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Next year's World Cup would be a fourth for Klose, who made his international debut in 2001 after choosing Germany over Poland, where he was born.

Europe's leading soccer coaches want the transfer window to be shortened, contradicting the position of their clubs.

Kaka is hoping to "find the joy" in football again after rejoining AC Milan from Real Madrid.

Listless so far in the tournament, defending champions India take on hosts Nepal in their last group match with a semi-final berth at stake.

An injury-time goal by Chhetri saved India from embarrassment as they played out a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh.

Substitute Adem Ljajic scored on his debut to help Roma to a 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday.

Isco scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo added another goal to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.

With crucial World Cup qualifiers approaching, the England coach has complained that his talent pool is severely limited.

Newly promoted Villarreal thrashed Osasuna 3-0 on Saturday to establish their best start in the Spanish league with three victories from as many games.

Jermaine Pennant came off the bench to score a late free kick on Saturday to give Stoke a 1-0 win at West Ham in the Premier League.

Athletic Bilbao say they have rejected an offer from Manchester United for midfielder Ander Herrera.

The Bundesliga club says on its website that the 26-year-old Boateng is undergoing a medical.

Arsenal will be eager to show the north London balance of power has not shifted and Liverpool face a test of their top-four credentials against United.

Kaka's departure is likely to be complicated by negotiations over his wages as he is one of the best paid players in the world.

Real Zaragoza have agreed to take 19-year-old Chile forward Angelo Henriquez on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

Marouane Fellaini scored late in extra time to spare Everton's blushes as they came from a goal down to beat Stevenage 2-1.