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Sunderland name ex-Chelsea scout Congerton as sporting director
Sunderland have appointed former Chelsea chief scout Lee Congerton as their sporting director, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
City win shows Barca's strength, says Martino
Barcelona showed their true quality by eliminating Manchester City from the Champions League, their coach Gerardo Martino said in response to questions about a poor run of form by his team.
Arsenal track record shows we can beat Bayern: Wenger
Bayern are seeking to become the first team to retain the trophy and will be banking on home advantage to sink Arsenal.
Only 37,000 Champions League final tickets to go to fans
"A total of 37,000 tickets for the stadium capacity of 61,000 are available to fans and the general public," UEFA said in a statement on Monday.
I League: Bagan vs Mohammedan match ends in 0-0 draw; Dempo thrash Sporting
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting played out a goal-less draw in a Round 20 encounter of the I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium.
FA Cup holders Wigan look to shock Manchester City again
Wigan travel to a City side who have lost one league match in 12 at the Etihad Stadium this season, having scored 43 goals in the process.
Fit-again Mario Balotelli returns for AC Milan
Balotelli returns to the AC Milan squad for their Serie A clash at Udinese on Saturday after recovering from a shoulder injury.
Manchester City feared Barca threat, says Andres Iniesta
Iniesta said it was fear that made City retreat into their shell in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against the Catalans last month.
FA charges Newcastle manager Alan Pardew for head-butt
Pardew is facing a long stadium ban after being charged by the English FA with improper conduct for head-butting an opposing player during an EPL game.
Juventus show dominance with 2-0 win at AC Milan
Fernando Llorente and Carlos Tevez scored either side of half-time as Juventus asserted their dominance in Serie A.
Roma and Inter Milan draw 0-0 in half-closed stadium
With nearly half the stadium closed to fans as punishment for territorial chants, not much was missed in a 0-0 draw between Roma and Inter.
Aritz Aduriz nets three in Athletic Bilbao's 4-0 rout of Granada
Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz scored a hat-trick to lead a 4-0 rout of 10-man Granada at home on Friday.
City manager Pellegrini hit with European ban
Manuel Pellegrini has been banned for three European matches for his comments about the referee after his side's Champions League defeat by Barcelona.
Nicolas Anelka handed five-match ban for 'quenelle' salute: FA
West Bromwich Albion forward Anelka has been banned for five matches and fined 80,000 pounds for making an alleged anti-Semitic gesture.
Manchester United's dip in quality exposed by Olympiakos, says Keane
United were exposed as mediocre on the European stage with manager David Moyes shocked at the evidence on display in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Olympiakos.
Chelsea lack a scorer, says Jose Mourinho
Chelsea's Champions League game at Galatasaray has been overshadowed by comments made by Mourinho last week about the lack of scorers in his squad.
