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Ryan Giggs has compared Paul Scholes to Spain star Xavi, with the Manchester United stalwart insisting his teammate would be a useful member of the England squad should he be chosen for the Euros.

Those who questioned whether the outcome of the Champions League final could determine his future at Stamford Bridge were dismissed as Di Matteo preferred instead to focus on what European success could do for the club's "history".

Advertising Standards Agency upholds 92 complaints from British public about Paddy Power advert featuring transgender people.

Rio Ferdinand has been left out of England's Euro 2012 squad by manager Roy Hodgson, while Chelsea captain John Terry is expected to make the cut.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, after leading his boys to a first ever Premier League win since 1968, says that City have to spend like Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer, if they are to target the Champions League trophy next season.

Barcelona are lining up a shock move for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in the summer transfer window.

Australian double trap shooter Russell Mark, who had won gold and silver medals in the Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) Olympics respectively, will be wearing a mankini at the London Olympics 2012, a bikini for men that was made famous by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, after losing a wager.

The Los Angeles Galaxy captain and team members felicitated at White House.

James Anderson is not focused on surpassing Ian Botham as England's leading wicket-taker after scooping the 2011/12 Cricket of the Year prize.

Shinji Kagawa is a step closer to leaving Borussia Dortmund after the Japanese international turned down a contract extension.

Arsenal's newest recruit, German forward Lukas Podolski, feels he can play in any position in the Gunners' forward line

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is to be rewarded for guiding the club to its first league title in 44 years with a four year contract worth £20mn, according to a Mirror report

Alan Pardew has revealed that Newcastle are looking to make more signings in the summer, with the Toon hoping to get hold of defensive players who can push up front as well as providing a solid backline.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs have both added more Premier League awards to Manchester United's cabinet, with the pair taking out best manager and player of the past 20 seasons.

Ryo Miyaichi is planning on becoming one of Arsenal's best players in his time with the club, as the youngster returns to the Emirates after returning from a loan spell from Bolton.

Delhi Daredevils are sitting pretty on the top of the table with 18 points from 13 games, while Kings XI Punjab, who have 14 points, are trying to break into the top four.

Newcastle United's Demba Ba and Danny Simpson may be set to leave the club, while Papiss Cisse fights reported interest from Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has played no part in Paul Pogba's potential departure, according to the player's agent.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed Italian striker Mario Balotelli will remain at the club for next season, despite a poor disciplinary record and interest from the Serie A

Martin Skrtel's agent has confirmed that the defender will be thinking very carefully about his future with Liverpool this summer, with the side having suffered from a particularly disappointing season in the league.

Robin van Persie's agent Kees Vos has admitted to having met with Manchester City executive Brian Marwood.

Manchester City have won their first top flight English league championship since 1968, after beating QPR 3-2 on Sunday in a game that was a fittingly nail biting conclusion to one of the most exciting Premier League campaigns ever.

Samir Nasri has told Arsenal fans to move on and celebrate third place finish

An ESPN report quotes Lille's Belgian forward as saying he will be playing for one of the two Manchester clubs next season.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are planning a cash/player deal for Europa League champions Atletico Madrid's Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.

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Joey Barton is infamous for his actions both on and off the pitch, and though at one stage the QPR midfielder was seen as a top Premier League player, controversy seems to win over skills every time when the star's name comes up in discussion.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has called on the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, to invest in the squad over the summer in light of a poor Premier League campaign.

The Football Association have charged QPR midfielder and captain Joey Barton,for two acts of allegedly violent conduct that followed his dismissal from Sunday's game against Manchester City.