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Beckenbauer labels Dortmund favourites
Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has said Bundesliga champions, and current league leaders, Borussia Dortmund are favourites to win the title again after moving two points clear of Bayern.
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Shocks blow open qualifying race
Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.
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Renard: Zambia can reach the final
After a resounding 3-0 quarter-final victory over Sudan, Zambia coach Herve Renard says the overlooked Copper Bullets are ready and primed for their last-four showdown against Ghana.
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Santos edge Pumas to maintain lead
Santos Laguna beat Pumas 2-1 to maintain their three-point advantage over nearest rivals Tigres and Atlante who both won by a single goal margin.
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Rooney: Fightback could turn title race
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the Red Devils remarkable comeback to draw at Chelsea could provide a huge mental lift, even though the champions fell two points behind leaders Manchester City.
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Giresse dismisses Gabon revenge notion
Mali coach Alain Giresse rejected notions of revenge after his side edged Gabon in Sunday's CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to deny the co-hosts a first ever appearance in the last four.
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Auld enemies in international infancy
The year was 1875. The setting was The Oval. The teams were England and Scotland. The occasion was the fourth edition of international football’s oldest rivalry.
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The five-point European review
Europe's top flights battled on amid the snow and freezing temperatures over the weekend, with a memorable Manchester United comeback among the highlights.
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Argentina seal spot at U-20 finals
Argentina have secured the second and final South American berth to the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where they will be joined by newly crowned continental champions Brazil.
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Respite for Villarreal, Valencia held
Villarreal eased their relegation worries with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla, their first away win in La Liga this season, while Valencia had to settle for a point after a goalless draw at Atletico Madrid.
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Lyon make Marseille settle for point
Lyon battled back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Marseille, who led through Benoit Cheyrou and Evanilson Brandao but failed to capitalise on their advantage.
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Ghana edge Tunisia after extra time
Ghana are through to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, where they will face Zambia, after overcoming Tunisia 2-1 courtesy of Andre Ayew's winner in extra time.
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Olympiacos close gap, AEK rise
Olympiacos beat PAOK Salonika 2-0 to move within two points of the league leaders, AEK Athens climbed to third after a win against Panionios, while Doxa Dramas remain bottom after another defeat.
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Fener down Besiktas, Genclerbirligi leave it late
Fenerbahce recorded a 2-0 victory over Besiktas to reduce the gap to leaders Galatasaray, while Genclerbirligi claimed a late win and Sivasspor thrashed Mersin Idmanyurdu 5-1.
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Anderlecht build advantage, Brugge fire five
Anderlecht are seven points clear at the Jupiler League summit after beating Genk 4-2, while Club Brugge thrashed Beerschot 5-1 to draw level with second-placed Gent.
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