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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that style of football he is planning to implement at Anfield will complement the club's traditional approach and is very much an original model.

Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Victor Moses throughout last season and though the bid fell well short of Wigan's valuation, the two clubs are expected to continue negotiations over a potential deal.

Manchester United are set to replace Portuguese winger Nani with FC Porto attacker James Rodriguez, according to the Daily Mirror.

England and co-hosts Ukraine come face to face for their final Group D 2012 Euros fixture at Donbass Arena, Donetsk (Ukraine) on June 20.

France will qualify for the knockout stages with a win or a draw in this tie and can only be eliminated if both they and England lose and an unlikely goal difference swing allows Roy Hodgson's side to progress ahead of them.

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes the impact of the returning Wayne Rooney at the European Championship could mirror the big stage temperament shown by Brazilian legend Pele.

England boss Roy Hodgson still remains very alert as the Three Lions head into their final Euro 2012 match against co-hosts Ukraine.

Spain, aiming to be the first nation to retain the European crown, ensured top spot in the group when Jesus Navas scored after 88 minutes to give them a 1-0 win over Croatia.

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who will leave Chelsea after the expiration of his contract on June 30, is reportedly all set to announce his arrival to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.

Spanish outfits Athletic Bilbao have said that they will not be selling their highly targeted striker Fernando Llorente for less than £30mn this summer.

The Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner fined and banned for flashing sponsored Paddy Power boxer shorts while celebrating his goal against Portugal.

Chelsea have made no offer for Stevan Jovetic, according to Fiorentina's sporting director Daniele Prade.

Formula One driver Anthony Davidson recovering in hospital after Toyota TS030 flips and hits barrier at high speed.

England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Theo Walcott is fit to start for Tuesday's final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine.

English Cricket is in shock after the confirmed death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard.

Barcelona's representatives have been closely monitoring Croatia's games at the Euros and it is Vedran Corluka, and not Luka Modric, who has caught their attention.

France coach Laurent Blanc is Tottenham Hotspur's number one target to be the club's new manager.

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Ray Wilkins believes Italy can maintain their Euro 2012 challenge and surprise Spain and Germany in the tournament's latter stages.

Spain and Croatia can both book a place in the quarterfinals with a draw of 2-2 or higher, even if Italy beat Republic of Ireland in the other simultaneous fixture.

Argentine Tennis player David Nalbandian to be investigated by police after kicking advertising panel at judge's leg.

Surrey cricketer Tom Maynard has died aged 23 after being struck by a London Underground tube train following a police chase.

Manchester United have reportedly tabled a £25mn offer for Tottenham's Luka Modric but may be beaten to him by Spanish champions Real Madrid

Chelsea have received a bid of £24m from Juventus for striker Fernando Torres, according to Goal.com.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle insists Wayne Rooney deserves to start against Ukraine, despite Andy Carroll's impressive performance in the victory against Sweden.

Italy must win if they are to have any hopes of staying alive in the competition, while Ireland, who are already eliminated, aim to salvage some pride.

Manchester City will begin their defence of the Premier League title by hosting newly promoted Southampton at the Etihad Stadium, scene of last season's thrilling climax to the campaign.

Jamie Carragher has lauded the performance of Liverpool team-mate Andy Carroll in England's victory over Sweden on Friday night and said the striker could hope to emulate Germany's Mario Gomez for club and country.

Germany progress as Group B winners, with Lukas Podolski marking his 100th cap by scoring the opener against Denmark

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has laughed off claims from the Italians that Croatia and the Euro 2012 defending champions will fix their match to ensure Italy are eliminated