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English National Team
Italy replace England in FIFA Rankings top five (Nov 7, 2012 5:39 AM ET)
Italy have replaced England in the top five of the FIFA World Rankings.
English Premier League
Adkins backed by Southampton board (Nov 7, 2012 6:54 PM ET)
Nigel Adkins has been given a vote of confidence to remain as Southampton manager after a lengthy meeting with the club's hierarchy.
Fabregas: Arsenal are more French than English (Nov 7, 2012 12:23 PM ET)
Cesc Fabregas has labelled Arsenal more of a French side than an English one, claiming he had to learn French just to get by at the club.
Spurs in 'anti-Semitic abuse' claim (Nov 7, 2012 11:37 AM ET)
The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL), which is leading the drive for a black players' union to be set up in Britain, has threatened to report Tottenham to police over what it alleges is anti-Semitic abuse at White Hart Lane.
Dembele avoids hip op, targets derby return (Nov 7, 2012 11:14 AM ET)
Tottenham have been boosted by the news midfielder Mousa Dembele will not be undergoing surgery on his injured hip and could be back to face Arsenal next weekend.
Chelsea agree deal for Fluminense's Wallace (Nov 7, 2012 10:35 AM ET)
Chelsea are set to sign Fluminense right-back Wallace for €5.5 million.
Debuchy remains keen on Newcastle move (Nov 7, 2012 9:33 AM ET)
Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy has spoken of his disappointment at not securing a move to the Premier League with Newcastle during the summer.
O'Neill expects more goals from Gardner (Nov 7, 2012 9:08 AM ET)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has challenged Craig Gardner to help end Sunderland's goalscoring woes.
Everton's Mirallas sets double figure goal target (Nov 7, 2012 8:22 AM ET)
Everton striker Kevin Mirallas wants to finish his first season in English football with 10 goals and prove the club's striker troubles are history.
Fernandinho talks up Premier League move (Nov 7, 2012 6:43 AM ET)
Fernandinho is looking to catch the eye of Premier League clubs during Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League clash with Chelsea.
Stoke eager to tie down defender Shawcross (Nov 7, 2012 5:12 AM ET)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates will do everything in his power to ensure Ryan Shawcross stays at Stoke City.
Bordeaux weigh up loan move for Chamakh (Nov 7, 2012 4:55 AM ET)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has confirmed the club is considering a move to re-sign Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh on loan.
Gerrard ponders Jose Mourinho link-up (Nov 7, 2012 4:22 AM ET)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said he would like to play under Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Ridgewell: West Brom are underachieving (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Liam Ridgewell believes that West Bromwich Albion should be even higher in the Premier League, but he concedes it is only a matter of time before the pundits write them off.
English League Championship
Millwall ban teenager over Sordell abuse claim (Nov 7, 2012 7:34 AM ET)
Millwall have banned a 13-year-old boy after establishing Bolton striker Marvin Sordell's claims that he was racially abused prior to the game between the two sides on October 6.
English Carling Cup
Chelsea choose to ban 'monkey gesture' fan (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Chelsea have revealed that they have banned one of their fans from Stamford Bridge pending the conclusion of a police investigation into a possible racially aggravated public order offence.
Scottish Premier League
Hearts plead for investment after winding-up order (Nov 7, 2012 11:38 AM ET)
Hearts have been handed a winding-up order for an outstanding tax bill of almost £450,000.
Levein on a jet plane (Nov 7, 2012 3:09 AM ET)
This week's North of the Border examines the national team' decision to sack Craig Levein and Leigh Griffiths' good form.
Scotland
Coyle open to Scotland talks (Nov 7, 2012 10:08 AM ET)
Former Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has said he would welcome an approach to discuss the possibility of taking over as Scotland manager.
Strachan: Managing Scotland would be 'an honour' (Nov 7, 2012 4:35 AM ET)
Gordon Strachan has firmed up his interest in the vacant Scotland job by claiming it would be "an honour" to manage his national side.
French Ligue 1
Ibra: I can play anywhere
(Nov 7, 2012 1:00 PM ET)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he can play "in all 11 positions" after making all four goals in the Champions League rout of Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.
Ibrahimovic hopes Roma star De Rossi joins PSG (Nov 7, 2012 8:58 AM ET)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hopeful Paris Saint-Germain can sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.
Italian Serie A
Allegri not worried by visit of Guardiola's brother (Nov 7, 2012 7:51 AM ET)
Massimiliano Allegri insists he is not worried for his future at AC Milan despite Pep Guardiola's brother attending the club's Champions League match against Malaga at San Siro.
