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Costly: Honduras have what it takes
Honduras' ace Carlo 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.

Own goals and an old fox
In our latest stats review, FIFA.com looks at the return of veteran German coach Otto Rehaggel, the end of a long unbeaten streak for Benfica, own goals at Anfield, another Lionel Messi milestone and the late goals of Mariano Pavone.

Dutchman who ruled Europe in three shirts
FIFA.com recalls the superb career of Frank Rijkaard, a player whose ability on the ball and capacity to cover the ground belied his defensive position and helped Ajax, AC Milan and the Netherlands become European champions.

Blaszczykowski: We can match the best
Jakub Blaszczykowski speaks to FIFA.com about being compared to Luis Figo, Borussia Dortmund's chances of retaining the Bundesliga title, being Poland captain and how far the co-hosts can go at UEFA EURO 2012.

Ali grasps historic opportunity
In just a few hours, UAE face Australia in a important AFC qualifier for the London 2012. UAE coach Mahdi Ali spoke to FIFA.com before the encounter as he seeks to fulfil his Olympic dream.

BBC Sports

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.

Wolves fail in new Curbishley bid
Wolverhampton Wanderers fail in a fresh attempt to make Alan Curbishley their new manager, BBC Sport understands.

PM to 'crush' racism in football
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, pledges to "crush" racism in football at the launch of an anti-discrimination summit at Downing Street.

Pompey finances prompt job losses
Chief executive David Lampitt and two board members are among 30 redundancies at Portsmouth.

King meets Ibrox administrators
Rangers' administrators meet director Dave King and manager Ally McCoist as they ponder the club's future.

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Sporting Kansas City signs midfielder Graham Zusi to a new contract
The creative midfielder had a breakout season in 2011 and looks to be staying in Kansas City for the long term.

Vancouver Whitecaps sign defender Greg Klazura
The Whitecaps sign defender Greg Klazura, whom the club picked up in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft.

Report: AC Milan's Ibrahimovic struck woman with his car
The Sweden international allegedly clipped the waiting female journalist with his mirror while reversing out of his parking space at Milanello on Tuesday.

Dani Alves: Barcelona nothing without Guardiola
The Blaugrana boss, who has claimed 13 titles since taking charge in 2008, is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and has yet to reveal if he will sign a new one.

Former Real Madrid president Sanz: La Liga not in the bag yet
Jose Mourinho's troops are currently 10 points clear of defending champion Barcelona at the top of table, with 15 rounds left to play in the Primera Division.