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Manchester United's victory at Bayer Leverkusen was the penultimate game in a 12-match unbeaten run in October and November, but another dark week swiftly followed for David Moyes.

First, Moyes was embarrassed as his successor at Everton, Roberto Martinez, achieved what he could not do in 11 years at Goodison Park - a win at Old Trafford. Then, Newcastle inflicted back-to-back Premier League home defeats for United for the first time since the end of the 2001-02 season.

keeleboy:, external Roy Hodgson wasn't "up to the job" at Liverpool. Now he's England boss. Moyes will be back. He deserves to be.

Borussia Dortmund will not fall apart after top scorer Robert Lewandowski leaves for Bayern Munich at the end of the season, says the Bundesliga club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke.

"There were predictions that we wouldn't be able to cope with the loss of Nuri Sahin to Real," he says. "The same was said when Shinji Kagawa went to Manchester United.

"We certainly won't be able to fully replace Robert, but we won't fall into a Lewandowski hole."

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The banner that became a focal point of David Moyes's struggles as Manchester United manager may end up in a museum.

'The Chosen One' sign has hung from the Stretford End at Old Trafford since August, but will be removed before Saturday's home match with Norwich.

Stretford End Flags, which had the banner made, could donate it to the National Football Museum in Manchester.

Predictably, all today's chat centres around Manchester United's decision to sack David Moyes. Here's a selection of your thoughts from our Facebook page:, external

Jack Bowyer: Disgraceful decision, a perfectly good manager's career ruined.

Chebon Toro: So the players get away for underperforming.

Mark Agar: As a season ticket holder I believe Moyes should've been given more time. Knee-jerk reaction.

Yorkie Pud, via text: Gutted they've sacked Moyes. Transition takes time but even so our away form has been right up there with the best. Wrong decision by the board. And to Moyes, there is a club not a million miles away that surely would love you in charge....FC United of Manchester!!

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he is "surprised" by Manchester United's decision to sack David Moyes.

"I feel sorry for David Moyes, but that's the life of a football coach - sometimes it doesn't go well for you and you are sacked," says the ex-Chelsea boss, who has been touted as a possible replacement for the Scot.

"I'm sure Moyes is going to get another team and another opportunity, but I always feel bad when a coach is sacked.

"I am a little surprised because Manchester United don't normally do this."

Bradford Bulls managing director Steve Ferres apologises to the Super League club's supporters after a humiliating 84-6 defeat at Wigan.

It was the Bulls' heaviest defeat as Francis Cummins' team conceded 15 tries to the champions.

"On behalf of Bradford Bulls, I would like to apologise for what was a truly woeful and embarrassing display against Wigan Warriors," says Ferres.

"It was, without any doubt, the worst performance I have seen by a Super League side - and one of the worst I have ever seen."

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Wish David Moyes all the very best. He's a good man and a good manager, just not the right fit for Manchester United.

Kevin Dunnill:, external Can't help but think the current saga has a resonance with our keeper search after Schmichael. We'll soon be going Dutch.

Oye Opaneye:, external Is Phil Neville still at the club? And if he is, why? Is he a big part of the failed regime?

Real Madrid host European and German champions Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

Both key forwards Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo trained with the squad today. Bale missed training on Monday because of flu while Ronaldo has been out for four games with a leg injury.

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While high points were few and far between, sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes can look back on a European trip to Germany with a sense of pride.

In November, the Red Devils reached the last-16 with a thumping 5-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen, who were second in the Bundesliga - and boasting an unbeaten home record - at the time.

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira could return for the Spanish club in their crucial La Liga run-in after six months out with a cruciate ligament injury.

The Germany international, 26, is hopeful of regaining fitness ahead of the World Cup. "Khedira is very close to being match fit; he might play before the end of the season," says Real boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Andrew Neill:, external Swansea seems a possible location for Moyes. If he's looking to get straight back on the horse this summer rather than a break

Henry Holmes: , externalAnyone else thinking Moyes for the surely soon to be vacant newcastle job?

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Abdul, Luton, via text: Moyes did a great job at Everton but at Old Trafford a much greater determination and experience which would only come with time at the club. Ryan Giggs has the experience needed so good choice.

Peter Dawson is to retire as chief executive of The R&A, external and secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Dawson will step down in September 2015 after 16 years leading the body which organises the Open Championship and governs the sport worldwide in conjunction with the United States Golf Association.

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will make a late decision on whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

The Portuguese superstar, 29, has missed four matches with a hamstring injury but has trained ahead of the Bernabeu match.

"Cristiano has trained well. We will make a decision after another test tomorrow. He will play if he is totally fit," said Ancelotti.

Essex agree terms with New Zealand's Jesse Ryder, external for him to be their overseas player for the 2014 season. The move is confirmed but is subject to visa approval.

Premiership strugglers Worcester agree a deal to sign Bath winger Tom Biggs in the summer.

The 29-year-old had been set to switch codes and join Super League side Hull FC before the transfer was called off earlier this month amid speculation he was moving to Sixways.

The England Saxons man has scored 32 tries in 127 Premiership appearances for Leeds Carnegie, Newcastle Falcons and Bath.