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Two construction workers die at 2014 World Cup venue in Manaus

• One worker died after falling 115 feet from stadium roof • Workers strike over late pay at stadium in Curitiba Two construction workers based at Brazil's Arena Amazônia in Manaus died in separate incidents on Saturday, adding to safety concerns as the country races to finish…

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup faces a tester as Swans face Norwich

SWANSEA boss Michael Laudrup knows he’ll have a fight on his hands this afternoon when his side take on a resurgent Norwich at Carrow Road.

Super-rich football clubs attacked for keeping ground staff on poverty wages

While star players earn millions, clubs are resisting demands to raise the pay of catering, cleaning and security staff Before a capacity crowd, Manchester City hosted Arsenal yesterday afternoon in a match that showcased two of the Premier League's most exciting players, the Gunners' Mesut…

Premier League plays by government rules – with poverty pay for the rest

The state of the nation's favourite sport reflects the state the nation is in, and that means glaring, soaring, virulent inequality Citizens UK's focus on the wages paid by England's Premier League football clubs exposes a stark truth about what used to be called "the people's game", and the…

Ferguson to receive BBC Diamond award

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be given a special award at Sunday's BBC Sports Personality show.

Ferguson to be honoured at Spoty

• BBC give special Diamond Award to recognise achievements • 'He's earned respect of so many inside and outside of football' He famously refused to speak to the BBC for seven years, but that will not stop Sir Alex Ferguson adding to his haul of honours with a special "Diamond Award" at…

Desperate David Moyes plans buying spree with Manchester United linked with moves for Andres Iniesta and Koke

David Moyes intends to mount a desperate attempt to kick-start Manchester United’s faltering season in next month’s transfer window after revealing he has huge funds available.

Aston Villa v Manchester United: Villa sense a glimmer of hope as they look to end hoodoo

If any one fixture summed up Manchester United’s supremacy over their Premier League rivals during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign, it would surely be the one that awaits them at lunchtime today. United have not lost a League game at Aston Villa since 19 August 1995, when a 3-1 opening-day…

Everton 4 Fulham 1 match report: Leon Osman keeps home fires burning

It is not a foregone conclusion that the man who takes his side to the title is automatically manager of the year. Tony Pulis would be a candidate for keeping Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Should Newcastle make it to the Champions’ League, you would have to consider Alan Pardew. For…