Jeremy Toulalan says Fiorentina’s win over Liverpool means Lyon will also have to beat the Reds to qualify from Group E.

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Toulalan – We need to beat Reds

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pleaded with the club’s fans to be patient with summer signing Paulo Da Silva.

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Bruce offers Da Silva backing

Jose Mourinho is refusing to press the panic button despite Inter’s inauspicious Champions League start.

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Jose eyes home comforts

Michael Johnson is raring to go for Man City after a rousing welcome back to first-team action.

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City reception thrills Johnno

Fifa have announced that the eight teams entering the European play-offs for World Cup 2010 will be seeded.

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Fifa announce play-off decision

Dani Alves has sent an ominous warning to Barcelona’s rivals by suggesting they can only get better.

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Alves – Barca still improving

David Gold is hopeful he will have a future at Birmingham under prospective new owner Carson Yeung.

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Gold hopeful of Blues stay

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie says he has faith in Sulaiman Al Fahim’s financial plans for the club.

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Storrie backs Al Fahim

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez thought about trying to make Carlo Ancelotti boss.

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Perez reveals Ancelotti appeal

Rafa Benitez has admitted it was disappointing to see Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres kept so quiet.

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Rafa wants more from star pair