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Moyes' wields axe at Old Trafford as two coaches depart
Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.
Benitez poised to join Napoli - club president
FORMER Chelsea and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is poised to join Napoli, the Serie A club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis said today
Jose Enrique: Luis Suarez key to Reds future
Liverpool's Jose Enrique admits Luis Suarez could play for any team in the world but he hopes the striker will stay at Anfield.
I got carried away with QPR, says 'naive' Fernandes
TONY Fernandes pleaded guilty to naivety today and said he had let his heart rule his head with Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League last season and paid the price with relegation.
Porto sell star players Joao Moutinho and James Rodriquez to Monaco for €70million
Porto have sold midfielders Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez to Monaco for €70 million, the Portuguese champions said today.
Anthony Stokes wary of Hampden atmosphere
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has warned the quiet Hampden atmosphere could sound the death knell for the Hoops' double ambitions.
Platini warns of match-fixing mafia
UEFA president Michel Platini has warned of mafia involvement in match-fixing - but his call for a Europe-wide sports police force has fallen on deaf ears.
James Lawton: Let us hope the beast is back in the box when Ireland meet England
Eighteen years is a long time, but some things you never forget. You don't, certainly, the expression on the face of the tousled-haired kid with an Irish team scarf around his neck and his father's arm on his shoulder.
Ba hails 'Special One'
Everybody at Chelsea is looking forward to the anticipated return of Jose Mourinho, according to striker Demba Ba.
'We couldn't bear to lose this final once again'
He had won the European Cup. That much was certain. The header had been from close range at the far post and was directed powerfully downwards. The ball touched the bottom of the crossbar as it went in. There were seven minutes left.
Desailly: Gareth should bale out
Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a "culture of victory", according to Marcel Desailly.
Lambert: Benteke needs "reality check"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has warned Christian Benteke he faces a "reality check" after reports suggesting the striker could be keen to leave the club.
Werner backs progress under Rodgers
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner claims manager Brendan Rodgers has made "remarkable progress" during his first year in charge.
N'Diaye: No Problems with Di Canio
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has insisted there is no dissent within the camp over manager Paolo Di Canio's brave new world.
David Gill set for senior UEFA role
Manchester United's outgoing chief executive David Gill is set to be elected unopposed to UEFA's executive committee today.
Reading release Hunt, Harte and Shorey
Reading have announced that Noel Hunt, Ian Harte and Nicky Shorey will leave the club following their Premier League relegation.
Moyes delighted by Ferdinand deal
David Moyes had no hesitation in rubber-stamping Rio Ferdinand's one-year contract extension because he believes the Manchester United defender has just had one of his best seasons ever.
Promoted clubs set for huge payout
Watford or Crystal Palace can still expect to receive £120million if they are relegated from the Barclays Premier League after just one year of top-flight football.
City target five trophies in five years
Manchester City's new manager will join a club expecting to win five trophies in the next five years - a period that could represent his shelf-life in the job.
New Europa League incentive means winners will qualify for Champions League
THE winners of Europa League will be rewarded with a place in the following season's Champions League from 2015 as part of an attempt to make UEFA's secondary competition more attractive.
City strike back for Chelsea triumph
Manchester City recovered from three goals down to thrill an enthusiastic American crowd with a 4-3 last-gasp friendly victory over Chelsea.
United cut interest bill
Manchester United have cut their interest bill by £10million a year after a major refinancing through Bank of America.
New deal for Osman
Leon Osman has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Everton until 2015.
Nzonzi submits transfer request
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi has handed in a transfer request just two days after manager Tony Pulis left the club.
Europa League winners to qualify for Champions League
CHANGES to Champions League rules agreed today could see Europe's top nations including England having up to five teams in UEFA's top club competition.
Martinez future remains unclear
The future of Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not be decided until next week but chairman Dave Whelan is positive about holding on to the Spaniard.
Newcastle to stick with Pardew next season
NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has been handed the task of dragging the club back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League after holding talks with owner Mike Ashley.
Ferdinand agrees contract extension
Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Celtic need cup win says former star van Hooijdonk
Former striker Pierre van Hooijdonk believes Celtic's season will be regarded as a disappointment if they fail to lift the William Hill Scottish Cup this weekend.
AC Milan snap up Zapata
AC Milan have completed the permanent signing of defender Cristian Zapata from Villarreal for an undisclosed fee.
Bale hints he's planning to stick with Spurs
Gareth Bale has given the clearest hint since Tottenham Hotspur failed to qualify for the Champions League that he will remain at White Hart Lane next season.
- Townsend out after betting charges
- Gill expects Rooney to stay put
- Fernandes admits QPR mistakes
- Benitez poised to join Napoli - club president
- I got carried away with QPR, says 'naive' Fernandes
- Johnny McDonnell confirmed as new Shelbourne boss
- Enrique: Suarez key to Reds hopes
- Porto sell star players Joao Moutinho and James Rodriquez to Monaco for €70million
- David Moyes' wields axe at Old Trafford as two coaches depart
- Stoke reject Nzonzi transfer request
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Manchester City edge Chelsea in 4-3 thriller in St Louis
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Highlights: Day five of The Rás
Twenty-two year- old Moreno De Pauw, riding for the Belgium National Team, has won Stage Five of The Rás. De Pauw completed the 150- kilometre stage from Glengarrif to Mitchelstown in 3 hours 36 minutes 25 seconds.
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Billy Keane's views on The Rás passing through Kerry
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Hull derby set to be feisty affair
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Froch, Kessler ready to go again
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Day four of The Rás
Russian Kirill Pozdnyakov, riding for Azerbaijan Synergy Baku, has won Stage Four of The Rás.
Jedinak anticipates tight affair
Crystal Palace face Watford in the Championship playoff final, in what Mile Jedinak's expects to be a fifty-fifty shot at getting promoted.
