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Pellegrini sets Manchester City target of 87 points to retain EPL title
Twice in the past three years, City have won the title on the final day after finishing level with Manchester United on 89 points and edging out Liverpool with 86.
Mario Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Brendan Rodgers
Balotelli will return to Liverpool's squad for the festive programme but manager Rodgers was hardly effusive in his praise of the Italy's striker's credentials on Wednesday.
Khedira would be happy to extend Real Madrid contract
Media reports have speculated Khedira could move to Bayern Munich and several English clubs are also interested in securing his services.
Liverpool shouldn't re-sign Fernando Torres: Jamie Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged his old club not to re-sign Fernando Torres.
FIFA will not reopen 2018 and 2022 World Cup votes
Blatter said the governing body will publish a confidential probe into the process that picked Russia and Qatar as hosts.
Luis Garcia, David James want better infrastructure in next year's ISL
James cited the example of kerala team staying in a South Mumbai hotel while the venue for the final is DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which is at least a couple of hours drive.
Lionel Messi is the best footballer of all time: David Silva
David Silva had said that Argentine forward Lionel Messi is part of his dream team as he is the best footballer of all time.
Manchester United have the loudest fans
The Red Devil's are closely followed by both Newcastle and Liverpool, while Manchester City and Arsenal are in 6th and 7th spot respectively.
Real Madrid coast into Club World Cup final
Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale scored to help Real Madrid coast past Mexico's Cruz Azul 4-0 on Tuesday.
EPL: Barkley's Everton magic compounds QPR awayday woes
Ross Barkley scored a sublime solo goal as Everton beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at Goodison Park.
La Liga: Villarreal end Atletico's home unbeaten run
Villarreal ended Atletico Madrid's streak of 27 straight home games without a loss in the Spanish league after striker Luciano Vietto scored late to grab a 1-0 win.
It's now or never for Atletico de Kolkata: Luis Garcia
Garcia said it's now or never for them as they take on an in-form FC Goa in their first leg semifinal of the Hero Indian Super League football tournament.
Angel di Maria out of Manchester United match against Liverpool
Angel di Maria will miss Manchester United's match against Liverpool on Sunday as the winger remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Champions League: Neymar rocket helps Barcelona secure top spot
Neymar scored a spectacular goal as Barcelona came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 in their Champions League showdown for top spot in Group F.
ISL: NorthEast United FC play out 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC
NorthEast United FC played out a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC in an inconsequential Indian Super League match to end at the bottom position in the tournament.
Pele well enough to leave clinic, says didn't fear death
The Brazilian football legend's health had left the soccer-mad nation on tenterhooks since his admission to the clinic just over a fortnight ago.