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Rodgers reveals Carroll talks

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits he expects Andy Carroll's future to be decided long before the end of the transfer window.

VIDEO: The rise of FA Cup finalists Bristol

BBC Sport's Karthi Gnanasegaram charts the rise of Bristol Academy as they prepare for the FA Women's Cup final.

Zabaleta excited by Pellegrini

Pablo Zabaleta has praised Manuel Pellegrini and backed him to bring success to Manchester City if he is named their new manager.

Mata: Jose one of the best

Juan Mata would welcome the appointment of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea's new manager and says they must aspire to win the Premier League.

Ramos: Bale would suit Madrid

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale is "in the right mould" to be a star player at the Bernabeu should he ever sign for the Spanish giants.

Football quiz: Borussia Dortmund

Today's questions have a big yellow wall in their back yard        

Roberto Di Matteo in Stoke City's sights as a replacement for sacked manager Tony Pulis

Roberto Di Matteo, Roberto Martínez, Gus Poyet and Mark Hughes are possible targets to replace the sacked Tony Pulis at Stoke City.        

Scottish Cup final 2013: James McPake admits Hibs fans should have deserted team after humbling to Hearts

A demoralised team playing in a deserted stadium - that would be Hibs' fate but for their character of their supporters, manager and players, according to James McPake.        

Manuel Pellegrini ready for early start as Manchester City manager after confirming Malaga exit

Roberto Mancini's successor could be confirmed in job next week with his first task to sort out futures of Carlos Tévez and Gareth Barry.