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Hull snap up Figueroa from Wigan
Hull have signed former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa on a free transfer.
Wigan slap £20m price tag on McCarthy as Toffees and Spurs circle
WIGAN are set to put a massive £20m price tag on Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy with Tottenham and Everton likely to battle it out for the midfielder's signature.
Keane raises prospect of new clash with Quinn by suing Sunderland
Roy Keane and Niall Quinn may be set for another collision as the former Sunderland manager is suing the Black Cats.
Reds in talks for £20m Mkhitaryan
Brendan Rodgers is poised for talks with Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan this week as he attempts to seal a £20m deal.
Pellegrini fights losing battle over Lewandowski
Manchester City are facing defeat in their pursuit of Robert Lewandowski, while Spain U-21 international Isco has raised doubts over whether he will team up once again with Manuel Pellegrini.
Shock Kinnear return to Toon puts Pardew role in doubt
Alan Pardew's position as the manager of Newcastle United has been placed into doubt after the club made the stunning appointment of Joe Kinnear as director of football.
Stevens insists Bit O'Red poised for title fightback
Sligo Rovers' fans waited over 400 minutes for a goal, then five came along at once.
Pirlo class the difference for Italy
Italy moved level with Brazil at the top of Confederations Cup Group A after a tough win over Mexico at the Maracana.
Joe Kinnear rejoins Newcastle as their new director of football
Joe Kinnear has confirmed his return to Newcastle as director of football.
Ferdinand put career before country
Rio Ferdinand has revealed he put career before country when he decided not to play for England again.
Spare a thought for toiling men and machines
When the Premier League and Football League fixtures for 2013-14 are announced at 9.0am on Wednesday, spare a thought for the individuals involved in compiling the season's schedule.
John O'Brien: Stability a matter of Trust for domestic game
TO explain the path her football life has taken, Niamh O'Mahony shares a childhood memory. As kids, they would spend days in their grandparents' house in the shadow of Turner's Cross. One day her Nan went round the table, probing the children for their long-term dreams and ambitions and, without thinking, she blurted out her wildest fantasy. "I want to run a football club."
Happiness and other pursuits
Jose Mourinho was home. When journalists left the main press conference on Monday, we were guided down corridors into Chelsea's Dolce & Gabbana suite. Mourinho's assistants Rui Faria and Silvino Louro were inside relaxing in an ante-room, along with a few younger, unidentifiable types who gave the impression they knew how money could be made.
Dion Fanning: Foreign legion an easy target when truth is closer to home
If the intention of an underage tournament is to prepare players for the brutal reality of a World Cup or European Championships then the England under 21 side can be proud of a job well done.
Torres: I want to be a part of Mourinho's Chelsea
Fernando Torres has emphasised he wants to stay at Chelsea under new boss Jose Mourinho.
Suarez: Liverpool have to listen to me
Luis Suarez is happy to acknowledge he has a contract with Liverpool, but amid talk of an Anfield exit he has stressed that what he wants should be listened to.
Juan Mata ignoring reports that Mourinho wants him out
Juan Mata insists he has not been told he is surplus to requirements under new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and is ignoring stories to the contrary.
United bank on emotional ties to bring back Ronaldo
Manchester United are adamant that they will not let Wayne Rooney leave this summer and are harbouring hopes that the emotional pull of Old Trafford may be enough to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to return and partner him.
Sullivan fires Lilywhites into title reckoning
John Sullivan's 83rd-minute goal means that Dundalk will go into the mid-season break very much in the title hunt as the Lilywhites came from a goal behind to beat league leaders St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park.
Pellegrini impressed by City squad
New Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has no doubt he is inheriting the best squad in England and is convinced he will soon win trophies.
Wenger to work under new chairman
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will continue his quest to end the Gunners' trophy famine next season with a new chairman at the helm.
Nzingo and Cregan secure title for DDSL
THE Dublin District Schoolboy League (DDSL) retained the SFAI Kennedy Cup after a deserved victory over the North Dublin District League (NDSL) at Limerick University.
