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Two of the world’s top midfielders in the FTBL ranking, Barcelona’s superstar Lionel Messi (pictured right) and teammate Xavi (left) saw their respective ratings take a beating as the Catalans fell to a spirited Rubin Kazan (Russia) in a Champions League’s

Will Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin (pictured with the ball), Russia’s most successful football player at the European level in recent memory, be given enough playtime by coach Arsene Wenger when the Gunners travel to AZ Alkmaar for a Champions League

Russian internationals Andrei Arshavin and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov had big nights yesterday in the English Premier League, with Arshavin putting the final touches on the Gunners’ 3:1 defeat of Birmingham City at the Emirates Stadium, while Bilyaletdinov

Germany international Mesut Ozil (pictured) captured the lead in the FTBL world ranking of U-21 midfielders as he helped Werder Bremen to a 2:0 home win over 1899 Hoffenheim in Bundesliga action yesterday.

Robin van Persie’s goal in the 16th minute earned him a spot in the top 6 of the FTBL world ranking of strikers, as the Gunners took care of Birmingham City (3:1) at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.