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Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola believes that Champions League opponents Manchester City can be the surprise package of the competition in the manner that Borussia Dortmund were last season. Dortmund exceeded expectations by casting off a long spell of disappointments...

Ukraine coach Mikhail Fomenko announced on Wednesday his 25-man squad for upcoming 2014 World Cup Group H qualifiers against Poland at Kharkiv on October 11 and San Marino at Serravalle on October 15: Squad Goalkeepers: Andrei Pyatov (Shakhtar Donetsk), Maxim Koval...

Manchester City midfielder David Silva is likely to play some part in their Champions League match at home to Bayern Munich after missing the past month through injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on the eve of Wednesday's game. The Spaniard,...

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has recalled troubled striker Nicklas Bendtner ahead of their home World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Malta. Bendtner, who recently returned to Arsenal's first team in a League Cup game against West Bromwich Albion, has not...

Manchester United's poor start to the season has left the club reeling and new boss David Moyes under scrutiny but Ryan Giggs will offer a reassuring presence when he reports for Champions League duty in Ukraine this week. The 39-year-old...

Roberto Mancini has been named as the new manager of Turkish champions Galatasaray on a three-year contract. The Istanbul club confirmed on Sunday that Mancini had met club directors, posting a photo of the 48-year-old with chief executive Lutfi Aribogan. The...

Cristiano Ronaldo blames Real Madrid's players for Atletico loss Cristiano Ronaldo has defended Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, saying the players have to be blamed for their 1-0 loss to Atletico. Real are five points behind their city rivals and Barcelona,...

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal stars that Napoli will be motivated to prove a point in the Champions League on Tuesday. Wenger's side are brim full of confidence after opening up a two-point lead at the top of the...

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will be sidelined for up to three weeks after pulling a right thigh muscle in the 2-0 win over Almeria on Saturday. The injury to the world player of the year will rule him out of...

Luis Suarez marked his Premier League return with two goals as Liverpool beat Sunderland to go second in the table Luis Suarez marked his Premier League return with two goals as Liverpool beat Sunderland to go second in the table. Playing...