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BBC Sport - Football

BBC Sport - Football


Suarez 'lost balance' in bite incident

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:20 AM PDT

Uruguay's Luis Suarez says he lost his balance and did not bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Lawro's World Cup predictions - last-16 ties

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:41 PM PDT

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions for the first round of knockout matches at the World Cup.

Giggs 'not quite ready' for top job

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:47 AM PDT

Manchester United assistant boss Ryan Giggs admits he is "not quite ready" to take on the manager's job.

Mannone signs two-year Sunderland deal

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 06:39 AM PDT

Sunderland's Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League club.

Fear factor inevitable, says Scolari

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 12:15 AM PDT

Luiz Felipe Scolari says his Brazil players are becoming "more afraid" as they prepare to take on Chile at the World Cup.

Buttner leaves Man Utd in £4.4m deal

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:54 AM PDT

Dynamo Moscow sign Manchester United's Dutch left-back Alexander Buttner for an initial £4.4m fee that may rise to £5.6m.

Stanley 'saviour' dies aged 74

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 05:42 AM PDT

The man who guided Accrington Stanley back to the Football League dies aged 74.

Fifa 'tried to stop' Ghana bonus row

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:40 AM PDT

Fifa says it was prepared to pay Ghana's players their World Cup bonuses and deduct it from the Ghana FA's prize money.

Swansea City sign striker Gomis

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:38 PM PDT

French striker Bafetimbi Gomis signs for Swansea City after having a medical with the Premier League club.

Chris Kamara catches Brazilian thief

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:40 AM PDT

Football pundit and former Leeds United star Chris Kamara chases down a suspected thief at the World Cup in Brazil.

VIDEO: Brazil's attack worries Pele

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:18 AM PDT

Brazil legend Pele tells BBC Sport's Alan Shearer that the host nation can go on and win the 2014 World Cup, but he has concerns over their attacking options.

VIDEO: Luis Suarez arrives home to cheers

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:26 PM PDT

The General Secretary of football's world governing body says Luis Suarez should seek treatment after biting an Italian player during a World Cup game.

VIDEO: Clarence Seedorf's tour of Rio

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:43 PM PDT

Clarence Seedorf gives BBC Sport presenter Dan Walker a tour of Rio de Janeiro, from a 5-a-side pitch atop a building to an ice cream on Flamengo beach.

VIDEO: Convoy takes 3,000 Chileans to World Cup

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:18 PM PDT

Carlos Gaete and his friends led a convoy from Santiago, Chile, to Brazil with 3,000 people and 800 cars. The BBC caught up with them on a camping ground outside Rio.

The story of Brazil's 'sacred jersey'

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:33 PM PDT

The Brazil shirt is a familiar sight the world over, but the story of how it came to be designed is much less widely known.

'Surely Brazil not reaching the final is unthinkable'

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:58 PM PDT

Brazil thrive on momentum and pressure but Argentina, Germany and Netherlands are all capable of destroying their dream.

Stats don't lie: Is your World Cup XI wrong?

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:56 AM PDT

After 48 matches of a 64-game World Cup, who has really shone? BBC Sport digests the stats to find the best XI so far.

'My daughter came second to football'

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:57 AM PDT

Shelley Kerr on resigning as manager of Arsenal Ladies, parenthood and the future of female coaches.

Souness hints at Kennedy Rangers bid

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:59 AM PDT

Former Rangers manager Graeme Souness suggests Brian Kennedy would be interested in launching a new bid for the Ibrox club.

Candystripes sign winger Dooley

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 04:08 AM PDT

Former Coleraine winger Stephen Dooley joins Derry City following his return from studying in the United States.

Can Chile cause the ultimate upset?

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:28 AM PDT

During the group stage, Chile shocked Spain and impressed the world. Now La Roja are planning to spoil Brazil's party.

Today at the World Cup: Your at-a-glance guide

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:03 PM PDT

Who is playing? How can you watch? Who does our expert think will win? Everything you need on day 17 of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

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Football365 | Manchester Utd


Depay aware of speculation

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:11 AM PDT

PSV winger Memphis Depay has told the Dutch media he is aware of speculation linking him with a Premier League move.

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Giggs: I wasn't ready for job

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:56 PM PDT

Ryan Giggs has admitted he was not ready for the Manchester United job when he took over as caretaker-manager.

