BBC

• newLyon women aim for European treble
  Patrice Lair urges Lyon to fulfil their pre-season promises and win a third consecutive Women's Champions League title.
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• newMan City form New York MLS franchise
  Manchester City have announced a partnership with baseball's New York Yankees to form a new Major League Soccer franchise.
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• newHummels makes Dortmund commitment
  Mats Hummels says the Champions League final against Bayern Munich will not be his final game for Borussia Dortmund.
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• newRooneys announce arrival of baby
  Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen announce the birth of a second son, named Klay Anthony.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:59pm -
• newHearts confirm Taouil departure
  Hearts confirm that Mehdi Taouil will leave the club this summer following a two-year spell at Tynecastle.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:56pm -
• newVIDEO: Di Canio cannot do as he wishes - PFA
  PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says no club can be "a law unto itself" as the association investigates the disciplinary action taken by Paolo Di Canio.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:26pm -

Sky Sports

• newNine commit to Ross County
  Ross County boss Derek Adams has acted swiftly to ensure he does not lose any more of his first-team squad by handing nine players new deals.
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• newDe Boer signs new Ajax deal
  Ajax coach Frank de Boer has agreed a new four-year contract with the Eredivisie champions.
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• newForrest feels good for Celtic
  Celtic midfielder James Forrest has given boss Neil Lennon a boost ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup final by declaring himself fit to face Hibernian.
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• newMehdi set to leave Hearts
  Hearts have announced that midfielder Mehdi Taouil will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of May.
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• newMbokani hoping for Prem move
  Congolese striker Dieumerci Mbokani has revealed that he intends to secure a move away from Anderlecht in the summer, with the Premier League his preferred destination.
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• newCity & Yankees seal MLS deal
  Manchester City have teamed up with baseball giants the New York Yankees to form a new franchise in Major League Soccer.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:15pm -

UEFA

• newInjured Arslan out of U21 tournament
  Germany and Hamburger SV midfielder Tolgay Arslan will not realise his "big ambition" of playing at next month's U21 finals in Israel because of a ligament injury in his left knee.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:26pm -
• newUEFA Grassroots Day to be celebrated
  The fourth UEFA Grassroots Day will be marked throughout Europe tomorrow with activities celebrating the game's foundations staged by UEFA's member association countries.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:55pm -
• newStudent coaches learn at UEFA
  Student Pro licence coaches from nearly 40 associations have taken part in the UEFA coach education exchange programme – and learned much about what lies ahead for them.
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:37pm -
• newGrings and Fuss leave Zürich in style
  Having broken records and taken two titles in their 20 months at FC Zürich, former Germany duo Inka Grings and Sonja Fuss bowed out with a Swiss Cup win before moving to Chicago.
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:31am -
• newLyon's Tonazzi ruled out of London final
  Olympique Lyonnais will go into Thursday's UEFA Women's Champions League final without Laëtitia Tonazzi due to a calf injury but they are confident Lara Dickenmann will be fit.
  - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:04am -
• newKahn recalls Bayern's redemption of 2001
  UEFA.com hears from Oliver Kahn – who helped FC Bayern München to their most recent UEFA Champions League triumph in 2001 – ahead of Saturday's Wembley showpiece.
  - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:00am -

