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Petric targets World Cup

West Ham striker Mladen Petric is hopeful that he will make it to the World Cup finals with Croatia.

Sunderland in talks with Poyet

Sky Sports understands Sunderland have begun talks with Gus Poyet over their vacant manager's job.

Hull confirm Chester blow

Hull City defender James Chester faces up to eight weeks out after suffering a hamstring injury against Newcastle at the weekend.

Spurs in confident mood - Vertonghen

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen thinks other sides are taking notice of their strong start to the season.

Rio Ferdinand's Footies football award ceremony is a step too far | Marina Hyde

'Football's answer to the Oscars' appears tailor-made for those who think the Premier League could benefit from more self-regard and a greater emphasis on celebrity Collectibles-wise, I confess to a real weakness for uses of the phrase "the Oscars of our industry". "The Tractor Of the Year Awards…

Sport picture of the day: Brazilian winger

No, we're not talking about Willian, but instead a Southern Lapwing which staged its own pitch invasion at the Copa Sudamericana match in Brazil between Coritiba and Itagüí, a moment captured in this great photo

Gareth Bale was subject of Manchester United bid that exceeded £86m tabled by Real Madrid

Man Utd failed in a late attempt to hijack Gareth Bale's move to Spain, despite tabling a bid in excess of £86m.        

Santi Cazorla says Mesut Özil has provided Arsenal with a "big jump in quality"

Spanish midfielder says his new team-mate is benefiting from being treated as the star player at Arsenal.        

Football bad boys: Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick and other misdemeanours in pictures

In pics: Luis Suárez returns after his biting affair, but this 20-strong rogue's gallery makes him look tame.