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Blatter sparks Qatar gay furore
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter jokes that gay fans travelling to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should "refrain from any sexual activities".
Blackburn in no rush for new boss
Blackburn say "it could be a couple of months" before they appoint a manager to replace the sacked Sam Allardyce.
Stone handed Newcastle coach role
Steve Stone is promoted to first-team coach at Newcastle as new manager Alan Pardew shapes his backroom team.
Jagielka wants Blues consistency
Everton defender Phil Jagielka says the Blues need to beat the teams around them if they are to improve their league position.
Wales unveil Speed as new manager
The Football Association of Wales unveils Sheffield United boss Gary Speed as the new Wales manager.
Eleventh Scottish game postponed
Falkirk against Raith Rovers becomes the 11th game scheduled for Tuesday to be postponed in Scottish football.
Tevez attends Man City training
Manchester City's want-away striker Carlos Tevez reports for training at Carrington on Tuesday.
Mandaric completes Owls takeover
Sheffield Wednesday approve the sale of the club to Milan Mandaric's UK Football Investments for £1.
Liverpool v FC Utrecht
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Liverpool and FC Utrecht in the Europa League.
Watford hit by McGinn injury blow
Watford's Stephen McGinn will be out for at least a month after suffering a fractured cheekbone and eye socket.
Gerrard on course for Reds return
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is hopeful Steven Gerrard will make his return from injury against Fulham on Saturday.
Man City sign Israeli youngster
Manchester City sign Israel's youngest international Gai Assulin after the midfielder leaves Barcelona.
Ferguson condemns Allardyce exit
Sir Alex Ferguson says Blackburn's decision to sack Sam Allardyce is "absolutely ridiculous".
Wenger criticises Man Utd pitch
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger cites the Old Trafford pitch as one reason why his side underperformed in losing 1-0 to Manchester United.
SPL plans could face opposition
The Scottish Premier League faces a difficult task winning approval for a new 10-team top flight, with at least two clubs known to be sceptical.
Blackburn sack manager Allardyce
Blackburn confirm manager Sam Allardyce has been sacked.
Norwich defender handed FA charge
Norwich City defender Leon Barnett is charged by the FA for throwing the ball at the referee in the 2-0 defeat by Portsmouth.
Contract clauses hinder Cotterill
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill is no longer able to select Richard Hughes or Michael Brown because of clauses in the midfielders' contracts.
Wilkins exit a 'strain' - Malouda
Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda admits the loss of former assistant manager Ray Wilkins was "a big strain".
Brown aims to restore Dons pride
Craig Brown says he must restore player confidence and local pride as Aberdeen's manager.