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Socceroos prepare for friendly against France – video

The Socceroos hope to bounce back from a humiliating 6-0 defeat against Brazil

Coleman isolated as Bellamy looms

• Decision on extension after Macedonia and Belgium qualifiers • Bellamy talks of 'great opportunity' of managing Wales Chris Coleman appears increasingly alienated from his employer at the Football Association of Wales and the spectre of Craig Bellamy lingers over him. Coleman's future…

James Richardson's European football papers review – video

This week's delve through the Euro football papers reveals controversy in Italy, as rival ultras unite against Milan's closed stadium punishment for 'regional discrimination' James Richardson Matt Hall Richard Sprenger Andy Gallagher

Torres: I need to score more

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres admits he has to do more to justify his £50m price tag.

Crunch World Cup fixtures

In pics: England are not the only side looking to move one step closer to Brazil in the penultimate round of qualifiers across Europe - here's the best of the action across the continent.        

Huge demand for World Cup tickets

Fifa will hold a random draw to allocate 2014 World Cup tickets after six million applications were made.

Wales manager Chris Coleman under pressure as injury-ravaged team looks for World Cup redemption

Wales have offered manager Chris Coleman a new deal but a disappointing World Cup campaign has cast doubts on his future.        

England expects the best of times as Roy Hodgson faces his toughest test yet with the visit of Montenegro

England manager Roy Hodgson insists his players are ready to deliver against Montenegro.        

England v Montenegro: Branko Brnovic downbeat as injuries threaten World Cup 2014 dream

Montenegro must do without up to five first-team regulars for Friday's vital World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley.