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UEFA Champions League
Champions League: Celtic crash out to Braga (Aug 4, 2010 20:41 GMT)
Celtic have failed to qualify from the Champions League qualifiers, losing 4-2 to Portuguese side Braga on aggregate.
English National Team
Rooney fails Wembley acid test (Aug 4, 2010 22:42 GMT)
John Brewin was at Wembley to witness England's World Cup flops take their medicine.
Out with the old, in with the new (Aug 4, 2010 09:40 GMT)
As England prepare to make changes, Tom Adams identifies players to be axed and their replacements.
O'Neill: Villa didn't pressure Heskey into retirement (Aug 4, 2010 08:17 GMT)
Martin O'Neill insists he put no pressure on Emile Heskey to end his England career, though the Aston Villa boss does belive his striker will reap the benefits of having the international breaks free in the coming season.
English Premier League
Chelsea agree €22 million fee for Ramires (Aug 4, 2010 20:34 GMT)
Benfica and Chelsea have come to an agreement over the price of Brazilian midfielder Ramires.
Keith Harris: Red Knights' bid would be pointless (Aug 4, 2010 20:14 GMT)
One of the leading figures behind the Red Knights' efforts to launch a takeover bid for Manchester United has said that a move would be pointless as the Glazers will not sell.
Friendlies: Chelsea, City suffer further defeats (Aug 4, 2010 18:25 GMT)
Frank Lampard's goal could not prevent an almost full-strength Chelsea from slipping to a 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat away to Hamburg.
Hodgson left disappointed by Al Fayed criticism (Aug 4, 2010 16:03 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is disappointed Mohamed Al Fayed accused him of "taking advantage" of Fulham but admits he is flattered he "had a bit of a pop".
Hodgson confirms interest in Poulsen (Aug 4, 2010 15:40 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed his interest in signing Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen.
Hodgson hopeful Mascherano will stay at Liverpool (Aug 4, 2010 14:21 GMT)
Roy Hodgson says Liverpool have yet to receive an offer for Javier Mascherano and he remains hopeful the player will remain at Anfield.
Klasnic returns to Bolton on two-year deal (Aug 4, 2010 14:04 GMT)
Bolton have confirmed that striker Ivan Klasnic has returned to the club on a two-year deal after being released by Nantes.
Sunderland confirm loan offer for City 'keeper Hart (Aug 4, 2010 13:50 GMT)
Sunderland have made a loan bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Birmingham target Dembele expected to leave AZ (Aug 4, 2010 12:36 GMT)
Widespread reports in Belgium suggest Alkmaar are resigned to losing forward Moussa Dembele.
Cech: I will be ready for West Brom opener (Aug 4, 2010 12:13 GMT)
West Brom defender Marek Cech is confident he will be fit for the Premier League opener with champions Chelsea on August 14.
Liverpool linked with new Syrian takeover bid (Aug 4, 2010 09:23 GMT)
The waters of Liverpool's proposed takeover have been muddied by the public pronouncements of a potential new suitor in a Syrian businessman heading up an Arab and Canadian consortium.
Werder Bremen: Mertesacker not for sale (Aug 4, 2010 09:22 GMT)
Werder Bremen have insisted that defender Per Metersacker is not for sale, amid reports linking him with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.
Indian entrepreneur launches Rovers takeover bid (Aug 4, 2010 08:49 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers could be the latest Premier League club to fall into the hands of foreign owners, as Indian entrepreneur Ahasan Ali Syed has reportedly launched a £300 million bid to takeover the former Premier League champions.
Balotelli wage demands could scupper City deal (Aug 4, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Mario Balotelli is demanding an astonishing £180,000-a-week plus image rights to sign for Manchester City from Inter Milan, according to a well placed Soccernet source.
Bolton chief Gartside aiming to invest in youth (Aug 4, 2010 07:51 GMT)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside insists the club must invest in youth in order to flourish in the English top flight for another 10 years.
Ancelotti: Benayoun smarter player than Cole (Aug 4, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has criticised Chelsea outcast Joe Cole's tactical nous, saying new signing Yossi Benayoun is a superior option because unlike Cole, Benayoun "understands what I tell him".
Everton to play Everton in historic friendly (Aug 4, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The Goodison Park faithful may need to re-think some of their songs of support on Wednesday night as Everton play Everton, the English club's namesakes from Chile, in a friendly.
Spanish Primera Liga
Mourinho targets two more signings for Madrid (Aug 4, 2010 15:12 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed he is still seeking two more signings in order to compete for honours in Spain and Europe this season.
Atletico Madrid capture Uruguay defender Godin (Aug 4, 2010 12:31 GMT)
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Uruguay defender Diego Godin from Villarreal for an initial fee of €8 million.
