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Latest news and information about the World Soccer.
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Hiddink wants to end his Russia contract, adviser says (Reuters)
Outgoing Russia coach Guus
Hiddink wants to end his contract with the Russian FA as soon as
possible so he can consider an offer to coach Ivory Coast at
this year's World Cup, his adviser said on Thursday.
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Real Madrid seeks response after European exit (AP)
Real Madrid will be under the microscope this weekend as it seeks to respond to its shock midweek elimination from the Champions League when it resumes its league campaign at Valladolid. Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lyon Wednesday, putting the French team through to the quarterfinals on aggregate.
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Lyon gaining momentum as Bordeaux's dip continues (AP)
Lyon's impressive run of form is gaining momentum at a crucial time in the season, with Claude Puel's team knocking out Real Madrid in the Champions League the same night Bordeaux slipped up again to open up the French title race. Lyon's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Wednesday night sent it through to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.
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Man U out to protect Premier League lead at Fulham (AP)
Boosted by an impressive 4-0 Champions League triumph over AC Milan, Manchester United now has to concentrate on staying on top of the Premier League. After Wayne Rooney took his goals tally for the season to 30 with two more against the Italian club, United has a home game against a Fulham side which has won only one league game in 14 away from home and should be confident of staying two points...
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PREVIEW-Soccer-Low-key Rossi has Palermo aiming high (Reuters)
* Palermo eye Champions League slot under low-key boss Rossi
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