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Gary Neville faces tough tasks in new job at Valencia

The task facing former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville in his first job in football management is a considerable one.
Former Manchester United player Neville poses for photographers on the red carpet at the world premiere of “Ronaldo” at Leicester Square in London

Cahill signs new four-year Chelsea deal

Chelsea's England defender Gary Cahill has signed a new four-year contract.
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

Hamren’s home-cooked recipe for domestic bliss at Euro 2016

Sweden coach Erik Hamren hopes to find answers close to home as he attempts to put together a squad capable of competing at next summer's Euro 2016.
Swedish head coach Erik Hamren walks during a training session with Sweden’s national soccer team at Friends Arena in Stockholm

Gary Neville appointed Valencia coach

Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been appointed Valencia coach for the rest of the season.
Former Manchester United player Neville poses for photographers on the red carpet at the world premiere of “Ronaldo” at Leicester Square in London

Southampton hurting after sale of key players – Koeman

Sale of key players could hurt Southampton's chances of finishing in the European places this season, manager Ronald Koeman has said.
Manchester City v Southampton – Barclays Premier League

Klopp’s vibe, passion behind Liverpool rise, says Lallana

Midfielder Adam Lallana has credited manager Juergen Klopp's charisma for Liverpool's rise up to sixth place in the Premier League.
Liverpool v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League

Martinez hails Deulofeu after winger conjures Cup win

Manager Roberto Martinez praised Gerard Deulofeu's maturity after he scored one and set up the other to send Everton through to the League Cup semi-finals.
AFC Bournemouth v Everton – Barclays Premier League

Qatar rejects rights group report on “rampant” labour abuse

Qatar's government has rejected a report by Amnesty International which said abuse of migrant labourers in the Gulf Arab state remains "rampant".
Construction work goes on at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha

Hughes backs Stoke to go the distance in League Cup

Manager Mark Hughes said Stoke City could beat any opponent in the League Cup after his side reached the tournament's semi-finals.
Stoke City v Sheffield Wednesday – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Caulker set for rare Southampton start after Fonte injury

Manager Ronald Koeman will hand defender Steven Caulker a rare start when Southampton take on Liverpool in Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final.
Southampton Training

Man City’s Aguero and Hart could be fit for Stoke clash

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and goalkeeper Joe Hart could return from injury in time for Saturday's Premier League game against Stoke City.
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero celebrates with goalkeeper Joe Hart after their English Premier League soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Man City, Stoke, Everton down underdogs to make Cup semis

The plucky underdogs were brought down to earth as Manchester City, Everton and Stoke City reached the League Cup semi-finals.
Manchester City v Hull City – Capital One Cup Quarter Final