Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has received support from former players and managers following a turbulent few days at the club.
10:00 » SkySports.comChris Hughton thinks that new signing Ricky Van Wolfswinkel can 'make the difference' for Norwich City next season.
09:43 » SkySports.comAndy Carroll admits that his move to West Ham United could improve his chances of playing at the World Cup next year.
09:00 » SkySports.comRio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's title challengers that they will be as strong as ever next season.
08:55 » SkySports.comNewcastle manager Alan Pardew has been undermined by Joe Kinnear's appointment as director of football, says Alan Shearer.
08:48 » BBC SportMidfielder Leon Britton hopes uncertainty over Michael Laudrup's future as Swansea City manager have been finally put to bed.
08:36 » BBC SportEdinson Cavani says that he would like to play for one of 'the biggest clubs in the world' but insists there is nothing official to announce at the moment.
08:25 » SkySports.comItaly defeat Japan 4-3 to win a pulsating match that seals their place in the last four of the Confederations Cup but knocks out the losers.
01:48 » BBC SportSubstitute Sebastian Giovinco's goal gives Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan in Group A of the Confederations Cup.
01:24 » BBC Sport| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pt | |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Peru | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 |
| Thursday 12th July 2001 | |||
| Brazil | 0-1 | Mexico | (n) |
| Peru | 3-3 | Paraguay | (n) |
| Sunday 15th July 2001 | |||
| Brazil | 2-0 | Peru | (n) |
| Paraguay | 0-0 | Mexico | (n) |
| Wednesday 18th July 2001 | |||
| Brazil | 3-1 | Paraguay | (n) |
| Peru | 1-0 | Mexico | (n) |
