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Italy U21 2-4 Spain U21

Thiago Alcantara scores a first-half hat-trick as Spain defeat Italy 4-2 to retain the European Under-21 Championship.

Togo admit World Cup player error

Togo admit fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier, which could hand Cameroon a World Cup lifeline.

VIDEO: Bale should move for career - Zico

Brazilian legend Zico says it is important for an "excellent" player like Gareth Bale "to compete in the Champions League".

Italy v Japan

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Italy and Japan in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Stoke change mind on Pennant release

Stoke City opt to hand winger Jermaine Pennant a one-year deal, 12 days after deciding to release him.

Brazil v Mexico

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Brazil and Mexico in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Loose cannon Pearce pays the price

As Stuart Pearce exits England's youth set-up, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the way forward for the Under-21s.

Pennant agrees new Stoke deal

Jermaine Pennant has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with Stoke City to put an end to speculation he was to leave the Britannia Stadium.

Carroll has West Ham medical

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is having a medical with West Ham according to Sky Sports sources.