Allegri settles for derby draw
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said he was happy with their 1-1 Serie A draw against Inter Milan on Sunday.
After Stephan El Shaarawy broke the deadlock, the Rossoneri spurned a number of openings that could have put them out of sight by half-time, but instead Ezequiel Scheletto equalised to earn Inter a share of the spoils.
And the missed opportunities were not lost on Allegri, who told reporters: "We need to score goals when we get the chance, because we cannot expect to have the game in hand for the entire 90 minutes. We have to take our chances better.
"When a match is hanging by a thread, you have to kill it off. Possession is crucial when you are in control of a game, but we gave the ball away too many times tonight.
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 09:21
Ancelotti flags Beckham first start
PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti said David Beckham may start in their Coupe de France clash against Marseille, after his Ligue 1 debut on Sunday.
Les Parisiens emerged as 2-0 winners and extended their lead to three points over Lyon at the top, while effectively ending Marseille's title charge.
And the former Chelsea manager said the 37-year-old could now be set for his first start, adding he had introduced Beckham with 15 minutes left to provide a fresh impetus of energy into his side.
"Beckham? He played because (Marco) Verratti was a bit tired after a lot of work. Maybe he will play on Wednesday in the Coupe de France," he told Canal +.
The Italian also praised his side for their win but admitted they had improvements to
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 09:19
Campeonato Paulista wrap: Jaime shows tricks for Bragantino
An incredible back-heel goal from Leo Jaime has lit up the latest round of the Campeonato Paulista as Bragantino drew 2-2 with Corinthians.
Bragantino were denied a third-straight victory when Paolo Guerrero slotted a penalty for Corinthians in the 96th minute.
After a scoreless first half on Sunday, Bragantino took the lead just after the break through Jaime's ingenuity.
With Diego Macedo's cross having floated just behind him, Jaime - who was running towards goal - flicked his heels up behind himself and the ball connected with his left foot, flew past his right hip and into the net.
But just two minutes later, Alexandre Pato equalised for Corinthians when a deflected strike landed at his feet and the former AC Mi
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 09:17
La Liga wrap: Betis shock Malaga
Real Betis have given their European qualification hopes a boost with a 3-0 victory over fourth-placed Malaga in La Liga.
Headers from Jorge Molina and Mario put Betis 2-0 up after 27 minutes and the home team effectively wrapped up the three points when Dorlan Pabon added a third goal in first-half stoppage time.
Betis entered Sunday's game having not won in seven matches across all competitions, while Malaga were undefeated in four La Liga fixtures, although they had lost 1-0 to Porto in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
But Betis took a shock lead against the club sitting four spots above them on the table when Molina headed Benat's corner home in the first minute.
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 03:35
Liga Sagres wrap: Benfica win to pressure Porto
Benfica have drawn level on points with Porto at the top of Liga Sagres in Portugal after a 3-0 victory over third-placed Pacos de Ferreira.
Enzo Perez gave Benfica the lead in just the seventh minute and from there the home side did not look back with Oscar Cardozo and Eduardo Salvio adding goals to wrap up a fairly comfortable win at the Estadio da Luz.
The victory takes Benfica to 52 points and only behind Porto due to goal difference (+39 compared to +36).
Sunday's match loomed as an opportunity for Pacos de Ferreira, a small club from the north of Portugal, to prove they could match it with the likes of Benfica and Porto.
Having defeated Sporting Braga two weeks ago to take third spot, Pacos were looking for their f
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 02:34
Belgian First Division wrap: Anderlecht salvage point in Brugge
Belgian First Division leaders Anderlecht scored twice in the final 12 minutes to steal a 2-2 draw away to Club Brugge on Sunday.
The home side looked to be on track for their first win over Anderlecht since 2011 when Carlos Bacca made it 2-0 in the 62nd minute but goals from Massimo Bruno and Samuel Armenteros completed a stunning late comeback for the Brussels-based club.
Brugge took the lead in the 19th minute when midfielder Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe scored and 17 minutes into the second half, Colombian striker Bacca was set up by Oscar Duarte and the hosts were two goals ahead.
But Anderlecht hit back in the 78th minute when Bruno scored thanks to an assist from right-back Guillaume Gillet.
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 01:11
Conte criticises vocal Juve fans
Juventus coach Antonio Conte has slammed some sections of the home support for not getting behind the team during their 3-0 win over Siena.
Goals from Stephan Lichtsteiner, Sebastian Giovinco and Paul Pogba ensured what turned out to be a comfortable victory for the hosts, who extended their lead at the top of Serie A to seven points.
However, Conte was left disappointed as the Juve faithful resorted to jeering the players, particularly goalscorer Giovinco, before they went ahead on the half-hour mark.
"Unfortunately booing is becoming a bad habit at this stadium, supporters can't boo the lads' first mistake," he told the official club website.
"I'll remind them that this team has done extraordinary
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Date: 25.02.2013 - 01:08