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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims Luis Suarez racism row cost Kenny Dalglish his job

United manager claims Kenny Dalglish's handling of the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra racism sealed his fate.

Liverpool's Charlie Adam determined to prove he has a future under manager Brendan Rodgers

Midfielder does not see his future away from Anfield and insists Dalglish's recruits unfairly took most of the blame for last season's poor campaign

Ambassadorial role for King at Spurs as injury curtails career

Ledley King's injury-ravaged career came to an end yesterday with the Tottenham defender announcing his retirement. The 31-year-old will stay at Spurs – the only club he has played for – as an ambassador.

Adebayor holds out for better personal terms at Spurs

Tottenham have been challenged to improve the personal terms they are offering Emmanuel Adebayor as the Manchester City striker stalls on signing a contract.

Ferguson warns Welbeck he must score more goals

Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Danny Welbeck to break the 20-goal barrier this coming season to prove he can be a top-class striker for Manchester United.

David Hytner on Chelsea-bound Oscar

The No10 is highly admired for his ability on the pitch and the battles he has fought off it Rafael da Silva puffs out his cheeks and gives the sort of gentle nod that advertises appreciation of the highest order. "He is the man," says the Brazil and Manchester United defender. Mano Menezes, the...

Douglas unaware of interest

FC Twente defender Douglas claims to have no knowledge of a bid reported to have been lodged by Newcastle United for his services.

Friendlies round-up

Everton continued their winning start to pre-season with victory at Dundee United while Stoke and Charlton were also victorious on the road.

Forest appoint O'Driscoll as manager

• Mick McCarthy, Glenn Hoddle and Roy Keane linked with job • O'Driscoll leaves Crawley after two months in charge Nottingham Forest have appointed their former first-team coach Sean O'Driscoll as their new manager. O'Driscoll, whose previous clubs include Bournemouth and Doncaster,...