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Villa close on Cole deal

Joe Cole will continue his medical with Aston Villa today after agreeing personal terms on a two-year contract, according to Sky sources.

Sao Paulo metro strike suspended

Metro workers in Sao Paulo suspend a strike that has caused traffic chaos, two days before the city is to host the opening match of the World Cup.

VIDEO: Injury scare for Brazil's Neymar

Brazil forward Neymar appears to roll his ankle during a training session in Teresopolis.

Mourinho was close to England job

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he was close to becoming England manager in 2007, but his wife told him not to take the job.

Hazard staying with Chelsea

Eden Hazard has stated that he is fully committed to Chelsea and has no intention of leaving for Paris Saint Germain this summer.

Duff makes Melbourne City move

Former Blackburn, Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham winger Damien Duff signs for Melbourne City on a free transfer.

VIDEO: Brazil should respect England - Pele

Brazil legend Pele says England have the same chance as the hosts of winning the 2014 World Cup.

VIDEO: Nevin: How will England play against Italy?

BBC Sport's Pat Nevin looks at how manager Roy Hodgson will set up his England team in their opening 2014 World Cup match against Italy.

VIDEO: Sturridge and Welbeck dance in favela

Watch England players Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck attempt to dance 'Capoeira' style during a visit to Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro