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Sepp Blatter urges Brazil protesters not to link grievances to football

Fifa president makes plea amid preparations for Confederations Cup matches following protests condemning his organisation Fifa president Sepp Blatter has called on Brazil's protesters to stop linking their demonstrations to football, as police stepped up reinforcements ahead of expected clashes at…

David Beckham causes stir on visit to Shanghai Shenxin FC – video

David Beckham arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday to continue his second ambassadorial trip to promote football in China        

Confederations Cup: Zaccheroni aims for Japan victory over Italy - video

Japan's Italian head coach Alberto Zaccheroni says he is looking to defeat his home country when Japan face Italy in the Confederations Cup        

Manchester United: United target happy to stay put

Nicolas Gaitan's agent says there is no truth to the reports suggesting the Manchester United target wants to leave Benfica.

The Fiver | The football shakes | Jacob Steinberg

Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arriving FOR GOODNESS SAKE … What with there having been no football for roughly 12 minutes, the memory of Spain's foetuses asserting their dominance by winning the European Under-21…

Australia fans celebrate with World Cup-qualifying Socceroos – video

Australia's football team, the Socceroos, are given a rapturous greeting when they meet with fans in Sydney after qualifying for the 2014 World Cup        

Carroll signs six-year West Ham deal

• Undisclosed club-record move for striker from Liverpool • 'It's fantastic for me to be here. I really enjoyed last season' West Ham have announced the signing of the England striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool for an undisclosed club-record fee. "It's fantastic for me to be here. I…

Liverpool open Benfica talks for Nolito

Liverpool have opened talks with Benfica for striker Nolito. read more

Arsenal target Rui Patricio determined to quit Sporting Lisbon for foreign move

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio is determined to move on this summer. A switch to Porto has been ruled out, with the Portugal international wanting to test himself abroad. read more