Pescara midfielder Quintero faints in training (Nov 7, 2012 7:01 AM ET)
Pescara midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero gave his club a scare on Tuesday when he fainted during a training session and was rushed to hospital.
Spanish Primera División
Injury problems mount for Mourinho (Nov 7, 2012 6:30 AM ET)
Injury problems continue to mount for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, whose two senior centre-forwards, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema, are now serious doubts for the trip to Levante on Sunday.
Europe
Guardiola agent isn't ruling out AC Milan option (Nov 7, 2012 1:49 PM ET)
The agent of former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola did not rule out a future move to AC Milan for his client, despite comments this week from the Serie A club rejecting speculation.
Cruyff steps down as Catalonia coach (Nov 7, 2012 1:46 PM ET)
Barcelona and Netherlands icon Johan Cruyff is to step down as manager of the Catalonia national team after three years in the job.
Three clubs in frame for Guardiola, says agent (Nov 7, 2012 12:53 PM ET)
Manchester City, Chelsea and AC Milan are all possible destinations for former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, his agent has said.
Malaga turn attention to topping group (Nov 7, 2012 7:19 AM ET)
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini said his side were far from satisfied yet after Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League Group C draw at Milan secured qualification for the last 16 of the competition.
Milan's Allegri: We must fight to the finish (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Massimiliano Allegri was full of praise for Malaga following their 1-1 draw with Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Moses leads Chelsea to undeserved relief (Nov 7, 2012 6:31 PM ET)
John Brewin watched Chelsea snatch the Champions League points against an unlucky Shakhtar Donetsk.
Wenger pleased with Gunners improvement (Nov 7, 2012 6:31 PM ET)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he was pleased with his side's improvement in their 2-2 draw with Schalke on Tuesday, compared with the disappointing effort shown in their defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.
Di Matteo: Chelsea deserved to beat Shakhtar (Nov 7, 2012 6:25 PM ET)
Roberto Di Matteo admitted Chelsea had enjoyed a slice of luck as a last-gasp goal from substitute Victor Moses gave the Champions League holders a dramatic 3-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge
Alessio: Chelsea clash vital for Juventus (Nov 7, 2012 6:09 PM ET)
Juventus assistant manager Angelo Alessio says the Bianconeri "absolutely have to beat Chelsea" to progress to the Champions League knockout stage, while defender Leo Bonucci said Wednesday's win over Nordsjaelland was inspired by Serie A defe
UEFA Europa League
Newcastle's Pardew wary of Brugge threat (Nov 7, 2012 9:23 AM ET)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has warned his players not to underestimate Club Brugge - despite the club's current off-field issues.
Rodgers to ring the changes (Nov 7, 2012 6:37 AM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to leave Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez out of Thursday's Europa League trip to face Anzhi Makhachkala.
Bielsa: Athletic Bilbao better than ever (Nov 7, 2012 4:41 AM ET)
Athletic Bilbao can be a better team this season than last despite the departure of Javi Martinez and Fernando Llorente's recent limited game time, coach Marcelo Bielsa has said.
Global
Adriano's Flamengo return comes to abrupt end (Nov 7, 2012 11:43 AM ET)
Flamengo have cancelled Adriano's contract but refused to rule out a future return for the former Brazil striker.
3 arrested in alleged kidnapping of Hulk's sister (Nov 7, 2012 11:40 AM ET)
Brazilian police say three people have been arrested for their alleged participation in the kidnapping of the sister of Brazil striker Hulk.
Spain leads, Argentina rises in FIFA rankings (Nov 7, 2012 8:22 AM ET)
Spain extended its stay atop the FIFA rankings Wednesday and No. 3 Argentina strengthened its claim as South America's best team.
Drogba seeking to 'start again' with Shanghai (Nov 7, 2012 5:59 AM ET)
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has committed his future to new side Shanghai Shenhua and vows he will stay to make a fresh start after a tough few months in China.
Hulk's sister released after kidnapping ordeal (Nov 7, 2012 4:08 AM ET)
The sister of Brazil striker Hulk has been released unhurt after a day-long kidnapping ordeal in the northeastern city of Campina Grande, according to reports.
Tom Rogic earns Socceroos berth for friendly (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Central Coast youngster Tom Rogic has been rewarded for a strong start to the A-League season with a place in Australia's 19-man squad that will take on South Korea in a friendly.
