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The job is almost done
Manchester United is on the threshold of glory. A point from either Blackburn away or Blackpool at home would seal a record 19th English Premier League title — eclipsing Liverpool's record of 18 — for the Old Trafford club By Arjun Ambarnath.

Football
KICKING AROUND
Are World Cups the true test?
I bow to none in my admiration for Messi and his gifts, his speed, thought and movement, his cool head, his courage and originality, but the second goal against Real in the Champions League was a small masterpiece of elusive movement, ball skills and impeccable finishing, writes Brian Glanville.
STARWATCH
Crossing a milestone
Despite the arrival of so many superstars, John Terry's position in the Chelsea team has never been in doubt, writes Marcus Booth.
A wizard called Messi
Like him or loathe him, there is no doubt Lionel Messi has captured the imagination of many football fans. By Kuang Fu.

Cricket
IPL/HIGHS AND LOWS
Sehwag and Gayle run amok
It was a real treat to watch with Sehwag and Gayle in full flow. Sehwag's 119 against Deccan Chargers and Gayle's 107 against Kings XI Punjab won the admiration of IPL lovers. By K. C. Vijaya Kumar.
IPL DIARY
Sohal, not subtle
Positioning himself well outside leg-stump, the Deccan Chargers batsman dangled his willow at everything that was thrown at him in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Over to Arun Venugopal.
INTERVIEW/ IRFAN PATHAN
He dreams of playing for India again
“I am confident of making a comeback and I don't think it is all over for me as far as playing for India is concerned,” says Irfan Pathan in a chat with V. V. Subrahmanyam.

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