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World Cup bidding like 'Wild West'

Former Sports Minister Sir Hugh Robertson says he was told bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was a "Wild West" process.

Carrick calls for patience

Michael Carrick says everyone connected with Manchester United must get used to a more patient approach under Louis van Gaal.

Greece name Ranieri replacement

Greece's FA names Kostas Tsanas as interim coach of the national team but has yet to confirm predecessor Claudio Ranieri's exit.

Euro 2016 qualifier against Belgium a huge test for Wales, says Chis Coleman - video

Wales manager Chis Coleman says facing Belgium in a Euro 2016 qualifier will not be 'a walk in the park' for his team. Wales is currently top of their group, but Belgium are tipped as favourites to win the match. Wales captain Ashley Williams says his side is not afraid of their rivals and instead…

Belgium v Wales: live

Belgium vs Wales, Euro 2016 qualifying: Latest score, news updates, live match report and result from the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels as Chris Coleman's group leaders face their toughest test yet

England defence concerns Shilton

Former captain Peter Shilton says England need "another two or three solid defenders" but coach Roy Hodgson should be given a new deal.

Rojo feared for United move

Marcos Rojo admits he went on strike at Sporting Lisbon as he feared a move to Manchester United would pass him by.

Chairman of Turkish club Genclerbirligi wages war on players beards

Ilhan Cavcav will fine players with beards £7,150 Cavcav: I am 80 years old and I shave every single day How a love story and a gun attack tore Turkey apart Continue reading...

How one love story and one gun attack tore the Turkey team apart

Turkey, who play Kazakhstan on Sunday, are bottom of Euro 2016 qualifying Group A but that is perhaps not a surprise considering the turmoil the squad has found itself in since an extraordinary incident last year Turkey 0-4 Brazil Continue reading...