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David Ginola has dismissed suggestions his decision to run for the FIFA presidency is a publicity stunt and insists his candidacy constitutes 'a proper job.' The former France winger, who played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Everton, is being...

Real Sociedad coach David Moyes has been banned from the touchline for two games by the Spanish FA. Moyes was sent off in Wednesday's Copa Del Rey game at home to Villarreal. He made light of his first dismissal since taking...

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return to the club on loan following his move to Los Angeles Galaxy, says Anfield chief executive Ian Ayre. The former England midfielder, 34, will leave for Major League Soccer when his contract expires at...

Manchester United have sacked Denmark-based scout Torben Aakjaer for posting offensive messages on Facebook. The club investigated after being alerted to the posts, which have since been removed, and have told Aakjaer his services are no longer required. United said: "The...

Paul Lambert has urged Aston Villa fans not to stage a protest during Saturday's match against Liverpool. Three unofficial fans websites - Villa Blog, My Old Man Said and A Villa Fan - have called on fellow supporters to boycott...

Stoke manager Mark Hughes says he is hoping to send Robert Huth out on loan but added that the German defender definitely has a future with the Potters. The 30-year-old Huth has only made one Premier League appearance since he...

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique could rest Lionel Messi and a number of other first-team players for the trip to Elche in their Copa del Rey last-16 second-leg match on Thursday. The Catalan giants won 5-0 in the first leg and...

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Real Madrid fans to get behind "key player" Gareth Bale, after the Wales international came under fire for going for goal instead of passing during Saturday's La Liga win over Espanyol. Bale was jeered by some...

Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld is facing a month on the sidelines with a hamstring strain, which may prompt a move into the transfer market by Ronald Koeman. The 25-year-old has impressed since arriving on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid,...

Mark Wilson is leaving Dundee United this month after the remainder of his contract was terminated by mutual consent. The 30-year-old full-back has made 126 appearances for United in two separate spells; having begun his career at Tannadice in 2000,...