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Europa League highlights. Starring: Villa, Agüero, and fantastic Fulham

A frantic, unpredictable night across the continent sees the unheralded UEFA Europa League come of age.... (Continue reading)

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Capello’s Choice: Beckham out, Johnson in?

What does David Beckham's misfortune mean for Fabio Capello's World Cup selection? Jonathan O'Shea considers whether a wild-card selection could be the lucky beneficiary.... (Continue reading)

Twente-one and out for McClaren

Former Premier League adversaries Steve McClaren and Martin Jol went head-to-head at the sharp end of the Eredivisie on Sunday. Jonathan O'Shea runs the rule over the title hopes of McClaren's record-breaking Twente side.... (Continue reading)

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Ghana pose Africa’s biggest World Cup threat

Will a young Ghana team emerge, beaten but not bowed, from last month's underwhelming Africa Nations Cup to make a big impact in South Africa this summer? ... (Continue reading)

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Masterful Mourinho is Inter home-straight

Have Inter put the title out of Milan’s reach with their backs-to-the-wall derby win? Jonathan O’Shea evaluates how the battle was won and lost.... (Continue reading)

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New Hammer Heads must back Zola project

A new era dawns at Upton Park, as Sullivan, Gold & Brady take over a club carrying a crippling £100m debt. But what does the future hold for West Ham's promising management team?... (Continue reading)

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Milan goal-rush greets wing wizard Beckham

Becks is back. And so are Milan. Jonathan O'Shea considers the catalysts behind Milan's continuing rise above the Serie A mediocrity.... (Continue reading)

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Return of the Rhinesiders: Kroos puts Leverkusen back on top

“He’s been the man of the season so far. I’ve always had the feeling that he could be the next Michael Ballack and he’s certainly living up the expectations,” so said Beckenbauer to German tabloid Bild. The subject of Der... (Continue reading)

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