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Liverpool set their sights on Arturo Vidal, Didier Drogba closer to Chelsea return, and Man Utd plan move for Memphis Depay.

Arsène Wenger regrets demands of Arsenals pre-season friendlies

Manager says commercial demands are affecting players The best thing to do is stay and not travel too much Continue reading...

Nurture children from age two - coach

Asia-based youth coach Tom Byer will tell the FA children as young as two must be "nurtured" to help future England sides.

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto to leave World Cup quarter-finalists

Colombian unable to agree terms to extend contract I wouldnt be able to count on conditions to carry out my work Continue reading...

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet fears he will miss out on landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini

Italian forward appears to be resisting Liverpool's attempts to offload him, which is frustrating Sunderland manager attempts to sign him

Frank Lampard checks in at New York but refuses to draw line under England

Former Chelsea man yet to retire from international game Lampard vows to pay respects to US dead at 9/11 memorial Continue reading...

Europa League roundup: Aberdeen and St Johnstone make further progress

Profligate Motherwell crash out to Icelandic team Hull City await Slovakian opponents in next round Continue reading...

Liverpool owner John W Henry: time was right to sell Luis Suárez

Uruguayan has left Anfield to join Barcelona for £75m Henry: It was time for the club to make a break Continue reading...

Scotland's broiling climate rules country out of race to become 'eternal' host of the World Cup

Matthew Norman: After the mistakes of Russia and Qatar, Fifa is looking for an eternal home for its tournament but only Switzerland shapes up as Scotland comes up short