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Torres has returned a man - Simeone

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says Fernando Torres has returned 'a man' after scoring twice against Real Madrid.

Friday's gossip column

Moyes on trail of Burnley's Ings, Italian giants eye Falcao, Ronaldo's son gate-crashes interview, plus more.

David Ginola starts campaign to replace Sepp Blatter as Fifa president

• Retired midfielder to attempt unlikely surge to power • Campaign to be funded by bookmaker Paddy Power David Ginola wants to challenge Sepp Blatter for the Fifa presidency in a campaign backed by a bookmaker. A spokesperson confirmed the former Newcastle, Tottenham and France…

Under-pressure Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert calls for support from fans, not protest

He faces the prospect of a fans’ revolt on Saturday, but Paul Lambert said he had the strength of character to cope as he urged Aston Villa’s disgruntled supporters to get behind their struggling side.

Mourinho contests 'campaign' charge

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is contesting his FA charge over comments about a 'campaign' to influence referees.

Brendan Rodgers begs Liverpool fans to 'be realistic' about Daniel Sturridge's return

Brendan Rodgers has asked for Liverpool fans to be realistic about the contribution Daniel Sturridge can make for the club this season and said it was “very hard to forecast” when his much needed return to the team would come.

Liverpool's US owners plan stadium sign that will put Manchester United's in the shade

Liverpool’s American owners are considering creating an iconic exterior sign on the club’s new Main Stand, marking out Anfield as home to “The Liverpool Football Club”, The Independent understands.

Juventus’s Sebastian Giovinco stars in cup drubbing of Verona

• Juventus 6-1 Verona Juventus demolished Verona to reach the Coppa Italia quarter-finals and remain on course for a league and cup double in Massimiliano Allegri’s first season in charge. Sebastian Giovinco scored twice and won a penalty, which Alvaro Morata converted in front of a…

Arsene Wenger pledges to work night and day to spend £20m Arsenal kitty on reinforcements

Arsenal manager says he will bolster the squad after news that Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Debuchy are out for three months