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Brazilian referee beheaded by spectators after he fatally stabs player

• Double murder takes place at Brazilian amateur match • Police make one arrest, with investigation continuing Police in northern Brazil say one man has been arrested after a referee who fatally stabbed a player during a match was decapitated by spectators who stormed the field. Local…

What to look out for at Women's Euro 2013

There are plenty of other reasons to tune in to the football competition – even if England don't lift the trophy Hope Powell's England team are in Sweden, ready to compete in Women's Euro 2013. Their preparations were going brilliantly, the English footballers on an 11-match run without a…

David Moyes knows there is no 'Fergie time' if he struggles at Manchester United

He may have signed a six-year contract to manage Manchester United but David Moyes has few illusions that the club will show him the kind of patience they had with Sir Alex Ferguson if things go wrong.

Paulinho finalises Tottenham switch

Paulinho, the Brazilian midfielder, passed a medical last night and completed his £17 million move from Corinthians to Tottenham.

Football news in brief

• Manchester City confident Micah Richards is staying • Tottenham confirm signing of midfielder Paulinho Manchester City believe Micah Richards will sign new deal Manchester City are confident that Micah Richards is happy at the club and will sign a new contract despite the…

David Moyes plans on just being himself at Manchester United

Knowing he was Sir Alex Ferguson's choice to take over at Old Trafford has given Moyes the confidence to do it his way It has been a bit of a whirlwind week for David Moyes in his new job, facing more cameras than ever before, attempting to meet as many Manchester United employees as possible…

Police arrest Crewe players in connection with alleged sexual assault

• Incident occurs in Cornwall where club was training • Club confirms the arrests but says details are sketchy Six men, including at least three Crewe players, have been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault. The League One club had been on a pre-season training camp in…

David Moyes reveals the moment he got the call from Sir Alex Ferguson - and how he worried about wearing jeans

New Man Utd manager reveals fear of meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson dressed in casual jeans and a T-shirt.        

Norwich linked to Alderweireld

Norwich City have made contact with Ajax to enquire about the availability of Toby Alderweireld, the Belgian defender's agent understands.