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Manchester United have not challenged for the title because they do not have a 20-goal-a-season striker, according to manager Louis van Gaal. United's top Premier League scorer this season is Robin van Persie with 10. In contrast, Diego Costa and Sergio...

Bayern Munich rattled in four more goals to make it 18 in their last three Bundesliga games to extend their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. Bastian Schweinsteiger headed the early opener from a corner before...

Falkirk manager Peter Houston admits his side must become more clinical as they look to secure a Championship play-off spot. A Rory Loy goal gave Houston's team a 1-1 draw with Rangers on Friday night, after Darren McGregor had edged...

Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett has signed a new contract until June 2017, with the option to extend for a further year. Blackett has made 10 appearances for United since making his debut against Swansea at the start of the...

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will sign a new four-year contract on Friday with the option of a further year, the club has announced. The World Cup winner with Spain has won four La Liga titles since making his senior debut...

Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke says the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be postponed from January to June to help move the 2022 World Cup. A Fifa taskforce has recommended the World Cup is played in November and December...

Fifa says it will not pay compensation to clubs and leagues unhappy about plans to play the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December. It also said no apology was necessary for the scheduling of the tournament, which will...

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic's violent conduct ban has been reduced from three games to two, but he will still miss Sunday's League Cup final. The Football Association's independent regulatory commission partially upheld an appeal lodged by Chelsea on Tuesday. Matic, 26,...

The pressure on Arsenal as favourites for their Champions League last-16 tie with Monaco is welcome, says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. The North London side have exited the competition at this stage in each of the last four seasons. "The French...

Juventus had to settle for a narrow first-leg lead after missing several good chances against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League last-16 tie. Carlos Tevez put the Italians ahead after Roman Weidenfeller spilled at his feet, but Dortmund soon struck...