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Blatter tips Australian World Cup

Fifa president Sepp Blatter opens his re-election campaign by saying Australia deserves to host a World Cup.

Chelsea close to £23m Cuadrado deal

Chelsea are set to complete the £23.3m signing of Juan Cuadrado, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella says.

Huth banned over gender comments

Stoke City defender Robert Huth is banned and fined by the FA for comments on social media related to gender reassignment.

We need a turning point, says Poyet

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says Saturday's match against relegation rivals Burnley must be a "turning point".

Cuadrado 'signs for Chelsea'

Chelsea have secured the services of Juan Cuadrado, according to Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella.

Monk thrilled by Cork deal

Garry Monk feels Swansea's midfield will be much improved by the impending signing of Southampton's Jack Cork.

Carver: Sissoko going nowhere

Newcastle head coach John Carver says he expects France international midfielder Moussa Sissoko to still be at St James' Park after the transfer window closes.

Hendrie seals West Ham move

Hamilton have confirmed full-back Stephen Hendrie will join Premier League side West Ham at the end of the season.

Spurs fixture pile-up is 'unfair'

Tottenham's fixture congestion before the League Cup final has been described as unfair by head coach Mauricio Pochettino.