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English National Team
Italy replace England in FIFA Rankings top five (Nov 7, 2012 5:39 AM ET)
Italy have replaced England in the top five of the FIFA World Rankings.
English Premier League
Adkins backed by Southampton board (Nov 7, 2012 6:54 PM ET)
Nigel Adkins has been given a vote of confidence to remain as Southampton manager after a lengthy meeting with the club's hierarchy.
Fabregas: Arsenal are more French than English (Nov 7, 2012 12:23 PM ET)
Cesc Fabregas has labelled Arsenal more of a French side than an English one, claiming he had to learn French just to get by at the club.
Spurs in 'anti-Semitic abuse' claim (Nov 7, 2012 11:37 AM ET)
The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL), which is leading the drive for a black players' union to be set up in Britain, has threatened to report Tottenham to police over what it alleges is anti-Semitic abuse at White Hart Lane.
Dembele avoids hip op, targets derby return (Nov 7, 2012 11:14 AM ET)
Tottenham have been boosted by the news midfielder Mousa Dembele will not be undergoing surgery on his injured hip and could be back to face Arsenal next weekend.
Chelsea agree deal for Fluminense's Wallace (Nov 7, 2012 10:35 AM ET)
Chelsea are set to sign Fluminense right-back Wallace for €5.5 million.
Debuchy remains keen on Newcastle move (Nov 7, 2012 9:33 AM ET)
Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy has spoken of his disappointment at not securing a move to the Premier League with Newcastle during the summer.
O'Neill expects more goals from Gardner (Nov 7, 2012 9:08 AM ET)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has challenged Craig Gardner to help end Sunderland's goalscoring woes.
Everton's Mirallas sets double figure goal target (Nov 7, 2012 8:22 AM ET)
Everton striker Kevin Mirallas wants to finish his first season in English football with 10 goals and prove the club's striker troubles are history.
Fernandinho talks up Premier League move (Nov 7, 2012 6:43 AM ET)
Fernandinho is looking to catch the eye of Premier League clubs during Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League clash with Chelsea.
Stoke eager to tie down defender Shawcross (Nov 7, 2012 5:12 AM ET)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates will do everything in his power to ensure Ryan Shawcross stays at Stoke City.
Bordeaux weigh up loan move for Chamakh (Nov 7, 2012 4:55 AM ET)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has confirmed the club is considering a move to re-sign Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh on loan.
Gerrard ponders Jose Mourinho link-up (Nov 7, 2012 4:22 AM ET)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said he would like to play under Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Ridgewell: West Brom are underachieving (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Liam Ridgewell believes that West Bromwich Albion should be even higher in the Premier League, but he concedes it is only a matter of time before the pundits write them off.
English League Championship
Millwall ban teenager over Sordell abuse claim (Nov 7, 2012 7:34 AM ET)
Millwall have banned a 13-year-old boy after establishing Bolton striker Marvin Sordell's claims that he was racially abused prior to the game between the two sides on October 6.
English Carling Cup
Chelsea choose to ban 'monkey gesture' fan (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Chelsea have revealed that they have banned one of their fans from Stamford Bridge pending the conclusion of a police investigation into a possible racially aggravated public order offence.
Scottish Premier League
Hearts plead for investment after winding-up order (Nov 7, 2012 11:38 AM ET)
Hearts have been handed a winding-up order for an outstanding tax bill of almost £450,000.
Levein on a jet plane (Nov 7, 2012 3:09 AM ET)
This week's North of the Border examines the national team' decision to sack Craig Levein and Leigh Griffiths' good form.
Scotland
Coyle open to Scotland talks (Nov 7, 2012 10:08 AM ET)
Former Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has said he would welcome an approach to discuss the possibility of taking over as Scotland manager.
Strachan: Managing Scotland would be 'an honour' (Nov 7, 2012 4:35 AM ET)
Gordon Strachan has firmed up his interest in the vacant Scotland job by claiming it would be "an honour" to manage his national side.
French Ligue 1
Ibra: I can play anywhere
(Nov 7, 2012 1:00 PM ET)Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he can play "in all 11 positions" after making all four goals in the Champions League rout of Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.
Ibrahimovic hopes Roma star De Rossi joins PSG (Nov 7, 2012 8:58 AM ET)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hopeful Paris Saint-Germain can sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.
Italian Serie A
Allegri not worried by visit of Guardiola's brother (Nov 7, 2012 7:51 AM ET)
Massimiliano Allegri insists he is not worried for his future at AC Milan despite Pep Guardiola's brother attending the club's Champions League match against Malaga at San Siro.
