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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer conceded a late own goal tonight as Hoffenheim kept up their dream start to the season with a 2-0 win over Schalke.

Hoffenheim stay top (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer conceded a late own goal tonight as Hoffenheim kept up their dream start to the season with a 2-0 win over Schalke. . . . more . . .

Defending champions Bursaspor maintained their early lead in the Super Lig with a 2-1 victory against Eskisehirspor tonight.

Bursaspor maintain early lead (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Defending champions Bursaspor maintained their early lead in the Super Lig with a 2-1 victory against Eskisehirspor tonight. . . . more . . .

Halmstad remain only two points clear of the relegation play-off place after going down 2-0 at Hacken in Allsvenskan this evening.

Halmstad's struggles continue (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Halmstad remain only two points clear of the relegation play-off place after going down 2-0 at Hacken in Allsvenskan this evening. . . . more . . .

Neil Lennon confirms that Nigeria defender Danny Shittu has been invited to have a trial with Celtic.

Lennon plays down Shittu chances (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Neil Lennon confirms that Nigeria defender Danny Shittu has been invited to have a trial with Celtic. . . . more . . .

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he would like to see former Spain manager Luis Aragones replace the recently dismissed Carlos Queiroz as Portugal's national team coach.

Mourinho tips Aragones for Portugal job (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he would like to see former Spain manager Luis Aragones replace the recently dismissed Carlos Queiroz as Portugal's national team coach. . . . more . . .

Heartland FC boss Samson Siasia may be one of the favourites to take over as the coach of the Nigeria national team, but this weekend he is focused solely on beating the mighty Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.

Siasia focused on must-win game (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Heartland FC boss Samson Siasia may be one of the favourites to take over as the coach of the Nigeria national team, but this weekend he is focused solely on beating the mighty Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League. . . . more . . .

Brian Flynn emerges as the strong favourite to take over as Wales' caretaker manager for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Flynn hot favourite for Wales job (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Brian Flynn emerges as the strong favourite to take over as Wales' caretaker manager for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers. . . . more . . .

Gerard Houllier has expressed his pride at becoming manager of Aston Villa, and his desire to guide them to a top-four finish in the Premier League within the next three years.

Houllier targets Champions League (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Gerard Houllier has expressed his pride at becoming manager of Aston Villa, and his desire to guide them to a top-four finish in the Premier League within the next three years. . . . more . . .

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Ryan Babel and David Ngog to prove they are good enough to provide back-up for Fernando Torres.

Hodgson challenges Ngog, Babel (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Ryan Babel and David Ngog to prove they are good enough to provide back-up for Fernando Torres. . . . more . . .

Fulham have confirmed that England striker Bobby Zamora, who was attracting interest from a number of prestigious clubs, has signed a new four-year contract at Craven Cottage.

Zamora signs new Fulham deal (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Fulham have confirmed that England striker Bobby Zamora, who was attracting interest from a number of prestigious clubs, has signed a new four-year contract at Craven Cottage. . . . more . . .

Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson is reportedly an "extremely critical" condition after suffering a stroke.

Blackpool coach 'suffers stroke' (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson is reportedly an "extremely critical" condition after suffering a stroke. . . . more . . .

Central Coast Mariners moved into a three-way tie at the top of the A-League today following a 1-0 win over 10-man Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium.

Mariners move joint-top (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Central Coast Mariners moved into a three-way tie at the top of the A-League today following a 1-0 win over 10-man Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium. . . . more . . .

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Frank Lampard will not be fit to face West Ham United but that John Terry will play, and said that the pair deserve to be in the England team.

Lampard out, Terry back for Chelsea (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Frank Lampard will not be fit to face West Ham United but that John Terry will play, and said that the pair deserve to be in the England team. . . . more . . .

Tomas Cerny says the Czech Republic's chances of Euro 2012 qualification will end if they lose to Scotland in Prague next month.

Czech Cerny frets over Scots tie (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Tomas Cerny says the Czech Republic's chances of Euro 2012 qualification will end if they lose to Scotland in Prague next month. . . . more . . .

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned how Theo Walcott's latest injury setback will affect the England international on a mental level.

Wenger worry at Walcott injuries (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned how Theo Walcott's latest injury setback will affect the England international on a mental level. . . . more . . .

Uncapped Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has said that he is still hoping he will get the opportunity to play for his native Spain.

Arteta still hopes for Spain call (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Uncapped Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has said that he is still hoping he will get the opportunity to play for his native Spain. . . . more . . .

Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa's ambition was key to him agreeing to succeed Martin O'Neill as manager.

Villa ambition attracted Houllier (Fri Sep 10) (BBC Sports)

Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa's ambition was key to him agreeing to succeed Martin O'Neill as manager. . . . more . . .

Deivid chatted to <strong>FIFA.com</strong> about the pressure of playing in Brazil, his attacking partnership with fellow Flamengo new boy Diogo and relationship with Zico.

Deivid: I'm ready to handle the pressure (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Deivid chatted to FIFA.com about the pressure of playing in Brazil, his attacking partnership with fellow Flamengo new boy Diogo and relationship with Zico. . . . more . . .

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Real Madrid's squad for tomorrow's Primera Division match with Osasuna after making a speedy recovery from injury.

Ronaldo returns to Real squad (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Real Madrid's squad for tomorrow's Primera Division match with Osasuna after making a speedy recovery from injury. . . . more . . .

<strong>FIFA.com</strong> profiles Joe Hart, the 23-year-old being tipped to solve England's goalkeeping proplems and become the Three Lions' No1 for years, even decades, to come. 

England's Hart playing for keeps (Fri Sep 10) (FIFA.com News)

FIFA.com profiles Joe Hart, the 23-year-old being tipped to solve England's goalkeeping proplems and become the Three Lions' No1 for years, even decades, to come.  . . . more . . .

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