Menotti: Real Madrid must play better
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The World Cup winning coach feels that the Spanish champions must improve if they are to challenge Barcelona whilst he believes that Lionel Messi is well ahead of his close rivals
Lionel Messi
2012-10-23 16:15:00
Steve Coppell favourite to replace Dougie Freedman at Crystal Palace
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The Scots boss left the Eagles to take charge at Bolton Wanderers. Jim Knight takes a look at the early favourites to replace him at Selhurst Park
England
2012-10-23 16:40:00
Banega rues lengthy Valencia lay-off
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The Argentine centre-mid has admitted it has been difficult for him being unable to play football but concedes it has made him more mature as a person
Ever Banega
2012-10-23 16:45:00
TEAM NEWS: Alexis Sanchez in for David Villa as Celtic face Barcelona
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The Chilean winger comes into the starting XI as the Spaniards make five changes to the side that saw off Deportivo at the weekend while Neil Lennon drafts Scott Brown back in
Champions League
2012-10-23 17:46:00
TEAM NEWS: Carrick starts at centre-back for Manchester United's clash with Braga
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Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen to start the England international at centre-back as he looks for a third successive win in Europe this season with Wayne Rooney named as captain
Champions League
2012-10-23 17:53:00
Spartak Moscow 2-1 Benfica: Jardel own goal puts Russians back into Group G contention
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Unai Emery's men bounced back from successive 3-2 defeats to Barcelona and Celtic by claiming three points which lifts them above their Portuguese rivals in the standings
Portugal
2012-10-23 17:58:00
TEAM NEWS: Terry returns to Chelsea XI as captain while Hazard drops to bench for Shakhtar Donetsk trip
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The former England defender returns to skipper the Blues for their clash against the Ukrainian side after being banned for the holders' Premier League tie against spurs
Champions League
2012-10-23 17:58:00
Celtic must be bold in Barcelona
Can Celtic exploit a makeshift home defence at Camp Nou or will they be too busy dealing with Barcelona's mesmeric attacking threat?
2012-10-22 14:53:31
Coleraine 3-2 Linfield
Coleraine move into second place in the Premiership and further dent Linfield's title hopes with a 3-2 win at the Showgrounds.
2012-10-22 21:12:33
VIDEO: Final Score 2 - Programme 11
Michael McNamee and Chris Morgan with the latest Irish Premiership highlights and analysis.