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STRANGE DECISION: Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini (right) shaking hands with Sergio Aguero after substituting his star striker in the 66th minute, when they were 3-1 down.
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Pellegrini's selection and tactics wrong

RIVALRY: Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (above) have fed off each other in the pursuit of excellence on the football pitch. 

Football

Football world awaits Messi's return for El Clasico

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: England and France players standing together in a display of solidarity before yesterday morning's game. 

Football

A show of solidarity against terrorism

MOTLEY CREW: From left, Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark, Burnley's Stephen Ward, Everton's Aiden McGeady, and Derby County duo Cyrus Christie and Jeff Hendrick celebrating Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016 in France. 

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O'Neill and Keane take average Ireland to Euro 2016

OUTCLASSED: England goalkeeper Joe Hart (above, near right) had his hands full with Spain's Juan Mata (above, far right) and company. 

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Don't expect much of England at Euro 2016

SAVIOUR: Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan (above) stops a point-blank header from Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.
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Not a Sterling show from Raheem

WINNING FEELING: 
(From left) Chelsea's Kurt Zouma, John Terry and Pedro Rodriguez celebrate Willian's 83rd-minute winner against Dynamo Kiev yesterday morning. 

Football

Blues finally fight for boss Mourinho

1 EDEN HAZARD: Unquestionably Mourinho’s biggest scapegoat; Hazard was the designated fall guy for Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final exit to Atletico Madrid in 2014 and it is a theme that has continued in the current campaign. He appears a mere husk of the winger who was crowned Player of the Year last season. Mourinho’s heart-to-heart in an attempt to get the best out of him backfired, as he was hauled off after an hour last weekend. Real Madrid’s continued interest in the Belgian has provided an unwelcome backdrop.
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Mourinho needs his five stalwarts to step up

FLOUNDERING: Louis van Gaal (in black) has placed a burden of expectancy on Wayne Rooney (in white).
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0-0 draw for 'boring' United

Jose Mourinho (above).
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Blame Mourinho for Chelsea freefall

"I am more interested in the performance of the team and, despite the injuries, we saw a great real Madrid." - Real coach Rafa Benitez (above), who oversaw a third goalless draw this season
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Rafa's tactics go against Real tradition

PREOCCUPIED: The Special One continues to take a swipe at Wenger (above) at every opportunity. 

Football

Mourinho obsessed in his war with Wenger

"My lack of goals at Goodison Park has disappointed me, but thankfully i’ve scored today and that helped us get the victory." - Wayne Rooney (in red, scoring the third goal)
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Finally, Rooney