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Contrasting fortunes for continental elite
Korea Republic became the first Asian team to win through to London 2012 but it was a very different story for two teams with strong Olympic pedigree - Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Late goals see Basel and Marseille prevail
Late goals were the theme as Marseille edged 2010 champions Inter Milan 1-0, while Basel continued their impressive form with victory over Bayern Munich by the same scoreline in UEFA Champions League last 16 action.

Universidad, Velez impress
It was a mixed night for Argentinian representatives in the Copa Libertadores as Universidad de Chile overpowered Godoy Cruz, while Velez Sarsfield got the better of Mexico's Guadalajara

Costly: Honduras have what it takes
Honduras ace Carlos Costly sat down for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, touching on his hopes of reaching Brazil 2014, his new national team coach and how CONCACAF has improved.

Mancini: Tevez can be key
Roberto Mancini says Carlos Tevez can play a key role in the latter half of the season as Manchester City chase glory in the Premier League and UEFA Europa League.

BBC Sports

Rush wary of Liverpool pressure
Ian Rush says the "pressure" on Liverpool to win a first trophy for six years gives Cardiff City hope of a Carling Cup shock.

Mancini ready to consider Tevez
Manchester City striker apologises "unreservedly" for his conduct following a touchline row with manager Roberto Mancini.

Marseille 1-0 Inter Milan
Andre Aye's injury-time goal gives Marseille a narrow lead in their Champions League last-16 tie with Inter Milan.

Basel 1-0 Bayern Munich
Substitute Valentin Stocker's late goal gives Basel a stunning win over Bayern Munich in Switzerland.

Man City 4-0 FC Porto (6-1 agg)
Manchester City beat Porto 4-0 (6-1 on aggregate) to reach the Europa League last 16.

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Frank Isola: Edinson Cavani has been overshadowed by Luis Suarez for all the wrong reasons
The Napoli striker is on the verge of leading his team to the Champions League quarterfinals, but he is not getting the recognition he would if he played in England.

Ranieri: Defeat to Olympique de Marseille is a snapshot of Inter's situation
The Italian coach stated that the Nerazzurri did not deserve to lose the match, while indicating that the result shows what has gone wrong in the team

Beckenbauer: Bayern Munich has problems scoring goals
The German legend admitted that the Bavarian club must work hard to progress and stated it would have conceded more goals if Neuer was not between the sticks

Olympique de Marseille's Didier Deschamps expresses delight at late Champions League victory over Inter
The 43-year-old boss got the better of opposite number Claudio Ranieri again, though he stressed that the job is not yet completed after a dramatic victory over the Nerazzuri.

Basel 1-0 Bayern Munich: Substitute Stocker nets only goal as Swiss side claims priceless victory
An inspired performance between the posts by Yann Sommer kept the Bavarian giants at bay, before Stocker's late strike sealed a gripping first-leg triumph for the Swiss outfit