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Linfield beaten by AIK in Stockholm

Belfast club Linfield are out of the Europa League after conceding two second-half goals away to AIK Solna.

Injured Carroll faces four months out

West Ham striker Andy Carroll could be out of action for four months after tearing ligaments in his ankle and requiring surgery.

Everton close to Besic signing

Everton take midfielder Muhamed Besic on their pre-season trip to Thailand ahead of his move from Ferencvaros.

Latest scores: Europa League

Up-to-the-minute news from Thursday's qualifying games involving Linfield, Derry City and Crusaders.

'Stoke can keep Begovic & Shawcross'

Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes insists the club do not need to sell "star players" to fund any summer arrivals.

Poyet 'desperate' for new signings

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he is desperate for new players and admits hopes of signing Fabio Borini are fading.

Sunderland's Scocco rejoins Newell's

Argentine club Newell's Old Boys re-sign striker Ignacio Scocco from Sunderland on a five-year contract.

Competition to be expected - Mannone

Vito Mannone expects competition in the goalkeeping department at Sunderland following the arrival of Costel Pantilimon.

Lampard joins MLS side New York City

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard joins Major League Soccer side New York City FC on a two-year deal.