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Does Beckenbauer sweep away all opposition in your fantasy team?

Every day leading up to the tournament in South Africa The National will be picking one player for its all-time best World Cup XI. The fourth pick is for the sweeper position and who else but the legendary Franz Beckenbauer. Find out why here. Do you agree with this choice? Tell us your all-time World Cup XI below. The team so far... Goalkeeper: Banks Right-back: Cafu Left-back: Maldini Sweeper: Beckenbauer Tomorrow: centre-back

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In Pictures: A German duel for Europe

Only one Bundesliga club would come away as winners of the Uefa Champions League title, and this time it was Bayern Munich

Only one Bundesliga club would come away as winners, and this time it was Bayern Munich  In Pictures: A German duel for Europe

Coach Eid Baroot and Al Wasl part ways

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - April 14, 2013. Eid Baroot ( Head Coach of Al Wasl ), at the Etisalat Pro League round 21. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Caretaker manager to take over at Ras Al Kaimah next season, reports John McAuley.  Coach Eid Baroot and Al Wasl part ways

F1: Alonso realistic on Monaco GP prospects

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Two-time world champion starts in sixth place while Felipe Massa starts last, writes Gary Meenaghan  F1: Alonso realistic on Monaco GP prospects

Root strikes for England in second Test

England's Joe Root plays a shot bowled by New Zealand's Tim Southee on the second day of the second test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) *** Local Caption *** Britain Cricket England New Zealand.JPEG-07e74.jpg

The Yorkshireman strikes 104 to help England reach 337 for seven against New Zealand.  Root strikes for England in second Test

Pro League Awards: The National's best

Boris Kabi (left in orange), from Ajman, fights for the ball Al Jazira (white), during the Pro League Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl's Zabeel Stadium. ( Al Ittihad )?

Ahead of first awards, John McAuley, Amith Passela and Ahmed Rizvi choose their winners.  Pro League Awards: The National's best

Gyan pays tribute to Al Ain teammates

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Pro League's top scorer thanks team for help in securing Golden Boot, writes John McAuley  Gyan pays tribute to Al Ain teammates

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In Pictures: IPL VI - Hits and Misses

With the regular season of the annual Twenty20 league done and dusted, we look at who did well and who fared poorly in 2013(Photos)

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In Pictures: Ajman win the Etisalat Cup

An upset at Zabeel Stadium as Ajman come from behind to beat Al Jazira for their second trophy in nearly three decades(Photos)

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The Italian manager had a chequered career at the English Premier League club since joining them in 2009(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Alex Ferguson's career at Man Utd

Beginning with a lowly defeat at Oxford United, to a record tally of Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns, Sir Alex Ferguson oversaw the most successful period in the English club's history.(Photos)

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Video: Dany Torres wins Dubai round of Red Bull X-fighters 2013

Video: Dany Torres wins Dubai round of Red Bull X-fighters 2013(Video)

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