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Hodgson quiet on Anfield rumours
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson remains tight-lipped over rumours linking him with the vacant Liverpool job.
'Business as usual' - Gers chief
Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston issues a statement to allay fans' concerns at the decision by Sir David Murray to take the club off the market.
Gerrard eager for advanced role
England captain Steven Gerrard says he is looking forward to playing a more advanced role against Algeria following Gareth Barry's return to the first XI.
Man Utd end Le Havre Pogba battle
Manchester United and French side Le Havre settle their dispute over the signing of French youngster Paul Pogba.
Nigeria sunk by Greece comeback
Greece earn their first World Cup win as they come back from a goal down to beat Nigeria, who have Sani Kaita sent off in the first half.
Boa Morte signs new West Ham deal
West Ham winger Luis Boa Morte signs a new contract with the club after making up with co-owner David Sullivan.
No vuvuzela ban imminent
Premier League clubs have no immediate plans to ban the use of vuvuzelas next season.
Burley named new boss
Crystal Palace unveil former Ipswich Town and Scotland boss George Burley as their new manager.
Haessler turns down Killie chance
Thomas Haessler is out of the running to be Kilmarnock manager as the club talk to their former defender, Gus MacPherson.
Portsmouth creditors accept deal
Portsmouth's long-term prospects look much brighter after creditors back a deal which should see the club exit administration this summer.
Miccoli rejects Birmingham offer
Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli turns down the chance of a summer move to Birmingham City.
Cahill given one-match ban
Australia's Tim Cahill can still play in the World Cup after receiving a one-match ban for being sent off against Germany.
Chelsea open against Baggies
Chelsea will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home match against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion.
Clubs await fixtures for 2010/11
The Premier League, Football League, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League fixtures will be announced on Thursday at 0900 BST.
Old Firm New Year derby to remain
The New Year Old Firm derby will be one of the fixtures to be announced by the Scottish Premier League on Thursday.
Swiss coach hails 'historic' win
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says his team "made history" with a shock 1-0 win over pre-tournament favourites Spain.
Maradona attacks Pele and Platini
Argentina coach Diego Maradona hits out at Brazil legend Pele and former France star Michel Platini at a news conference on Wednesday.
Hull City eye in-demand Cotterill
Steve Cotterill is in the frame to become Hull City's new manager, but is more likely to fill the vacancy at Portsmouth.
Buffon World Cup future uncertain
Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon is unable to return to training on Wednesday, increasing fears he may miss the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.
Fifa reject France keeper request
Fifa turn down a request from France to replace injured goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso at the World Cup.