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Mawson hails Clement regime

The hard work on the training ground is paying off, insists the defender as the Swans ran out easy winners against the champions

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Pioli hails Inter without Icardi

The skipper was suspended for the clash with Empoli, and the coach was pleased to see his side win comfortably in his absence

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Nerazzurri cruise to two-goal victory

Inter coped well without the suspended Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic as Eder and Antonio Candreva scored in a 2-0 win over Empoli.

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Rafinha returns to Barcelona squad

The Brazilian could return in the midweek Champions League clash but Aleix Vidal faces a long injury lay-off after a dislocated ankle

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Bale makes early return to training

The Wales international looks to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery as he took part in group training for the first time

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Dean criticised again for vital handball

Sam Vokes appeared to control with his arm before netting a late winner for Burnley to condemn Leicester City to another away defeat

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Vokes condemns Leicester to defeat

The Wales striker found the net in the 87th minute to heap more misery on Ranieri's flagging Foxes

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Luis Enrique relieved over Busquets

The midfielder sustained an ankle problem in Sunday's resounding triumph, but his coach assured it was not as bad as first feared.

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Traore helps Burkina Faso through

The Chelsea winger helped Paulo Duarte's side to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group A

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Pioli questions Ansaldi dismissal

The Inter coach was sent to the stands for his reaction to Cristian Ansaldi's sending off during a 1-0 Serie A victory over Palermo

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Inter continue winning run

Stefano Pioli's men secured their eighth successive victory in all competitions on Sunday, beating lowly Palermo 1-0

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Tuchel slams Dortmund sluggishness

The coach saw his side battle to victory and move into the top four of the Bundesliga but was still unhappy after the game

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Piszczek strike seals BVB win

Thomas Tuchel's side went ahead early in the game only to be pulled back by the 10-man hosts, though secured the three points through his defender

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Mane helps Senegal to victory

The Liverpool striker scored his country's opening goal from the penalty spot as they made a winning start at the Africa Cup of Nations

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Leekens slams Algeria errors

The Desert Foxes face a vital clash with Tunisia in their second game after failing to beat Zimbabwe and needing a late goal to secure a draw

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Mahrez rescues a point for Algeria

An engrossing opening game in Group B saw the Leicester City forward and reigning PFA Player of the Year snatch a late leveller

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'Neymar-esque Zaha is England's loss'

The Everton forward, who played with his fellow winger at Crystal Palace, has backed the Ivorian to become one of Europe's best players

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Podolski going nowhere - Galatasaray

"The interest from China is no longer there" with regards the former Arsenal forward, who seems destined to remain in Turkey for now

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Barton eager to repay Dyche

The match-winning midfielder vowed to reward 'unique club' Burnley after scoring on his Premier League debut for the Clarets against Southampton

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Barton bags points for Burnley

Sean Dyche's hosts picked up another important victory on home soil to move into the top-half of the table, with the Saints now without a win in four

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'Precious' Bonaventura earns praise

The midfielder's match-winning volley in the 2-1 Coppa Italia victory over Torino earned him the admiration of the AC Milan coach

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Milan prevail in Coppa Italia

The Arsenal target's first-half goal put the visitors in a winning position, but Vincenzo Montella's men answered with two rapid-fire strikes

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Silva: PSG better under Emery

The Brazilian defender heaped praise on his Spanish coach after the free-scoring French champions won their third consecutive game

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Allegri criticises Juve complacency

Goals from Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic put the hosts in a commanding position, but they almost let the game slip after the break

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Juve advance in Coppa Italia

The forwards put the hosts into a comfortable early lead, but Atalanta fought back strongly after the break to push Juve to the wire

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Tuchel in no rush for new deal

The German coach's contract expires in June 2018 but he has no interest in discussing a new deal until the end of his side's campaign

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Atletico through despite defeat

Diego Simeone's men held a two goal lead from the first-leg and progressed despite a double from Marko Livaja and a late Mateo Garcia strike

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Taarabt joins Genoa from Benfica

The Morocco international has returned to Serie A on a temporary basis from Portuguese side Benfica, having already had a spell at AC Milan

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Emery delighted with PSG character

The Spaniard also insisted his side's title challenge is still alive despite failing to win for the second Ligue 1 match in a row

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United deserved more - Mourinho

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's goal gave the hosts the three points at Old Trafford but they should have had more goals says their manager

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Spurs slow to react - Pochettino

Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United still hasn't put the title out of reach, according to the Spurs boss

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Mou: Fans justified in Fellaini boos

The midfielder's mistake against Everton meant he was given a rough ride at Old Trafford, and the manager admitted that the criticism was partially justified

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Mkhitaryan out until Boxing Day - Mou

The Manchester United manager has confirmed the attacking midfielder, who was stretchered off against Tottenham on Sunday, has avoided picking up a serious knock

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Wenger: Spurs penalty was soft

The manager was not pleased with Mark Clattenburg's decision to punish Laurent Koscielny, though he acknowledged that his team lacked movement and played nervously.

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Emery waiting for Cavani news

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery said the extent of Edinson Cavani's injury is unknown after his side's 4-0 win over Rennes.

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Montella delighted with Milan surge

An 82nd-minute strike from Gianluca Lapadula earned the Rossoneri a win over Palermo and their coach feels they were worthy of the points.

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Vardy reveals energy drink habit

The Foxes star has revealed his unusual pre-match ritual, which includes an interesting cocktail of beverages as well as an omelette and baked beans

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Landon Donovan extends MLS goal record

The all-time leading scorer in the MLS extends his mark as Landon Donovan netted a goal for the LA Galaxy against Sporting Kansas City.

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Vieri proud of Conte's Italy

The former Azzurri striker has heaped praise on the nation's current boss and striker Graziano Pelle for their impact at Euro 2016, ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against Germany

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French Open champ Garbine Muguruza survives first-round Wimbledon scare

Italian outsider Camila Giorgi gave second-seeded Garbine Muguruza a stern test in the opening match of her Wimbledon campaign.

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Real Madrid president: Cristiano Ronaldo can be yours — for $1 billion

Cristiano Ronaldo isn't guaranteed to remain at Real Madrid, but he would cost Paris Saint-Germain an 11-figure buyout.

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Wayne Rooney would consider move to MLS in future

The Manchester United and England captain admits he would consider a move to the U.S. later in his career.

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Lance Armstrong isn't seeking sympathy while in France for Tour charity ride

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong insists he doesn't expect sympathy as he takes part in a charity ride during the Tour de France.

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