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Lionel Messi has already switched his sights to mounting a successful campaign next term

Messi underlines Barca commitment video

Barcelona may have only just lifted the Primera Division trophy for this season but star playmaker Lionel Messi has already switched his sights to mounting a successful campaign next term.

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New coach Ernie Merrick may have just the formula the Wellington Phoenix need (Phoptosport)

Merrick brings 'win' formula to Phoenix

New Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick knows better than most how to turn around an ailing football club's fortunes.

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Jose Mourinho (Reuters file)

Mourinho to leave Real Madrid video

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea.

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The English Premier League will not be the same without the likes of United's Sir Alex Fergsuon who has retired (Reuters)

The EPL, but not as you know it

No Alex Ferguson. No Roberto Mancini. The expected return of Jose Mourinho. The likely influx of more world-class players on the back of a bumper new TV deal. Two Welsh teams for the first time. This is the new English Premier League.

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Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (Reuters)

Schwarzer's EPL career could be over

The Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer's Premier League football career could be over.

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Two-time championship winner Ernie Merrick

Merrick ready for Phoenix challenge video

The most successful coach in A-League history has been chosen to take charge of the Wellington Phoenix.

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Arsene Wenger embraces Lukas Podolski (AAP)

Wenger praises players after win video

Arsene Wenger praised his Arsenal players following their 1-0 win over Newcastle that saw them qualify for the UEFA Champions League qualifying phase.

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Steve Clarke (AAP)

Clarke feels draw a good tribute to Fergie video

West Brom manager Steve Clarke reflected on his side's marvellous comeback on after they drew 5-5 with English Premier League champions Manchester United.

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Andre Villas-Boas (AAP)

AVB: Spurs deserve Champions League video

Tottenham Hotspur beat Sunderland 1-0 in the English Premier League thanks to yet another goal from Gareth Bale.

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Sir Alex Ferguson waves goodbye (Reuters)

Ferguson farewelled with 5-5 draw video

At the end of Alex Ferguson's 1,500th game in charge of Man United, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans - and then bowed out of football for good.

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti (Reuters)

Ancelotti asks to leave PSG

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to leave the club and says Real Madrid is a possible destination.

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Ernie Merrick (Photosport)

Ernie Merrick new Phoenix coach video

Former Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has been announced as the new head coach for the Wellington Phoenix.

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Jeremy Brockie (file pic)

Brockie on target for reserves

All Whites striker Jeremy Brockie has scored his first goal for Toronto FC - but not for the top team.

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Phoenix set to announce new coach

The Wellington Phoenix look set to announce their new coach at a news conference in Wellington on Monday.

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Manchester United fans give thanks to retiring manager ir Alex Ferguson (Reuters)

Arsenal into Champs, good bye Sir Alex video

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

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Auckland City celebrate Alex Feneridis' goal (Photosport)

Auckland crowned O-League champions video

Auckland City have held off a gallant finish by 10-man Waitakere United to win the Oceania Champions League soccer final 2-1 and claim the title for a record third consecutive time.

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Jeremy Brockie (Photosport file)

No dream start for Brockie

Wellington Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie couldn't spark Ryan Nelsen's Toronto FC to victory in his first appearance for the Major League Soccer club.

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Atletico Madrid fans celebrate their team's victory against Real Madrid (Reuters)

Atletico hold Copa del Rey parade video

Atletico Madrid had endured a miserable 14-year wait for victory over local rivals Real, but that run came to a dramatic end.

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Paris Saint-Germain's David Beckham breaks down in tears as he leaves the pitch after being substituted (Reuters)

Beckham emotional in final appearance video

David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation - for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game.

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Roberto Mancini (AAP file)

Mancini thanks City fans in advert

Roberto Mancini bade farewell to Manchester City fans by taking out a full-page advert in the local newspaper, thanking them for their support during his 3 1/2 years in charge.

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Everton manager David Moyes (Reuters file)

Chelsea target 3rd in Moyes' final game video

Having won the UEFA Europa League, Chelsea's focus returns to the English Premier League when they face Everton.

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Andre Villas-Boas (Reuters file)

AVB focused on 72 point target video

Only if Spurs beat Sunderland, and Arsenal drop points at Newcastle, will Andre Villas-Boas be managing in the Champions League next season.

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This picture of Brek Shea holding a pigs head, which was tweeted by the Stoke midfield, has caused Stoke to launch aninternal investigation

Stoke launch probe after prank backfires video

Stoke has launched an internal investigation after American midfielder Brek Shea posted a picture of himself holding a severed pig's head while in the team's locker room.

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Ferguson: 1500 matches, incredible video

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was welcomed with applause when he entered the room for the pre-match conference of his final game in charge against West Brom.

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Roberto Martines (Reuters file)

Martinez hints at Wigan departure

Roberto Martinez has hinted he may step down as manager of Wigan following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

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