Great show this morning... Here is the recap :)

DU Club team 2-0 Chico state – Rafi, Josh on the score sheet

FIFA confirms goal-line technology tests
Following Juan Mata's controversial goal for Chelsea in an FA Cup semifinal against Tottenham, football’s governing body has reiterated that a solution is close

El Clasico this weekend

Champions league: Tue -Bayern vs Madrid, Wed- Chelsea vs Barcelona

Chelsea's Essien: Barcelona is 'definitely beatable'
After numerous meetings in recent years, the Ghanaian powerhouse is confident that the Blaugrana can be defeated when the two sides meet in the Champions League semifinal.

Italian cardiologist claims there is 'insufficient monitoring' after Morosini death
After the young Livorno midfielder passed away, Dr. Carla Manzara of San Camillo Hospital gave her take to Goal.com on why there has been a sudden increase in heart problems

Livorno's Morosini dies after collapsing in Serie B match
The 25-year-old former Italy Under-21 defender suffered a cardiac arrest during a game in Italy's second tier and has now been pronounced dead after falling into a coma.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his own Pichichi record with 41st league goal of the season against Sporting on Saturday
The Portuguese has surpassed his own mark from last season, after netting his 41st of the Primera Division campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening

Guardiola: Catching Real Madrid now even more difficult than when Barcelona was 10 points behind

Barcelona players show support with barbecue at Eric Abidal's house
The French full back underwent surgery on Tuesday for a liver transplant and his teammates joined him over the weekend to wish him luck

Javi Martinez: If Athletic Bilbao wins a trophy this season I will dye my hair pink
The San Mames outfit are in the final of the Copa del Rey, where they face Barcelona, and are preparing to take on Sporting Lisbon in the semifinals of the Europa League

Pele: If Messi wants to be the best ever first he must become better than Neymar
Messi, he is a star. But [to be the best ever] he must first become better than Neymar," he asserted. "At the moment Messi is just more experienced."

Maradona: It is 'stupid' to say that Neymar is better than Messi

There is a bet by goal.com: What will Balotelli do next?

Frank Isola: Mario Balotelli does not belong in the world's best domestic league
The reckless and classless Italian striker may end up ruining someone's career other than his own.

Manchester City fined by UEFA for late kickoff at Sporting Lisbon
Man city will pay 25,000 pounds for arriving on the pitch a minute late in its clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, with Porto fined less for racist chanting

Nasri: City will still win the title before Arsenal
“And to all the Arsenal fans, move on. City are 10 points ahead of you," Nasri wrote. “Just support your team and forget about me.”

Hart: Manchester City is fortunate to have Tevez in the team (Tevez 3, Aguero 2 vs Norwich)

Liverpool sacks director of football Damien Comolli
The Frenchman has been sacked as a result of the Reds' poor league form which will see them fail to qualify for the Champions League despite heavy investment

Liverpool's Suarez: 'I would repeat World Cup red if it meant we reach the FA Cup final'
The Uruguayan striker, who has been at the center of many controversies in recent years, deliberately handled on the line to prevent a certain goal for Ghana in South Africa

FA rejects Chelsea appeal against Ivanovic ban
Blues' defender will miss three crucial games for his side after being found guilty of a violent conduct charge after punching Wigan Athletic player, Shaun Maloney

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Great news!!! Fabrice Muamba out of the hospital

Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo: 'I still get abuse from Chelsea fans for the 2009 semifinal against Barcelona'
The official remains unpopular with the Blues after refusing to award a penalty in their controversial defeat, and admits looking back he "would have done things differently"

Guardiola: I can only thank Mourinho for the confidence he has in Barcelona
The former Spain midfielder has responded to the Real Madrid boss' recent comments that the Catalans are a certainty to make the Champions League final

Platini considering scrapping Europa League in favor of extending Champions League
The 56-year-old is understood to be planning on widening Europe's premier club competition to 64 teams, but at the cost of the secondary tournament, which could be defunct by 2016

