Just days after praising Alan Pardew for his achievements at West Ham United, chairman Eggert Magnusson has decided to sack him following poor performances in the league which sees the Hammers languishing in the relegation zone.

Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has rejected the offer to manage the US football team after concluding a long discussion with the United States Soccer Federation. 

Manchester United scripted an amazing comeback to beat Benfica 3-1 in a pulsating contest to finally qualify for the knockout stage of Champions League.

 Defending champions Barcelona blanked out German league leaders Werder Bremen 2-0 to squeak through to the knockout stage of Europe's premier competition.