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Coaches to blame for workman-like English players: Liverpool manager
"I've thought for years and years that British players are technically as good as Europeans," says Brendan Rodgers.
Arsene Wenger has silenced Arsenal critics: Dennis Bergkamp
The Premier League leaders are without a trophy since 2005 but ex-Arsenal striker Bergkamp believes they can end that barren run by winning the title in May.
Man City without Kompany to tackle travelling blues
Manchester City will be without captain Vincent Kompany for Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham United.
Barcelona visit Osasuna, Real Madrid face Malaga in La Liga
Also Atletico Madrid will travel to Espanyol seeking, just like Barcelona, their night straight win of the season.
Ribery shines in qulaifiers but France braced for playoffs
France, 25th in the latest FIFA standings which will be updated on Thursday, are unlikely to be seeded in the playoff draw which takes place in Zurich.
England's approach has not changed, says Roy Hodgson
England Roy Hodgson said that his approach has not altered in the face of criticism throughout the campaign.
Spain's Vicente del Bosque cautions against complacency
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has warned his squad not to lose focus in their World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Georgia.
Karim Benzema hits back at critics and promises goals
Benzema hit back at criticism of his perceived lack of work rate, saying he does run enough and insisting that when he starts scoring again the goals will flow.
Mexico on the verge of missing first football WC since 1990
In his first game in charge, Mexico's new coach Victor Manuel Vucetich must deliver a victory or Mexico could fail to qualify for the World Cup.
San Siro closed to fans for AC Milan's next match
The San Siro stadium will be closed to fans for AC Milan's next match as punishment for insulting chants by the club's fans during a weekend match at Juventus.
Portugal call up defender Sereno for injured Bruno Alves
Portugal have called up Sereno to replace the injured Alves for the World Cup qualifying matches against Israel and Luxembourg.
Late goals give Chelsea 3-1 win at Norwich
Eden Hazard and Willian scored inside two second-half minutes to steer Chelsea to a 3-1 victory at Norwich in the Premier League.
Diego Costa nets two as Atletico Madrid beats Celta Vigo 2-1
Diego Costa scored his Spanish league-leading ninth and 10th goals of the season to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.
Inigo Martinez replaces Raul Albiol for Spain's World Cup qualifiers
The Spanish football federation says Martinez will replace the injured Raul Albiol for Spain's two upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-1 in Premier League
Teenager Adnan Januzaj scored twice in his first English Premier League start as Manchester United came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1.
Hodgson admits to nerves over England's doomsday scenario
England complete their 2014 World Cup qualifiers with home games against Montenegro and Poland knowing two wins will clinch their place in Brazil.
