NYON, Switzerland: UEFA's influential strategy council has come out against Michel Platini's plans to hand Champions League places to domestic cup winners, according to sources involved in the negotiations.
ROME: The specter of football violence in Italy resurfaced on Sunday after the shooting death of a fan by a policeman sparked nationwide disturbances, which forced the suspension of three scheduled first division matches.
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United pulled clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over in-form Blackburn at Old Trafford on Sunday.
MADRID: Brazilian international Robinho showed why some observers tout him as the next Pele with a mesmerizing display, including two goals, as Real Madrid downed Real Mallorca 4-3 to stay top of La Liga.
NEW YORK: Brett Favre became the second NFL quarterback to throw for 60,000 yards when he passed for 351 yards and three touchdowns in the Green Bay Packers' 34-0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
SHEFFIELD, England: Brazil can stage a good World Cup in 2014 and England should have the tournament four years later, Pele said on Wednesday.
MANCHESTER, England: Striker Wayne Rooney said he was bored with Dynamo Kiev's approach at Old Trafford on Wednesday where he helped Manchester United qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 4-0 victory.
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