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Sunderland’s Allardyce wants better record in north-east

Sam Allardyce is the first man to manage both north-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle United.
Sunderland v Borussia Monchengladbach – Under 21 Premier League International Cup Group D

Del Bosque faces tricky task to select Spain squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque acknowledged he faces a tough task in deciding who to leave out of his 23-man squad for Euro 2016,
Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks on before the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Ukraine at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

North Korea, Thais and Oman from Asia qualify for the World Cup

North Korea, Thailand and Oman took advantage of the absence of Asia's elite to storm clear in their World Cup qualifying groups with victories on Tuesday.

Wolfsburg postpone training centre plans amid VW scandal

VfL Wolfsburg have postponed plans for a new multi-million euro youth training centre after the scandal over rigged diesel emissions tests that has hit owners Volkswagen

Bayern winger Coman doubtful for Werder game

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman was not as seriously injured as first feared, but could still miss this Saturday's Bundesliga game at Werder Bremen.

Insatiable Ronaldo collects fourth Golden Shoe award

The Portugal captain and FIFA Ballon d'Or holder, Ronaldo, collected a record fourth Golden Shoe award as Europe's top scorer for his 48-goal haul in La Liga last season.
Real Madrid’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo poses in front of his four Golden Boot trophies during a ceremony in Madrid, Spain

Controversial Effenberg named as Paderborn coach

Effenberg takes over as the head coach at second division club Paderborn.
GERMAN SOCCER PLAGER STEFAN EFFENBERG IS SURROUNDED BY PHOTOGRAPHER INA COURT ROOM IN BRAUNSCHWEIG.

FIFA and UEFA were kept in dark about Platini’s Blatter deal : Johansson

Johansson claims that the European football body was never aware of the deal between the recently suspended officials Blatter and Platini.
Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson gestures at the beginning of the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Prague

Arsene Wenger is ‘arrogant’ and a bad loser : Allardyce

Allardyce accuses Wenger of being a bad loser, seems like it's more so because of the bitter history that these two managers happen to share.
Arsenal v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Kane believes Spurs are ready to face Klopp’s Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspurs striker, Harry Kane, feels that they are ready to face off against Klopp's recharged Liverpool side.
Lithuania v England – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group E

Russia beat Montenegro to qualify for Euro 2016

Russia booked their place in the Euro 2016 finals with a 2-0 victory over Montenegro in Moscow on Monday ensuring they were spared the drama of a playoff.
Russia’s Denisov fights for ball with Montenegro’s Mugosa during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match at Otkrytie Arena stadium in Moscow

Slovenia beat San Marino 2-0 to seal playoff berth

Slovenia secured a Euro 2016 playoff berth after second-half headers by captain Bostjan Cesar and Nejc Pecnik gave them a 2-0 win at San Marino.
Slovenia’s Birsa celebrate his goal with teammates during their Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match against Lithuania in Petrol arena in Ljubljana