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I’m no angel but will not change my style, says Costa

Chelsea striker Diego Costa says he will not change his style of playing aggressive football, despite his three match ban.
Chelsea Training

Wenger eyes top spot with Walcott in great form

With his team in great shape, Arsene Wenger hopes the likes of Walcott, Ozil and Giroud can power Arsenal to the top of the table in the Premier League.
Arsenal v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F

England to play Netherlands in run-up to Euro 2016

England will look to record their first win over the Netherlands in nearly 20 years in a friendly at Wembley next March in the run-up to the Euro 2016.

Leicester’s Vardy poised to join elite company

With 9 goals from 9 games, Jamie Vardy's form is bound to bring some transfer attention, manager Ranieri has no intention of letting his prized asset leave.
Jamie Vardy

Next FIFA President should be outsider with good Human Rights record – FIFPro

The next FIFA president should be an external candidate with a good record on human rights and governance, says world players' union FIFPro.
Members of the media film the FIFA logo outside their headquarters in Zurich

Candidate Champagne says FIFA must iron out inequalities

FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne says a more even distribution of riches will be a priority if he wins election in February.
Former FIFA official Champagne speaks during a Reuters interview in Zurich

Manchester derby is not a title decider, says De Bruyne

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has played down the significance of Sunday's top-of-the-table clash against bitter rivals Manchester United.
Manchester City v Sevilla – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D

‘Evil’ schedule hurting English game – Van Gaal

The lack of a winter break in the Premier League is to blame for England's failure on the international stage, said Man United manager Louis van Gaal.
CSKA Moscow v Manchester United – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group B

New Zealand football appeal against Olympics exclusion fails

New Zealand Football has called on FIFA to clarify rules after Oceania Football Confederation dismissed their appeal against exclusion from the Olympics.

Spain official wants clarity on ‘Clasico’ allegation

Spain's top sports official has told the RFEF about an allegation a referee has been told to favour Real Madrid in next month's 'Clasico' against Barcelona.

Europa League : Liverpool toil as Klopp’s old Dortmund shine

Here's a full roundup of the Europa League results featuring Jurgen Klopp's first home game in charge of Liverpool.
Liverpool v Rubin Kazan – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group B

Newcastle will stand up and be counted after ‘unbearable’ run

Newcastle United will do everything in their power to end their "unbearable" sequence of derby defeats to arch-rivals Sunderland, manager McClaren wrote.