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Diego Simeone won't rule Diego Costa out of Champions League final
Atletico coach Simeone says it's still too early to rule Costa out of the Champions League final despite striker's chances of playing looking slim.
Derided in England, Asia keen for former Blackburn boss
Steve Kean has rebounded to become a respected, man in demand having steered Brunei DPMM to the top of the S.League in Singapore.
Coach Javier Aguirre to leave Espanyol after disappointing campaign
Espanyol are 12th with one game left, six points above the drop zone in a crowded lower half of the La Liga points table.
Mistake to award World Cup 2022 to Qatar, says Sepp Blatter
Awarding the 2022 football World Cup to Qatar was a 'mistake' and the tournament will probably have to be held in the winter because of the heat, Blatter has said.
Manchester United remain quiet on likely Louis van Gaal appointment
Van Gaal has been the leading contender for the role since David Moyes was fired in April this year.
Brazil favourites, tough for European teams in Football World Cup: Ibrahimovic
The former Juventus and Barcelona striker feels many good European nations will find it difficult to adjust in Brazil because of the weather conditions.
Suarez focuses on World Cup after heartbreak with Liverpool
Luis Suarez is urging his Uruguayan teammates to learn from the fallout of Liverpool's season with the World Cup looming.
England taking youthful squad to football World Cup
The 35-year-old Lampard is the oldest player among the 23 that Hodgson is taking to Brazil, one of only six to have previously been to a World Cup.
Chievo survive as Catania, Bologna, Livorno relegated
Dainelli scored in the 72nd minute to earn Chievo the win over Cagliari on Sunday and ensured Eugenio Corini's men of their stay in the Italian top flight next season.
Ronaldo ruled out of Real Madrid's La Liga game at Celta Vigo
The Portugal captain, who has been struggling with minor injuries in recent weeks, limped out of Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Real Valladolid with an apparent thigh strain.
This is only the beginning for Liverpool, says Brendan Rodgers
"This season isn't a one-off. I think there is an easy gauge on that. You only have to look at our progress," Rodgers said.
Manchester United's Phil Jones expected to be fit for World Cup
The United defender should be available for England's World Cup roster despite a left shoulder injury.
Mexico name veteran defender Salcido to football World Cup team
Veteran defender Carlos Salcido was the biggest surprise in Mexico's 23-man World Cup team announced Friday by coach Miguel Herrera.
Japan joins India in race to host FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA said in a statement on Friday that the bidding process has been opened for four editions of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Park, Ki included in South Korea's football World Cup squad
Park Chu-young is going to his third World Cup for South Korea despite concerns about his lack of game time in the Premier League.
UEFA rejects Madrid protest over Xabi Alonso ban
UEFA has dismissed a protest lodged by Real Madrid over midfielder Xabi Alonso's suspension for the Champions League final.
