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Di Stefano: 'The most influential footballer'

South America football journalist Tim Vickery rates Alfredo Di Stefano above Pele and Diego Maradona as the most influential footballer ever.

Real Madrid legend Di Stefano dies

Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a heart attack on Saturday.

Webb kept on for World Cup last four

English referee Howard Webb is one of 15 officials retained for the remaining four games of the Fifa World Cup.

How Brazil can shine without Neymar

BBC Sport's Tim Vickery assesses coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's options as Brazil look to win the World Cup without Neymar.

Thousands welcome home Colombia

Huge crowds turn out in Bogota to cheer Colombia's returning footballers after their best performance at a World Cup finals.

Premier League clubs unveil new kits

Manchester United become the latest Premier League club to unveil a new kit ahead of the forthcoming season.

VIDEO: Who will win race for the Golden Boot?

BBC Sports looks at the players in contention to win the Golden Boot award for finishing top scorer at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Reid signs for promoted Burnley

Premier League newcomers Burnley sign former Republic of Ireland defender Steven Reid on a one-year deal.

Man City poised to sign Caballero

Manchester City are close to signing Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero but say they are not interested in Alexis Sanchez