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All eyes on Suarez

Suarez enjoys support ahead of racism ruling

Liverpool’s Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to Luis Suarez as the FA prepares to deliver a verdict on the striker over alleged racist slurs.

Fergie relishes United’s flying start

Fergie relishes United’s flying start

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United’s flying start to the season is all the more impressive considering the severity of their fixture list.

‘Go if you’re not happy,’ Mancini tells Robinho

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he won’t stop Robinho leaving if the Brazil forward is not happy at Eastlands.

Gatland backs Johnson to do well for England

Wales coach Warren Gatland has said England must learn from their experience with Clive Woodward and give Martin Johnson time to develop as a coach.

No lack of respect in All Black selection, says Henry

All Blacks coach Graham Henry insists his decision to make six changes in his line-up to play Wales on Saturday is not demeaning to the home side.

Hughes hails red hot Bellamy

Mark Hughes believes Craig Bellamy can lead Manchester City into the Champions League after the striker’s goal earned a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.

Ponting backs young brigade to shine in SA

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his new-look side can shine at the Champions Trophy, which gets under way in South Africa on Tuesday.

SA face Ireland on World Cup learning curve

Aaron Mokoena believes South Africa will continue their learning process when they play Ireland in Limerick on Tuesday.

Season starts now, says Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that the season will only be a success if his players land the ”big” trophies.

Woodgate dents Hull’s survival hopes

A late goal from England defender Jonathan Woodgate gave Spurs what could be a crucial three points as they beat Hull 2-1 on Monday.

Redknapp salutes Spurs’ spirit

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp admitted his League Cup holders looked ”dead and buried” before scoring deep into extra-time to see off Burnley.

Pietersen warns England against complacency

Kevin Pietersen warned his England team that he won’t tolerate them sliding into a comfort zone after wrapping up the one-day series against SA.

Mickey mulls the way forward for SA ODI side

SA coach Mickey Arthur has hinted that some senior members of his team may have played their last ODI following the 4-0 series defeat by England.

SA tour provides timely escape for United

Just two months after becoming European champions, Manchester United arrive in SA on Friday for their pre-season tour resembling a club in crisis.

Torres gives Liverpool the edge over Everton

Fernando Torres put Liverpool in pole position to claim fourth spot in the Premiership and a place in next season’s Champions League by scoring the only goal in the 207th…

Benni keen to extend stay at Blackburn

Benni McCarthy has moved to end speculation over his future by insisting that he is ready to remain with Premiership outfit Blackburn Rovers for the rest of his career. The South…

Everton keep eye on Champions League

Phil Jagielka believes a convincing defeat of Manchester City is evidence that Everton have what it takes to pip Liverpool in the battle for the final Champions League qualifying…

Ronaldo double lifts United into second

Cristiano Ronaldo made up for missing out on the European Footballer of the Year award by scoring both goals as Manchester United moved to within three points of leaders Arsenal…

White rules out England job … for now

Jake White, South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach, on Monday played down suggestions he would be replacing Brian Ashton next month as the man in charge of England, although he…

Spurs fightback keeps Jol hanging on

Tottenham marked the 125th anniversary of the club’s formation with an extraordinary fightback to earn a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa that may just have been enough to save manager…