Independent

• newManchester City agree deal for new Major League Soccer franchise to delve into US market
  Manchester City announced today that they are to become the majority owner of a new Major League Soccer franchise, in an attempt to tap the lucrative United States market, drive up their own revenues and compete more powerfully in the Premier League…
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:13pm -
• newTottenham to hold summit meeting on next season to prove club's ambition
  Tottenham’s hierarchy will hold a summit meeting during their trip to the Caribbean this week to discuss plans for next season and prove the club’s ambition to Gareth Bale.    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:51pm -
• newArsenal considering options as Fiorentina continue to hold-out on Stevan Jovetic
  Arsenal are considering their striking options as Fiorentina continue to hold firm over their £30million valuation of Stevan Jovetic, with Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain also rumoured to be on Arsene Wenger’s radar.    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:30pm -
• newTony Pulis set to leave Stoke after seven years in charge
  Tony Pulis looks set to leave Stoke City after a meeting with chairman Peter Coates this morning, the Stoke Sentinel is reporting.    
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:34pm -
• newFernando Torres excited to work with 'one of the best' as path is cleared for Jose Mourinho's return
  Fernando Torres jetted to America for Chelsea’s end-of-season tour admitting he has always dreamed of working under Jose Mourinho.    
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:10pm -
• newFulham set to sign Ghana International Derek Boateng
  Fulham are hoping to complete a deal that will see Dnipro midfielder Derek Boateng join the West London team on a permanent move.    
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:34am -

Guardian

• newMichael Mancienne flourishes in Mighty Mouse's Hamburg footsteps
  Chelsea's frustrated talent is playing a lead role on the stage where another Englishman, Kevin Keegan, remains a legendIt is not a bad time to be the only Englishman in the Bundesliga, even if the right-hand drive Range Rover Michael Mancienne parks…
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:00pm -
• newCity and Yankees join forces
  • New York City FC to become the 20th MLS club in 2015• Partnership signed after Tuesday's meeting in New York CityManchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major Leagu…
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:43pm -
• newWayne and Coleen Rooney have a second son – but why the matching names?
  Klay Rooney joins his older brother Kai. So are they the latest example of a celebrity obsession for giving children same-letter forenames?Klay Rooney is only a few hours old and already there have been mutterings (by which I mean a bit on Twitter an…
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:33pm -
• newBrazil World Cup venue Arena Pernambuco officially open - video
  Recife's Arena Pernambuco is inaugurated, becoming the last of the six Confederations Cup venues to receive a test event    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:59pm -
• newThe Fiver | Saying with their arms all the things they could never say with their voices
  Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arrivingROMANCING THE STONEFlorentino Pérez walked into the Valdebebas training ground canteen and, though he could not see his face, spotted him…
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:54pm -
• newReal Madrid fans react to José Mourinho's early exit - video
  Real Madrid fans express mixed feelings about José Mourinho's exit from the club a year before his contract runs out    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:41pm -

Telegraph

• newAlastair Campbell's tackle brings Labour MP down in charity football game
  Alastair Campbell had a reputation among MPs for being a fearsome enforcer during his time as Number 10 communication chief, and it seems that little has changed.    
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:07pm -
• newTony Pulis leaves Stoke: Arsene Wenger now the only Premier League manager appointed before 2010
  With Tony Pulis leaving Stoke, Arsene Wenger has now been at Arsenal 14 years longer than any of his fellow Premier League managers.    
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• newManchester City claim New York City FC MLS franchise
  Manchester City join baseball giants combine to buy rights for New York City FC, a second MLS franchise in Manhattan.    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:00pm -
• newTony Pulis leaves Stoke City: will the club regret decision?
  After spending seven years at the Britannia Stadium Tony Pulis's tenure as Stoke City manager has come to an end, but will the club regret his departure?    
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:46pm -
• newTony Pulis is sacked by Stoke City after seven years as manager
  Tony Pulis's seven-year spell as manager of Stoke City is over following his today's meeting with chairman Peter Coates.    
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:24pm -
• newTony Pulis leaves Stoke City after seven years
  Tony Pulis's seven-year spell as manager of Stoke City is over following his today's meeting with chairman Peter Coates.    
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:24pm -