Manchester City denies Balotelli dressing room bust-up following Arsenal defeat
Spokesman dismisses reports of an altercation after loss to the Gunners all but ended City's title hopes, but alleged brawl not the first accusation of in-fighting this season

Rodney Marsh: Balotelli has the brains of a rocking horse and has let Manchester City down

Mancini: Manchester City will 'probably' try to sell Balotelli this summer
Italian boss finally loses patience with 21-year-old striker following sending off against Arsenal in 1-0 defeat and feels striker may 'lose talent' if his attitude doesn't change

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure to take extended break from international soccer
The Ivory Coast star is set to focus solely on his club form after having missed six weeks of domestic action during the African Cup of Nations at the start of the year.

Wenger wants to stop Manchester City's poaching from Arsenal
Gunners boss has lost four players in recent summers to the Eastlands club, who have largely benefited, but the Frenchman refuses to entertain selling a fifth in Robin van Persie

Arsenal manager Wenger: I miss title race mind games
The Gunners boss has revealed that he would have liked to have been involved in the psychological warfare at the top of the Premier League, even though it is overhyped by press

Sir Alex Ferguson: On-pitch arguments between teammates are forbidden at Manchester United
The Old Trafford boss has said any kind of dissent or arguing between his players is not allowed and is glad he can rely on the experienced heads of Ferdinand, Giggs and Scholes

'Mentally he was indestructible': Why Sporting CP paid 22,500 euros for a 12-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal.com is publishing exclusive extracts from Luca Caioli's new book, Ronaldo: The Obsession for Perfection. This third excerpt looks at his signing for Sporting at age 12.

Messi reaches 60 goals for Barcelona in 2011-12 with Zaragoza double
Two goals against the Aragonese strugglers brings up yet another landmark for the irrepressible Rosario native, and puts him within touching distance of Muller's record

Ibrahimovic on Barcelona exit: I acted like a man, Guardiola did not
The former Juventus and Inter man claimed that he left Camp Nou out of frustration with the Champions League-winning trainer, whom he accuses of shirking confrontation

Lampard: Chelsea has unfinished business with Barcelona
That controversial semifinal defeat to Barcelona three years ago still occupies the mind of the 33-year-old, who concedes the reigning champion will be the favorite to go through

Menezes: Brazil will win 2014 World Cup
The national team boss believes that the Selecao will win the showpiece event and says that Neymar could be the most valuable player of the tournament in two years' time

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Bryan Robson hits back at Patrick Vieira
The Manchester United legend was angered by the Frenchman's suggestion that the Red Devils were desperate to bring the midfielder out of retirement this season.

Manchester City bans BBC reporter over Vieira interview
The former midfielder has complained over an alleged leading line of questioning, stating his subsequent words were taken out of context when appearing to insult Manchester United.

Mancini: It will be hard for Manchester City to win the title now
Italian was surprised to see his side concede three goals at home and feels his side must 'recover two points' ahead of the Manchester derby if they are to finish top of the pile

Redknapp: Modric's head could be turned by Manchester City interest
The Tottenham boss is preparing for another battle this summer to keep hold of his star midfielder who is attracting the attention of City manager Roberto Mancini.

Balotelli interrupts press conference to greet new Inter coach Stramaccioni
The controversial Italian striker surprised reporters when he entered the conference room to greet the directors of his old club, and welcome the new boss who took over on Monday

Manchester City boss Mancini admits he cannot trust Balotelli
The manager faces a crisis in attack but he does not feel that the striker can be trusted in the last eight games and said his recent antics in Milan show his immaturity.

Inter sacks Ranieri and appoints Stramaccioni
The Nerazzurri have announced they have fired the former Chelsea trainer after the 2-0 loss to Juventus and appointed the Primavera boss in his place

Stilian Petrov: Football is over as I begin to fight for my life
The Aston Villa captain is reportedly considering retiring from football after being diagnosed with leukaemia and has thanked the world for the support he has received.

