Ergen is no doubt delighted to see that DirecTV continues to be distracted with its now 3-year-old effort to sell itself.

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Barcelona blew a two-goal lead in the first leg despite dominating the first hour, and Guardiola said his team had to focus on the game and not be distracted by Saturday's showdown with Spanish title rivals Real Madrid.

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The European Union, with ten new members to absorb, is also going to be distracted.

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The visitors put out a strong line-up with only Frank Lampard and Alex missing but any thoughts they would be distracted by having one eye on next Saturday's FA Cup final proved ill-founded.

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With Nolte to rely on, why does Jordan allow his attention to be distracted by lesser figures?

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With his credibility damaged and Congress distracted, Mr Cardoso's reform shortlist may have to be shortened further.

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