Daily Mail

• newManchester City and New York Yankees will start New York City Football Club
  Manchester City and the New York Yankees have agreed a groundbreaking partnership to create a brand new American soccer franchise named the New York City Football Club into the MLS for the 2015-16 season.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:43pm -
• newStuart McCall set for Sheffield United talks
  Sheffield United have made an approach to Motherwell for permission to hold talks with Stuart McCall over their managerial vacancy. The Fir Park boss was linked with the job following the departure of Danny Wilson.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:59pm -
• newIan Holloway thanks Brighton for excrement found in changing room
  Brighton have formally apologised to Crystal Palace after excrement was found on the floor of their changing room before the second leg of their play-off semi final last week.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:52pm -
• newManchester United fans shows off legends tattoo but how does he compare to other supporters?
  For one United fan it could become an expensive (and painful) process if new boss David Moyes continues predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson’s success at Old Trafford.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:49pm -
• newTony Pulis leaves Stoke City
  Tony Pulis seven-year reign as Stoke manager came to an end on Tuesday following talks with the club’s owner Peter Coates.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:28pm -
• newWayne Rooney second child Klay is born
  Wayne Rooney revealed his delight in the early hours on Tuesday morning after the arrival of his second child, Klay.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:18pm -

Daily Star

• new'Messiah' Jose Mourinho pictured in a Chelsea shirt in west London
  JOSE MOURINHO might be commonly known as the 'Special One', but Chelsea fans now reckon he could be the messiah!
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:58pm -
• newTony Pulis to leave Stoke City
  TONY PULIS looks set to leave Stoke City after seven years at the helm.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:16pm -
• newBeckham signs for QPR - that's Brooklyn, not David!
  THEY may have been relegated from the Premier League but QPR have swooped to make Beckham their latest signing. Brookyln Beckham, that is.
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:51pm -
• newMarouane Fellaini move to Manchester United gathers pace
  BOOKMAKERS believe Maurouane Fellaini's move from Everton to Manchester United is odds-on to happen this summer.
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:16pm -
• newSunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic ready to make move for Charlie Austin
  SUNDERLAND, Aston Villa and Celtic are among a long list of clubs poised to fight it out to sign Burnley striker Charlie Austin.
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:42am -
• newDani Alves comments may spark Manchester City into action
  PREMIER League big boys including Manchester City are on red alert after Dani Alves hinted that his future may lie away from Barcelona.
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:14am -

Scotsman

• newStuart McCall set to hold Sheffield Utd talks
  SHEFFIELD United have made an approach to Motherwell for permission to hold talks with Stuart McCall over their managerial vacancy.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:40pm -
• newAndy Mitchell extends Rangers stay
  ANDY Mitchell has signed a new one-year deal with Rangers after an impressive end to the campaign.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:06pm -
• newMotherwell striker Michael Higdon open to move
  Michael Higdon has told Motherwell he may have to move on from Fir Park if he is to cash in on the best season of his career.
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:28am -
• newHearts could still face penalty over UBIG future
  HEARTS received a stay of execution from the Scottish Premier League yesterday and 
remain a top-flight team. League officials decided that the club’s parent company, Ukio Bankas Investment Group, being named on a list of insolvent companies in L…
  - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:04am -
• newHibs’ Scott Robertson battling for cup final spot
  Hampden has been heaven and hell for Scott Robertson, the ecstasy of winning the 
Scottish Cup soured by the ignominy of being “hooked” barely half-an-hour into this season’s semi-final as First 
Division Falkirk threatened to end Hibs’ d…
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• newSPL lawyers to monitor Hearts’ UBIG situation
  THE Scottish Premier League today warned Hearts they will watch events in Lithuania forensically after sparing the club relegation to the First 
Division.
  - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:55am -

