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  • Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy

    Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy

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    Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - AS Roma midfielder Erik Lamela has earned a first call-up to Argentina's World Cup qualifying squad with Lionel Messi also picked but in doubt with a hamstring problem. Lamela, named in coach Alejandro Sabella's squad on Thursday, could step in for Messi if he does not recover in time from his injury to face Colombia at home on June 7 and Ecuador away four days later. The 21-year-old has one cap from a 2011 friendly playing for an Argentina team picked solely from the

  • 'Dynamic' England can emulate Spain, insists Cleverley

    'Dynamic' England can emulate Spain, insists Cleverley

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    'Dynamic' England can emulate Spain, insists Cleverley

    The Manchester United midfielder believes the mixture of players who have come through the ranks and experienced stars is exactly what is needed to win international trophies

  • Manchester City target Isco coy on Madrid move

    Manchester City target Isco coy on Madrid move

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    Manchester City target Isco coy on Madrid move

    The Spain international is being chased by the Premier League runners-up but Los Blancos are leading the race, and the attacking midfielder tried not to give much away

  • Wolfsburg shock Lyon to win women's Champions League final

    Wolfsburg shock Lyon to win women's Champions League final

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    Wolfsburg shock Lyon to win women's Champions League final

    LONDON (Reuters) - Wolfsburg completed a surprise victory in the women's Champions League final on Thursday, beating twice defending champions Olympique Lyon 1-0 thanks to a second-half penalty from Martina Mueller. The German side became the first team to defeat the French champions in normal time in 120 games. Favourites Lyon, who were appearing in their fourth straight final, dominated for large parts of the match but were unable to find a breakthrough at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium.

  • Foster pleased by West Brom's top-eight finish

    Foster pleased by West Brom's top-eight finish

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    Foster pleased by West Brom's top-eight finish

    The England international played a key part in securing the Baggies' best-ever Premier League performance, and insists the club will look to push on again next season