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Mancini against play-offs

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has stated his opposition to the idea of play-offs for the final Champions League spot.

Australia to face New Zealand in final World Cup warm-up

Melbourne fans are set to give the Socceroos a huge World Cup send off when they face New Zealand at the MCG on May 24.<!--break-->In a similar fixture in 2006, over 90,000 fans packed the MCG as the Socceroos defeated Greece 1-0 before boarding the flight for Germany.More than 90,000 fans...

Wenger: Opponents 'bought' my players

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has claimed he has managed players who had been "bought" by opponents.

Mancini dismisses play-off plan

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to win a Champions League place on merit - and not via any play-off.

Pompey transfer bid rejected

The Premier League have rejected Portsmouth's appeal to be allowed to sell players outside of the transfer window.

Premier League reject Pompey's bid to sell

The Premier League have rejected Portsmouth's appeal to sell players outside of the usual transfer windows.

Portsmouth transfer plea rejected

The Premier League has rejected Portsmouth's request for permission to sell players outside the transfer window.

Motherwell loanee sees long term future in England

John Ruddy would seriously consider a permanent switch to Motherwell, but long-term sees his future in England.<!--break-->The Everton keeper has been hugely influential in Motherwell's push for a top-six place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, keeping his 12th clean sheet during Saturday's...