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The Czechs took the lead in just the fourth minute of the semi-final.

Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Peru and Mexico are also in the last eight.

Capello had two years left to run on his contract.

Former French international Zinedine Zidane is utilising his life past football by lending a voice to many causes.

In Bolivia, games in La Paz are played at 3,600 meters above sea level, Peru has stadiums at nearly 3,000 meters.

But Bagan’s win was of no use as as Mahindra United had already entered into the quarter-finals of AFC Cup.

FIFA chief Blatter also called for Indians to show more support for football and also improve the infrastructure.

The announcement ends weeks of speculation that the 22-year-old winger was going to join Real Madrid in Spain.

Days after his goal led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad, David Beckham has scored yet another goal.

The German captain joined the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS in May last year to raise awareness.

Brazil's chances of hitting back at their old rivals has been hampered by Ronaldinho's withdrawal.

One of the sharpest footballing brains in his time, Platini has already chalked out his priorities for the game.