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Working with Luis Suarez will stay with me for life: Brendan Rodgers
Suarez struck 10 goals in December, including four in a 5-1 win over Norwich City, as Liverpool topped the Christmas table for the first time since 2008.
Veteran Phillips leaves Palace as Pulis seeks reinforcements
He made five substitute appearances for Palace this season but has not played since their 4-1 home defeat against Fulham in October.
Theo Walcott cleared over 'scoreline' gesture
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott will not be punished by England's Football Association for taunting Tottenham fans during his team's 2-0 win in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Spain coach del Bosque eyes another World Cup triumph
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has a New Year`s wish to see his country retain the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Yaya Toure shortlisted for African Footballer of the Year title
Toure remained on course to be named African Footballer of the Year for a record-equalling third successive time.
Clubs unlikely to splash cash in transfer window
In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the offseason.
Sunderland rally to draw 2-2 at Cardiff
Sunderland scored two late goals to draw 2-2 at Cardiff in the English Premier League, adding to the Welsh side's woes a day after the firing of manager Malky Mackay.
Chelsea beat Swansea 1-0 in Premier League
Eden Hazard scored in the 28th minute to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Swansea to remain two points off the Premier League lead.
Manchester United fight back to beat Hull City 3-2
Manchester United were gifted a winner by former defender James Chester as the Premier League champions came from behind to beat Hull 3-2.
Valencia offered cash injection by Singapore billionaire
Debt-ridden Valencia have an offer on the table from Singapore billionaire Peter Lim to pump money into the club.
Pedro nets three as Barcelona rally for 5-2 win at Getafe
Pedro Rodriguez filled in for Barcelona's missing star forwards by netting a hat-trick in 10 minutes to erase a two-goal deficit in a 5-2 win at Getafe.
Sunil Chhetri named AIFF Player of the Year
Chhetri, who had earlier won the Award twice in 2007 and 2011, was chosen the winner after voting by I-League Coaches at the AIFF headquarters.
Football Yearender: Bayern Munich, Ferguson hog the limelight
Here are some of the events that caught everyone's attention on the football field, and off it as well, in the year 2013.
Chelsea lack killer instinct, says Mourinho
Mourinho was forced to recount a familiar tale as he bemoaned his team's latest failure to turn chances into goals after their 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.
Sacked Villas-Boas needed more time, says Harry Redknapp
Andre Villas-Boas deserved more time to work with and develop the Tottenham Hotspur squad, Redknapp said on the day his successor was fired as manager.
Carles Puyol won't be retiring this season: Barcelona coach
Martino has poured cold water on a report that suggested Puyol was considering retiring at the end of the season due to a string of injuries.