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Surgery could keep injured Torres out of action for two months

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

London: Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez troubles will increase further after he admitted that ace striker Fernando Torres may need an operation.

Beckham signs loan deal with Milan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MILAN: David Beckham will rejoin AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in January, the two clubs announced on Monday, boosting his hopes of a England World Cup squad place.

Bayern Munich close to 100-million-euro Audi deal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

BERLIN: Bayern Munich are in talks with German car maker Audi for an investment and sponsorship deal worth more than 100 million euros ($147 million), club manager Uli Hoeness said.

Barca's Alves available for Rubin clash

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MADRID: Barcelona right back Daniel Alves has shaken off a thigh injury more quickly than expected and is available for the holders' Champions League Group F match at Rubin Kazan on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Gerrard out of Lyon Champions League match

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

LONDON: Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, midfielder Albert Riera and defenders Martin Kelly and Martin Skrtel will all miss Wednesday's decisive Champions League match at Olympique Lyon, manager Rafa Benitez said on Monday.

Man Utd will make late decision on new dad Rooney

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MANCHESTER: Manchester United will make a late decision on whether Wayne Rooney plays in Tuesday's Champions League match against CSKA Moscow after the England striker became a father for the first time on Monday.

Real visit Milan in role reversal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

BERNE: AC Milan and Real Madrid will swap roles on Tuesday when they meet again in the Champions League while Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are among 10 sides still seeking their first wins of the group phase.

Bayern strikers battle it out for Bordeaux game

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

BERLIN: Italian striker Luca Toni looks to have beaten Mario Gomez in their battle for a Bayern Munich starting spot for Tuesday's Champions League match against Girondins Bordeaux.

Ashley Cole ready to return for Chelsea

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MADRID: England left back Ashley Cole is set to return for Chelsea's Champions League match at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after missing three games with a knee problem.

Becks hints at hanging up his boots after World Cup in 2010

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

London: Ace footballer David Beckham will consider his England future after the World Cup finals next summer in South Africa.

Man City draws 0-0 at Birmingham in Premier League

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

LONDON: Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given saved James McFadden's penalty in a 0-0 draw at Birmingham on Sunday for his team to climb two spots to fourth in the Premier League.

Llorente goals help Villarreal beat Tenerife 5-0

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MADRID: Villarreal beat Tenerife 5-0 on Sunday to end its poor run of form and climb out of the relegation zone in the Spanish league.

Inter beats Livorno 2-0 to extend Serie A lead

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

ROME: Inter Milan stretched its lead to seven points at the top of the Serie A by beating Livorno 2-0 Sunday with goals from Diego Milito and Maicon.

Gonzalez out of Marseille's Champions League game

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MARSEILLE: Marseille playmaker Lucho Gonzalez will miss next week's Champions League game against FC Zurich after twisting his ankle in a French league match.

Chelsea beats Bolton 4-0 to stay top in England

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

LONDON - Chelsea stayed at the top of the Premier League on Saturday by outplaying Bolton 4-0, and Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-0 before Liverpool had two players sent off in a 3-1 loss at Fulham.

Real gets crucial win as Barcelona held to draw

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MADRID: Gonzalo Higuain scored two goals Saturday to give 10-man Real Madrid a much-needed 2-0 win over Getafe that also trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top of the Spanish league to one point after the defending champions drew 1-1 at Osasuna.

Milan beats Parma 2-0, Napoli defeats Juventus 3-2

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

MILAN - Marco Borriello scored twice to give AC Milan a 2-0 win over Parma, and Marek Hamsik also struck two goals as Napoli hit back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Juventus in the Serie A on Saturday.

Bordeaux beats Monaco 1-0 to extend French lead

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

PARIS - Bordeaux extended its lead in the French league on Saturday by beating Monaco 1-0 through defender Marc Planus' second-half goal, while seven-time champion Lyon rose to second overall with a 1-0 win at fierce rival Saint-Etienne.

Liverpool have two sent off in defeat at Fulham

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

LONDON: Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a Saturday of red cards in the Premier League.

Leverkusen go top despite late slip at Schalke

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:20 GMT

BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen went one point clear at the top of the Bundesliga despite conceding two late goals to draw 2-2 at Schalke 04 on Saturday.