Rangers administrators deny conflict of interest over Craig Whyte deal
• Duff and Phelps strongly deny BBC allegations• Questions asked about advisor's knowledge of ticket dealRangers' administrators have been forced to defend themselves against allegations of a conflict of interest, after a BBC television documentary...
City’s £197m loss biggest in history
• Only five Premier League clubs made a profit in 2010-11• Manchester City's £197m loss the biggest in football historyThe Premier League's 20 clubs collectively made a loss of £361m last year, after spending all of their record £2.3bn income. O...
Temperatures rise and torch fever begins to grip the nation
Thousands line the route through Swindon, Bristol and Royal Wootton Bassett to see torchbearers including Didier Drogba Time and again they gave the same reason for skipping lessons or ducking out of the office for an hour: this was a once-in-a-lifetim...
Republic of Ireland’s Shay Given to see specialist over knee injury
• Goalkeeper will be fit to play in Euro 2012 finals• 'This is purely precautionary,' says FA of IrelandThe Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given will travel to London on Thursday to consult a specialist over his knee injury.The...
Newcastle sign Reims midfielder Amalfitano
• Alan Pardew completes first Newcastle summer signing• Versatile Amalfitano can play across midfieldThe Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, made his first summer signing on Wednesday with a deal for the Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano.The 22...
Mario Balotelli denies swap deal with Milan’s Thiago Silva
• Striker under contract at the Etihad until June 2015• 'I am happy at Manchester City and will remain there'Mario Balotelli has brushed aside persistent rumours that he will leave Manchester City this summer. Recent reports in Italy claim Balotell...
Steve Kean future still undecided as Blackburn owner talks of confusion
• Manager back at training ground after meeting Venky's in India• 'We are in shock, so let us take it step by step,' says co-ownerSteve Kean's future as Blackburn Rovers manager remains in jeopardy after the club's co-owner admitted "confusion" ove...
Liverpool cool interest in Villas-Boas
• Former Chelsea manager not approached for interview• Louis van Gaal offered sporting director roleThe prospect of André Villas-Boas becoming Liverpool manager has receded after the club's owners, who have offered Louis van Gaal the position...
Fifa Exco member Chuck Blazer accused of financial irregularities
• Former Concacaf general secretary denies allegation• 'I'm responsible for confederation's good levels of income'A £15m centre of excellence in Trinidad funded by development cash secretly ended up in the ownership of the disgraced former Fifa vi...
Hodgson has concerns over Welbeck
• Scott Parker comes through session before Norway friendly• Andy Carroll and Jermain Defoe only fit strikers availableRoy Hodgson is worried about Danny Welbeck's fitness as he puts together his Euro 2012 plans and tries to make up for Wayne Roone...
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