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Fulham play Juventus in the last 16 of the Europa League after Liverpool are beaten in Lille.

Lille 1-0 Liverpool

Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard's goal gave a lively Lille side a first-leg lead.

Ferguson issues Rooney challenge

Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Wayne Rooney to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's 42-goal season for Manchester United.

Juventus v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Juventus and Fulham in the Europa League.

HMRC to accept Portsmouth set-up

The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.

Red Knights get advisers for bid

The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.

Hargreaves must wait for return

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will not make his return from injury in a reserve game on Thursday, as originally planned.

Real Madrid back coach Pellegrini

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini receives support from the club's director general following the Spanish giants' Champions League exit.

Allardyce continues Benitez feud

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he "gets under the skin" of Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez.

Forest and Derby fined for brawl

Derby and Nottingham Forest are fined £35,000 each by the FA for failing to control their players at Pride Park.

Group mulls over Rangers takeover

The group considering a possible takeover of Rangers will decide within a fortnight whether to make an offer for the club.

Quinn reveals Sunderland security

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn reassures fans that the club is in stable hands under the ownership of US businessman Ellis Short.

Hearts give Nade 'final warning'

Hearts issue a final warning to Christian Nade over the striker's recent breach of discipline at the club.

Swindon sign up Liverpool's Darby

Swindon Town sign Liverpool full-back Stephen Darby on-loan until the end of the season.

Clough looks to land loan keeper

Derby boss Nigel Clough is confident he will sign a goalkeeper before Saturday's game against Doncaster.