title win
13:11 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes summer recruit Lukas Podolski can turn them into genuine title challengers this season if he keeps his scoring boots on.

September 21, 2012

Nani confident Man U won't miss any more penalties
22:14 GMT

Manchester United winger Nani has said it doesn't matter who takes penalties for the team in future, they were going to convert them anyhow.

Hodgson compares England job to being on 'death bed'
14:42 GMT

Hodgson saw England suffer a setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign with last week's stalemate against Ukraine at Wembley, and claims he will be become engulfed by criticism sooner or later given the weight of expectation on his shoulders.

September 20, 2012

Ferguson left fuming following Man U's third penalty miss in row
22:12 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he is not aware why Nani took the penalty during their opening Champions League match against Galatasaray at Old Trafford on Wednesday, and added that striker Robin Van Persie should have taken it ideally.

Rodgers admit Liverpool's bench strength not good enough to win in Europe
15:51 GMT

manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he doesn't have the players to win in Europe, after deciding to take seven teenagers in their squad for their opening round match of the Europa League against the Young Boys of Bern.

Toure says CL loss to Madrid won't wreck Man City's European hopes
14:19 GMT

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said their defeat to Spanish Champions Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu doesn't spells end to their European hopes, and added the close match shows the team is improving constantly in big competitions.

Messi hits brace to sink brave Spartak
11:32 GMT

Lionel Messi scored twice in nine minutes to turn a potential defeat into 3-2 victory for Barcelona in their Champions League opener against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday.

September 19, 2012

Sergio Aguero: 'City are on the right track for success'
22:44 GMT

Manchester City may have lost their Champions League battle against Real Madrid, but the match proves they are on the right road to silverware success - at least according to Sergio Aguero.

Ferguson orders Man U players to convert Old Trafford into 'fortress' in CL
18:53 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told his players to stop leaking crucial goals, and wants his team to once again make Old Trafford their fortress at the Champions League.

Scholes and Giggs - soccer's dominant superstars
14:17 GMT

Last season, albeit briefly, Paul Scholes (37 years old) retired from club football, but he reversed his decision back in January to help Manchester United claw their way back in the title race.

Late Ronaldo winner caps five-goal thriller
09:59 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the final minute to give Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 win against Manchester City Tuesday in the opening round of the Champions League.