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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'

Friday's gossip column

Anderson could be on his way back to Portugal, Khedira for Arsenal and Balotelli to wear number 45 at Liverpool.

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.

Vito Mannone hoping Sunderland pile more pain on Manchester United

Italian saved two United penalties in the League Cup shootout win last season and is confident of more success on Sunday Continue reading...

Mario Balotelli must accept Liverpool behaviour clauses to make move

Milan accept £16m fee from Liverpool for striker Rodgers wants assurances on players future conduct Continue reading...

Lineker: What MOTD means to me

Player, pundit and presenter: Gary Lineker on 50 years of Match of the Day.

Mario Balotelli confirms he is leaving Milan to join Liverpool

Liverpool expected to complete transfer of Mario Balotelli in a deal worth about £16m after Italian striker says "this is my last day in Milan"

Liverpool warn Mario Balotelli that he must not step out of line

Manager Rodgers seeks assurances from Italian striker that he will abide by club's code of conduct before pressing ahead with £16m deal

Bastias Brandao suspended over headbutt on Thiago Motta of PSG

Brandao to face disciplinary committee on 18 Sept Motta sustained a broken nose in tunnel incident Continue reading...