Italian National Team
Roberto Baggio confirmed in Italy role (Aug 4, 2010 17:55 GMT)
Italy legend Roberto Baggio has returned to football after his appointment as part of the staff of the national set-up was confirmed by the federation.
Italian Serie A
Genoa confirm deal to sign Schalke's Rafinha (Aug 4, 2010 16:12 GMT)
Schalke have confirmed Brazilian defender Rafinha has joined Genoa, becoming the club's fifth signing of the summer following Luca Toni, Miguel Veloso, Franco Zuculini and goalkeeper Eduardo.
Vatican slams Serie A Sunday lunchtime kick-offs (Aug 4, 2010 07:42 GMT)
Vatican officials have been left fuming by the decision to move some Serie A matches to 11.30 BST on Sundays for the 2010-11 season.
German Bundesliga
Rummenigge frustrated by Klose club attitude (Aug 4, 2010 13:39 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has criticised Miroslav Klose for his attitude last season.
Beckenbauer fears Van Gaal exit (Aug 4, 2010 13:15 GMT)
Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer fears his club's coach Louis van Gaal will walk away when his contract expires at the end of the 2010-11 season.
Dutch physio slams Bayern claims over Robben (Aug 4, 2010 11:14 GMT)
Dutch physiotherapist Dick van Toorn has rejected Bayern Munich's claim that he was negligent in his treatment of Arjen Robben by failing to realise he had a serious muscular injury.
French Ligue 1
Fanni happy at Rennes after Atletico move collapse (Aug 4, 2010 11:59 GMT)
Rennes defender Rod Fanni will be content to start the new season with the French club after his summer move to Atletico Madrid hit a stumbling block.
Niang determined to seal Fenerbahce move (Aug 4, 2010 10:37 GMT)
Marseille forward Mamadou Niang has told the French champions he wants to join Fenerbahce, despite president Jean-Claude Dassier stating his wish to keep the player at Marseille for at least another year.
Scottish Premier League
Rapid yet to receive suitable offers for Jelavic (Aug 4, 2010 13:14 GMT)
Rapid Vienna say they have yet to receive any realistic offers for Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic amid interest from Rangers.
Euro 2012
Pearce brings in fresh faces for England U-21s (Aug 4, 2010 17:51 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has called four new players into his squad for the friendly against Uzbekistan at Ashton Gate on August 10, but there is no room for Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs.
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UEFA Champions League
Champions League: Celtic crash out to Braga (Aug 4, 2010 20:41 GMT)
Celtic have failed to qualify from the Champions League qualifiers, losing 4-2 to Portuguese side Braga on aggregate.
English National Team
Rooney fails Wembley acid test (Aug 4, 2010 22:42 GMT)
John Brewin was at Wembley to witness England's World Cup flops take their medicine.
Out with the old, in with the new (Aug 4, 2010 09:40 GMT)
As England prepare to make changes, Tom Adams identifies players to be axed and their replacements.
O'Neill: Villa didn't pressure Heskey into retirement (Aug 4, 2010 08:17 GMT)
Martin O'Neill insists he put no pressure on Emile Heskey to end his England career, though the Aston Villa boss does belive his striker will reap the benefits of having the international breaks free in the coming season.
English Premier League
Chelsea agree €22 million fee for Ramires (Aug 4, 2010 20:34 GMT)
Benfica and Chelsea have come to an agreement over the price of Brazilian midfielder Ramires.
Keith Harris: Red Knights' bid would be pointless (Aug 4, 2010 20:14 GMT)
One of the leading figures behind the Red Knights' efforts to launch a takeover bid for Manchester United has said that a move would be pointless as the Glazers will not sell.
Friendlies: Chelsea, City suffer further defeats (Aug 4, 2010 18:25 GMT)
Frank Lampard's goal could not prevent an almost full-strength Chelsea from slipping to a 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat away to Hamburg.
Hodgson left disappointed by Al Fayed criticism (Aug 4, 2010 16:03 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is disappointed Mohamed Al Fayed accused him of "taking advantage" of Fulham but admits he is flattered he "had a bit of a pop".
Hodgson confirms interest in Poulsen (Aug 4, 2010 15:40 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed his interest in signing Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen.
Hodgson hopeful Mascherano will stay at Liverpool (Aug 4, 2010 14:21 GMT)
Roy Hodgson says Liverpool have yet to receive an offer for Javier Mascherano and he remains hopeful the player will remain at Anfield.
Klasnic returns to Bolton on two-year deal (Aug 4, 2010 14:04 GMT)
Bolton have confirmed that striker Ivan Klasnic has returned to the club on a two-year deal after being released by Nantes.
