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Williamson: We will improve

Mike Williamson believes Newcastle are ‘miles apart’ from the Premier League’s elite, but insists that under-fire boss Alan Pardew will improve the side.

Hong Kong 0-7 Argentina

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Hong Kong 7-0 in a friendly at the Hong Kong Stadium.

Interest mounts in Wamberto

Sky Sports understands a host of British clubs are tracking Lierse SK's Brazilian Wamberto

Poyet predicts loan rewards

Gus Poyet believes Sunderland's loan business over the summer will make it easier to reach permanent agreements.

Rondon open to Prem offers

Nacional Madeira striker Mario Rondon is considering a January transfer and would welcome offers from England.

VIDEO: Carroll greets olds friends in Athens

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll returns to Athens, where he remains a popular figure after playing with Olympiakos for two seasons.

AUDIO: Crewe guard against Cooper fatigue

Crewe plan to keep a close eye on teenager George Cooper after his first team breakthrough to avoid over-tiredness.

Bite truth was hard to face - Suarez

Barcelona's Luis Suarez says it was "hard to face the truth" of biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.

Kondratiev resigns as Belarus coach

Georgi Kondratiev resigns as Belarus coach after his side's 3-1 defeat to Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualification.