Doctors query Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier's return

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier will be discharged from hospital in the next four days, but fresh doubts have been cast over his future at Villa Park.

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Police investigating Neil Lennon bombs find another suspect package

Police investigating parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the club have said another suspect package had been intercepted.

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Jose stirs up El Clasico - Guardiola in X-rated rant at Mourinho mind games

In a verbal attack on Pep Guardiola on the eve of their semi-final, Jose Mourinho somehow managed to summon Albert Einstein and Mark Halsey into the equation.

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Andres Iniesta out of Barcelona v Real Madrid

Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid. The two sides meet for the third time in recent weeks.

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Liverpool's Pepe Reina hands Kenny Dalglish boost by committing future to Anfield

Pepe Reina has given the clearest indication he will start next season as Liverpool's goalkeeper, saying he would 'never' join rivals Manchester United.

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Schalke 0 Manchester United 2: Rooney and Giggs fire Reds a step closer to Wembley

Sir Alex Ferguson said these Manchester United players never give in and they had to display such spirit and determination to beat one particular member of this Schalke side.

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LONDON 2012: Ticket deadline extended

The deadline to apply for tickets for the London 2012 Olympics was extended after the website was deluged in a last-minute surge. It was extended until 1am Wednesday .

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he'll continue in United hotseat until asked to leave

Sir Alex Ferguson has no retirement plans in place just yet - but has admitted he would stand aside if the Manchester United hierarchy felt the manager's job was too much for him.

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The lowdown on all the county cricket teams for the forthcoming season

After an enthralling winter of cricket, Sportsmail takes a look at all the ins and outs and the prospects of each side going in to the new county season.

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Wayne Rooney can show Mario Balotelli how to grow up, says Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has courted ridicule by claiming Manchester City bad boy Mario Balotelli should follow Wayne Rooney's example on how to grow up.

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QPR hearing over Alejandro Faurlin charges set for May

An independent regulatory commission is to hear charges brought against QPR over the signing of Alejandro Faurlin at a hearing starting on May 3.

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Inter Milan 2 Schalke 5: Holders styunned as Germans claim magical win

A match which began with Inter Milan scoring one of the great Champions League goals ended with their ambitions all but dead as Schalke twice came from behind.

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Jamie Carragher's Champions League dossier: Chelsea v Manchester United

Now for the game when everything seems the same but really it is all so different. Chelsea and Manchester United know each other inside out.

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Tiger puts down Poulter as he talks up a title tilt of his own

Never one to shy away from an opinion, Ian Poulter stuck his head above the magnolias on Tuesday to predict that Tiger Woods will not finish in the top five at the Masters.

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Masters 2011: Tee times for Thursday and Friday

Graeme McDowell, conqueror of Tiger Woods in a play-off in December, will face him again in the first two rounds of the Masters on Thursday and Friday.

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Tessa Sanderson hits out at London 2012 bosses

Tessa Sanderson has opened up a new line of attack on London 2012 bosses by claiming they frittered away legacy promises by handing the Olympic Stadium to a football club.

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Toby Flood on alert ahead of Ireland return

When Toby Flood returns on Saturday to the stadium where England's Grand Slam ambitions were wrecked, he will be braced for another brutal Irish onslaught.

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Gareth Hock set for early return

Gareth Hock, 27, can return to training with Wigan, nearly three months before his drugs ban expires. Hock is suspended until June 23 after testing positive for cocaine in 2009.

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Manchester United will fight Wayne Rooney ban

Manchester United fought back against the FA on Tuesday night in a bid to salvage Wayne Rooney's hopes of playing in the FA Cup semi-final.

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Emmanuel Adebayor crushes Tottenham's Champions League dream

Harry Redknapp has rapped Peter Crouch for the red card that has all but ended Tottenham's Champions League dream. Crouch was sent off after just 15 minutes in the Bernabeu.

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Sir Alex Ferguson takes guard as Carlo Ancelotti backs Fernando Torres

A story of two managers defending the honour of two strikers. From Surrey's stockbroker belt, an Italian with a shrug and chuckle. From Lord's, a Scot spoiling for a scrap.

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John Terry Exclusive: Frank Lampard is an inspiration

Frank Lampard makes his 500th Chelsea appearance in the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. John Terry pays tribute to his friend and team-mate.

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Chelsea youngster Fabio Borini tracked by Parma and Swansea

Fabio Borini is seeking urgent talks with Chelsea as he weighs up interest from Parma and Swansea. The Italy Under-21 striker’s contract expires at the end of the season.

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FA launch enquiry after West Ham players suffer racial abuse

The FA have launched an inquiry into allegations that the families of West Ham’s Victor Obinna and Frederic Piquionne were racially abused during the loss to Manchester United.

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Wayne Routledge set for �1.5m switch to QPR

Wayne Routledge is ready to quit Newcastle for a permanent move to QPR. The winger, 26, could be available for �1.5m.

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Real Madrid 4 Tottenham 0: How they rated

Sportsmail's Laura Williamson gives her player ratings for the Champions League quarter-final first leg between Real Madrid and Tottenham at the Bernabeu Stadium.