Soccer Lens

• newNike’s Barcelona home and away kits for 2013/14
  Nike’s Barcelona home and away kits for 2013/14 - originally posted on Soccerlens.comNike have unveiled the new 2013-14 Barcelona kits and it turns out that the images leaked in April were indeed of the final Barcelona kit. Read More →From Soccer…
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:05pm -
• newNike unveil their first England home shirt
  Nike unveil their first England home shirt - originally posted on Soccerlens.comAfter the announcement in September 2012, Nike have officially unveiled their first England national team shirt for the year 2013. Read More →From Soccerlens.com - Foot…
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:09pm -
• Champions League final: A match of German grudge
  Champions League final: A match of German grudge - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe Champions League final will be a German grudge match, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund set to go head-to-head at Wembley on Saturday, May 25th. Read Mor…
  - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:25am -
• Paolo Di Canio blasts “unprofessional” Sunderland squad over indiscipline
  Paolo Di Canio blasts “unprofessional” Sunderland squad over indiscipline - originally posted on Soccerlens.comItalian manager, Paolo Di Canio, has revealed that he has been shocked at the level of indiscipline in his adopted Sunderland squad. Re…
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 1:28pm -
• Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line
  Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line - originally posted on Soccerlens.comLike Cantona in 95/96, Ljunberg in 01/02 and Cech in 11/12, Laurent Koscielny has dragged Arsenal over the line with top-four finish in the Premier League. Read Mo…
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 1:25pm -
• The new Manchester United 2013-14 home shirt?
  The new Manchester United 2013-14 home shirt? - originally posted on Soccerlens.comImages of the Manchester United home shirt for the 2013-14 season have been leaked. It is a plain red shirt with a unique black collar. Read More →From Soccerlens.co…
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 1:16pm -

PremierLeague.com

Tribal Football

• Stramaccioni: I know my Inter Milan future...
  Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni says he's been informed whether he is safe or not.Stramaccioni's future is hanging by a thread after Sunday's home thrashing by Udinese. read more
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• Roma president Pallotta wants Baldini talks over Spurs offer
  AS Roma president James Pallotta will be in Italy this week.Pallotta is flying in from the US for strategy and transfer talks with the club's board and football staff. read more
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:35am -
• West Ham in talks with AC Milan veteran Ambrosini
  West Ham United are closing in on AC Milan veteran Massimo Ambrosini.The midfielder’s agent, Moreno Roggi, is in talks with West Ham officials this week. read more
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:35am -
• AC Milan No2 Tassotti: Allegri record warrants another year
  AC Milan No2 Mauro Tassotti says coach Massimiliano Allegri deserves to be kept on for next season.Allegri appears to have fallen out with president Silvio Berlusconi. read more
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:35am -
• Sevilla star Kondogbia keen to hear from Inter Milan, Juventus
  The agent of Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia admits he'd consider offers from Italy.Inter Milan and Juventus have been linked with the young Frenchman. read more
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:34am -
• Juan hoping Stramaccioni stays with Inter Milan
  Juan Jesus is unsure of the future of Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni.The defender says he owes Stramaccioni for bringing him through at Inter. read more
  - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:33am -

Mirror Latest

• newUppers and downers: Five Premier League players who have exceeded expectations this season.. and five who haven't
  Michu was an unexpected revelation at £2m, while Harry Redknapp can't wait to see the back of Jose Bosingwa...
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:17pm -
• new'It's out of my hands': Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku doesn't know if he'll be back at West Brom
  'We will see what happens. This club will always have a place in my heart' says Belgian youngster
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:09pm -
• newMirrorFootball's season report: A look back at Manchester United's campaign
  The Daily Mirror's David McDonnell reviews Manchester United's season - another campaign of achievement and the end of an era
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:41pm -
• newStick or twist? Why there's only one answer for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal
  If the club is really intent on challenging for the title it will have to take some brave decisions in the transfer market this summer
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:54pm -
• new'Manchester United broke my heart': Jurgen Klopp slams how Shinji Kagawa is being used at Old Trafford
  'He is one of the best players in the world and he now plays 20 minutes on the left wing' says Borussia Dortmund coach
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:45pm -
• newJuve got no chance: Arsenal receive boost in Jovetic chase
  The Montenegro forward could now be set for a Premier League move after Fiorentina bosses decided against selling him to rivals
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:32pm -

