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Scolari’s reign at the London club ran from July 2008 until February 2009 before he was sacked by billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich following a poor run of form. Even

France were clinical rather than impressive and one of the biggest roars of the evening came when the stadium announcer confirmed world champions Spain had been held 1-1 by Finland.

Balotelli curled an unstoppable shot past Julio Cesar as Italy recovered from 2-0 down at half-time to deny Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari his first win since being reappointed for

Established U.S skipper Carlos Bocanegra was not selected in the squad that will face Costa Rica in Denver on Friday and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, and goalkeeper

Llambias was incensed after the Football Association (FA) said it would not be taking retrospective action against Wigan Athletic’s Callum McManaman following his knee-high tackle on Newcastle’s Massadio Haidara on

Jol managed Tottenham from 2004-07, during which time Bale arrived at White Hart Lane from Southampton. Speaking ahead of his return to North London with his current club for Sunday’s

Galvanised by a superb swerving strike by Hamit Altintop against his old club, the Turkish side dominated the first half, held on for grim life in the second and snatched

With an eye on AC Milan’s Champions League visit on Tuesday, Barca left World Player of the Year Messi and five Spanish internationals out of the starting line-up at the

Balotelli netted on the hour, after he had replaced the other scorer Giampaolo Pazzini in the first half, to give Milan the cushion they needed following the 65th-minute dismissal of

Big-spending Russian pairZenit St PetersburgandAnzhi Makhachkalafailed to manage a goal between them. Zenit lost 2-0 to late goals atFC Baseland Anzhi were held 0-0 byNewcastle United. Former European championsBenficabeatGirondins Bordeaux1-0