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Frank Farina confident of keeping his job at Sydney FC

Coach says he has full the support of his squad after tensions heighten following 3-0 loss to Adelaide

Hodgson urges Rooney to 'explode' on World Cup stage

• Striker has chance to show he is a 'world star' in Brazil • Manager hails Joe Hart's response after being dropped Roy Hodgson has begun the next stage of his World Cup preparations by issuing a public challenge to Wayne Rooney to start reproducing his club form for England and make…

Rafael van der Vaart: 'We were frightened of our own supporters' – James Richardson's European football papers video review

James Richardson returns for another weekly delve into European football's goings on James Richardson Matt Hall Richard Sprenger

Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0: Five things we learnt from the stalemate at the Emirates

1. Not a classic but case for the defence provides optimism

Liverpool's title dream at threat from Kolo Touré's errors

It is not just Manchester City carrying the torch for cavalier football this season. It remains to be seen whether Manuel Pellegrini's side can outscore everyone in sight and take the Premier League title, but if they do not, it might even be Liverpool who beat them at their own game.

Forget the stats, there is nothing the matter with Manchester United's Juan Mata

Mark Ogden: jury may be out but the signs are that the Juan Mata could have a long-term influence at United        

Adam Johnson stands by for an England World Cup lifeline after hitting top form for Sunderland

Exclusive interview: after belatedly hitting peak form Sunderland winger tells Luke Edwards he is hoping Roy Hodgson will call        

Suárez risks new Evra race row

• Risks re-opening race row with Mancester United defender • Admits biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic was a mistake Luis Suárez has risked reopening his race row with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra by claiming he has no regrets over the incident which he described as…

World Cup 2014: Wayne Rooney can star on the world stage, says England manager Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson says World Cup finals will offer Wayne Rooney the opportunity to finally fulfil his promise as a 'world star'