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Man Utd reduce interest bill

Manchester United have slashed their interest payments with a new refinancing package boosting their finances.

How German football reinvented itself

Germany's disastrous Euro 2000 campaign prompted changes which have helped the country provide both Champions League finalists

Mark Hughes is leading contender for Stoke City manager's job

Former QPR boss Mark Hughes emerges as a leading contender to replace Tony Pulis as Stoke City manager.

McDermott: Byram staying put

Brian McDermott is "absolutely certain" Sam Byram will be at Leeds next season, despite interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

Wolfsburg end Lyon's 118-game run

Wolfsburg beat Lyon to win the Women's Champions League and end the French side's 118-game unbeaten run.

Roberto Mancini: Manchester City fans to thank former boss in advert

A group of Manchester City fans plan to thank former manager Roberto Mancini with an advert in an Italian newspaper.

Pardew backed by Newcastle

Manager Alan Pardew has received the support of the Newcastle United board despite a miserable showing in the Premier League.

Baines: Everton will recover

Everton defender Leighton Baines insists the "massive loss" of manager David Moyes's departure to Manchester United will not derail the club.

VIDEO: Uefa chief praises WSL quality

Uefa's Karen Espelund tells BBC London that the Women's Super League is one of the best women's leagues in Europe.