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Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben was surprised by Real Madrid's cautious approach to the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Madrid. Despite Robben's former club winning 1-0 at the Bernabeu, defending champions Bayern enjoyed 72% possession. "I expected more...

The psychologist who will accompany the England squad to Brazil for the World Cup finals has likened Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers to ex-British Cycling team boss Sir Dave Brailsford. Dr Steve Peters has been working closely with title-chasing Liverpool. Rodgers has...

Manchester City moved within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a routine victory over West Brom. Pablo Zabaleta headed the home side in front after two minutes before Sergio Aguero drove in from 20 yards. Graham Dorrans pulled one...

Samuel Eto'o will miss Chelsea's Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid with a knee injury. The striker did not travel to Spain with the Blues ahead of Tuesday's meeting with the La Liga leaders. Eto'o scored Chelsea's goal in...

Goalkeeper Tim Howard thinks Everton fans were wrong to boo former manager David Moyes on his return to the club with Manchester United on Sunday. The Scot, making his first visit to Goodison Park since leaving for United last summer,...

Manchester United boss David Moyes says the club are "rebuilding" after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Everton. United's 11th Premier League defeat of the campaign means it is mathematically impossible for them to qualify for next season's Champions League. Last...

Barcelona came from behind to avoid a fourth straight loss and beat Champions League-chasing Athletic Bilbao. The victory keeps alive their slim hopes of defending their title as they sit four points behind Atletico Madrid. Both sides hit the woodwork before...

Barring a drastic turn of fortune, Barcelona are on the brink of finishing their worst season since former coach Pep Guardiola molded it into one of the most successful sides to play the game. Barcelona's stinging 2-1 loss to Real...

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday that there was no extra pressure on his side despite the fact they are within sight of a first league title since 1990. "We'll deal with it the same as we have from...

Fifa president Sepp Blatter wants to see more sporting sanctions used in the fight against racism. Blatter, 78, thinks points deductions would have more of an impact than making teams play behind closed doors. "Sporting sanctions are the only effective punishment,"...