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Football365 | Premier League News


Giggs: I wasn't ready for job

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:56 PM PDT

Ryan Giggs has admitted he was not ready for the Manchester United job when he took over as caretaker-manager.

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Swansea snare striker Gomis

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:49 PM PDT

Swansea have completed the signing of France striker Bafetimbi Gomis, subject to international clearance.

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Osman testimonial announced

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:29 PM PDT

Everton have announced that they will face Porto in a pre-season testimonial fixture for Leon Osman.

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Hull keeper agrees new deal

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:07 AM PDT

Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic has agreed a new deal to stay at the KC Stadium, Sky Sports understands.

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Zuculini medical at Man City

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:16 AM PDT

Argentinian midfielder Bruno Zuculini has a medical at Manchester City ahead of his proposed move to the club.

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Barca 'negotiating' for Suarez

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:55 AM PDT

Barcelona and Real Madrid still want Luis Suarez and negotiations continue over a move to Spain, says Guillem Balague

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Lallana heading to Liverpool

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:48 AM PDT

Adam Lallana is undergoing a medical ahead of a £25m move to Liverpool.

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Shaw joins United in £30m deal

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:51 AM PDT

Manchester United have signed Southampton left-back Luke Shaw for a fee in excess of £30million.

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Inter: Spurs won't sell Lamela

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:25 AM PDT

Inter do not think there is any chance Spurs will let Erik Lamela go, while they have no interest in Javier Hernandez.

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Nani weighing up options

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:08 AM PDT

Portugal winger Nani has admitted he could leave Manchester United with other clubs interested in signing him this summer.

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Suarez sponsors bite back

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:12 AM PDT

Sportswear giant adidas has replaced marketing materials featuring Luis Suarez, while 888poker has dropped him.

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Burnley snap up Kightly

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:25 AM PDT

Stoke midfielder Michael Kightly has joined Burnley on a permanent deal after he spent last season on loan at Turf Moor.

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Nugent close to new deal

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:46 AM PDT

Leicester's top scorer David Nugent and captain Wes Morgan are close to signing new deals at the King Power Stadium.

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Scholes has England worries

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:59 AM PDT

Paul Scholes says England have suffered because the Premier League is ‘riddled with average foreign players’.

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Hamburg anger at Lasogga fee

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:06 AM PDT

Hamburg have slammed Hertha Berlin over their valuation of Pierre-Michel Lasogga, who remains a target for Newcastle.

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McNamara hopeful on Good

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:48 AM PDT

Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara is optimistic about bringing Curtis Good back to the club for a second loan spell.

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Tabarez quits FIFA post

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:01 PM PDT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has resigned from FIFAs Technical Study Group in protest at the excessive four-month ban imposed on Luis Suarez

Swans swoop for Gomis

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:01 PM PDT

Swansea have completed the signing of France striker Bafetimbi Gomis subject to international clearance

Uruguay president calls Suarez ban eternal shame for football

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:17 PM PDT

Uruguays President Jose Mujica said Friday that the four-year ban against star striker Luis Suarez for biting a World Cup opponent would become an eternal shame on footballs history

Scolari anxious ahead of Chile clash

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:02 PM PDT

Brazil are feeling anxious as they head into Saturdays last 16 World Cup clash against Chile in Belo Horizonte coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted

Brazil expect a neutral Webb

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:46 AM PDT

Brazil have brushed off claims in the Chilean media that English referee Howard Webb might favour the hosts in the all-south American showdown in Belo Horizonte on Saturday

Valcke: Suarez needs to seek help

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:01 AM PDT

FIFA chief Jerome Valcke has claimed Liverpool are not being punished by the four-month worldwide ban imposed on Luis Suarez for biting and told the striker to seek treatment for his behaviour

Moyes in Galatasaray manager talks

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 08:46 AM PDT

David Moyes hopes of a quick return to football appear to have been dashed after Galatasaray said he was not the number one choice for their vacant managers post

United wrap up Shaw signing

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 08:02 AM PDT

Luke Shaw has become the most expensive teenage footballer in history after he completed his £27million move to Manchester United

Manisha Tailor gives hope to all young women looking to pursue a career in football

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:54 AM PDT

Manisha Tailor has taken the football industry by storm ever since she embarked on a career change in 2011

