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Joe Ridge
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13:15
Europe backs winter World Cup - full story to follow
European countries have given their overall backing to moving
the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter, Britain’s FIFA
vice-president has confirmed.
Jim Boyce, from Northern Ireland, said however the 54 UEFA associations meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, want FIFA to consult with the game’s major stakeholders before making any decision about exactly when the tournament is staged.
FIFA’s executive committee is now expected to agree in principle to move the World Cup to the winter at its meeting in Zurich on October 3/4.
Jim Boyce, from Northern Ireland, said however the 54 UEFA associations meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, want FIFA to consult with the game’s major stakeholders before making any decision about exactly when the tournament is staged.
FIFA’s executive committee is now expected to agree in principle to move the World Cup to the winter at its meeting in Zurich on October 3/4.
Showpiece: The Al-Gharafa stadium (pictured) will host the 2022 World Cup final (Photo by Qatar 2022 via Getty Images)
13:06
Undaunted by Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick on Tuesday night,
Lionel Messi, who we should remember is still only 26, grabbed one of
his own on Wednesday night. It was the Argentine's 24th treble for
Barcelona and has put him just nine goals behind Raul's Champions League
record.
Magic man: Messi scored a hat-trick in Barca's 4-0 win over Ajax on Wednesday night (image source: AFP/Getty)
12:49
The Welshman was being widely derided by Arsenal fans as he
struggled to recover from a career threatening injury, but they're not
complaining anymore, reports Simon Cass.
Resurgent: Ramsey has made a flying start to the season (image source: Arsenal via PA)
12:38
Ahead of the Manchester derby, most players in the separate
camps will be mentally preparing themselves for one of the biggest games
of the season.
Not Sergio Aguero, though. The Argentinian caught up with multiple Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, to gain some valuable speed tips before Sunday's match at the Etihad stadium.
Bolt, a Manchester United fan through and through, also played some football with the striker, and admitted he was trying to wear out one of City's most influential players.
Click on the link above to watch video footage of Bolt and Aguero training together.
Not Sergio Aguero, though. The Argentinian caught up with multiple Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, to gain some valuable speed tips before Sunday's match at the Etihad stadium.
Bolt, a Manchester United fan through and through, also played some football with the striker, and admitted he was trying to wear out one of City's most influential players.
Click on the link above to watch video footage of Bolt and Aguero training together.
Bolt from the blue: The Olympic champion and the Man City striker train together
12:28
Mesut Ozil may be Arsenal's record signing but French
newspaper L'Equipe was left distinctly unimpressed by his performance in
the 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille.
L'Equipe's Jean-Michel Rouet harshly awarded the midfielder a four for his display at the Stade Velodrome, with Jack Wilshere also given the same mark.
L'Equipe's Jean-Michel Rouet harshly awarded the midfielder a four for his display at the Stade Velodrome, with Jack Wilshere also given the same mark.
Unimpressed: L'Equipe only gave Ozil (left) 4/10 (image source: AFP/Getty)
12:20
Gibson available for Republic of Ireland again after Trapattoni departs
Sad indictment of Giovanni Trapattoni and his era that Darron
Gibson has made himself available for the Republic of Ireland again
following the Italian manager’s departure last week?
Or sad indictment on Gibson?
The Everton midfielder’s big sulk is over after he did not play a minute in the disastrous Euro 2012 finals and refused to play for Trapattoni in the World Cup campaign – despite insistence from assistant Marco Tardelli that he would.
Mind you, if I’d been Gibson in Poland I’d have been a bit miffed too. Striker Simon Cox got a start to assist poor Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan in that over-run midfield against Spain, and then Paul Green, a late addition to the Ireland squad, got a run as a sub.
Or sad indictment on Gibson?
The Everton midfielder’s big sulk is over after he did not play a minute in the disastrous Euro 2012 finals and refused to play for Trapattoni in the World Cup campaign – despite insistence from assistant Marco Tardelli that he would.
Mind you, if I’d been Gibson in Poland I’d have been a bit miffed too. Striker Simon Cox got a start to assist poor Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan in that over-run midfield against Spain, and then Paul Green, a late addition to the Ireland squad, got a run as a sub.