Goal.com

• newMourinho better than before, says Allardyce
  The Hammers chief thinks the former Real Madrid manager is even better than he was during his first stint at Stamford Bridge
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:12pm -
• newBayern must repeat Barcelona performances - Ribery
  The Frenchman feels that the Bundesliga winners will be tough opposition for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final if they play as they did against the Blaugrana
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:58pm -
• newIniesta: Playing Brazil at the Maracana would be magical
  The Spain international has spoken of his desire to play against the five-time World Cup winners at the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:44pm -
• newScholes happy for retirement to 'fly under the radar'
  The 38-year-old ended his Red Devils career for the second time on Sunday against West Brom and says he will not be tempted to return again
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:31pm -
• newNo decision yet on Sagna future, says agent
  The 30-year-old France international, who has a year left on his contract, is yet to be offered a new deal amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:15pm -
• newParreira: Neymar needs to move to Europe
  The former Brazil coach believes the Santos star needs to leave South America and claims that he has been speaking to friends about moving to Europe
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:02pm -

Soccerway

• newRibery keen to end career at Bayern
  Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has revealed he would like to end his career with the Bundesliga club.
  - 54 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:43pm -
• newReina plays down Barcelona speculation
  Pepe Reina has played down speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:36pm -
• newDe Boer agrees new Ajax deal
  Ajax coach Frank de Boer has agreed a new four-year contract with the club.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:20pm -
• newSheffield United make McCall move
  Motherwell have revealed that they have received an approach for manager Stuart McCall from Sheffield United.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:13pm -
• newHeldt: Schalke interested in Santana
  Schalke boss Horst Heldt has confirmed an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Felipe Santana.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:11pm -
• newMessi urges Barcelona not to change
  Lionel Messi does not believe that Barcelona should change their way of playing just because they struggled in Europe this season.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:06pm -

NBC Soccer

• newBale staying in fold with Spurs
  PST: Gareth Bale, the emerging star for Tottenham, will re-up with the club, but in doing so, he leaves a lot of money and leverage on the table.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:51pm -
• PST: Mourinho officially leaving Real Madrid
  PST: It's been a long time coming and now it's official — Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, opening the door for a rumored move to Chelsea.
  - 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 7:09pm -
• PST: Ancelotti eyes Real job, but PSG deny release
  PST: Carlo Ancelotti has his eyes on Real Madrid, which is likely to have a coaching vacancy if and when Jose Mourinho leaves. But PSG denied Ancelotti a request to be released.
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 5:35pm -
• PST: Arsenal wins to book CL spot, leave Spurs out
  PST: Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all won on a wild final day of Premier League action, meaning Spurs are stuck in Europa League and the Blues and Gunners claim Champions League spots.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 6:52pm -
• PST: Tottenham win late, but fall short of Top 4
  
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stv

• newFirst Division clubs renew threat to join SPL if reconstruction plans fail
  Hamilton chairman Les Gray says second tier sides can't afford to 'sit and do nothing'.
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• newMehdi Taouil leaves Hearts after two years at the Tynecastle club
  Moroccan midfielder will depart after 68 appearances for the Gorgie men.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:39pm -
• newNew one year contracts for nine first team stars at Ross County
  Derek Adams delight as summer squad plans begin at Victoria Park.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:23pm -
• newJessica Ennis to compete at Edinburgh's Meadowbank stadium
  Olympic star prepares for World Championships with appearance in the capital.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:08pm -
• newGolf bodies agree to ban controversial 'anchored' putting from 2016
  Ruling bodies agree to outlaw the technique after years of debate.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:14pm -
• newMotherwell board hold talks as Sheffield United make move for Stuart McCall
  The club's chief executive Leeann Dempster has confirmed the Blades want their manager.
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:56pm -