Liverpool confident blocked Aspas deal will be finalised
Liverpool are adamant their deal to sign Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas will go through despite claims it has been blocked by the Spanish Football Federation because of a paperwork wrangle.
Southampton sign Lyon defender Dejan Lovren
Southampton have tonight signed Lyon and Croatia defender Dejan Lovren on a four-year contract.
FIFA launch disciplinary action against Mascherano for kick on medical cart driver
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina captain Javier Mascherano after he was sent off for kicking the driver of a medical cart in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on Tuesday.
Manuel Pellegrini takes over as Manchester City boss on a three-year deal
Manchester City have finally confirmed the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.
No new deal agreed with Real, insists Ronaldo
CRISTIANO RONALDO has exposed his growing rift with Real Madrid by issuing a statement on Twitter and Facebook to deny claims in Spain that he has agreed a new contract at the Bernabeu.
Keswick named as new Arsenal chairman after Peter Hill-Wood steps down
Arsenal have announced the appointment of Sir Chips Keswick as the successor to Peter Hill-Wood as the club's chairman.
I’m not using Cup to put myself in shop window insists wantaway Liverpool star Suarez
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists he is not thinking about using the Confederations Cup as a means to enhance his chances of leaving Anfield.
Luka Modric: Gareth Bale would fit perfectly at Real Madrid
Luka Modric believes that Gareth Bale would "fit perfectly" into the Real Madrid team as speculation continues about the Welshman's future.
'Laudrup will stay at Swansea reveals agent at centre of dispute
Michael Laudrup's agent Bayram Tutumlu has stressed there is "no problem" between the Dane and Swansea.
- Carroll on brink of £15m Hammers move as Reds dig in over Suarez
- O'Sullivan on World mission after proving class in Bundesliga
- troubled hearts heading for administration
- Window Watch
- Chelsea eye £10m swoop for Seville's Kondogbia
- United to play waiting game in chase for Ronaldo
- Pardew is 'delighted' to have me at Toon – Kinnear
- Gill takes top role in UEFA's financial fair play committee
- Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army
- Character important to Martinez
- Carroll set for West Ham medical
- Strootman keen on Premier League move
- Kinnear: I have Pardew's blessing
- Two-horse race for Isco
- Mourinho aware of FFP demands
- Stoke encouraged by ticket sales
- Fans fear worst with Kinnear
- Hull snap up Figueroa
- Bale set to trademark logo
- Pellegrini fights losing battle over Lewandowski
- Circus back in Toon as Kinnear in from cold
- Reds in talks for £20m Mkhitaryan
- Stevens insists Bit O'Red poised for title fightback
- Wigan slap £20m price tag on McCarthy as Toffees and Spurs circle
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David Beckham arrives in China for soccer ambassador job
David Beckham arrives in China for his job as the country's first ever soccer ambassador.
Route des Princes on its way to Dun Laoghaire
The 70ft MOD70 multihulls departed Lisbon today at 1400 enroute to DunLaoghaire after two days of inshore racing. Irish offshore sailor Damian Foxall onboard Oman-Air Musandam won the first offshore leg from Valencia to Lisbon earlier this week so hopefully luck will be on his side as he approaches homesoil.
Les Kiss speaks after match in Toronto.
Ireland coach Les Kiss and Canada winger James Pritchard speak after the Test match in Toronto.
Paddy Jackson And Simon Zebo Rappin' It Up
Paddy Jackson & Simon Zebo lip syncing to a Jay Z/Kanye song
Pellegrini aiming to please
Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed Manchester City manager with a clear instruction to win trophies and produce better football.
Omar Air Musandam win Route des Princes Leg 1
Oman Air Musandam win Leg 1 of the Route des Princes having travelled from Valencia to Morlaix.
Irish and British Lions at training session
Irish and British Lions at the warm up ahead of Saturday's game against the Waratahs, it's the second last warm up game before the first test against Australia.
Ray Houghton Republic of Ireland v England Euro 88 1-0
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Lions Post Match Presser
Brian O'Driscoll was pleased with the Lions' performance in both attack and defence after seeing them sweep aside Combined Country XV in a one-sided tour match in Newcastle.