Fallout: Gibson (left) and Trapattoni (right) at Euro 2012 (image source: PA)
12:13
Manchester United have targeted the lucrative US market as their next area of expansion.
With a new Premier League deal just under way, United expect to generate annual revenue in excess of £420million by this time next year.
Estimates are the new TV contract will represent an increase of 'between 35 and 38 per cent on the previous three-year deal' according to Red Devils executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
With a new Premier League deal just under way, United expect to generate annual revenue in excess of £420million by this time next year.
Estimates are the new TV contract will represent an increase of 'between 35 and 38 per cent on the previous three-year deal' according to Red Devils executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
Across the pond: Man United are looking to expand into the United States
12:01
Kaylen Hinds is the latest prospect to be tipped for stardom
from the Gunners youth ranks, and is looking to follow in the footsteps
of youngsters such as Jack Wilshere and Chuba Akpom.
Find out more about the 15-year-old prospect by liking on the link above.
Find out more about the 15-year-old prospect by liking on the link above.
Young Gunner: Hinds - a striker - started at Leyton Orient (image source: Phil Duncan)
11:51
Tottenham have launched their new 2013-14 third kit... but
eagle-eyed advocates of video games will have already seen it after the
strip appeared on FIFA 14.
An image of the new deep, dark blue strip featuring light blue piping was inadvertently leaked on the world's most popular football game after it was spotted as an option on the newly released demo.
An image of the new deep, dark blue strip featuring light blue piping was inadvertently leaked on the world's most popular football game after it was spotted as an option on the newly released demo.
Getting shirty: Spurs trio (left to right) Michael Dawson, Kyle walker and Jan Vertonghen model the club's kit
11:39
Sportsmail columnist and former Arsenal defender Martin Keown answers your questions on the world of football.
Wayne Rooney, complete with headband, has been back to his best for Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to top each other's stupendous achievements.
And ten years afterwards, what does our man make of his run-in with Ruud van Nistelrooy as Arsenal visited Old Trafford? Click on the link above to Tackle Keown this lunchtime.
Wayne Rooney, complete with headband, has been back to his best for Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to top each other's stupendous achievements.
And ten years afterwards, what does our man make of his run-in with Ruud van Nistelrooy as Arsenal visited Old Trafford? Click on the link above to Tackle Keown this lunchtime.
Tackle Keown: The former England and Arsenal defender answers your questions (image source: Andy Hooper)
11:30
Wayne Rooney has revealed that training at Manchester United
is more intense under David Moyes than it was under Sir Alex Ferguson,
reports Adam Crafton.
‘The training is a bit different under the new manager,’ Rooney revealed, ‘I remember it from Everton, it’s more intense. But that’s helping me. I feel good and am glad to be out playing.
‘He a great manager and thoroughly deserves this job, because of what he did at Everton.’
‘The training is a bit different under the new manager,’ Rooney revealed, ‘I remember it from Everton, it’s more intense. But that’s helping me. I feel good and am glad to be out playing.
‘He a great manager and thoroughly deserves this job, because of what he did at Everton.’
New lease of life: Rooney was full of praise for Moyes (image source: Getty)
11:22
Gareth Bale is on the verge of signing another multi-million
pound contract less than three weeks after he became the world’s most
expensive footballer, reports Charles Sale.
Adidas, with whom Bale has been associated since he was 16, are hopeful that the £86million Real Madrid star will agree a long-term extension to his boot deal and personal sponsorship.
Bale’s six-figure agreement has surprisingly been allowed to run down into its final year.
Adidas, with whom Bale has been associated since he was 16, are hopeful that the £86million Real Madrid star will agree a long-term extension to his boot deal and personal sponsorship.
Bale’s six-figure agreement has surprisingly been allowed to run down into its final year.
Mega-deal: Bale has been with adidas since he was 16 (image source: Getty)
11:11
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn claims he has a 50-50
chance of winning a judicial review to give his club the chance to
ground-share at the Olympic Stadium with West Ham.