Football.co.uk

• newShould Gareth Bale leave Tottenham?
  Since the season ended approximately 48 hours ago there have been 58463 rumours appearing on the Internet in the newspaper and via word of mouth about the future of Gareth Bale
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:11pm -
• newPFA to investigate Sunderland player fines
  Professional Footballers Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed the union has been contacted by Sunderland players about their manager Paolo Di Canio and that it is investigating the recent fines issued by the Italian
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:47pm -
• newBayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund: the key battles
  Ahead of the Champions League Final this Saturday we have compiled a list of the key battles to watch out for during the all German clash
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:24pm -
• newMourinho can bring titles and tears upon Chelsea return
  Chelsea fans want closure with the return of Jose Mourinho even if his anticipated second coming ends in turmoil
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:17pm -
• newPulis to leave Stoke - report
  Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to leave the club after almost seven years in charge according to a Stoke Sentinel report
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:17pm -
• newFerguson spurred on by title defeat to Man City
  Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was convinced Manchester United would regain the Premier League title from their local rivals on the very day they lost out last year
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:17pm -

Sports Illustrated

• newMLS, Manchester City, Yankees take risk with New York City FC
  MLS officially announced plans to add its 20th team, New York City FC, in 2015. The league and owners Manchester City and the Yankees are placing a big bet, writes Grant Wahl.
  - 53 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:44pm -
• newMLS announces expansion club in New York City
  Manchester City is partnering with baseball's New York Yankees to own a Major League Soccer team.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:09pm -
• newGarber: Flushing still preferred site for NYCFC stadium
  Manchester City is partnering with baseball's New York Yankees to own a Major League Soccer team.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:09pm -
• Departing Ferguson named Manager of the Year
  (Reuters) -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season in charge of the English Premier League champions by clinching the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year award for the fourth time on Monday.
  - 18 hours ago, 20 May 13, 11:59pm -
• Mourinho finished at Real Madrid
  MADRID (AP) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for an expected return to Chelsea.
  - 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 7:09pm -
• Beckham interested in buying MLS team
  Now that David Beckham has retired from playing, he may be looking to exercise his option to become an MLS owner sooner rather than later. Beckham has said he plans on becoming an MLS owner, and MLS vice-president Dan Courtemanche tells me his advise…
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 5:18pm -

FIFA

• newAfricans set to scrap for Tahiti ticket
  Senegal and Nigeria are considered favoured to qualify this week for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, but there are several teams with designs on claiming one of the two tickets to the finals.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:25pm -
• newEnza-Yamissi: I'm the big brother of the Wild Beasts
  Captain of Central African Republic, Eloge Enza-Yamissi speaks to FIFA.com about their quest to salvage their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:27pm -
• newThe parallel courses of Falcao and Martinez
  FIFA.com looks at the performances of Colombian forwards Jackson Martinez and Radamel Falcao in their first seasons in Europe and finds some striking statistical similarities.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:55pm -
• newGaltier signs extension at St Etienne
  St Etienne coach Christophe Galtier has signed a two-year contract extension taking him through to 2016, the Ligue 1 club have confirmed.
  - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:11am -
• newMessi: Turkey 2013 will be great
  A dream meeting took place on the eve of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which runs from 21 June to 13 July in Turkey, as Barcelona star Lionel Messi met with Turkey U-20 star Sadık Ciftpınar.
  - 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:53am -
• newFIFA celebrates 109th birthday
  The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) celebrates its 109th anniversary today and FIFA.com takes a look at the history of the organisation and some special events taking place this year.
  - 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:48am -

