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Al Ahli’s Olaroiu in mixed emotions after reaching ACL final

Al Ahli's Romanian manager in mixed emotions, as he guided them to their first ACL Final
Saudi Arabia’s coach Cosmin Olaroiu of Romania watches his team train ahead of their Group B Asian Cup match against China at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

Barca’s Rakitic hits double in BATE win

Two goals from Ivan Rakitic gave Barcelona a comfortable 2-0 victory away to BATE Borisov.
Barcelona’s players pose before their Champions League group E soccer match at Borisov Arena stadium outside Minsk

Chelsea thwarted by woodwork in draw with Kiev

Chelsea stutter to a goalless draw in their visit to Ukraine
Dynamo Kiev v Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group G

Giroud and Ozil lead Arsenal to victory over Bayern

Goals by Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil saw Bayern Munich lose their first match of the season as Arsenal finally got their European campaign off to a start
Arsenal v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F

Real’s Benitez rejects defensive claim from Blanc

Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has refuted claims from Laurent Blanc that his team plays defensive football
Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez reacts before their Spanish first division soccer match against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames stadium in Bilbao

Luiz out of PSG’s Champions League game against Real

David Luiz is set to miss Paris St. Germain's match against Real Madrid in the Champions League
Luiz attends a training session in Santiago, Chile

FIFA reform plan would curb presidency, bring in more women

FIFA embraced reform proposals that would prevent anyone from holding Presidency for longer than 12 years, or past the age of 74, while giving women more say in the running of the sport.

FIFA says Swiss court rules against lifting ban on ex-soccer official

FIFA said that a Zurich District Court rejected a request from the world soccer body's former vice president to temporarily lift a six-year ban on him.

FIFA leaves door open for Platini presidential bid

Suspended Michel Platini may be able to run for President of FIFA if he wins an appeal against his 90-day ban, the world governing body said.

Germany coach Loew backs FA boss over slush fund allegations

Joachim Loew backed the German Football Association (DFB) and its president Wolfgang Niersbach on allegations of slush fund in the 2006 World Cup.

Pellegrini expects to face ‘the real Sevilla’

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects a tough clash with Sevilla.

Vital and rapid 3+ goal Salvos in Football

There are matches where a team shows a blitz of goals, to the utter disbelief of the other team who might sometimes just get the odd goal back.
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