Lula confident of run-off victory
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil says he is certain he will be re-elected in a second round of voting.
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Frank Lampard warned Chelsea&#39;s Premiership and European rivals they cannot envisage an end to their nine-game unbeaten run as manager Jose Mourinho continues to fill them with confidence.
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SAO PAULO, Brazil  - President Luiz Inacio Lula da   Silva's commanding lead over his main rival in Brazil's   presidential race expanded slightly over the past week, a poll   showed on Tuesday.
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Ronaldo is determined to prove he can still score goals.
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LONDON - Manchester United is confident it can catch up nine points on Premier League leaders Chelsea. First it has to win its third match in a row for the first time this season.
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Avram Grant, Chelsea&#39;s new manager, insists he is confident he will prove a successful replacement for Jose Mourinho despite a debut defeat against Manchester United.
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Liverpool was looking good for a win against Portsmouth in the premiership game being played at Anfield. However, a goal in the injury time by Portsmouthâs Lomana LuaLua spoiled their chances.
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BRASILIA, Brazil  - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva must fight his main challenger in a run-off vote after many Brazilians turned against him in Sunday's presidential election and punished the former union leader for a string of corruption scandals.
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SAO PAULO, Brazil  - President Luiz Inacio Lula da   Silva lost four points in the past five days from his   commanding lead over his main rival in Brazil's presidential   race, a poll showed on Friday.
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ATHENS, 26 August - Comments from Dwight PHILLIPS (USA), John MOFFITT (USA) and Joan Lino MARTINEZ (ESP). &quot;I think I was ready to go as far as I needed to win.
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Lula comes to the Presidency with a huge mandate  -  and an intractable parliament
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&quot;I just try to play as well as I can this year. If I do that, the results will come,&quot; Hantuchova said. &quot;I appreciate being out there.
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SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces a month of high-stakes campaigning against an inspired challenger who will try to hammer on corruption scandals to unseat the former metalworker in a run-off vote.
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Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes an early lead after polls close in Brazil's presidential race.
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LONDON  - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists he will be keeping his cool over a packed period of festive football even if the Blues drop points.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant he has no cause for concern over his side&#39;s defensive record heading into their English Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho basked in the glory of another four-goal flourish on Saturday and vowed that his team would be champions barring a major hiccup or a dramatic improvement from their distant title rivals.