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Soccer Break Monday – Goalline technology…again

The Premier League title race has sprung back to life and so has the debate on goalline technology.

Champions League returns — can anyone stop Barcelona?

Barcelona won one European Cup at the old Wembley. If they are to win one at the new version something tells me they'll have to get past Real to do it.

Farewell Ronaldo, one of the game’s greats

Ronaldo announced his decision to retire from playing with immediate effect, bringing one of the great soccer stories to an end.

Farewell Ronaldo, one of the game’s greats

Ronaldo announced his decision to retire from playing with immediate effect, bringing one of the great soccer stories to an end.

West Ham given Olympic stadium nod but can soccer co-exist with track and field?

If West Ham are to preserve the Olympic legacy London promised they may have to make fans unhappy in the process.

Classy Wilshere looked like a Barcelona No 4 in the making

England midfielder Jack Wilshere's poise on the ball and precise passing recall a Xavi or a Pep Guardiola and coach Fabio Capello is wise to use him in much the same role to hold possession and help build attacks from the back.

Torres is a one-goal striker and a steal for Chelsea

If Torres scores one Chelsea goal all season he will be judged a success, as long as that goal is the one that edges Chelsea past Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals, say, or clatters past Edwin van der Sar and in off the post in the final.

If Torres goes, Liverpool should heed Spanish lessons

Liverpool should heed the lessons of Barcelona if they decide to cash in on Torres now.

Liverpool sign Suarez but will he play with Torres?

Could Liverpool's signing of Luis Suarez be the sort of statement of intent Fernando Torres needs to convince him to stay? Or does it mean Liverpool can now afford to let the Spaniard go?

FIFA’s World Cup decision day — live

Live coverage of FIFA's big decision on the World Cup hosts for 2018 and 2022.

Champions League podcast – 4

Our Champions League panel reconvenes to discuss the week's action, with AC Milan v Real Madrid at the San Siro the undoubted highlight.

Ballon d’Or shortlist should give Premier League pause for thought

The lack of Premier League players on the FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist should get alarm bells ringing.