Fabio Capello described David Beckham's man-of-the-match award as like American president Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize after the midfielder made a 30-minute cameo in a 3-0 defeat of Belarus on Wednesday.
When the Argentines meet Uruguay at the iconic Centenario in Montevideo needing a draw to secure their place at the 2010 finals they will, however, be no sure thing.
England midfielder David Beckham is close to clinching a return to AC Milan for a second loan spell, he was quoted as saying in an interview on Sunday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has settled quickly at Barcelona and his continuing fitness will be vital as Pep Guardiola's team seeks to defend its European title.
Carlo Ancelotti has promised Chelsea will provide a response when they travel to Apoel Nicosia after suffering their first defeat under the Italian.
Didier Drogba returns to action on Saturday (Sunday morning, Beijing time) as Chelsea look to extend their winning start to their Premier League campaign to seven matches with victory at Wigan.
Rafael Benitez denied Liverpool had been lucky after David Ngog guided them into the League Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win at League One leaders Leeds.
Lionel Messi hit back on Tuesday over criticizm of his Argentina performances and said they would reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Chelsea's Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is committed to the London club for the long term, outgoing chief executive Peter Kenyon said on Monday.
Alex Ferguson watched Manchester United silence their "noisy neighbors" in Sunday's 4-3 victory over City before describing the match as the greatest derby of all time.
A two-goal burst from striker Diego Milito gave Serie A champions Inter Milan an unconvincing 2-1 win at Cagliari on Sunday.
AC Milan coach Leonardo praised his players' pride following their labored 1-0 home win against Bologna but said he wouldn't get carried away with the result.
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