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Champions League play-offs round-up

Schalke slip up with a 1-1 draw at home to Paok Thessaloniki, Austria Vienna win 2-0 at Dinamo Zagreb while Basel win 4-2 at Ludogorets Razgrad in Bulgaria Paok Thessaloniki have the advantage after the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Schalke , with Miroslav Stoch's 73rd-minute…

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been linked with a move to Trabzonspor, Basle or Malaga

Trabzonspor and Basle have resumed interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner but Malaga remain favourites to sign the 25-year-old striker.

DC United clinches Swiss defender Iapichino

DC United have signed Swiss defender Dennis Iapichino. read more

Swiss seal famous win over Brazil

• Switzerland 1-0 Brazil • Click here for all of Wednesday night's friendly results A Dani Alves own goal two minutes after half-time was enough to earn Switzerland a shock home win over the five-times World Cup winner, Brazil . The defeat puts an end to Brazil's run of 11 matches…

Sunderland chasing FC Zurich fullback Loris Benito (but not beech marten!)

Sunderland are interested in FC Zurich fullback Loris Benito . The 21 year-old left-back is under consideration at Sunderland as manager Paolo di Canio seeks a new fullback signing. read more        

Newcastle Jets keen on MLS, China target Milicevic

A-League club Newcastle Jets are believed to be pondering a sensational return for Ljubo Milicevic. read more

Lyon earn CL play-off berth

Lyon beat Grasshoppers 1-0 to secure a Champions League play-off spot, while FC Basel and Fenerbahce also progressed.

Grasshoppers keeper has faith

Grasshoppers goalkeeper Roman Burki believes his side are on "a level playing field" with French club Lyon ahead of Tuesday night's decisive Champions League third qualifying round match.

Ross County to sign Grasshopper’s Mustafi on loan

Grasshopper Zurich’s Orhan Mustafi is set to sign a loan deal with Scottish side Ross County . read more