Sunderland confirm loan offer for City 'keeper Hart (Aug 4, 2010 13:50 GMT)
Sunderland have made a loan bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Birmingham target Dembele expected to leave AZ (Aug 4, 2010 12:36 GMT)
Widespread reports in Belgium suggest Alkmaar are resigned to losing forward Moussa Dembele.
Cech: I will be ready for West Brom opener (Aug 4, 2010 12:13 GMT)
West Brom defender Marek Cech is confident he will be fit for the Premier League opener with champions Chelsea on August 14.
Liverpool linked with new Syrian takeover bid (Aug 4, 2010 09:23 GMT)
The waters of Liverpool's proposed takeover have been muddied by the public pronouncements of a potential new suitor in a Syrian businessman heading up an Arab and Canadian consortium.
Werder Bremen: Mertesacker not for sale (Aug 4, 2010 09:22 GMT)
Werder Bremen have insisted that defender Per Metersacker is not for sale, amid reports linking him with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.
Indian entrepreneur launches Rovers takeover bid (Aug 4, 2010 08:49 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers could be the latest Premier League club to fall into the hands of foreign owners, as Indian entrepreneur Ahasan Ali Syed has reportedly launched a £300 million bid to takeover the former Premier League champions.
Balotelli wage demands could scupper City deal (Aug 4, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Mario Balotelli is demanding an astonishing £180,000-a-week plus image rights to sign for Manchester City from Inter Milan, according to a well placed Soccernet source.
Bolton chief Gartside aiming to invest in youth (Aug 4, 2010 07:51 GMT)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside insists the club must invest in youth in order to flourish in the English top flight for another 10 years.
Ancelotti: Benayoun smarter player than Cole (Aug 4, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has criticised Chelsea outcast Joe Cole's tactical nous, saying new signing Yossi Benayoun is a superior option because unlike Cole, Benayoun "understands what I tell him".
Everton to play Everton in historic friendly (Aug 4, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The Goodison Park faithful may need to re-think some of their songs of support on Wednesday night as Everton play Everton, the English club's namesakes from Chile, in a friendly.
Spanish Primera Liga
Mourinho targets two more signings for Madrid (Aug 4, 2010 15:12 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed he is still seeking two more signings in order to compete for honours in Spain and Europe this season.
Atletico Madrid capture Uruguay defender Godin (Aug 4, 2010 12:31 GMT)
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Uruguay defender Diego Godin from Villarreal for an initial fee of €8 million.
Italian National Team
Roberto Baggio confirmed in Italy role (Aug 4, 2010 17:55 GMT)
Italy legend Roberto Baggio has returned to football after his appointment as part of the staff of the national set-up was confirmed by the federation.
Italian Serie A
Genoa confirm deal to sign Schalke's Rafinha (Aug 4, 2010 16:12 GMT)
Schalke have confirmed Brazilian defender Rafinha has joined Genoa, becoming the club's fifth signing of the summer following Luca Toni, Miguel Veloso, Franco Zuculini and goalkeeper Eduardo.
Vatican slams Serie A Sunday lunchtime kick-offs (Aug 4, 2010 07:42 GMT)
Vatican officials have been left fuming by the decision to move some Serie A matches to 11.30 BST on Sundays for the 2010-11 season.
German Bundesliga
Rummenigge frustrated by Klose club attitude (Aug 4, 2010 13:39 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has criticised Miroslav Klose for his attitude last season.
Beckenbauer fears Van Gaal exit (Aug 4, 2010 13:15 GMT)
Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer fears his club's coach Louis van Gaal will walk away when his contract expires at the end of the 2010-11 season.
Dutch physio slams Bayern claims over Robben (Aug 4, 2010 11:14 GMT)
Dutch physiotherapist Dick van Toorn has rejected Bayern Munich's claim that he was negligent in his treatment of Arjen Robben by failing to realise he had a serious muscular injury.
French Ligue 1
Fanni happy at Rennes after Atletico move collapse (Aug 4, 2010 11:59 GMT)
Rennes defender Rod Fanni will be content to start the new season with the French club after his summer move to Atletico Madrid hit a stumbling block.
Niang determined to seal Fenerbahce move (Aug 4, 2010 10:37 GMT)
Marseille forward Mamadou Niang has told the French champions he wants to join Fenerbahce, despite president Jean-Claude Dassier stating his wish to keep the player at Marseille for at least another year.
Scottish Premier League
Rapid yet to receive suitable offers for Jelavic (Aug 4, 2010 13:14 GMT)
Rapid Vienna say they have yet to receive any realistic offers for Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic amid interest from Rangers.
Euro 2012
Pearce brings in fresh faces for England U-21s (Aug 4, 2010 17:51 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has called four new players into his squad for the friendly against Uzbekistan at Ashton Gate on August 10, but there is no room for Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs.
