Bayern Munich could be crowned Bundesliga champion this weekend after its 2-1 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday left it 23 points clear in the standings.
Jail-bound president leaves European champion in a bind
West Bromwich Albion has given French striker Nicolas Anelka notice it is terminating his contract for gross misconduct, the Premier League club said in a statement on Friday.
Sunday's northwest derby with archrival Manchester United cannot come fast enough for Liverpool, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, whose side will start as favorite.
The World Cup may continue to attract public protests in Brazil, but FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke insisted on Thursday soccer's governing body does not have its hand in the host nation's pocket.
Robin van Persie has slammed speculation he is unhappy at Manchester United and wants to quit the troubled Premier League champion.
Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi denied the speculation he could still take over the role of Chinese national team coach as the Italian World Cup winning coach prepared his side for their meeting with Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho insists he would prefer to be in Manchester City in the Premier League title race despite his Chelsea squad moving seven points clear.
Manchester United manager David Moyes hailed the transformation by his players as they bounced back from a Champions League defeat with a 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino admitted he is worried about his side's shocking form on the road after it slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Valladolid on Saturday.
Tottenham faces long odds in trying to end 24-year jinx at Stamford Bridge
An immediate return to the Premier League remains Wigan Athletic's priority, but the FA Cup holder is determined to repeat last year's stunning final win over Manchester City when they meet in Sunday's last-eight clash.
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