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Messi can deliver Barça's six of the best

When Barack Obama went to collect his Nobel Peace Prize this month, protesters held up a banner reading, "You've won it, now earn it." When Barcelona play Estudiantes this afternoon in the World Club Championship final they could easily do so under the same slogan in reverse – "You've earned...

Aguero the last thing on Ancelotti's mind

Carlo Ancelotti has played down speculation linking Sergio Aguero with a January move to Chelsea.<!--break-->The Atletico Madrid striker admitted earlier this week that he would suit Chelsea' s style of play, while he also hailed Didier Drogba as the finest forward in the Premier...

Evra relishing battle with former Man Utd star Beckham

Patrice Evra is looking forward trying to shackle David Beckham in the Champions League.<!--break-->The draw for the knockout stages pitted Beckham's old club Manchester United against AC Milan, who he joins on loan in January.United left-back Evra said: "I am very happy for David Beckham."He...

Megson won't be selling Bolton family silver

Bolton boss Gary Megson insists there are players at the club who would only be sold if offered some fantastic deal.<!--break-->Centre-back Gary Cahill is currently his most valuable asset and he has already been linked with a number of clubs.But Megson said the club would have to receive a bid...

Liverpool meet Romanian opposition in Europa League, Everton take on Sporting Lisbon and Fulham entertain Shakhtar Donetsk

Liverpool will play Romanian side Unirea Urziceni in the last 32 of the Europa League, Everton clash with Sporting Lisbon and Fulham must overcome Shakhtar Donetsk, who won last season's UEFA Cup.<!--break-->Both Liverpool and Fulham will play the home leg on Thursday February 18 at 2005 GMT,...

Man Utd draw Beckham's AC Milan, Chelsea play Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan and Arsenal take on Porto

David Beckham could make a dramatic return to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn with AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League.<!--break-->The England midfielder will be on loan at Milan from Los Angeles Galaxy and is therefore likely to feature at Old Trafford.The Red Devils...

The Joy of Six: footballers of the decade

In no particular order, here are half a dozen of the best players of the noughties, from Ronaldinho to Claude Makélélé1) RonaldinhoThe decade got off to an unhappy start for Brazil's latest prodigy when his dream move to St Mirren fell through, but the young Ronaldinho somehow...

Today in Sport: Europa League - draw!

Discuss the day's issues, including your world darts predictions, be sure to send us your favourite links and follow us on Twitter12.43pm: In a convoluted old process at Uefa HQ the last 16 ties of the Europa League were also decided. Liverpool or Unirea Urziceni will play Lille or Fenerbahce....