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Ferdinand Comes to Capello's Defence

Ferdinand Comes to Capello's Defence

Rio Ferdinand today came to the aid of under-fire England head coach Fabio Capello and insisted the Italian does not deserve the stick he is getting. 26 Aug 2010
Big Names Out In Support of England 2018 Bid

Big Names Out In Support of England 2018 Bid

Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and World Cup final referee Howard Webb today joined forces to impress FIFA's inspectors of the widespread support for the bid to bring the 2018 tournament to England. 26 Aug 2010
Villa Job Would Be 'Great Opportunity' for Macdonald

Villa Job Would Be 'Great Opportunity' for Macdonald

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has admitted that managing the club on a permanent basis would be a "great opportunity" for him. 26 Aug 2010
Webb - I Should Have Sent Off De Jong

Webb - I Should Have Sent Off De Jong

Referee Howard Webb has admitted he should have shown Holland's Nigel de Jong a red card in the World Cup final for the Manchester City player's x-rated challenge on Xabi Alonso. 26 Aug 2010
Arshavin's Plan for Rovers Return

Arshavin's Plan for Rovers Return

Andrey Arshavin has warned Blackburn that Arsenal will have some unfinished business at Ewood Park on Saturday. 26 Aug 2010
Toffees Have Turned the Corner - Round

Toffees Have Turned the Corner - Round

Assistant boss Steve Round hopes Everton can now kick on after crushing Huddersfield to record their first win of the season tonight. 26 Aug 2010
Redknapp Praises Fans After Euro Win

Redknapp Praises Fans After Euro Win

Harry Redknapp dedicated Tottenham's Champions League qualification to the White Hart Lane faithful after this morning's 4-0 thrashing of Young Boys - but the down-to-earth Spurs boss will celebrate with a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea rather than champagne. 26 Aug 2010
Fulham Eager to Tie Up Salcido Deal

Fulham Eager to Tie Up Salcido Deal

Fulham manager Mark Hughes is hoping to complete the signing of Mexico left-back Carlos Salcido before the transfer window closes. 26 Aug 2010
Magpies Move on In Cup

Magpies Move on In Cup

Goals from Ryan Taylor, Shola Ameobi and Peter Lovenkrands ensured Newcastle avoided a Carling Cup second-round upset at Accrington. 26 Aug 2010
Newcastle to Listen to Taylor Offers

Newcastle to Listen to Taylor Offers

Newcastle are ready to sell defender Steven Taylor after failing to agree a new contract. 26 Aug 2010
Viola Make Charitable Gesture

Viola Make Charitable Gesture

Fiorentina have become the first Serie A club to hand over shirt sponsorship to a charity after agreeing to have Save the Children's logo on the team's jersey. 26 Aug 2010
Aquilani Seals Juve Move

Aquilani Seals Juve Move

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has completed his season-long loan move to Juventus, the Italian club have announced. 26 Aug 2010
United Wait on AEK Sabotage Damage Assessment

United Wait on AEK Sabotage Damage Assessment

UEFA will today assess damage caused to the replacement stadium for Dundee United's Europa League second leg against AEK Athens after more doubt was cast on the venue. 26 Aug 2010
Lahm Wants New Bayern Deal

Lahm Wants New Bayern Deal

Philipp Lahm wants to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich. 26 Aug 2010
Balotelli Sidelined For Manchester City Debut

Balotelli Sidelined For Manchester City Debut

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will miss the Europa League match against FC Timisoara tomorrow because of a knee problem. 26 Aug 2010
North Korea Calm FIFA Fears

North Korea Calm FIFA Fears

FIFA has ended an investigation into claims that members of North Korea's World Cup squad were punished following their failure to win a match at the World Cup, accepting the North Korean FA's insistence that the reports were "baseless". 26 Aug 2010
Di Maria Enjoys Home Debut

Di Maria Enjoys Home Debut

Real Madrid new boy Angel Di Maria is hoping his impressive home debut last night will help earn him a starting spot in his side's Primera Division opener at Real Mallorca on Sunday. 26 Aug 2010
Robinho Targets European Move

Robinho Targets European Move

Robinho has told Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini he wants to play in either Italy or Spain. 26 Aug 2010
Ronaldinho Would Relish Ibra Link-Up

Ronaldinho Would Relish Ibra Link-Up

Ronaldinho believes Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a perfect addition to AC Milan's squad. 26 Aug 2010
Silvestre on Brink of Bremen Move

Silvestre on Brink of Bremen Move

Werder Bremen are closing in on the signing of former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre. 26 Aug 2010
Gerrard and Torres Miss Turkey Trip

Gerrard and Torres Miss Turkey Trip

Liverpool will be without captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres for their Europa League play-off second-leg tie against Trabzonspor in Turkey tomorrow. 26 Aug 2010