A 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria has seen Braga resume their place at the top of the Portuguese league standings, two points clear of Benfica.

Republic of Ireland ask for extra 2010 World Cup place. Fifa’s Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat. The Republic lost to an extra-time goal against France when Thierry Henry handled the ball during the build-up.

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Liverpool’s disappointing season could change for the better following their 2-0 derby win over Everton says Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

League leaders Dynamo Kiev have seen their lead cut to four points after being held to a draw while second-placed Metalist Kharkiv claimed maximum points.

St. Truidense defeated Standard Liege 2-0 at home to move within four points of their opponents, as Zulte-Waregem overcame struggling Lokeren.

Rudi Skacel hit a hat-trick to fire Slavia Prague to a 3-1 win over Brno, as Ceske Budejovice heaped more misery on Bohemians Prague with a home win.

Al Ahli continued their disappointing start to the season with the UAE champions held to a draw by Al Wasl, while 2008 winners Al Shabab lost.

Kostas Mitroglou scored twice against Panathinaikos to help Olympiacos earn a 2-0 win and move to the top slot, leapfrogging their opponents.

Bordeaux marched two points clear with a 3-0 win at Nancy to end a run of two straight domestic losses, as rivals Lyon dropped home points to Rennes.