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Skrtel described Liverpool's offer of a new contract as 'unacceptable' this week.

The IRA ceased to be a relevant force 15 years ago, but England fans don't seem to have got the message.

Will Daniel Levy keep his promise and back Mauricio Pochettino in the transfer window?

IBTimes UK sports experts preview the Champions League final clash between Barcelona and Juventus.

El Mundo publishes a piece titled "All the women in Blatter's life" which describes the controversial 79-year-old Swiss as a womaniser.

Gonzalo Higuain is a summer target for Premier League big guns after Napoli failed to qualify for the CL.

The adoption of the NFL rule could see the managerial recruitment process slip into farce.

Jose Mourinho needs to spend big to close the gap with Barcelona and the rest of the European giants.

Sunderland's stagnating squad must be refreshed to break endless cycle of relegation worry.

Barca legends Gaizka Mendieta, Andoni Goikoetxea and Pedro Mari Artola give their predictions ahead of the Champions League final.

Betting shop winds up England supporters with shop protection against 'violent' fans.

Louis van Gaal has warned Di Maria that he has to change his behaviour and adapt to United's style of play.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool boss wants the Portuguese star to lead his attack at the Bernabeu.

Vertonghen has also urged Lloris to remain at the club this summer.

The Brazil international is out of contract on 30 June.

Louis van Gaal has made it clear that he will need to sign very good players to mount a title challenge.

Phil Thompson says James Milner can bring the spark in Liverpool's midfield next season.

Jose Mourinho is keen to send some of the older youth team players on loan for them to experience regular first-team football.

Arsenal are considering a move to sign Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes.

Louis van Gaal has identified the players he wants United to sign during the summer transfer window.

Indictment-riddled Fifa more vulnerable to attack, change now.

For the first time ever 24 nations will take part in the tournament which starts 6 June

Nigel Pearson needs to bolster his squad to establish his side in the middle of the table.

Mark Hughes's hopes of progressing hinges of retaining the Bosnian goalkeeper.

Mourinho is said to be keen on securing his services to replace Didier Drogba.

The France international has the chance to beat the odds and prove he is really worth big money

Delaney says the FAI received the payment, reportedly €5m, after he approached Blatter personally.

Spurs captain is vital to the club building on their fifth-place finish last season.

Arsenal aren't far from closing the gap but must act decisively this summer.