Ronaldinho charity under investigation by Porto Alegre authorities
The now-defunct Instituto Ronaldinho Gaucho is suspected of misappropriating government funds during its time in operation, and the city council will look into the accounts

UEFA hands Arsene Wenger three-game ban and fine - 35,000 pounds

Wenger: AC Milan has no chance of winning the Champions League
The French coach is of the opinion that the Rossoneri will not be able to win Europe's elite club competition in the current campaign, despite being a quality side

Wenger confident Walcott and Van Persie will sign new Arsenal deals
The Dutch captain has been linked with a switch away from the Emirates in the summer, while the 23-year-old's form has been questionable, but both are set to renew their contracts

Song set to become one of Arsenal's highest earners with new five-year deal
The midfielder has been instrumental in the Gunners' recent Premier League resurgence and is thought to have been offered a contract worth around 75,000 pounds a week

Benitez: There was no Chelsea offer
The former Liverpool boss has admitted he would like a return to the Premier League but no offer has been tossed out there.

Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea all keen on Robben
The Netherlands international winger has not yet extended his contract, and several Premier League clubs are said to be interested in tempting him away from Bayern Munich

Cristiano Ronaldo: I have yet to reach my peak
The Portuguese star insists he is still evolving as a player, and added that everything he has achieved was through hard work, dedication, and a little bit of luck.

Puyol: The referee did not want to signal a penalty against AC Milan
The 33-year-old stopper was unhappy with the standard of refereeing at San Siro, while teammate Victor Valdes said the team will have to work hard to win the return leg

Guardiola plays down scheduling controversy over Athletic Bilbao clash
The Basques were in Europa League action against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday night and they must now tackle the Blaugrana in Catalunya less than 48 hours later

Carroll promises not to celebrate if he scores for Liverpool at Newcastle
The former Magpies' target man moved to Anfield for £35 million in January 2011 and will make his first return to Tyneside this weekend but will not boast if he finds the net.

Celtic fined over $33,000 by UEFA for misbehaving fans
The Scottish club has been handed the punishment as those supporting the team at the away game against Udinese exhibited an 'offensive banner' and set of fireworks in the crowd.

Welcome back to my blogg. We had a lot of fun in the studio today. If you missed the show today don't worry. Here is what we talked about

• DU vs USF match was cancelled due the rain effect on the field.

• An Indian player collapsed and died on the field. There was no ambulance or medical personnel to tend to him
• Champions league week is here: 1st quarter finals, Tue Benfica vs Chelsea and AC Milan vs Barcelona, Wed Apoel vs Real Madrid and Marseille vs Bayern
• Tuesday FA cup Tottenham vs Bolton
  

The support for Fabrice Muamba shows why soccer is called 'the beautiful game'
Over the past few weeks, fans and players around the world have shown great support for others in the sport

Nike Soccer: The Chance: Mia Hamm's First Find
For the first time, the Chance is offering girl soccer players 16 and over in the U.S. the opportunity to get noticed.

Have any questions? Just reach out to @nikesoccer on Twitter.

Messi rocks the record books to shatter Barcelona scoring mark on a historic night at Camp Nou - and he may never be caught

The Argentine's brilliant hat trick saw the Catalans claim a hard-fought 5-3 win at home to Granada and propels him to the top of the club's all-time greatest goalscorers list.

Pele: Brazil coach Menezes doesn't like Santos
The three-time World Cup winner has reacted angrily to the suggestion that the teenager has to leave his homeland if he is to fully develop as a player

Thierry Henry makes 3,500-mile trip to spend an hour with Muamba in the hospital
The Frenchman flew to London after New York Red Bulls' game against Real Salt Lake to spend an hour with his former Arsenal teammate after the Bolton midfielder's cardiac arrest.