Beckenbauer ban revoked

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:32 AM PDT

Franz Beckenbauers ban imposed while he was investigated for failing to comply with the probe into bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been revoked

Lallana set for Liverpool medical today

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:31 AM PDT

Adam Lallana looks set to follow Luke Shaw out of Southampton with a move to Liverpool understood to be close

Players' union joins Suarez row

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:02 AM PDT

The international players union FIFPro has questioned why Liverpool should be affected by Luis Suarezs four-month ban from all football for biting an opponent

Low impressed by Germany

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:32 AM PDT

Head coach Joachim Low praised Germanys organisation and build-up play as they defeated the Unites States 1-0 to win World Cup Group G in a rainswept Recife

Galatasaray confirm talks with ex Manchester United boss David Moyes

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:47 AM PDT

Turkish club Galatasaray have confirmed that they have spoken to David Moyes - but the former Manchester United manager is not their top managerial target

Shaw completes United switch

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:47 AM PDT

Luke Shaw has completed his move to Manchester United in a deal understood to be worth in excess of £27million to Southampton

Suarez's lawyer bites back

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:32 AM PDT

Luis Suarezs lawyer has described the four-month biting ban handed to his client as grotesque and absurd and claimed All that was missing was life imprisonment

Clarets make Kightly move permanent

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:17 AM PDT

Burnley have announced the permanent signing of winger Michael Kightly from Stoke subject to approval

Liverpool set to complete move for Lille wonderkid

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:49 AM PDT

According to L'Equipe via the

Chiellini questions Suarez sanction

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:47 AM PDT

Giorgio Chiellini has sympathy for Luis Suarez believing the punishment inflicted on the man who bit him is excessive

Five Reasons Why Luis Suarez Should Have Been Banned For Life

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:44 AM PDT

When a player at any world event be it a world championship or in this case the World Cup attacks another sportsman or woman the vitriol that usually follows is intense both from the fans and from the media

Arsenal ready to add another German star to their ranks

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:21 AM PDT

Arsenal set to move in for France forward with Wenger looking to bolster attack

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:55 AM PDT

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is eyeing a move for French international and Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy according to the

Maradona backing for Suarez

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:32 AM PDT

Diego Maradona has criticised the FIFA mafia following the decision by the games global governing body to impose a four-month ban on Luis Suarez for biting an opponent during the World Cup

Scholes says Shaw mega-move to United silly

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:17 AM PDT

Manchester United great Paul Scholes said the proposed move of teenage England left-back Luke Shaw to Old Trafford for a fee in excess of £30 million 51m 38m euros was a sign of just how silly English football had become

Premier League 2014/15 club preview: Aston Villa

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:07 AM PDT

It is sad to say that it was once again a lacklustre season for the Midlands outfit

Where are England's Muller and Klose?

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:00 AM PDT

Klose and Muller have 24 goals between them from the last 4 world cups

Door open for Balotelli exit

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:31 AM PDT

Arsenal may be the team to benefit from Italys early exit from the World Cup with under-fire Mario Balotelli prepared to consider a move away from AC Milan according to his agent

Bernstein and Scholes voice fears

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:46 AM PDT

Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein sees no end to Englands under-performance in major tournaments

Shaw set to complete United switch

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:46 AM PDT

Luke Shaw is expected to complete his move to Manchester United on Friday in a deal understood to be worth in excess of £27million

Liverpool taking advice over Suarez

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:31 AM PDT

Liverpool are taking legal advice after facing up to another nightmare scenario with Luis Suarez after their star striker departed the World Cup in disgrace with a four-month ban from all football imposed for biting an opponent

Taylor sees Suarez step backwards

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:02 AM PDT

Professional Footballers Association chief executive Gordon Taylor believes Luis Suarez has taken a massive backward step after the Uruguay striker was handed another long ban for biting an opponent

Wilmots thrilled with battling win

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:46 AM PDT

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots hailed his players fighting spirit after they clinched first place in Group H of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday

Halilhodzic delighted with progress

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:46 AM PDT

Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic praised his players attitude and aptitude after they progressed to the last-16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history

Bento: We weren't good enough

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:46 AM PDT

Portugal coach Paulo Bento has admitted his side were not good enough to progress to the round of 16 of the World Cup

Muller: We were dominant

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:46 AM PDT

Germany match-winner Thomas Muller admitted the United States were a difficult team to breakdown after edging to a 1-0 victory in a rainswept Recife

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Football365 | Liverpool


Barca 'negotiating' for Suarez

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:55 AM PDT

Barcelona and Real Madrid still want Luis Suarez and negotiations continue over a move to Spain, says Guillem Balague

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FIFA defends Suarez ban

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 08:28 AM PDT

Liverpool are continuing to consider their options over Luis Suarez as FIFA has defended its punishment.

