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With the transfer window now shut, FIFA.com takes a look at the high-profile performers able to secure switches before yesterday’s deadline elapsed.

Jose Mourinho has insisted he can not mastermind success overnight, downplayed the significance of Real Madrid dropping points in his first game, and discussed communication problems with his German signings.

Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is in as much of a daze as Tottenham Hotspur fans after his whirlwind move to London on a four-year deal from Real Madrid was given the go-ahead by the Premier League.

A terrible mistake from England’s Robert Green gave USA a share of the spoils in Group C’s opening match played in front of a passionate crowd in Rustenburg.

Andrea Pirlo spoke to FIFA.com about his boyhood memories of the FIFA World Cup, Italy’s hopes of glory in South Africa and their rivals for the crown.

Fabio Capello has included Stephen Warnock, Joe Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips in England’s squad but overlooked Leighton Baines and Theo Walcott.

Maicon scored a dazzling volley as Inter Milan went back atop the Serie A table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Juventus at the San Siro.

Sir Alex Ferguson is heading into unchartered territory – facing the pivotal week of the season against a Manchester City side with something to play for.

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti says England winger Joe Cole will agree to stay at Stamford Bridge before his contract expires at the season’s end.

English clubs Arsenal and Manchester United face an uphill task to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League in their midweek second legs.

Theo Walcott has vowed to give Barcelona a run for their money again when Arsenal head to the Nou Camp tomorrow in the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that Real Madrid, with the help of their fans, will progress to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid have fallen at the last-16 stage of the Champions League in each of the last five seasons and they will need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to avoid a repeat this year. [...]

A single goal is all that separates the teams in this week’s four headlining matches, with Manchester United the best placed of the home sides.
This week’s quartet of second-leg matches in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 look wide open, with a single goal separating the sides in all four ties.
Manchester United are the [...]

Still just 28 years old, goalkeeper Iker Casillas is a key figure for Spain as they try to win their first FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. A hugely impressive 2-0 victory over France in Paris last week cemented Spain’s status as one of the hot favourites for the 2010 FIFA World Cup [...]

Valencia’s recent erratic La Liga form continued after they were held to a scoreless draw at home by struggling Racing Santander.