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English National Team
FIFA rejects poppy plea (Nov 8, 2011 17:16 GMT)
FIFA have rejected the Football Association's renewed appeal for England players to be allowed to have embroidered Remembrance Day poppies on their shirts on Saturday.
Steven Gerrard eyes last chance at Euro 2012 (Nov 8, 2011 14:43 GMT)
Steven Gerrard is eyeing Euro 2012 as a now-or-never opportunity to win silverware at international level, after admitting this summer's tournament could be his last for England.
Ferdinand advised to change number by police (Nov 8, 2011 11:35 GMT)
The police have advised QPR defender Anton Ferdinand to change his telephone number because of the sheer volume of abuse and threats directed at him.
Lord Ouseley considers quitting (Nov 8, 2011 11:23 GMT)
Lord Herman Ouseley, the most influential and respected anti-racist campaigner in English football, is deliberating whether to quit the FA Council depending on the outcome of the investigation into England captain John Terry's alleged abuse of Anton
Welbeck determined to prove worth at United (Nov 8, 2011 10:07 GMT)
Danny Welbeck feels he has matured as a player in the past 12 months and is determined to prove he is worthy of a long-term stay at Manchester United.
Players must avoid controversy - Lampard (Nov 8, 2011 09:30 GMT)
Frank Lampard has reminded his Chelsea and England team-mates that it is their responsibility to avoid any controversy that might affect their performances on the pitch.
Capello makes final Terry call (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello will have total control over John Terry's participation in the forthcoming friendlies with Spain and Sweden, according to the Football Association.
English Premier League
Arrest made after Tottenham 'spy' claims (Nov 8, 2011 20:42 GMT)
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud on Tuesday following allegations Tottenham spied on officials during their Olympic Stadium bid.
Tevez won't contest Man City charge and fine (Nov 8, 2011 18:29 GMT)
Rebel striker Carlos Tevez will not contest the misconduct charge handed down by Manchester City following his refusal to warm up during a Champions League game.
Alcaraz gets three-match ban for spitting (Nov 8, 2011 17:23 GMT)
Wigan Athletic defender Antolin Alcaraz has accepted a FA misconduct charge for spitting at an opponent during Sunday's match at Wolves and will now serve a three-match ban.
Man City fine Kolo Toure six weeks' wages (Nov 8, 2011 16:51 GMT)
Defender Kolo Toure has been fined six weeks' wages by Manchester City following his failed drugs test, according to reports.
Adebayor: Harry Redknapp like Jose Mourinho (Nov 8, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has likened Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Bramble fined by Sunderland, no drug charge (Nov 8, 2011 15:25 GMT)
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been fined by his club after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug.
Galatasaray confirm interest in striker Berbatov (Nov 8, 2011 13:54 GMT)
Galatasaray have confirmed they are keeping tabs on Dimitar Berbatov's situation at Manchester United.
Toure: Manchester City have two great teams (Nov 8, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes manager Roberto Mancini has built two teams capable of succeeding in all competitions.
Ba hopes Toon fans understand Africa absence (Nov 8, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Demba Ba hopes that Newcastle United fans will "understand" his absence when he represents Senegal at next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool sign up USA teenager Marc Pelosi (Nov 8, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Highly-rated United States youth international Marc Pelosi will join Liverpool's academy set-up after signing a deal with the club.
Kuszczak: I've become a slave (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has claimed he is treated like a ''slave'' by Manchester United after a proposed loan move to Leeds was blocked.
Suarez demands apology from Evra if cleared (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has risked punishment from the Football Association by publicly declaring he wants an apology from Manchester United defender Patrice Evra if he is cleared over recent racial abuse claims.
Wilshere promises to stay at Arsenal for career (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reaffirmed his commitment to the club by stating he will "promise" to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of his career.
Bond: Redknapp could make quick return (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Recovering Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp remains hopeful of making a return to the touchline for Spurs' next match, according to assistant manager Kevin Bond.
King: Spurs can be London's best (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ledley King wants Tottenham to become the London club that breaks Manchester's dominance of the Premier League title race.