A judicial review is being held at the High Court today to look into the decision by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to award sole tenancy to the Hammers, who will move into the site in 2016.
A decision is expected in around two weeks and Hearn believes his club has a good chance of winning - but says he is not looking for cash compensation.
A judicial review is being held at the High Court today to look into the decision by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to award sole tenancy to the Hammers, who will move into the site in 2016.
A decision is expected in around two weeks and Hearn believes his club has a good chance of winning - but says he is not looking for cash compensation.
Row: Barry Hearn wants Leyton Orient to share the Olympic Stadium with West Ham
11:00
Sportsmail's Colin Young reports: 'Decisions, decisions for Steve Bruce this week.
'Striker Yannick Sagbo is back after a three-match ban and is likely to face Newcastle United this weekend.
'Danny Graham has yet to score for the Tigers (or anyone since January) despite his best efforts and Bruce was critical of German Nick Proschwitz earlier this month. He did score a hat-trick for the reserves this week, however.
'Egypt international Gedo has finally arrived in Hull and has started his fitness training ahead of his long-awaited return to Hull colours.
'Bruce meets the press his afternoon and the issue of his strikers options for his goal-shy side is certain to be discussed.
'There might be a mention too for Steve Harper although Hull’s veteran former Newcastle keeper is unlikely to play on his first return to St James’ Park on Saturday.'
'Striker Yannick Sagbo is back after a three-match ban and is likely to face Newcastle United this weekend.
'Danny Graham has yet to score for the Tigers (or anyone since January) despite his best efforts and Bruce was critical of German Nick Proschwitz earlier this month. He did score a hat-trick for the reserves this week, however.
'Egypt international Gedo has finally arrived in Hull and has started his fitness training ahead of his long-awaited return to Hull colours.
'Bruce meets the press his afternoon and the issue of his strikers options for his goal-shy side is certain to be discussed.
'There might be a mention too for Steve Harper although Hull’s veteran former Newcastle keeper is unlikely to play on his first return to St James’ Park on Saturday.'
Decision time: Bruce may recall summer signing Sagbo (image source: PA)
10:54
QPR midfielder Joey Barton has revealed that several of his
team-mates will wear rainbow laces at Yeovil on Saturday in support of
Stonewall and Paddy Power's 'Right Behind Gay Footballers' campaign.
Barton wore the laces in last night's 0-0 draw with Brighton, and he has tweeted today: 'Number of QPR players have committed to wearing the rainbow laces at Yeovil on Saturday... #RBGF.
'Great to see the reaction within the sport. Very, very positive players, clubs and fans. #RBGF @stonewalluk @paddypower.'
Barton wore the laces in last night's 0-0 draw with Brighton, and he has tweeted today: 'Number of QPR players have committed to wearing the rainbow laces at Yeovil on Saturday... #RBGF.
'Great to see the reaction within the sport. Very, very positive players, clubs and fans. #RBGF @stonewalluk @paddypower.'
Laced up: Barton shows his support for the campaign on Wednesday night (image source: Getty)
10:47
Allardyce admits West Ham failed in Lukaku pursuit - full story to follow
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has admitted that the club tried 'all summer' to lure Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on loan.
The Belgian eventually joined Everton on deadline day and he is likely to make his Toffees debut against West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday.
Allardyce said: 'We chased him all summer to be honest. When it came the final day of the deadline we missed out and Everton secured his loan deal. We were told he was more or less going back to West Brom but that changed.'
The Belgian eventually joined Everton on deadline day and he is likely to make his Toffees debut against West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday.
Allardyce said: 'We chased him all summer to be honest. When it came the final day of the deadline we missed out and Everton secured his loan deal. We were told he was more or less going back to West Brom but that changed.'
In-demand: West Ham and West Brom both wanted Lukaku on loan (image source: SNS)
10:39
Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai is with Swansea City in Valencia ahead of their Europa League opener at the Mestalla.