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Lallana heading to Liverpool

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:48 AM PDT

Adam Lallana is undergoing a medical ahead of a £25m move to Liverpool.

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Chiellini: Ban is 'excessive'

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:36 AM PDT

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini believes Luis Suarez’s ban for biting him is 'excessive'.

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FIFPro joins Suarez row

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:48 AM PDT

FIFPro has questioned why Liverpool should be affected by the four-month ban handed out to Luis Suarez.

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Suarez faces 'difficult' time

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:54 AM PDT

Tony Cascarino insists the ban imposed by FIFA on Luis Suarez will haunt the Uruguay striker for the rest of his life

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Diego: Suarez ban 'shameful'

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:26 AM PDT

Diego Maradona believes FIFA's four-month ban of Luis Suarez is 'shameful' and a politically-motivated decision.

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Suarez sponsors bite back

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:12 AM PDT

Sportswear giant adidas has replaced marketing materials featuring Luis Suarez, while 888poker has dropped him.

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Football365 | Manchester Utd


Shaw joins United in £30m deal

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:51 AM PDT

Manchester United have signed Southampton left-back Luke Shaw for a fee in excess of £30million.

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United agree £30m fee for Shaw

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 01:17 PM PDT

Sky Sports understands Luke Shaw will complete his move to Manchester United later today.

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Nani weighing up options

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:08 AM PDT

Portugal winger Nani has admitted he could leave Manchester United with other clubs interested in signing him this summer.

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Moyes in Galatasaray talks

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:25 AM PDT

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has had "an exchange of ideas" with Galatasaray about becoming their manager.

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Scholes has England worries

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:59 AM PDT

Paul Scholes says England have suffered because the Premier League is ‘riddled with average foreign players’.

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Inter: Spurs won't sell Lamela

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:25 AM PDT

Inter do not think there is any chance Spurs will let Erik Lamela go, while they have no interest in Javier Hernandez.

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Herrera signs for United

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT

Manchester United have announced the signing of midfielder Ander Herrera on a four-year contract from Athletic Bilbao.

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Barcelona still want banned Suarez

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:24 AM PDT

Barcelona are still keen to sign Uruguay's Luis Suarez despite his four-month ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.

Man Utd sign defender Shaw for £27m

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:45 AM PDT

Southampton defender Luke Shaw signs for Manchester United for £27m after completing a medical at the club.

Moyes holds talks with Galatasaray

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:37 AM PDT

David Moyes meets with the Galatasaray president but the Turkish side say their sights are on Low or Klinsmann.

Fifa lifts Beckenbauer's 90-day ban

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:42 AM PDT

Germany's World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer has his 90-day ban from football activity lifted by governing body Fifa.

Russia goalkeeper targeted by laser

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 05:15 PM PDT

Keeper Igor Akinfeev was "blinded" by a laser before the World Cup goal that eliminated Russia, says Fabio Capello.

Suarez loses sponsor because of bite

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:30 AM PDT

Luis Suarez loses the support of one of his financial backers after he is banned for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

BBC to broadcast Brazil v Chile

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 04:41 PM PDT

The last-16 match between hosts Brazil and Chile will be broadcast live on BBC television on Saturday, 28 June.

Algeria eye 1982 revenge over Germany

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 05:21 PM PDT

Algeria have not forgotten their controversial 1982 World Cup exit as they prepare to meet Germany, coach Vahid Halilhodzic says.

Nigeria boycott training in money row

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:36 AM PDT

Nigeria's World Cup squad refused to train on Thursday because of a row over bonus payments for their performance in Brazil.

Striker Lafferty to sign for Norwich

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:29 AM PDT

Norwich City will complete the signing of striker Kyle Lafferty from Palermo for an undisclosed fee on 1 July.

Rangers sign striker Kris Boyd

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:11 AM PDT

Striker Kris Boyd signs a one-year deal to return to Scottish Championship side Rangers.