Spanish Primera Liga
Ronaldo: Playing with Ozil makes me better (Nov 8, 2011 08:10 GMT)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has said that playing with team-mate Mesut Ozil has improved his game and maintained that he can still get better.
Rosell says Barca will never be sold (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hit out at the growing trend of foreign ownership of major football clubs and insisted his own club will "never, ever be for sale".
Italian National Team
Azzurri seeking alternatives (Nov 8, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Adam Digby assesses Italy's attacking options in the absence of Rossi and Cassano.
Italian Serie A
Ex-Juve chief Moggi jailed for match-fixing role (Nov 8, 2011 21:40 GMT)
Former Juventus director Luciano Moggi was sentenced to five years and four months in prison by a Naples court on Tuesday for his part in the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal that rocked Italy five years ago.
Lavezzi keen to stay at Napoli, says agent (Nov 8, 2011 14:03 GMT)
Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent insists the Argentina forward will remain at Napoli this season.
AC Milan's Ignazio Abate cools PSG talk (Nov 8, 2011 12:56 GMT)
Ignazio Abate has played down talk of a move to Paris St Germain and pledged his future to AC Milan.
Anzhi striker Eto'o: Inter Milan is in the past (Nov 8, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto'o has indicated he has no intention of moving back to Inter Milan.
Filippo Inzaghi targets Milan return (Nov 8, 2011 10:28 GMT)
Veteran AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is targeting a return to the first-team as he thinks he can be important for the club again before he retires.
Cagliari axe head coach Massimo Ficcadenti (Nov 8, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Serie A club Cagliari have announced the sacking of manager Massimo Ficcadenti just ten matches into the season.
German Bundesliga
Kagawa puts Dortmund contract talks on hold (Nov 8, 2011 13:10 GMT)
Talks to keep Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa at the club have been put on hold until the end of the season, according to sporting director Michael Zorc.
Dortmund's Grosskreutz: Arsenal my favourite (Nov 8, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund's Kevin Grosskreutz has intimated he would consider a move to Premier League side Arsenal in the future.
French National Team
Knee injury rules Nasri out of France friendlies (Nov 8, 2011 08:07 GMT)
France midfielder Samir Nasri will miss upcoming international friendlies against USA and Belgium because of a knee tendon problem suffered during Manchester City's Champions League win at Villarreal last week.
Scottish Premier League
Celtic play down fears over Ki illness (Nov 8, 2011 14:07 GMT)
Celtic have eased fears over the health of Ki Sung-yueng by confirming he has received ''normal results'' following medical tests.
Hibs keeper Stack arrested after nightclub row (Nov 8, 2011 10:42 GMT)
Scottish Premier League goalkeeper Graham Stack has been arrested over an alleged fight in a London nightclub.
Euro 2012
Bosingwa's international retirement criticised (Nov 8, 2011 15:22 GMT)
Portuguese FA president Gilberto Madail has branded the timing of Jose Bosingwa's international retirement as a "nuisance".
Bosingwa retires from internationals after row (Nov 8, 2011 13:48 GMT)
Portugal defender Jose Bosingwa has said he will retire from international football until current coach Paulo Bento leaves.
Goalkeeper Cech in doubt for Czech play-off (Nov 8, 2011 12:45 GMT)
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech could miss Friday's Euro 2012 play-off game against Montenegro after suffering a broken nose while playing for Chelsea.
Begovic: Bosnia have nothing to lose in play-off (Nov 8, 2011 12:32 GMT)
Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic concedes that his side are huge underdogs against Portugal, but that they have nothing to lose as they attempt to seal their place at Euro 2012.
Shay Given out to end Ireland play-off pain (Nov 8, 2011 12:19 GMT)
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given thinks that his side have 'real belief' that they can put the pain of history behind them and qualify for Euro 2012 in their play-off against Estonia.
Dunne's finals chance (Nov 8, 2011 10:17 GMT)
Kevin Palmer chats to Richard Dunne ahead of Ireland's Euro 2012 play-off date with Estonia.