Bolton's Muamba asks 'Did we lose?' after waking up from coma
A friend has revealed the midfielder demanded to know the whereabouts of his son before inquiring about the result of the game and asking why it was stopped early.

Mourinho refuses to speak to press after dismissal against Villarreal
The Portuguese was sent to the stands for protesting the award of the late free-kick from which the Yellow Submarine snatched a draw at El Madrigal

Madrid then lost its discipline on the field, with Sergio Ramos and Mesut Ozil both earning themselves second yellow cards in the closing stages of the game as Los Blancos ended the game with just nine men.

Cote D’Ivoire players demand 2012 AFCON bonuses
The Ivorian Football Federation is yet to pay all players bonuses from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and some team members are beginning to request them

Lionel Messi breaks Cesar Rodriguez's scoring record for Barcelona after goal versus Granada
The Argentine has created history in the colors of the Catalan club by netting his 232nd goal for at just 24 years of age.

Argentina's most popular sports paper changes its name for a day in homage to Messi and Barcelona
Ole published Wednesday's issue under the moniker of Cule, to pay its respects to the record goalscorer and the club which has made him a star

Van Basten: Ibrahimovic can make the difference against Barcelona
The Dutch legend feels that the Rossoneri will have to work hard to progress in the competition and thinks that the Swedish striker will be a worry for the Blaugrana.

Barcelona coach Guardiola: Ibrahimovic is 'a leader at AC Milan'
The 30-year-old forward had a turbulent one-season spell in Catalunya and subsequently went public with his criticisms of the Blaugrana boss in his autobiography last year.

Del Piero ponders possible summer move to China, Japan or United States
The 37-year-old trequartista is out of contract at the end of the season and is keen to move overseas in order to experience a new footballing culture before he hangs up his boots

Earthquake forces Mexican clubs America and Cruz Azul to abandon training sessions
According to Goal.com journalists based in the country's capital, neither club is reporting any injuries or structural damage to their facilities.

Juventus Stadium to stage 2014 Europa League final
The Bianconeri have learned that their new pitch, just months after the arena was inaugurated, will host the final of the second-tier tournament for clubs on the continent.

Juventus set to make sensational summer move to sign Chelsea misfit Torres.

The Bianconeri are keen to add some fresh blood to their attack this summer, and are looking into the possibilities of luring the Spaniard

UEFA president Platini: Messi is a killer
The France legend was lost for words to describe the Argentine prodigy but noted that the entire Barca team show the same level of enthusiasm on the pitch

Messi tops soccer rich list ahead of Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - €33m
David Beckham (LA Galaxy) - €31.5m
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - €29.2m
Samuel Eto'o (Anzhi) - €23.3m
Wayne Rooney (Man United) - €20.6m
Sergio Aguero (Man City) - €18.8m
Yaya Toure (Man City) - €17.6m
Fernando Torres (Chelsea) - €16.7m
Kaka (Real Madrid) - €15.5m
Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich) - €14.3m

Real Madrid's Mourinho revealed as world's highest-paid manager

Jose Mourinho (Real Madrid) - €14.8m
Carlo Ancelotti (PSG) - €13.5m
Pep Guardiola (Barcelona) - €9.5m
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) - €9m
Guus Hiddink (Anzhi) - €8.6m
Fabio Capello (Ex-England) - €8.5m
Sir Alex Ferguson (Man Utd) - €8m
Dick Advocaat (Russia) - €7m
Jose Camacho (China) - €6.1m
Roberto Mancini (Man City) - €5.9m

Di Matteo: 'I did not conspire against Villas-Boas'
The Blues' interim manager insists that he played no part in the recent sacking of the Portuguese boss and feels that he deserved the opportunity to step up and take charge

Nasri: Tevez has proven he can be 'really important' in title run
The Argentine provided the assist as the French midfielder scored the winning goal to hand Roberto Mancini's team three crucial points against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.