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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has sought advice on how to improve his game from Paul Scholes in the wake of the former Manchester United man criticising his lack of progress. In March, Scholes claimed Wilshere, 22, had not developed significantly...

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield this summer. The 27-year-old Uruguay international signed a new four-and-a-half year contract in December and denied that a clause allows him to join Real Madrid...

Sevilla beat Benfica on penalties to win the Europa League in Turin, their third triumph in the competition in nine seasons. Benfica, losers in their seven previous European finals, were seeking a first continental trophy since 1962. And the Portuguese side...

Tottenham have parted company with manager Tim Sherwood after the club finished sixth in the Premier League. Sherwood, 45, took over from Andre Villas-Boas in December and signed a deal to the end of the 2014-15 season. "We agreed an 18-month...

England boss Roy Hodgson says there is an element of risk in his decision to overlook Ashley Cole for Southampton's Luke Shaw in his World Cup squad. Chelsea's Cole, 33, announced his international retirement when Hodgson decided to take 18-year-old...

Rio Ferdinand will leave Manchester United in the summer after not being offered a new contract. The 35-year-old defender's departure will bring to an end a 12-year stay at the club, for whom he has made 454 appearances, scoring eight...

Manchester City calmly overpowered West Ham United 2-0 to secure their second Premier League title in three seasons in a party atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Anfield to finish two points behind...

Chelsea's Ashley Cole has retired from international football after being left out of England's World Cup squad. The 33-year-old left-back won 107 caps and played at three World Cups. Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, will be included when England manager Roy...

Captain Steven Gerrard believes runners-up Liverpool will win the Premier League title before he retires. The Reds challenged until the final day of this season but, despite a 2-1 win over Newcastle, finished two points behind champions Manchester City. "This experience...

Rafael Nadal won his first title of the European clay-court season as a back injury forced Japan's Kei Nishikori to retire during the final in Madrid. The world number one led 2-6 6-4 3-0 when a hobbling Nishikori, who had...