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I want a manager to stay at Leeds for 10 years, says Cellino

Massimo Cellino, who has had six managers in under two years at the club, says he would like one to stay for 10 years.

Ranieri reaping rewards of Pearson’s work, says Pulis

Leicester City's impressive form this season is down to former manager Nigel Pearson more than current coach Claudio Ranieri, said Tony Pulis.
Hull City v Leicester City – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Stoke’s Shawcross to face Newcastle, Muniesa ruled out

Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes' is pleased with the return of captain Ryan Shawcross to the team at the say time is upset about Muniesa's injury.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

It’s frustrating to defend against Man Utd – Hangeland

Manchester United are a frustrating team to defend against, Crystal Palace defender Brede Hangeland has said ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter.
Crystal Palace v West Ham United – Barclays Premier League

Liverpool’s Moreno filled with ‘rage’ after Rodgers snub

Being dropped by Brendan Rodgers filled Liverpool's Alberto Moreno with "rage", the defender said, adding that new boss Jurgen Klopp trusts him more.
Liverpool v Southampton – Barclays Premier League

Ex-Chelsea doctor Carneiro seeks constructive dismissal claim

Eva Carneiro has served notice of a claim of constructive dismissal against Chelsea after the former first team doctor failed to agree a severance package.
Chelsea’s manager Jose Mourinho and team doctor Eva Carneiro attend a training session at Cobham in Surrey

Newcastle’s Colback out for six weeks with knee injury

Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback has been ruled out for six weeks after he sustained a knee injury in Sunday's loss to bitter rivals Sunderland.
Newcastle United v Norwich City – Barclays Premier League

FIFA candidate Sheikh Salman denies role in punishing protesting athletes

FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman denied he had ever been involved in investigating and prosecuting athletes in Bahrain's 2011 democracy protests.
AFC head Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa arrives for a meeting with FIFA task force in Doha

Iheanacho named in Nigeria squad for World Cup qualifiers

Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set for his international debut after being named by Nigeria in their squad for the next World Cup qualifiers.
Crystal Palace v Manchester City – Barclays Premier League

Trophy-winning Argentine coaches to quit this year

Argentine coaches Edgardo Bauza of San Lorenzo and Diego Cocca of Racing Club, said on Thursday they were quitting their jobs at the end of the season.
Head coach of Argentina’s San Lorenzo, Edgardo Bauza, looks on during a Copa Libertadores soccer match against Uruguay’s Danubio in Montevideo

I would not enjoy playing for Van Gaal’s United: Scholes

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has said he would not enjoy playing in manager Louis van Gaal's current side.
Former Manchester United player Scholes stands next to a team emblem before their English Premier League soccer match against Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester

Russia 2018 World Cup committee head denies vote pre-decided: report

The head of the organising committee for the Russia 2018 World Cup denied on that awarding the football tournament to Russia had been pre-arranged.
A man takes pictures of the World Cup trophy, which is on display during a ceremony marking 1,000 days until the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow