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Martin O'Neill believes he was unlucky to be dismissed by Sunderland after helping keep them in the Premier League last season.

A second half strike by Luciano Sobrosa helped Salgaocar FC beat Prayag United 1-0 in the 23rd round of the I-League football championship.

Chelsea have gone through seven managers since Mourinho left in 2007.

Di Canio, 44, replaced Martin O'Neill at relegation-threatened Sunderland on Sunday and his appointment sparked the resignation of a former government minister from the club's board.

The Real Madrid coach said Iker Casillas will have a difficult time recovering his spot as starting goalkeeper considering Diego Lopez's strong performances.

Juventus goalkeeper Buffon admitted that his side has "not forgotten" the defeat to Inter earlier in the season.

Spain, England find themselves in an undignified tangle at the halfway point on the road to the World Cup in Brazil.

Real Madrid had announced that it plans to sue Fuentes for giving the impression that he treated the club's players.

Peru appear out of contention for next year's World Cup in Brazil, despite claiming a late 1-0 win over Chile.

The Bundesliga leaders have been paired with Juventus in the quarter-finals.

Inter are also reportedly keen on signing the South American forward.

Xavi is a major doubt for World Cup Group I qualifier after he missed Tuesday's training session due to a niggling hamstring injury.

Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard scored either side of the break to take the Blues above Tottenham.

Arsenal remained firmly in the race for Champions League qualification after Nacho Monreal and Gervinho secured a 2-0 win at Swansea.

Inter Milan fans were accused of abusing Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor in a Europa League last 16 clash in the San Siro.

Oliver Giroud's 3rd minute strike helped Arsenal take a 1-0 lead at half-time over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.