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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
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
Manchester United Must Retool in Central Midfield, but with Which Players?

It’s the second week of April, and Ryan Giggs has started four of ’s last eight matches in the centre of midfield—a run that has included Monday’s derby loss to and the second leg of the Red Devils’ Champions League appointment with . This is not ideal. Yes, Giggs is a United legend and even at 39 has more to offer the club with which he has won...

April 9, 2013, 16:51
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
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
Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager and joins the board Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager and joins the board

Sir Alex Ferguson has announced he will retire as Manchester United manager after 27 years at the club, moving upstairs to be a member of the board. It is a day that will redefine the landscape of British football.

May 8, 2013, 9:06