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FA Cup: Thierry Henry came off the bench against Leeds and scored to send Arsenal into the fourth round on his return
FA to warn Liverpool and United

The FA will contact Liverpool and Man United to remind them of their responsibilities ahead of their FA Cup tie at Anfield
QPR on verge of appointing Hughes

Mark Hughes has been promised transfer funds by QPR and he has made Darren Bent a principal target
- Dominic Fifield: Hughes in from the cold
- Fernandes leads the way with Twitter debate

'Messi makes the incredible routine'

Sid Lowe on the Barcelona genius

After winning the Ballon d'Or for the third time running, to compare Lionel Messi to anybody else is unfair – on them
Messi wins third Ballon d'Or in a row

Barcelona's Lionel Messi has become the second player to win the Ballon d'Or three years in a row
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Saha racially abused on Twitter

Everton's Louis Saha has become the latest player to be subjected to racial abuse on Twitter
Virus ruins Palace's preparations

Carling Cup: Crystal Palace will be without half a dozen players for the semi-final against Cardiff
Rangers shares suspended

Shares in Rangers have been suspended from trading after the club submitted unaudited accounts
- Rangers 4-0 Arbroath
West Brom sign Dundee Utd's Allan

West Brom have strengthened their midfield by signing the 20-year-old Scott Allan fro Dundee United
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Messi makes the incredible routine

Sid Lowe: To compare Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to anybody else is unfair – on them
Henry still writes his own scripts

Dominic Fifield: Thierry Henry had asked not to be considered a hero but try telling that to Arsenal fans
Mancini embraces a moral victory

Daniel Taylor: Roberto Mancini was emboldened by City's derby comeback against Manchester United
Warnock was loved but limited

Michael Hann: Neil Warnock was a popular figure at QPR but his tactical skills left much to be desired
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The legacy of Mourinho's coat

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Espanyol haunt Catalan rivals again

Sid Lowe: When draws are the new defeats, the Spanish title is no longer in Barcelona's hands
Mutti hurts over loss to Napoli

Paolo Bandini: A first home defeat against Napoli for 43 years is bad news for Palermo's Bortolo Mutti
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Locminé 1-2 PSG

Diego Lugano scored a stoppage-time goal to secure a 2-1 French Cup win for PSG at Locminé
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