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World Cup Race Turns Ugly

World Cup Race Turns Ugly

RUSSIA'S 2018 World Cup bid leader has highlighted London's "high crime rate" and youth alcohol problems - which appears to contravene FIFA rules about commenting on rival bidders. 19 Oct 2010
FIFA Step Up Bid Scandal Probe

FIFA Step Up Bid Scandal Probe

FIFA today confirmed they are investigating at least two countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups for collusion as the voting scandal continued to cause shock waves. 19 Oct 2010
Strachan Leaves Middlesbrough

Strachan Leaves Middlesbrough

GORDON Strachan's ill-fated reign as Middlesbrough boss finally came to a close today when he ripped up his contract with the Teessiders after a year at the helm. 19 Oct 2010
Wenger Defends Arsenal Record

Wenger Defends Arsenal Record

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are not a "dirty" team - and there is no sense of "paranoia" at Emirates Stadium. 19 Oct 2010
Hodgson Keeps Focus on Football

Hodgson Keeps Focus on Football

This week may be the start of a new era for Liverpool with the ownership issue having been resolved, but manager Roy Hodgson accepts future planning has to take a back seat to more pressing matters on the field. 19 Oct 2010
We Must Dig Deep - Cole

We Must Dig Deep - Cole

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole believes the players have to find a way to grind out a victory after admitting his lack of form and the club's struggles are unfamiliar territory for him. 19 Oct 2010
Carlos a Champion - Mancini

Carlos a Champion - Mancini

MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini has lauded Carlos Tevez as "a champion" after his side kept the pressure on Chelsea. 19 Oct 2010
Holloway Takes Aim At Blatter

Holloway Takes Aim At Blatter

BLACKPOOL boss Ian Holloway has urged FIFA authorities to give referees a helping hand and bring video technology into football. 19 Oct 2010
'We Can Compete With Reds'

'We Can Compete With Reds'

EVERTON manager David Moyes believes his side have closed the quality gap with neighbours Liverpool despite being at a financial disadvantage. 19 Oct 2010
'Assault' Footballer Bailed to Live With Captain

'Assault' Footballer Bailed to Live With Captain

England under-21 footballer Andy Carroll was bailed to live with his club captain today after appearing in court charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend. 19 Oct 2010
Wenger Tips Reds to Battle Back Slowly

Wenger Tips Reds to Battle Back Slowly

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not believe Liverpool will get relegated but has warned that climbing the table could be a slow process. 19 Oct 2010
Wenger Not Interested In Rooney Issue

Wenger Not Interested In Rooney Issue

Arsene Wenger has enough to worry about at Arsenal than concern himself too much on whether Wayne Rooney will leave Manchester United. 19 Oct 2010
Italy Rule Out Serbia Replay

Italy Rule Out Serbia Replay

A senior figure at the Italian Football Federation has dismissed Serbia's demands to replay the Euro 2012 qualifier abandoned due to crowd disorder last week. 19 Oct 2010
Fabregas Back In Training

Fabregas Back In Training

Cesc Fabregas handed Arsenal a boost ahead of tomorrow's Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk by returning to training this morning after a month-long lay-off. 18 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Focuses More on Setbacks

Ferdinand Focuses More on Setbacks

Rio Ferdinand thinks more about defeats than he has ever done about his triumphs with Manchester United. 18 Oct 2010
Henry Expects Steep Learning Curve

Henry Expects Steep Learning Curve

Liverpool owner John Henry is under no illusions about the task which awaits him and investment group New England Sports Ventures after their £300million takeover. 18 Oct 2010
Valdano Happy With Madrid Strikeforce

Valdano Happy With Madrid Strikeforce

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has lauded his side's attack and questioned the need for another goalscorer amid rumours linking Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney with a move to the Spanish giants. 18 Oct 2010
England Under-21 Footballer Faces Assault Charge

England Under-21 Footballer Faces Assault Charge

England under-21 footballer Andy Carroll was charged with assault and will appear in court today, police said. 18 Oct 2010
New Performance Section Launches!

New Performance Section Launches!

IT doesn’t matter if you play the game, coach the game or just want the inside track of how football works – our new online Performance section has it all. 18 Oct 2010
Cole Wants Consecutive Titles

Cole Wants Consecutive Titles

Ashley Cole believes winning back-to-back titles with Chelsea would rank as one of the greatest achievements of his career. 18 Oct 2010
Spain Wrap: Ten-Man Espanyol Beat Mallorca

Spain Wrap: Ten-Man Espanyol Beat Mallorca

Espanyol claimed their first away win of the Primera Division season this evening after holding out for almost an hour with 10 men to secure a 1-0 success at Real Mallorca. 18 Oct 2010