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May 11, 2013, 9:40
Benfica's amazing team goal: three passes, two seconds – video

Benfica secure a 2-0 victory over rivals Sporting Lisbon on Sunday with a spectacular team goal

April 22, 2013, 15:30
David Beckham retires from football - world exclusive David Beckham retires from football - world exclusive

David Beckham has retired from football, bringing an end to a glittering career on the field. Despite the offer of an extended one-year deal at Paris Saint-German, sources in Paris have revealed that the 38-year-old has played his last game, bowing out on a high after helping Carlo Ancelotti's side win the French title for the first time in 19 years.

May 16, 2013, 15:39
Sir Alex to retire this summer Sir Alex to retire this summer

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season, Manchester United have confirmed.

May 8, 2013, 9:20
Sir Alex Ferguson considering retiring as Manchester United manager before end of the week Sir Alex Ferguson considering retiring as Manchester United manager before end of the week

Exclusive: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's future in doubt with Scot considering retirement before weekend.

May 7, 2013, 21:00
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Valenciennes: Alex rises to rescue 10-man PSG Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Valenciennes: Alex rises to rescue 10-man PSG

A late header from the Brazilian served to spare the home side's blushes but PSG is still waiting on the title.

May 5, 2013, 21:27
It is the right time, says Ferguson It is the right time, says Ferguson

• Ferguson to stand down at end of season• • • Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as Manchester United manager at the end of the season in the 27th year of a tenure that has made him the most successful in British football.While he will become a United director and ambassador, the executive are now charged with having to appoint the successor to a man who has won 13 league titles, two...

May 8, 2013, 8:32
Gerrard tops PFA 40-year poll

Steven Gerrard has been named the most popular player to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year Award in its 40-year history.

April 19, 2013, 10:12
Gerrard tops PFA 40-year poll

Steven Gerrard has been named the most popular player to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year Award in its 40-year history.

April 19, 2013, 10:12
Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager

BOSS Fergie will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season after guiding United to 13 Premier League titles

May 8, 2013, 8:25