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Tottenham on the verge of Europa progression

Tottenham will need just a point in their final Europa League group stage in order to move through to the Round of 32. read more

Champions League: matchday five – in pictures

All the best images from across Europe including Manchester City hosting Real Madrid

Arsenal want top spot - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is relieved to have secured progression to the Champions League knockout stages with a game to spare but pledged to field a full-strength team at Olympiakos.

Arsene Wenger wants top spot in Champions League group

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans to field a strong team in his side's final Champions League group match at Olympiakos.

International friendlies roundup: Spain give Panama a pounding

• Pedro doubles helps Spain beat Panama 5-1 away • Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez help Uruguay sink Poland Pedro took his goal tally in his past five internationals to seven when an under-strength Spain side beat Panama 5-1 in a one-sided friendly on Wednesday. The world and...

Republic of Ireland 0-1 Greece | International friendly match report

• Republic of Ireland 0-1 Greece Seamus Coleman and John O'Shea both felt the Republic of Ireland were made to pay for not making their early dominance count in their defeat by Greece in Dublin on Wednesday. José Holebas' first-half strike ensured the Republic finished 2012 on a...

FA awaiting notice from Serbia of charges

• Still 'no formal communication' received from Serbia • FA taking legal advice and pledge support for players The Football Association is still awaiting formal notice of the charges reportedly levelled at England Under-21 players Steven Caulker and Tom Lees and coach Steve Wigley by...

Robbie Keane left out of Republic of Ireland squad for Greece friendly

• LA Galaxy striker not included in provisional 26-man party • Manager Giovanni Trapattoni plans to 'try out new players' The Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane will miss November's friendly against Greece as Giovanni Trapattoni assesses other players. The Los Angeles Galaxy...

Government contacts Serbia over England Under-21 charges

• 'We are investigating full details' – government spokesperson • Caulker, Ince and Wigley reportedly charged by police The British government is in contact with its Serbian counterparts to ascertain the full details regarding potential charges facing two England Under-21 players...