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The Australian Football Federation has denied any wrongdoing in its failed 2022 World Cup bid, insisting its dealings were transparent. A bid member says a $4m grant to the Oceania governing body needs examining. Bonita Mersiades spoke after claims ex-Fifa official...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, (THEWILL) – Nigeria Monday released the team list of the Super Eagles ahead of the FIFA football World Cup which starts in Brazil on June 12, 2014. Those who made the 23-member team list include: Goalkeepers: Vincent...

Managerless Southampton will not be forced to sell crucial players such as Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw despite allowing striker Rickie Lambert to join Liverpool, thePremier League club said on Monday. Southampton have endured a turbulent week since manager Mauricio...

Roy Keane could not refuse Celtic if he is offered the manager's job, according to former team-mate Tony Cascarino. Keane, 42, is a strong candidate to succeed Neil Lennon, having met with majority shareholder Dermot Desmond. But Cascarino, who played for...

Southampton and England striker Rickie Lambert has moved to Liverpool for a fee of about £4m plus add-ons. The 32-year-old is part of England's World Cup squad but had a medical while on international duty and is believed to have...

As new allegations emerged surrounding the FIFA bidding process for the World Cup finals, an American former anti-terrorism lawyer will interview leading figures from Qatar's bid team in Oman Monday. Qatar has promised laywer Michael Garcia "full cooperation" after soccer's...

Arsene Wenger has agreed a new three-year deal to remain as Arsenal manager until 2017. The contract could be signed and announced as soon as Saturday. Wenger, 64, has led Arsenal to eight major trophies since joining them in September 1996. This...

Southampton and England striker Rickie Lambert will have a medical at Liverpool on Saturday after the clubs agreed a fee of about £4m plus add-ons. The Liverpool-born forward will sign a two-year deal at the club where he spent five...

Manchester United are set to resume talks with Southampton on Friday over the transfer of left-back Luke Shaw, reports BBC Radio Solent. Saints have already turned down a £27m offer for the 18-year-old. Left-back had been one of the priority areas...

England captain Steven Gerrard has made a passionate defence of Wayne Rooney after former Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes suggested the striker may be past his peak. Scholes also questioned whether England's management team would have the courage to ever...