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Tony Bellew has promised to deliver a 'brutal and one-sided' performance when he steps in the ring on September 8 to face tough Ghanaian Edison Miranda.

Alessandro Del Piero has confirmed he received an offer from Liverpool prior to signing with FC Sydney.

Romelu Lukaku has become increasingly frustrated with being compared to Didier Drogba, with the Chelsea youngster planning on showing he is a star in his own right on his loan at West Brom.

Chelsea's Raul Meireles complete move to Turkish side Fenerbahce, while Blues' striker target Hulk confirms move to Russian club Zenit St Petersburg

Tottenham Hotspur failed to complete the signing of Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho on the transfer deadline day because of an issue regarding third-party ownership.

Cristiano Ronaldo says his discontent with his career at Real Madrid has nothing to do with wanting to earn more money at the Bernabeu.

Arsenal will reportedly allow midfielder Andrei Arshavin to leave on a free transfer, before the end of the Russian transfer window, if there is interest in the player

Vito Mannone has claimed that he will bring a huge fight to Wojciech Szczesny for the number one goalkeeping spot at Arsenal, with the Italian hoping to continue to show his worth for the squad while his counterpart recovers from injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that he would allow Usain Bolt to play for United next year.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed the tactics he hopes will help Liverpool improve their record in front of goal this season.

Maria Miller's appointment as Culture Secretary and Jeremy Hunt's move as the Health Secretary gives school sport a chance of assisting to deliver a legacy following the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has admitted he is open to signing a new long-term contract and Jack Wilshere moves closer to a first team return

Stoke City have officially announced the arrival of former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker on a season-long deal

On-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll will be unavailable for up to six weeks after a hamstring injury

Liverpool are planning on Joe Cole making a return to the fold very soon, according to Brendan Rodgers, as the midfielder continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Jonathan Trott has been ruled out of England's final one-day international against South Africa at Trent Bridge after suffering an injury to his hand in the match at Lord's.

The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship moves from Spa-Francorchamps to Monza in Italy, the spiritual home of Ferrari. Check out a brief preview of the 2012 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix and go on flying lap of Monza

Andy Murray will take on Croatia's Marin Cilic in the quarter finals at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 10, while Roger Federer faces Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych

The transfer window may only just have closed but that has not stopped Newcastle from continuing their interest in Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.

Ashley Young says he's glad he's not in Sir Alex Ferguson's position, with Manchester United boasting a large group of strikers pushing hard for a place on the first team.

Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is unhappy with life at Barcelona after being substituted in all three league games so far this season.

Spurs striker Jermain Defoe has admitted the chaos in the club's dressing room in the last few days of the summer transfer window left him wondering about the future of several of his team mates

Liverpool are reportedly considering a shock move for Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero.

The London 2012 Paralympics approaches the end of its first week with the hosts comfortably placed second in the medals table. Great Britain have 23 gold, 30 silver and 26 bronze. The leaders, China, have 53 gold, 39 silver and 40 bronze

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was clearly determined to land Clint Dempsey on deadline day after it was revealed he offered Fulham a choice of several players in exchange.

More excitement in store today at the Paralympics on the track and indoors with the start of the 'murderball' competition.

England will face South Africa in the final match of the five-game One Day International (ODI) series confident in the knowledge they are firmly re-entrenched as the No 1 ODI team in the world

Football News Roundup - 5/9/12

Veteran striker joins the Potters on a one-year deal - bringing a warm welcome from fellow newcomer Charlie Adam.