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Panini World Cup sticker heist: Brazil thieves pocket 300,000 collectibles

Collectors panic after van stolen carrying stickers 'The city of Rio is well supplied there is no shortage' Barry Glendenning: my World Cup sticker highs and lows Panini quiz: name the player from the sticker Continue reading...

Luis Garcia: Dreaming of a Red double

Even after retirement, this is still turning into an exciting year for Luis Garcia. The Spanish midfielder, who stopped playing in January, has enjoyed watching two of the clubs closest to his heart, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, have seasons far beyond expectations, which could well climax in…

Ian Ayre: High Court victory over previous owners was key to Liverpool’s title bid

Even in the Anfield boardroom there is a sense of disbelief that the pieces have fallen into place so quickly that this weekend could take Premier League leaders Liverpool very close to a coronation.

Real Madrid's 'golden goal': James Richardson's European football papers review - video

AC Jimbo returns after a week off with the best newspaper reaction to the first leg matches in the Champions League semi finals. After his Bayern Munich team went down 1-0 at the Bernabéu there was criticism of Pep Guardiola's tactics, and criticism too for José Mourinho who's parking of…

Taking charge of Manchester United will be a proud moment for boys of ’92, says Nicky Butt

Nicky Butt, one of the “Class of ’92” generation brought in to oversee Manchester United following the sacking of David Moyes on Tuesday, said it would be a “proud moment” for him, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville as they assist the interim manager, Ryan Giggs, on…

Football in brief

West Brom seek 'four points from four games'; Sir Alex Ferguson joins tributes to Rangers legend Sandy Jardine Continue reading...

Manchester United manager latest: Roy Keane in line for assistant job as club seeks 'thread' to past glory

Manchester United want to retain "a thread" of their own former players to help manage the club, with Roy Keane emerging as a credible name to assist Louis van Gaal, who appears to be the No 1 candidate to replace David Moyes.

Premier League to keep eye on Chelsea player changes for Liverpool clash

The Premier League will monitor closely Chelsea’s team selection against Liverpool on Sunday with sanctions still a possibility if it is decided that Jose Mourinho fields a side that is provocatively short of experienced first-team players.

VIDEO: Adams expects Giggs 'reaction'

Norwich manager Neil Adams expects a "reaction" from the Old Trafford crowd as Ryan Giggs takes charge of Manchester United on Sunday.