Korea Republic reached their seventh successive Olympic Games with a game to spare today, while Japan move a step closer with a big win over Malaysia.

Marseille coach Didier Deschamps was left to revel in an Italian-style victory after Andre Ayew's injury-time header gave his side a last-gasp 1-0 win over Inter Milan here on Wednesday.

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Orlando Pirates bounced back from a stunning CAF Champions League loss last weekend to edge Platinum Stars 4-3 today in a South African Premiership thriller.

Lazio coach Edy Reja has had his resignation rejected by the struggling club today, ahead of their UEFA Europa League second round second leg clash with Atletico Madrid.

A hat-trick by in-form Gabonese international striker Pierre-Eyemrick Aubameyang inspired St. Etienne to a 4-2 victory over Ligue 1 rivals Lorient today, while Lille won and Auxerre struggled.

Siena remained just two points above the Serie A relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat at home to Catania today.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tonight said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks."

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has said that, despite conceding a late equaliser to CSKA Moscow, he would always have been happy to emerge with a 1-1 draw away from home.

Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast United relinquished a two-goal lead in the second half and had to settle for a 3-3 draw against A-League leaders Central Coast at Skilled Park.

Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz has spoken of his delight after signing a new three-year contract with Hannover.

Germany coach Joachim Low has said that he is "confident" his side can win UEFA EURO 2012, although he has pinpointed some areas for improvement ahead of the tournament.

Oleg Blokhin has agreed a new deal that he will see him continue as Ukraine coach beyond UEFA EURO 2012 and take charge of the nation's Brazil 2014 qualifiers.

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez has apologised "sincerely and unreservedly" for his conduct in recent months.

Bologna harnessed the momentum from their surprise win at Inter Milan on Friday to beat Fiorentina 2-0 at home today.

An injury-time goal on his debut by Pontus Wernbloom grabbed CSKA Moscow a 1-1 draw with Spanish giants Real Madrid today in their UEFA Champions League Last 16 first leg in Moscow.

UEFA have announced the launch of an investigation into claims Manchester City players were racially abused by Porto fans during last week's UEFA Europa League match.

Japan winger Shinji Kagawa could be fit to face Hanover on Sunday in the Bundesliga after he returned to training today with German league leaders Borussia Dortmund.

Marseille coach Didier Deschamps insists that Inter Milan's dreadful recent form will not be a factor when the two sides meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.

Chelsea captain and England defender John Terry has been ruled out for up to two months after aggravating his knee injury, it was revealed today.

Rory Delap has seen the red card he received against Crawley Town in the FA Cup on Sunday rescinded, after the FA deemed the Stoke City defender to have been wrongly dismissed.

Barcelona star Xavi has said, while the side may have unconsciously taken their foot off the gas, he feels luck being against them has contributed to rivals Real Madrid pulling ten points clear of them in La Liga.

Nice were counting their blessings today after Julien Sable was found to have not suffered a broken leg after a heavy collision in training, revealing it was just severe bruising.

Sebastian Kehl has extended his contract by another year at Borussia Dortmund, seeing the club captain remain with the Bundesliga champions until the end of June 2013.

German international Per Mertesacker has said he is not in danger of missing UEFA EURO 2012, despite having to undergo surgery on torn ankle ligaments suffered with club side Arsenal.