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English National Team
FIFA rejects poppy plea (Nov 8, 2011 17:16 GMT)
FIFA have rejected the Football Association's renewed appeal for England players to be allowed to have embroidered Remembrance Day poppies on their shirts on Saturday.
Steven Gerrard eyes last chance at Euro 2012 (Nov 8, 2011 14:43 GMT)
Steven Gerrard is eyeing Euro 2012 as a now-or-never opportunity to win silverware at international level, after admitting this summer's tournament could be his last for England.
Ferdinand advised to change number by police (Nov 8, 2011 11:35 GMT)
The police have advised QPR defender Anton Ferdinand to change his telephone number because of the sheer volume of abuse and threats directed at him.
Lord Ouseley considers quitting (Nov 8, 2011 11:23 GMT)
Lord Herman Ouseley, the most influential and respected anti-racist campaigner in English football, is deliberating whether to quit the FA Council depending on the outcome of the investigation into England captain John Terry's alleged abuse of Anton
Welbeck determined to prove worth at United (Nov 8, 2011 10:07 GMT)
Danny Welbeck feels he has matured as a player in the past 12 months and is determined to prove he is worthy of a long-term stay at Manchester United.
Players must avoid controversy - Lampard (Nov 8, 2011 09:30 GMT)
Frank Lampard has reminded his Chelsea and England team-mates that it is their responsibility to avoid any controversy that might affect their performances on the pitch.
Capello makes final Terry call (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello will have total control over John Terry's participation in the forthcoming friendlies with Spain and Sweden, according to the Football Association.
English Premier League
Arrest made after Tottenham 'spy' claims (Nov 8, 2011 20:42 GMT)
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud on Tuesday following allegations Tottenham spied on officials during their Olympic Stadium bid.
Tevez won't contest Man City charge and fine (Nov 8, 2011 18:29 GMT)
Rebel striker Carlos Tevez will not contest the misconduct charge handed down by Manchester City following his refusal to warm up during a Champions League game.
Alcaraz gets three-match ban for spitting (Nov 8, 2011 17:23 GMT)
Wigan Athletic defender Antolin Alcaraz has accepted a FA misconduct charge for spitting at an opponent during Sunday's match at Wolves and will now serve a three-match ban.
Man City fine Kolo Toure six weeks' wages (Nov 8, 2011 16:51 GMT)
Defender Kolo Toure has been fined six weeks' wages by Manchester City following his failed drugs test, according to reports.
Adebayor: Harry Redknapp like Jose Mourinho (Nov 8, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has likened Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Bramble fined by Sunderland, no drug charge (Nov 8, 2011 15:25 GMT)
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been fined by his club after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug.
Galatasaray confirm interest in striker Berbatov (Nov 8, 2011 13:54 GMT)
Galatasaray have confirmed they are keeping tabs on Dimitar Berbatov's situation at Manchester United.
Toure: Manchester City have two great teams (Nov 8, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes manager Roberto Mancini has built two teams capable of succeeding in all competitions.
Ba hopes Toon fans understand Africa absence (Nov 8, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Demba Ba hopes that Newcastle United fans will "understand" his absence when he represents Senegal at next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool sign up USA teenager Marc Pelosi (Nov 8, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Highly-rated United States youth international Marc Pelosi will join Liverpool's academy set-up after signing a deal with the club.
Kuszczak: I've become a slave (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has claimed he is treated like a ''slave'' by Manchester United after a proposed loan move to Leeds was blocked.
Suarez demands apology from Evra if cleared (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has risked punishment from the Football Association by publicly declaring he wants an apology from Manchester United defender Patrice Evra if he is cleared over recent racial abuse claims.
Wilshere promises to stay at Arsenal for career (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reaffirmed his commitment to the club by stating he will "promise" to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of his career.
Bond: Redknapp could make quick return (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Recovering Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp remains hopeful of making a return to the touchline for Spurs' next match, according to assistant manager Kevin Bond.
King: Spurs can be London's best (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ledley King wants Tottenham to become the London club that breaks Manchester's dominance of the Premier League title race.
