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McLaren survives Vodafone sponsorship re-think.
Vodafone has revealed that it has withdrawn its long-standing, $6.1m-per-year sponsorship of the England cricket team in response to the current worldwide economic slump - but insists that its support of McLaren-Mercedes' Formula 1 outfit remains secure.
Schumacher offered Champions League squad place.
Seven time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has apparently turned down the chance to make his UEFA Champions League debut, having been offered the chance to play in the opening round of this year's competition.