RTE Sports

• newWest Ham sign Romanian captain Rat
  West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.
  - 19 mins ago, 21 May 13, 5:18pm -
• newKeane forced to miss England clash
  Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane will miss his country's summer friendlies with England and Georgia due to club commitments with LA Galaxy.
  - 36 mins ago, 21 May 13, 5:01pm -
• newCity and Yankees form New York club
  Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from 2015.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:29pm -
• newBarcelona hail exit of "scourge" Mourinho
  Jose Mourinho led his Real Madrid players in training today as the Barcelona vice-president welcomed his impending exit, describing him as a "scourge" on Spanish football.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:29pm -
• newFAI Cup fixtures are confirmed
  The fixtures and dates for the second round of the FAI Ford Cup have been finalised.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:04pm -
• newShels should lure Heary from Bohs
  Alan Cawley believes Shelbourne should lure Owen Heary away from Bohemians and he has some words of wisdom regarding referees.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:59pm -

Metro

• newChelsea unearth two more talented offspring in Leo Torres and Damian Cech
  Chelsea's players are not only winners themselves, it seems, but their kids seem to be inheriting the football genes too.
  - 27 mins ago, 21 May 13, 5:10pm -
• newMark Webber comforted by streets of Monaco as he looks to kick start Formula One season
  Mark Webber is hoping the comfort of Monaco will help him get his Formula One title challenge back on track.
  - 33 mins ago, 21 May 13, 5:04pm -
• newSimon Cowell bags Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato and Olly Murs for Britain’s Got Talent’s live semi-finals
  Simon Cowell has bagged the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Ellie Goulding, Demi Lovato, Olly Murs and Ashleigh and Pudsey for Britain's Got Talent's live semi-finals next week.
  - 44 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:53pm -
• newListen to two new Beyonce tracks, Grown Woman and Turnt
  Beyoncé's new track "Grown Woman" has leaked online, on the same day that The-Dream unveils new track Turnt that features the singer along with rapper 2 Chainz.
  - 53 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:44pm -
• newColin Murray: Hillsborough continues to be stuff of nightmares
  I didn’t watch it, not initially. I’d had a good day and I knew that would end the minute this programme began, so instead I enjoyed dinner with my family, took in a film, and only pressed play once those I love were safely in bed.
  - 55 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:42pm -
• newOne is never enough: Cara Delevingne gets another tattoo one week after having a lion tattooed on her finger
  It’s only been a week since Cara Delevingne got her first tattoo but she’s already added another one to her body.
  - 55 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:42pm -

Back Page Football

• newThree reasons why Arsenal finished ahead of Tottenham Hotspur
  Matthew Glazier of Bettingpro.com explains why Arsenal were able to pip their arch-rivals to a place in the Champions League.
  - 4 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:30pm -
• newFive reasons why all neutrals should want a Dortmund win
  Harry Bronsdon believes that everybody should get behind the team in yellow for this weekend's Champions League Final.
  - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:00am -
• I am Spartak, I am Spartak, what is Spartak? Lost on the way to the Promised Land?
  Alan Moore discusses life at Aiden McGeady's club Spartak Moscow.
  - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:00am -
• Mourinho’s Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands
  Ciaran Kelly discusses the Special One ahead of his predicted return to Stamford Bridge.
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 11:00am -
• One 2 Watch – An ode to Alex McCarthy
  Ben Barker discusses the new addition to Roy Hodgson's England set up.
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 10:00am -
• Season end shopping
  With most of the European leagues wrapping up over the next few weeks, there's plenty of bargains to be had if you like to buy football gear online.
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 9:30am -

