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The Arsenal boss snapped over reports saying he had agreed a two-year contract extension with the west London club.

The third-tier Oldham grabbed an equaliser deep into stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Everton.

Win put them level with third-placed Lazio and a point ahead of rivals Inter Milan in the race for European places.

Van Persie was out of luck, though, in an intriguing first leg at the Bernabeu which ended in a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital.

It is the second time that the Real and Portugal striker has contributed to the International Committee of the Red Cross's network of seven orthopedic centers in Afghanistan.

Balotelli, who joined rivals AC Milan from Manchester City last month, was the target of abuse by Inter fans during their 3-1 home win over Chievo Verona.

Before this loan deal with the Brazilian club, the left-back had made just 23 first-team appearances for the Gunners.

A first league win since Dec. 15 lifted Villa above Wigan and Reading in the standings.

Since Ballardini's appointment as manager, Genoa have drawn with Serie A leaders Juventus and beaten title-chasing Lazio.

Arsenal lost defender Carl Jenkinson in the 62nd minute for a second yellow card at the Stadium of Light.

Soccer club owners should be allowed to spend as much money as they want, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said as he gave new financial fair play rules a big thumbs down.

Only Ian Callaghan has made more appearances for Liverpool than the 700-plus by Jamie Carragher.

Beckham has not played competitively since he left Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the Major League Soccer season in December.

Cesar Azpilicueta, 23, Isco, 20, and Mario Suarez, 25, all stepped up in Doha and showed that the transition was progressing smoothly.

Germany claimed their first win over France in 26 years when goals by Thomas Mueller and Sami Khedira secured a 2-1 win.

The Premier League leaders also listened to a talk by Bobby Charlton, who survived the crash along with manager Matt Busby.