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Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed as "childish" Jose Mourinho's claims that there were irregularities in FIFA's World Coach of the Year vote.

2013-03-21T12:37:46ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Real_must_take_lead_Istanbul_2dbc

Real Madrid must beat Galatasaray in their Champions League quarter-final home leg or else they face a tough time in the return leg in Turkey, coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.

2013-03-19T18:19:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Inters_Cassano_names_after_Barcas_ff05

Antonio Cassano has named his newborn son after "the greatest player of all time", namely Lionel Messi, according to the Inter Milan striker.

2013-03-19T13:41:15ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/18/UEFA_hear_Inter_racism_case_5095

UEFA on Monday said it had launched a disciplinary procedure against Inter Milan after racist chants by fans during their Europa League match against Tottenham, with the hearing scheduled on April 19.

2013-03-18T16:30:56ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Lampard_sends_Chelsea_third_Spurs_62ff

Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as his side beat West Ham United 2-0 to snatch third place in the Premier League from faltering London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

2013-03-18T01:52:10ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Villas-Boas_unconcerned_Spurs_slump_93ca

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is confident his side can hold on to a top-four position in the Premier League for the rest of the season despite suffering a third successive defeat.

2013-03-18T01:20:53ZAFP Global Editionby Jon Westtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Juve_target_Roma_rejoice_Lazio_ea78

Juventus remained on course to defend their Serie A title with a 2-0 away win to Bologna as challengers Napoli stayed nine points behind with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Atalanta on Sunday.

2013-03-17T22:22:22ZAFP Global Editionby Justin Davistag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Horror_tackle_overshadows_Wigan_6a43

Wigan boosted their chances of escaping relegation from the Premier League yet again when they beat Newcastle 2-1 in controversial fashion on Sunday.

2013-03-17T21:37:08ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Lennon_Dawson_England_squad_7be5

Aaron Lennon and Tottenham teammate Michael Dawson will miss England's World Cup qualifying double-header with San Marino and Montenegro due to injury.

2013-03-17T20:47:28ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Lennon_England_squad_Dawson_doubtful_c609

Aaron Lennon will miss England's World Cup qualifying double-header with San Marino and Montenegro due to injury and Michael Dawson may also be unavailable, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas said on Sunday.

2013-03-17T19:32:59ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/boys_Berbatov_come_back_haunt_d5a0

A goal from former player Dimitar Berbatov saw Tottenham Hotspur sink to a third straight defeat on Sunday, as they lost 1-0 to a Fulham side who earned a rare away win in the Premier League.

2013-03-17T17:18:58ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/16/Fulham_boss_urges_Bale_stay_cf18

Fulham manager Martin Jol has urged Gareth Bale to remain at Tottenham and become a White Hart Lane legend.

2013-03-17T03:25:09ZAFP European Editionby Ian Winrowtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/16/Gallas_demands_authorities_racism_511a

Tottenham centre-back William Gallas has called on Football's highest authorities UEFA and FIFA to take a tougher stance against racism.

2013-03-16T12:42:51ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Players_must_stand_racists_Wenger_f0d3

Players who suffer racist abuse during matches should not walk off the pitch, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday, after Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League game at Inter Milan was marred by abusive chanting.

2013-03-15T12:48:17ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Barca_draw_Champions_League_b302

Champions League favourites Barcelona will play big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in the pick of the quarter-final matches after the draw was held in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.

2013-03-15T12:36:22ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Tottenham_fury_over_Inter_monkey_b16a

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has demanded UEFA take action against Inter Milan after claiming Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor was subject to "monkey chants" during Thursday's Europa League clash.

2013-03-15T12:04:49ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Spurs_survive_Inter_scare_Torres_cb0e

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.

2013-03-15T06:53:27ZAFP Global Editionby Barnaby Chestermantag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/14/Tottenham_fury_over_Inter_monkey_b16a

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has demanded UEFA take action against Inter Milan after claiming Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor was subject to "monkey chants" during Thursday's Europa League clash.

2013-03-14T23:27:21ZAFP European EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/14/Spurs_survive_Inter_scare_Torres_cb0e

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.

2013-03-14T22:37:04ZAFP Global Editionby Barnaby Chestermantag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/14/Spurs_survive_Inter_scare_restore_1e73

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals and restore some national pride following England's Champions League misery.

2013-03-14T20:49:40ZAFP Global Editionby Barnaby Chesterman