The Offside

• Chelsea’s Next: Josh Turnbull
  While the big news of the day is that Chelsea is free to go after a fifty year old child manager of the utmost ability, it’s backup keeper Ross Turnbull’s son Josh who is stealing the show. After the final match there were some festivities on th…
  - 22 hours ago, 20 May 13, 7:42pm -
• The Munich Philharmonic’s Ode To Bayern
  The Munich Philharmonic penned this little aria for their boys heading to England for the grandest match of the year on Saturday. Bounding around Google has surfaced nothing in the way of an English translation for the lyrics, but it’s worth it si…
  - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 3:40pm -
• Jose Mourinho Does “Who? Me?” Better Than Anyone
  During this evening’s Copa del Rey final, won by Atletico Madrid in extra time at the Bernabeu (big win, that one), Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo were both sent off. The latter was unjustified, though Cristiano probably could’ve been sent…
  - 4 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:11pm -
• Heineken Offers Up An Impossible Task
  This might be better than the Champions League final itself. Heineken decided to run a gag where if a guy could get his girl to go along with buying stadium seats for $1899, he would win tickets to the final in London. One man actually rose above th…
  - 4 days ago, 17 May 13, 3:31pm -
• Europa League Final 2013: Freestlying Amsterdam
  The people who whip up these fancy second-tier finals (UEFA. They’re called UEFA.) concocted a nice little PR thingamajig by pairing one fan from Benfica and one fan from Chelsea with a top notch freestyler in a race through Amsterdam to the Arena…
  - 6 days ago, 15 May 13, 1:14pm -
• The Portland Timbers Are Winning Football
  Just days after the club granted a young boy with cancer his Make-A-Wish wish a friendly against the senior side, the fans of the Portland came up with a choreograph. Only it’s not your typical collective – this one was for gay tolerance, fresh…
  - 7 days ago, 14 May 13, 4:00pm -

Four Four Two

• newAjax boss De Boer extends contract until 2017
  Ajax boss De Boer extends contract until 2017
  - 29 mins ago, 21 May 13, 6:06pm -
• newMan City and Yankees launch new MLS team
  Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:36pm -
• newPulis expected to leave Stoke City
  Tony Pulis is set to leave Premier League side Stoke City
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:27pm -
• newCoach Montanier leaves Sociedad for Rennes
  Coach Montanier leaves Sociedad for Rennes
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:34pm -
• newMoratti hints at change on Stramaccioni future
  Moratti hints at change on Stramaccioni future
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:39pm -
• newPerez under scrutiny after Mourinho exit
  Real Madrid president under scrutiny after latest coaching project ends in disarray
  - 5 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:22pm -

EatSleepFootball

• newManchester City: Napoli chief drops Dzeko admission
  Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that he is interested in a swap deal involving Edinson Cavani and Edin Dzeko.
  - 49 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:48pm -
• newLa Liga: Barca vice-president lays into Mourinho
  Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi has launched a scathing attack on outgoing Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
  - 50 mins ago, 21 May 13, 4:47pm -
• newManchester City: New York franchise deal for City
  Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in MLS.
  - 1 hour ago, 21 May 13, 4:25pm -
• newSouthampton: Saints ace eyes progression
  Morgan Schneiderlin is confident Southampton can continue to progress up the Premier League table after avoiding relegation.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:02pm -
• newLe Championnat: Rennes confirm Montanier appointment
  Current Real Sociedad boss Philippe Montanier has been confirmed as Ligue 1 side Rennes' new manager for next season.
  - 2 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:14pm -
• newStoke City: Pulis parts with Potters
  Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge of the Potters, having held a meeting with the chairman on Tuesday.
  - 3 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:03pm -

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Sporting Life

• Mazzarri confirms Napoli exit
  Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has announced his decision to leave the Serie A runners-up after four years at the helm.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 10:00pm -
• Porto clinch title
  Porto won their third consecutive Liga title and completed an unbeaten season in the process after beating Pacos Ferreira 2-0.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 9:46pm -
• Di Canio furious with Bardsley
  Paolo Di Canio launched an angry attack on the discipline of his squad after Phil Bardsley was snapped partying.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 8:30pm -
• AVB laments penalty decision
  Andre Villas-Boas bemoaned Andre Marriner's display after Tottenham missed out on fourth place in the Premier League.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 8:14pm -
• Allardyce: Carroll deal a priority
  Sam Allardyce says signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool is West Ham's "main priority" over the summer.
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 7:16pm -
• Pulis hails Owen after finale
  Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the striker called time on his professional career
  - 2 days ago, 19 May 13, 6:56pm -