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French club Lyon have signed a partnership with the Chinese Football Association to open up new horizons for the country's players and coaches. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/lyon-sign-agreement-with-china-faTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:27 +0200 Roma coach Luis Enrique feels his side are 'on the right track' and is confident that they can beat Inter this weekend. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/enrique-confident-ahead-of-inter-clashTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:25 +0200 Atletico Madrid midfielder Fran Merida has vowed to prove his worth at the La Liga club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/merida-keen-to-make-mark-in-madridTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:26 +0200 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has played down suggestions his team are favourites for the Scudetto. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/conte-downplays-scudetto-favouritismTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:24 +0200 Napoli defender Hugo Campagnaro believes the criticism his side has received this season is unjust. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/campagnaro-hits-out-at-criticsTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:23 +0200 The father of Benfica's Rodrigo Moreno says the striker is interested in signing a contract extension with the Portuguese club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/benfica-keen-to-tie-down-rodrigoTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:21 +0200 Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas admits he is wary of the 'ghost' of former manager Jose Mourinho as he reportedly seeks a return to England. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/villas-boas-wary-of-mourinho-returnTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:22 +0200 Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has guaranteed that Lionel Messi is not affected by his missed penalty against Valencia in midweek. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/guardiola-hails-superior-messiTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:19 +0200 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has defended Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea ahead of the teams' meeting on Sunday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/cech-defends-embattled-de-geaTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:20 +0200 Robin van Persie has highlighted Arsenal's 4-3 loss to Blackburn Rovers in September as one of the most hurtful moments of their season. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/van-persie-still-haunted-by-blackburn-lossTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:18 +0200 Santos midfielder Ganso has declared he wants to stay at the Brazilian club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/ganso-to-stay-at-santosTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:17 +0200 Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said Luis Suarez's return will boost their side in their pursuit of a Champions League place. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/suarez-can-steer-liverpool-to-europe-says-gerrardTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:16 +0200 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reaffirmed his faith in David de Gea ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/ferguson-backs-under-fire-de-geaTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:15 +0200 Central Coast Mariners had their 15-match unbeaten run ended after a 2-0 loss to the Brisbane Roar in the A-League on Saturday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/a-league-wrap-roar-end-mariners-run-melbourne-derby-stalemateTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:14 +0200 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has predicted a tough battle with Siena when they clash in Serie A on Sunday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/pirlo-predicts-siena-challengeTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:13 +0200 Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond is wary of a Sydney FC backlash, after the Sky Blues announced Vitezslav Lavicka would depart the club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/van-egmond-fears-sydney-backlashTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:12 +0200 Sydney FC chief executive Dirk Melton has revealed the A-League club will look off-shore for a new coach. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/sydney-embark-on-worldwide-searchTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:11 +0200 Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun has conceded negotiations with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's representatives have hit a standstill. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/shanghai-concede-drogba-chase-stallingTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:10 +0200 New Bolton signing Ryo Miyaichi is in line to make his debut for the club against Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/boltons-miyaichi-to-make-norwich-tripTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:09 +0200 Japan international defender Masahiko Inoha has joined Vissel Kobe after a difficult six-month spell with Croatian giants Hajduk Split. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/japans-inoha-joins-visselTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:08 +0200 Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has admitted his surprise at the club's progression since his arrival. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/04/sunderland-surge-surprises-oneillTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:07 +0200 Heerenveen saw off a spirited challenge from Roda JC to post a 4-3 victory and move fourth in the Eredivisie. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/eredivisie-heerenveen-4-roda-jc-3Tue, 19 May 2009 01:39:06 +0200 Borussia Dortmund weathered frigid conditions to earn a 2-0 win away to Nurnberg and move into first place in the Bundesliga table. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/bundesliga-nurnberg-0-borussia-dortmund-2Tue, 19 May 2009 01:39:05 +0200 Fulham boss Martin Jol concedes his side will face a difficult task when they meet Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/jol-predicts-tough-task-at-cityTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:04 +0200 Sir Alex Ferguson expects the same old rivalry but with a new twist when Manchester United face Andre Villas-Boas' Chelsea on Sunday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/ferguson-braced-for-chelsea-challengeTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:03 +0200 Claudio Ranieri is looking forward to returning to Rome this weekend, as his Inter Milan side prepare to meet his old club Roma at Stadio Olimpico. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/ranieri-excited-by-roma-returnTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:02 +0200 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes the battle for this season's Scudetto has become a two-horse race between Juve and AC Milan. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/chiellini-juve-milan-the-only-real-contendersTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:01 +0200 Feyenoord coach Ronald Koeman has called for the postponement of this weekend's matches in the Netherlands because of extreme weather conditions. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/koeman-urges-postponementsTue, 19 May 2009 01:39:00 +0200 The agent of Miroslav Klose has dismissed reports the Lazio striker had a bust-up with club sporting director Igli Tare. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/agent-no-bust-up-between-klose-tareTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:59 +0200 Players from Nigerian champions Dolphins are set to embark on strike action immediately after Sunday's match against Gombe United. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/dolphins-planning-strike-actionTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:58 +0200 Jamie Carragher says Tottenham are the team that has impressed him most this season, but is confident his Liverpool side can beat them on Monday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/carragher-impressed-by-spursTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:57 +0200 Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has credited Dietmar Hamann for many of his own brilliant displays during their time at Anfield. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/gerrard-pays-tribute-to-hamannTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:56 +0200 Roma midfielder David Pizarro has credited Roberto Mancini with playing a major role in his loan switch to Manchester City. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/pizarro-praises-mancini-influenceTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:55 +0200 Alan Pardew has welcomed the return of Senegal pair Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse to the Newcastle United camp. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/pardew-cisse-and-ba-make-a-differenceTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:53 +0200 Eric Abidal inked a new contract with Barcelona on Friday, and said there had never been any real chance he would leave the club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/abidal-signs-new-deal-with-barcaTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:54 +0200 Tunisia's Saber Khelifa feels his side's familiarity with Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final opponents Ghana could prove the difference in the tie. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/tunisia-ready-for-ghanaTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:52 +0200 Real Madrid assistant Aitor Karanka has backed Nuri Sahin to force his way into first-team contention. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/karanka-has-faith-in-sahinTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:51 +0200 Sudan coach Mohamed Abdalla is happy with the progress of his team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Zambia on Saturday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/sudan-coach-pleased-with-formTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:50 +0200 The Ghana FA has offered its support to midfielder Anthony Annan, whose mother Sophia Sampson passed away on Thursday after a short illness. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/annan-to-play-on-despite-lossTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:49 +0200 Andre Villas-Boas says John Terry will remain Chelsea captain despite the Football Association stripping him of the England armband. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/villas-boas-backs-deposed-terryTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:48 +0200 Carlos Tevez says he is not interested in signing for Paris Saint-Germain, and has his sights set on a move to either Spain or Italy. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/tevez-not-interested-in-psgTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:47 +0200 Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata says the squad is keen for a 'quick reaction' to their recent poor form when they host Manchester United on Sunday. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/mata-looking-for-quick-responseTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:46 +0200 Arsene Wenger wants his Arsenal players to use their gloomy predicament as motivation to perform better in the future. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/silver-lining-for-embattled-wengerTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:45 +0200 Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has tipped co-hosts Gabon to shock the continent and win their first title at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/keshi-predicts-gabon-successTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:44 +0200 CSKA Moscow director general Roman Babaev has pointed the finger at Lazio for the breakdown of Keisuke Honda's move to the Serie A club. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/cska-lazio-play-blame-game-over-hondaTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:43 +0200 Twente defender Douglas has decided against applying to FIFA for a special dispensation to represent the Netherlands at Euro 2012. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/douglas-gives-up-euro-2012-dreamTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:42 +0200 Roberto Mancini is taking comfort from the fact Manchester City still lead the English Premier League despite a poor run of form. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/mancinis-city-retain-controlTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:41 +0200 The man beaten to the FIFA presidency by Sepp Blatter in 1998, Lennart Johansson, believes he should stand aside. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/johansson-blatter-should-step-downTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:40 +0200 Former North Queensland striker Chris Payne has left Newcastle after managing just one match since joining the Jets at the start of the season. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/payne-leaves-newcastle-jetsTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:39 +0200 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard will miss up to six weeks with an ankle injury. http://www.soccerway.com/news/2012/February/03/lindegaard-sidelined-for-unitedTue, 19 May 2009 01:38:37 +0200