Familiar faces force the pace

FIFA.com reviews the latest women’s club action with the spotlight on the UEFA Women’s Champions League which is heading for an exciting finale, as is the case in Germany and Italy.

Braga close in on leaders

Braga climbed to within a point of Liga leaders FC Porto after a 4-1 victory over Feirense, leaving the losers bottom of the league after Uniao Leiria beat Rio Ave 1-0.

Lucerne held by Sion

Basel were given another boost in their stroll towards the Swiss Super League after second-placed Lucerne were held to a 0-0 draw with Sion, while Young Boys lost 2-0 to Grasshoppers.

Babbel labels Hoffenheim 'naive'

Markus Babbel has bemoaned Hoffenheim's poor defending during their 2-1 defeat by Stuttgart last night and warned that they need more points if they are to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga this season.

Young enjoying United challenge

Ashley Young has explained his excitement at competing for honours with Manchester United and insisted that the team must focus on their final ten games if they are to win the Premier League.

United look to turn screw on City

Manchester United can turn the heat on second-placed Manchester City this weekend with victory over Wolves enough to move the Red Devils four points clear, while their rivals have the weekend off.

de Villiers, tail give South Africa first-innings advantage

AB de Villiers shepherded the lower order with an effortless 83, putting South Africa in front, before Morne Morkel and Imran Tahir propelled the visitors to a 68-run lead at tea on day two