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1. China World Cup mascot factory defends itself 18 May 2009
   A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup due to allegations of sweatshop conditions defended itself Wednesday, saying its facilities were among the best in China.
2. Universidad de Chile grab draw with Católica 18 May 2009
   A late equalizer by Edson Puch earned Universidad de Chile a 2-2 draw in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday against Chilean rivals Universidad Católica.
3. Payback time for Berbatov as United aim to slay Milan jinx 18 May 2009
   Dimitar Berbatov will never have a better opportunity to convince the Manchester United faithful that he was worth the 30.75 million pounds it cost to prise him away from Tottenham.
4. Pressure on big-spending Real to end last 16 hoodoo 18 May 2009
   A staggering summer outlay of over 250 million euros and home advantage for the final has seen Real Madrid put themselves under immense pressure to win the Champions League this season.
5. Benitez at a loss as Lille loom for Liverpool 18 May 2009
   Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was still trying to come to terms with the Reds shattering 1-0 loss to Wigan as he tried to rouse his players for Thursday´s Europa League tie against Lille.