USA 0-1 Germany

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:40 AM PDT

Germany beat the United States 1-0 with both sides progressing to the last 16 of the World Cup with the result.

World Cup: Portugal 2-1 Ghana

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:41 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a second-half winner for Portugal against Ghana but both sides exit the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Jackett expects big earners to leave

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:17 AM PDT

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett says Kevin Doyle, Jamie O'Hara, Roger Johnson and Stephen Ward are not part of his plans.

Coleman signs new Everton deal

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:56 PM PDT

Full-back Seamus Coleman has signed a five-year extension to his contract, committing himself to Everton until 2019.

Bendtner to leave Arsenal this month

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 04:13 PM PDT

Striker Nicklas Bendtner is to leave Arsenal at the end of this month when his contract expires, the club have announced.

Cameroon orders World Cup inquiry

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Cameroon President Paul Biya calls for an investigation into the country's poor performance at the World Cup in Brazil.

VIDEO: Group stage finale, Suarez banned

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 06:55 PM PDT

Get all the best of the action from Thursday at the Fifa World Cup in Brazil in less than 10 minutes with Match of the Day's World Cup Catch-Up.

VIDEO: Vote for your goal of the group stage

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT

BBC Sport looks at eight of the best goals of the 2014 World Cup group stage.

VIDEO: Lineker on 'wonderful' World Cup

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:00 PM PDT

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker gives his verdict on the 2014 Fifa World Cup so far.

VIDEO: The 2014 World Cup story so far

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:28 AM PDT

As the 2014 Brazil World Cup Group stages draw to a close, BBC Sport takes a look back at the highlights of the tournament so far.

VIDEO: How to take the perfect penalty

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:37 AM PDT

With the World Cup knockout stages just days away, F2 Freestylers demonstrate how to execute the perfect spot-kick.

VIDEO: Highlights: Algeria 1-1 Russia

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:55 PM PDT

A controversial equaliser from Islam Slimani is enough to secure Algeria qualification for the 2014 World Cup last 16 at Russia's expense as the teams drew 1-1 in Curitiba.

VIDEO: Highlights: South Korea 0-1 Belgium

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:59 PM PDT

Belgium finish top of Group H after skipper Jan Vertonghen's goal gives them a 1-0 win over South Korea in their final Group H match.

VIDEO: Highlights: Portugal 2-1 Ghana

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:56 AM PDT

Portugal bowed out of the 2014 World Cup on goal difference despite beating Ghana 2-1 in their final Group G tie in Brasilia.

VIDEO: Highlights: USA 0-1 Germany

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:52 AM PDT

Thomas Muller's fourth goal of the 2014 World Cup proves enough to give Germany a 1-0 win over USA in their final 2014 World Cup Group G game in Recife.

Savage on flying dogs and samba lessons

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:39 PM PDT

BBC pundit Robbie Savage gives his 10 most memorable Group-stage moments from his weird and wonderful time in Brazil.

Statistically the greatest World Cup?

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:03 AM PDT

Lots of football fans have been saying this World Cup is the most exciting they have seen. The figures seem to back them up.

Biting, butting, spitting... what is football's deadliest sin?

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:41 AM PDT

Spitting, butting, brawling, kicking... where does biting figure on the charge sheet of football's worst misdemeanours?

Why Suarez's ban may be the final straw for Liverpool

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:03 AM PDT

Luis Suarez may feel hard done by, but Fifa had to take a stand, says Phil McNulty. But what now for the Liverpool striker?

'Fair', 'spot-on', 'excessive' - reaction to Suarez ban

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 12:01 PM PDT

BBC Sport rounds up reaction from around the world to Uruguay and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini.

Hammam backing for boss Solskjaer

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:35 PM PDT

Ex-chairman Sam Hammam says Cardiff have a level-headed, organised boss in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for Championship return.

Dallas signs new Brentford contract

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:52 AM PDT

Brentford winger Stuart Dallas has signed a new three-year contract with the Championship newcomers.

Suarez bite ban excessive - Chiellini

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:25 AM PDT

Giorgio Chiellini says the decision to give Luis Suarez a four-month ban from football for biting him is excessive.

Lallana to have medical at Liverpool

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:11 AM PDT

Southampton and England midfielder Adam Lallana is set to have a medical ahead of a proposed £25m move to Liverpool.