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Roy Hodgson has admitted he is very hopeful that Wayne Rooney can return to the England fold as soon as possible, with the Manchester United striker still recovering from injury.

Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho insists he is fully focused on his present club, despite continuing reports of a future move to Tottenham

Chelsea star Eden Hazard stresses on importance of placing the team's needs before his own

Somerset duo Craig Kieswetter and Jos Buttler were the stars of the show as England breezed past South Africa with a 28-run victory to draw the Twentry20 series 1-1.

Flavio Briatore, an Italian businessman and former team principal of the Renault Formula 1 team, is reportedly at the head of a group of investors looking to buy Championship club Birmingham City

Arsenal's Under19-side discovered just how hard it is to play abroad as they were beaten 2-0 by Olympiacos in Athens on Wednesday night.

The agent of Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has made it clear that the Spain international is not looking to leave the club.

Manchester City target Stevan Jovetic says Italian champions Juventus were favourites to sign him during the summer.

The Sun newspaper today printed a front page apology for an article published by that blamed the fans for the deaths of 96 people in the Hillsborough disaster.

Arsenal are hoping manager Arsene Wenger consents to signing a new contract with the club

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is one of a number of footballers, both past and present, who have welcomed the findings of the Hillsborough Independent Panel's report which was published earlier today.

Tottenham midfielder David Bentley has admitted that he has not ruled out the idea of staying at FC Rostov once his loan move comes to an end.

Ray Wilkins has claimed that Didier Drogba has too much loyalty to Chelsea to consider a move to Arsenal, with the striker believed to be considering his future amidst rumours that his Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua won't be able to pay his wages.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has asked his team of scouts to pay close attention to Sassulo striker Domenico Berardi.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has warned European rivals the English champions are stronger now than they were last season

Twenty-three years on from Hillsborough disaster, documents expose truth about grave negligence and cover-up.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that he is open to taking on a managerial post anytime but also insists that the offers will have to match his ambitions.

The news that Ricky Hatton is set to announce his return to the ring in a press conference on Friday has led many to believe that he will look to secure a world title opportunity against Paulie Malignaggi.

Prime Minister condemns negligence of authorities on day of disaster, and subsequent attempts to blame tragedy on fans.

Chelsea duo Oscar and Ramires were both on target as Brazil put on a display of superb attacking football to secure an emphatic 8-0 win over China in Recife.

Liverpool forward Fabio Borini's agent Marco de Marchi claims that the Italian had no problems in settling at Merseyside.

The FA confirms friendlies against Brazil and the Republic of Ireland and two games in South America in 2013

Hollywood star's agent says the silver fox is still taken and that split rumours were fabricated to sell papers.

Juventus are hoping to convince Arsenal to part with winger Theo Walcott in the January transfer window by making an offer of £10million.

Glen Johnson says that he and Steven Gerrard mustn't dwell on their disappointment at England's performance last night, with the Liverpool duo set to serve international bans for a red and yellow card last night.

Liverpool and England veteran Steven Gerrard has hit out at the Turkish referee who sent him off at Wembley

QPR summer signing Esteban Granero on leaving Real Madrid, the Premier League and his future

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid forward Adrian.

Ashley Young has lauded the efforts of Antonio Valencia, with the winger saying his Manchester United teammate is a role model both on and off the field.