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David Conn investigates the big issues

David Conn introduces his new blog, in which he will investigate, expose and generally pontificate on the burning issues of 21st century sport

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Pearce and England feel the familiar sting of loss

The years of hurt continue and Stuart Pearce’s torment at German hands knows no end. Not only did his team fail to win the European Under-21 Championship for the first time since 1984 last night, they suffered something of a humiliation at the hands of an old enemy.

Germany 4–0 England

Germany Under-21s 4–0 England Under-21sGoalkeeping blunders are not the sole preserve of the England senior team. And nor is heartbreak when glory is within touching distance. On a night when two years of hope and rigorous preparation went up in smoke and the nation felt the familiar ache of...

Eto'o set to disappoint City and stay at Barça

Manchester City are facing an 11th hour rejection in their £25m pursuit of Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, with suggestions from the Catalan club that he is demanding almost 50 per cent of the transfer fee to go with his £180,000-a-week wages at Eastlands.

Unsettled Alonso drops hint about Madrid move

Rafael Benitez will seek talks with Xabi Alonso this week though the 27-year-old has given the strongest suggestion yet that he sees his future at the Bernabeu, rather than Anfield.

Transfer Talk: Tuesday 30 June

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Hosts hope for repeat but Brazil steal show

As the curtain fell on an outstanding two weeks of Confederations Cup action on Sunday, South Africa will be hoping for a repeat performance when it hosts the continent's first World Cup in 12 months' time.