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Hughes lauds Stoke’s ‘tremendous’ win against Chelsea

Stoke City stood toe-to-toe with Chelsea, manager Mark Hughes said while praising his players after they knocked out the League Cup holders on penalties.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Defiant Mourinho doesn’t need ‘assurances’ as Chelsea exit Cup

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho struck a defiant note after his team crashed out of the League Cup, insisting he did not need reassurances over his future.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Wenger : Championship level too much for Arsenal youngsters

Arsene Wenger said he was forced to field a strong Arsenal team in the 3-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday due to the growing strength of the Championship.
Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Jedinak and Ryan back in the Socceroos’ squad

Skipper Mile Jedinak and goalkeeper Mat Ryan have returned to Australia's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh.
Australia’s Mile Jedinak acknowledges the crowd after the Asian Cup quarter-final soccer match win over China at the Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane

Obama lauds U.S. women’s soccer team for getting girls to ‘dream bigger’

President Barack Obama lauded the World Cup champion U.S. women's soccer team for inspiring "millions of girls to dream bigger".

Holders Chelsea crash out with Arsenal in Capital One Cup

Chelsea were dumped out of the Capital One Cup 4th round by Stoke City on Tuesday, while Arsenal suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Inter go top after Icardi strike downs Bologna

Ten-man Inter Milan replaced AS Roma atop Serie A, at least for 24 hours, after beating Bologna 1-0 away on Tuesday to end a run of 4 games without a win.
Inter Milan’s Icardi celebrates after scoring against Bologna during their Serie A soccer match in Bologna

Real great Raul not eyeing quick return as coach

Real Madrid great Raul has no plans to make a quick return as a coach following his decision to leave New York Cosmos and retire at the end of the season.
New York Cosmos player Raul Gonzalez arrives at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana

Brazil federation cautiously backs new cup contest

The Brazilian Football Confederation gave its qualified blessing to a new cup competition of 12 teams on Tuesday.

Bayern terrorise holders Wolfsburg to advance in German Cup

Unstoppable Bayern Munich scored three goals in the opening 34 minutes past holders Wolfsburg to win 3-1 away and reached the German Cup third round.
Munich players celebrates winning their German cup (DFB Pokal) second round soccer match against VfL Wolfsburg

Beckham mulls plan to add school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Retired star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school in Miami as part of his quest to bring a football team to the city.

Barcelona and lower league Villanovense want one-off cup decider

Spanish third-tier side Villanovense host Barcelona in the King's Cup, but both sides would prefer the two-legged tie to be decided by a one-off match.
Barcelona’s coach Enrique attends a news conference in Minsk