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Harry Redknapp's best laid plans ruined by Bernabeu blitz - Martin Samuel

Harry Redknapp may well have felt like hitting the sauce after just 15 minutes in Madrid. Hitting something, anyway. His centre forward Peter Crouch, probably.

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Reading 2 Preston 1: Super sub Robson-Kanu seals late Royals win

Hal Robson-Kanu’s late strike sealed his side’s fifth league win as Reading strengthened their hold on a Championship play-off place against Preston North End.

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Rangers striker Steven Naismith cranks up pressure on Celtic

Rangers goal hero Steven Naismith cranked up the pressure on Celtic, as the reigning champions moved to the top of the SPL for the first time since Boxing Day.

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The Top Spin: India won but this was far from a classic World Cup

And so, at the end of it all, the best team won – which is how it probably should be after 49 games in 42 days. Or was it that India were the least flawed of the genuine contenders?

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Paul Casey: Choker? Maybe Miller calls me that because I kept beating his son at college

Paul Casey is in splendid form on the eve of the major that always seemed best suited to his strengths. Long hitter? Check. High ball flight? Check. Good putter? Check.

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Real Madrid 4 Tottenham 0: Emmanuel Adebayor at the double as Peter Crouch is sent off

When Rafael van der Vaart suggested Peter Crouch could be a lethal weapon at the Santiago Bernabeu, this is unlikely to be what he envisaged. What was Crouch thinking?

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Manchester United most hated UK company

Manchester United have topped a new league table, but it is not one they are going to be proud of. The Premier League leaders are now the most hated company in the country.

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Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart, Andy Carroll... Who should win Young Player of the Year?

With another Barclays Premier League season drawing to a thrilling conclusion, Sportsmail highlights five young players who have lit up the league this term.

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Win VIP tickets to see Arsenal v Blackburn courtesy of BT Vision

Sportsmail has teamed up with BT Vision to offer one lucky winner a pair of tickets to see Arsenal take on Blackburn in the Premier League on Saturday April 2.

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Martin Samuel: Javier Hernandez faces burnout compared to Jack Wilshere

The Premier League clubs always deny not caring about the England team, yet here is a funny thing. There has not been a mention of the 2011 edition of the Copa America, to be played in Argentina.

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Christchurch earthquake: England switch to Dunedin for World Cup openers

England will open their World Cup campaign in Dunedin after organisers announced which venues will stage matches which had been due to be played in Christchurch.

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Luiz Felipe Scolari wanted to swap Didier Drogba for Adriano at Chelsea

Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed he tried to force Didier Drogba out in exchange for Brazil striker Adriano during his unsuccessful stint as Chelsea manager.

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Win tickets to see Fulham v Blackpool - courtesy of Barclays

Sportsmail has teamed up with Barclays to offer one lucky reader the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the Fulham v Blackpool at Craven Cottage on Saturday April 2.

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Michael Clarke confirmed as new Australia captain after Ricky Ponting steps down

Michael Clarke has been confirmed as captain of Australia's Test match and one-day international teams. Clarke had been the anticipated choice to replace Ricky Ponting.

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Neymar told not to move to England by Santos President

Neymar has been warned off moving to Chelsea by the president of his current club, Santos. Carlo Ancelotti witnessed the Brazilian's outstanding display against Scotland on Sunday.

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Steven Gerrard eyes Liverpool return against West Brom

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hopes to be fit to return against West Brom this weekend and lead the club's push for European qualification.

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Barclays Premier League managers vote on big issues

Jose Mourinho, the self-styled 'Special One,' may believe he was the man for the England job, but it would seem his fellow bosses don't rate him as highly.

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Euro 2012 hosts Poland have hooligan problem - UEFA

UEFA have admitted Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland face a 'huge image problem' over their hooliganism. There are hooligan outbreaks at just about every league match.

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Carlton Cole removes 'racist jokes' from Twitter made during England v Ghana match

England international Carlton Cole caused controversy on Twitter after making ill-advised immigration jokes about the Ghana fans in reference to the game at Wembley.

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Everton boss David Moyes rues failure to sign a striker

Everton manager David Moyes admits his failure to sign a frontline striker last summer has impacted on their season. He has been woefully short of firepower.

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Alex Ferguson says the FA are right to defend referees

Sir Alex Ferguson claims that he always tries to make fair comments about referees and he insists that he is not paranoid about there being a vendetta against his team.

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Cricket World Cup 2011: India win battle with Pakistan to set up showdown against Sri Lanka

World Cup favourites India held their nerve for a 29-run win over Pakistan in Mohali to progress to Saturday's final against Sri Lanka.

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Ravi Bopara puts England before IPL by snubbing �100k offer

Ravi Bopara has turned down the chance to cash in on the Indian Premier League's riches in an effort to stake a claim for an England Test place.

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Arsenal's title hopes boosted by return of Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott and Alex Song

Arsene Wenger's title bid will be boosted by the return from injury of three crucial players for Arsenal's match against Blackburn.

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