Spanish Primera Liga
Ronaldo: Playing with Ozil makes me better (Nov 8, 2011 08:10 GMT)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has said that playing with team-mate Mesut Ozil has improved his game and maintained that he can still get better.
Rosell says Barca will never be sold (Nov 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hit out at the growing trend of foreign ownership of major football clubs and insisted his own club will "never, ever be for sale".
Italian National Team
Azzurri seeking alternatives (Nov 8, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Adam Digby assesses Italy's attacking options in the absence of Rossi and Cassano.
Italian Serie A
Ex-Juve chief Moggi jailed for match-fixing role (Nov 8, 2011 21:40 GMT)
Former Juventus director Luciano Moggi was sentenced to five years and four months in prison by a Naples court on Tuesday for his part in the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal that rocked Italy five years ago.
Lavezzi keen to stay at Napoli, says agent (Nov 8, 2011 14:03 GMT)
Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent insists the Argentina forward will remain at Napoli this season.
AC Milan's Ignazio Abate cools PSG talk (Nov 8, 2011 12:56 GMT)
Ignazio Abate has played down talk of a move to Paris St Germain and pledged his future to AC Milan.
Anzhi striker Eto'o: Inter Milan is in the past (Nov 8, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto'o has indicated he has no intention of moving back to Inter Milan.
Filippo Inzaghi targets Milan return (Nov 8, 2011 10:28 GMT)
Veteran AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is targeting a return to the first-team as he thinks he can be important for the club again before he retires.
Cagliari axe head coach Massimo Ficcadenti (Nov 8, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Serie A club Cagliari have announced the sacking of manager Massimo Ficcadenti just ten matches into the season.
German Bundesliga
Kagawa puts Dortmund contract talks on hold (Nov 8, 2011 13:10 GMT)
Talks to keep Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa at the club have been put on hold until the end of the season, according to sporting director Michael Zorc.
Dortmund's Grosskreutz: Arsenal my favourite (Nov 8, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund's Kevin Grosskreutz has intimated he would consider a move to Premier League side Arsenal in the future.
French National Team
Knee injury rules Nasri out of France friendlies (Nov 8, 2011 08:07 GMT)
France midfielder Samir Nasri will miss upcoming international friendlies against USA and Belgium because of a knee tendon problem suffered during Manchester City's Champions League win at Villarreal last week.
Scottish Premier League
Celtic play down fears over Ki illness (Nov 8, 2011 14:07 GMT)
Celtic have eased fears over the health of Ki Sung-yueng by confirming he has received ''normal results'' following medical tests.
Hibs keeper Stack arrested after nightclub row (Nov 8, 2011 10:42 GMT)
Scottish Premier League goalkeeper Graham Stack has been arrested over an alleged fight in a London nightclub.
Euro 2012
Bosingwa's international retirement criticised (Nov 8, 2011 15:22 GMT)
Portuguese FA president Gilberto Madail has branded the timing of Jose Bosingwa's international retirement as a "nuisance".
Bosingwa retires from internationals after row (Nov 8, 2011 13:48 GMT)
Portugal defender Jose Bosingwa has said he will retire from international football until current coach Paulo Bento leaves.
Goalkeeper Cech in doubt for Czech play-off (Nov 8, 2011 12:45 GMT)
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech could miss Friday's Euro 2012 play-off game against Montenegro after suffering a broken nose while playing for Chelsea.
Begovic: Bosnia have nothing to lose in play-off (Nov 8, 2011 12:32 GMT)
Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic concedes that his side are huge underdogs against Portugal, but that they have nothing to lose as they attempt to seal their place at Euro 2012.
Shay Given out to end Ireland play-off pain (Nov 8, 2011 12:19 GMT)
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given thinks that his side have 'real belief' that they can put the pain of history behind them and qualify for Euro 2012 in their play-off against Estonia.
Dunne's finals chance (Nov 8, 2011 10:17 GMT)
Kevin Palmer chats to Richard Dunne ahead of Ireland's Euro 2012 play-off date with Estonia.
