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Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke has appealed to Brazilians to support next summer's World Cup, saying it would be the "wrong time" to protest. Football's governing body is concerned civil dissent over the cost of the tournament could overshadow the...

Three stadiums being built for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will not be ready for the deadline of the end of the year, according to Fifa. Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Curitiba's Arena da Baixada and Sao Paulo's Arena Corinthians...

David Moyes is expecting a "mixed" reception from Everton fans when he faces his old club for the first time since becoming Manchester United boss. Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford this summer after 11 years in charge...

The Blues manager returned to Stamford Bridge in June after winning the Premier League twice in his first spell at the club. "There is a lot of progress to be made," said the Portuguese, whose side are currently second behind...

Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi has said his side will not accommodate new players without an enhanced value in the World Cup squad. Lately the names of captain, Joseph Yobo, Ikechukwu Uche, Taiye Taiwo, Osaze Odemwingie, among several others have...

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted his side can cope with the growing expectancy at Anfield as he urged them to return to winning ways against Norwich City. The Reds have been labelled as potential Champions League qualifiers, and even outside...

Last-place Real Betis have fired coached Pepe Mel after a poor start to the Spanish league season. Betis president Miguel Guillen says "it's a tough decision but we needed a change of dynamics and results." Betis says former Villarreal coach Juan...

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says the club are not alarmed despite suffering a second consecutive defeat. Following Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at 10-man Ajax, they lost 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao in the league on Sunday. Those were Gerardo Martino's first two losses...

The Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder, who had been nominated in each of the past four years, beat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Victor Moses, John Mikel Obi and Jonathan Pitroipa to this year's crown. The 30-year-old told BBC Sport: "I think...

Two Wayne Rooney goals earned Manchester United a point at White Hart Lane as they fought back twice to deny Tottenham a much-needed victory. Kyle Walker put Tottenham ahead with a free-kick that flew under the United wall, but his...