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Balotelli too late to face Man City

Mario Balotelli's Liverpool move will not happen in time for the striker to face former club Manchester City on Monday.

Rise in abuse reports 'due to app'

Anti-racism group Kick It Out says reports of discrimination in football have risen by 269% in the past year.

Friday's gossip column

PSG out of Di Maria race - but Man Utd may not sign him, Hull increase bid for Rhodes, plus more.

I want to play for India - Chopra

Striker Michael Chopra says he wants to renounce his British citizenship after being drafted into the Indian Super League.

Wales can reach World Cup - Sampson

England manager Mark Sampson believes Wales can join his side at the Women's World Cup finals in Canada 2013.

VIDEO: MOTD at 50: John Motson tribute

Celebrity Match of the Day fans including Russell Brand and Sue Johnston pay tribute to legendary commentator John Motson.

VIDEO: Lib Dems want safe standing return

The Liberal Democrats have put forward plans for Premier League and Championship clubs to introduce safe standing at stadiums.

League Managers' Association look like bumbling dinosaurs after statement defending Malky Mackay

Henry Winter: The fight against racism has just been weakened by statement purporting to defend Malky Mackay's 'banter'

Safe standing backed by Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats want to change the law and allow Premier League and Championship clubs to introduce safe standing at stadiums.