Pescara midfielder Quintero faints in training (Nov 7, 2012 7:01 AM ET)
Pescara midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero gave his club a scare on Tuesday when he fainted during a training session and was rushed to hospital.
Spanish Primera División
Injury problems mount for Mourinho (Nov 7, 2012 6:30 AM ET)
Injury problems continue to mount for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, whose two senior centre-forwards, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema, are now serious doubts for the trip to Levante on Sunday.
Europe
Guardiola agent isn't ruling out AC Milan option (Nov 7, 2012 1:49 PM ET)
The agent of former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola did not rule out a future move to AC Milan for his client, despite comments this week from the Serie A club rejecting speculation.
Cruyff steps down as Catalonia coach (Nov 7, 2012 1:46 PM ET)
Barcelona and Netherlands icon Johan Cruyff is to step down as manager of the Catalonia national team after three years in the job.
Three clubs in frame for Guardiola, says agent (Nov 7, 2012 12:53 PM ET)
Manchester City, Chelsea and AC Milan are all possible destinations for former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, his agent has said.
Malaga turn attention to topping group (Nov 7, 2012 7:19 AM ET)
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini said his side were far from satisfied yet after Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League Group C draw at Milan secured qualification for the last 16 of the competition.
Milan's Allegri: We must fight to the finish (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Massimiliano Allegri was full of praise for Malaga following their 1-1 draw with Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Moses leads Chelsea to undeserved relief (Nov 7, 2012 6:31 PM ET)
John Brewin watched Chelsea snatch the Champions League points against an unlucky Shakhtar Donetsk.
Wenger pleased with Gunners improvement
(Nov 7, 2012 6:31 PM ET)Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he was pleased with his side's improvement in their 2-2 draw with Schalke on Tuesday, compared with the disappointing effort shown in their defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.
Di Matteo: Chelsea deserved to beat Shakhtar (Nov 7, 2012 6:25 PM ET)
Roberto Di Matteo admitted Chelsea had enjoyed a slice of luck as a last-gasp goal from substitute Victor Moses gave the Champions League holders a dramatic 3-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge
Alessio: Chelsea clash vital for Juventus (Nov 7, 2012 6:09 PM ET)
Juventus assistant manager Angelo Alessio says the Bianconeri "absolutely have to beat Chelsea" to progress to the Champions League knockout stage, while defender Leo Bonucci said Wednesday's win over Nordsjaelland was inspired by Serie A defe
UEFA Europa League
Newcastle's Pardew wary of Brugge threat (Nov 7, 2012 9:23 AM ET)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has warned his players not to underestimate Club Brugge - despite the club's current off-field issues.
Rodgers to ring the changes (Nov 7, 2012 6:37 AM ET)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to leave Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez out of Thursday's Europa League trip to face Anzhi Makhachkala.
Bielsa: Athletic Bilbao better than ever (Nov 7, 2012 4:41 AM ET)
Athletic Bilbao can be a better team this season than last despite the departure of Javi Martinez and Fernando Llorente's recent limited game time, coach Marcelo Bielsa has said.
Global
Adriano's Flamengo return comes to abrupt end (Nov 7, 2012 11:43 AM ET)
Flamengo have cancelled Adriano's contract but refused to rule out a future return for the former Brazil striker.
3 arrested in alleged kidnapping of Hulk's sister (Nov 7, 2012 11:40 AM ET)
Brazilian police say three people have been arrested for their alleged participation in the kidnapping of the sister of Brazil striker Hulk.
Spain leads, Argentina rises in FIFA rankings (Nov 7, 2012 8:22 AM ET)
Spain extended its stay atop the FIFA rankings Wednesday and No. 3 Argentina strengthened its claim as South America's best team.
Drogba seeking to 'start again' with Shanghai (Nov 7, 2012 5:59 AM ET)
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has committed his future to new side Shanghai Shenhua and vows he will stay to make a fresh start after a tough few months in China.
Hulk's sister released after kidnapping ordeal (Nov 7, 2012 4:08 AM ET)
The sister of Brazil striker Hulk has been released unhurt after a day-long kidnapping ordeal in the northeastern city of Campina Grande, according to reports.
Tom Rogic earns Socceroos berth for friendly (Nov 7, 2012 3:00 AM ET)
Central Coast youngster Tom Rogic has been rewarded for a strong start to the A-League season with a place in Australia's 19-man squad that will take on South Korea in a friendly.
