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Ireland seek to end play-off woe

Five qualifying play-offs against European opposition without success is the discouraging record, but this time the Republic of Ireland hope it will be different after back-to-back wins in the last qualifying round lifted them into the seeding positions for today's draw for the Euro 2012 qualifying...

Manchester to lead way for English clubs in Euros

Two Manchester City players scored at the Stade de France in Paris on Tuesday night, but only one of them is certain to feature at the European Championship next summer. Edin Dzeko had put Bosnia-Herzegovina on the verge of the tournament before their lead was cancelled out by City team-mate Samir...

Two-game ban is 'best Rooney can hope for'

England are likely to learn by this evening whether Uefa has extended Wayne Rooney's statutory one-game ban for the Euro 2012 finals, with Andrei Arshavin's case before the last tournament suggesting that a two-game ban is the best they can hope for.

Terry backs Chelsea stadium plans

John Terry has made an emotional plea for Chelsea fans to back the club's bid to repurchase the freehold of Stamford Bridge, insisting billionaire owner Roman Abramovich was acting in their best interests.

De Rossi puts Roma first

Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has insisted the future of the club is more important than his contract.

Wayne Rooney at risk of three-match ban

England striker Wayne Rooney should receive a three-match ban for violent conduct tomorrow if UEFA's disciplinary regulations are followed to the letter.

Juve do not rule out Tevez

Juventus could make an attempt to sign Man City's Carlos Tevez in January but the Italian club insist they are not currently in negotiations.

Manchester City: Marotta denies City ace talks

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has denied reports that the club have started talks to sign Manchester City's Carlos Tevez.

No Tevez talks - Marotta

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has denied reports that his club have started negotiations to sign unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.