Premier League approves goal-line technology

Premier League approves goal-line technology

The Premier League on Thursday announced a historic decision to sanction the use of goal-line technology in the English top flight from the 2013-14 season onwards, in a global first for a domestic competition.
Last-gasp Dortmund snatch semi-final place

Last-gasp Dortmund snatch semi-final place

Borussia Dortmund scored twice in stoppage time to beat Malaga 3-2 on aggregate and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.
Below-par United take step towards title 20

Below-par United take step towards title 20

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal as Manchester United beat Reading 1-0 on Saturday to open up a 15-point lead in the Premier League and move closer to a 20th English title.
Gallant Gunners bow out despite win in Munich

Gallant Gunners bow out despite win in Munich

Arsenal became the last English club to bow out of the Champions League on Wednesday despite a 2-0 second-leg win at Bayern Munich as the Gunners lost their last-16 tie on away goals.
Torres double ends Ireland Euro dream

Torres double ends Ireland Euro dream

A double by Fernando Torres inspired defending champions Spain to a 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday in their Euro 2012 Group C match and ended Irish hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Keita goal sets up Barca triumph

Keita goal sets up Barca triumph

Mali midfield magician Seydou Keita curled the ball into the net with 10 minutes left to set up a 3-1 win for 10-man Barcelona over Sporting Gijon in La Liga at the weekend.
Real Madrid smash Espanyol to go 10 points clear

Real Madrid smash Espanyol to go 10 points clear

Real Madrid crushed Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday to record a 10th straight league victory and restore their 10-point advantage over Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Ronaldo, Messi magic tricks drive Real, Barca wins

Ronaldo, Messi magic tricks drive Real, Barca wins

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a wonderful, backheeled goal while Lionel Messi hit the target with a deadly accurate free-kick as Real Madrid and Barcelona both emerged victorious from testing La Liga trips on Sunday.
Barca held as Madrid move 7 points clear in La Liga

Barca held as Madrid move 7 points clear in La Liga

Barcelona dropped precious points in a 0-0 draw at Villarreal on Saturday night to slip seven points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Lille, Lyon stay in French title hunt

Lille, Lyon stay in French title hunt

Lille put their Champions League exit behind them with a 2-0 win over Dijon on Sunday which consolidated third place in the French first division, two points behind joint-leaders Montpellier and Paris Saint Germain.
Germany down Turkey to claim ninth qualifier win

Germany down Turkey to claim ninth qualifier win

Germany earned their ninth consecutive win in Euro 2012 qualifiers on Friday as Bayern Munich trio Mario Gomez, Thomas Mueller and Bastian Schweinsteiger all netted in the 3-1 win over Turkey.
Mexico rallies to beat USA in Gold Cup final

Mexico rallies to beat USA in Gold Cup final

Mexico won a sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup title by rallying to score four unanswered goals and defeat the United States 4-2 in championship game at the Rose Bowl stadium.
Mexico claim group win in Gold Cup

Mexico claim group win in Gold Cup

Mexico sealed their Group A victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday with a 4-1 triumph over Costa Rica.
Barcelona progress to final at Real's expense

Barcelona progress to final at Real's expense

Barcelona reached their second Champions League final in three years after a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp in their semi-final second leg clash here on Tuesday saw them progress 3-1 on aggregate.
Last-gasp Hazard fires Lille three points clear

Last-gasp Hazard fires Lille three points clear

An injury-time goal from Belgian starlet Eden Hazard gave Lille a 2-1 win at home to northern neighbours Valenciennes on Sunday that sent them three points clear at the top of the table.
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