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Should Aston Villa players be allowed to take penalties in shootouts?

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Gomis on target for Swansea in friendly

Bafetimbi Gomis scores his first goal for Swansea in a 2-0 win over Exeter and Joey Barton is on target as QPR draw 2-2 with Leyton Orient.

Louis van Gaal warns Manchester United fans to expect nothing for three month as players adapt his philosophy

The new Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, has warned supporters not to expect an immediate turnaround in the wake of David Moyes’ departure, because it will take his players three months to adapt to his new philosophy.

Ray Whelan still in prison amid doubts over World Cup touting charges

Executives lawyers and employers are concerned about flaws in police investigation and adamant Whelan acted lawfully Continue reading...

Louis van Gaal: We are changing way United play thats hard for them

New manager says he is very satisfied with progress of his reshaping of Manchester United on their pre-season US tour Continue reading...

From Rhodes to Brisbane, the FFA Cup is finally born

Australias national knockout competition arrived on Tuesday night, completing a story of kinship, history and rowdy fans Continue reading...

Brazil World Cup coach Luiz Felipe Scolari takes charge at Grêmio

Scolari takes new role three weeks after leaving Brazil post Third time Scolari has managed the Porto Alegre club Continue reading...

Yaya Touré says he will stay at Manchester City as long as possible

Midfielder had series of rows with City officials in summer Touré has regained focus following death of younger brother Continue reading...

FFA Cup: Sydney Olympic shine in opening round

Manly United 1-3 Sydney Olympic Olympic FC 3-1 Melbourne Knights Continue reading...