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Former Chelsea player Deco's positive test for a banned diuretic has been confirmed after the return of his 'B' sample.

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Transfer news

Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player on the planet after the Portugal international's two goals helped his side to a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

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England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.

World and European champions Spain remain top of the pile in an unchanged top ten in FIFA's latest world rankings.

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Transfer news

Nigeria have let four players go from their team camp in Portugal, leaving 27 from which their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup will be selected.

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Braga manager Jose Peseiro is hopeful that Nani still has a future at Manchester United amid uncertainty over the Portugal international's Old Trafford future.

Italy have replaced England in the top five of the FIFA World Rankings.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hailed his side's "huge result" as they claimed a 1-1 draw against Portugal in World Cup qualifying.

As he prepares to win his 100th cap for Portugal against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has been told to play his normal game by coach Paulo Bento, who is not expecting 'anything special' from one of the world's best.