He reports: 'Lovely morning in Valencia. It's already up around the 24 degree mark and is expected to be around the same when Swansea kick off their Group A campaign later. It's fair to say Swansea fans have taken over the old town. One couple - or rather that's one couple I saw - were serenaded with a chant of 'You Jack b******s' as they took a stroll. They didn't seem to mind so much. My night was dominated by a monumental lecture over dinner from former Wales winger Leighton James about the merits of wide men and why this dying breed is missed. He's passionate on the subject.'
He reports: 'Lovely morning in Valencia. It's already up around the 24 degree mark and is expected to be around the same when Swansea kick off their Group A campaign later. It's fair to say Swansea fans have taken over the old town. One couple - or rather that's one couple I saw - were serenaded with a chant of 'You Jack b******s' as they took a stroll. They didn't seem to mind so much. My night was dominated by a monumental lecture over dinner from former Wales winger Leighton James about the merits of wide men and why this dying breed is missed. He's passionate on the subject.'
Gearing up: Swansea stars Michu (second right) and Chico Flores (second left) meet fans at Valencia airport yesterday
10:28
Hull have been dealt a major blow with the news that captain
Robert Koren will miss around a month of football with a fractured foot.
The Tigers tweeted this morning: 'Robert Koren is set to be sidelined for four to five weeks with a fractured foot #hcafc.'
The Tigers tweeted this morning: 'Robert Koren is set to be sidelined for four to five weeks with a fractured foot #hcafc.'
Crocked: Hull captain Koren (left) (image source: AP)
10:15
David Ginola has warned Newcastle that having so many French players has the potential to cause tension at the club, reports Sam Cunningham.
Ginola was the only French player in Newcastle’s squad when he joined them in 1995 from Paris St-Germain. That forced him to learn the language and throw himself into the culture, and he is fondly remembered in the city for his two years there.
Now more than a third of the squad – 12 of the 33 players – are French and Ginola believes having such a large contingent from the same country can cause problems.
Ginola was the only French player in Newcastle’s squad when he joined them in 1995 from Paris St-Germain. That forced him to learn the language and throw himself into the culture, and he is fondly remembered in the city for his two years there.
Now more than a third of the squad – 12 of the 33 players – are French and Ginola believes having such a large contingent from the same country can cause problems.
Warning: Former Newcastle winger Ginola (left) (image source: Getty)
10:08
Martinez hoping Lukaku can create 'perfect marriage' at Everton - full story to follow
In his press conference today, Roberto Martinez has said: 'I
have been very impressed with Romelu Lukaku. We have seen him develop
into a top striker. He had potential at Anderlecht and now you can see
he is a really mature boy.
'I am delighted to be able to work with him. He gives you something different. What we are looking at is an outstanding footballer and we are hoping that it will be a perfect marriage.'
'I am delighted to be able to work with him. He gives you something different. What we are looking at is an outstanding footballer and we are hoping that it will be a perfect marriage.'
Loan ranger: Lukaku arrived from Chelsea on deadline day (image source: PA)
09:55
With Andre Villas-Boas confident of beating Tromso in the Europa League on Thursday, Lewis Holtby was next on his list.
The Spurs boss was right in the thick of Holtby's birthday beats at the training ground as they prepared for their first European tie of the season.
The attacking midfielder turned 23 on Wednesday and was given a traditional welcome.
Click on the link above to see all the hilarious pictures.
The Spurs boss was right in the thick of Holtby's birthday beats at the training ground as they prepared for their first European tie of the season.
The attacking midfielder turned 23 on Wednesday and was given a traditional welcome.
Click on the link above to see all the hilarious pictures.
Running the gauntlet: Holtby takes on the Spurs tunnel (image source: PA)
09:55
With Andre Villas-Boas confident of beating Tromso in the Europa League on Thursday, Lewis Holtby was next on his list.
The Spurs boss was right in the thick of Holtby's birthday beats at the training ground as they prepared for their first European tie of the season.
The attacking midfielder turned 23 on Wednesday and was given a traditional welcome.
Click on the link above to see all the hilarious pictures.
The Spurs boss was right in the thick of Holtby's birthday beats at the training ground as they prepared for their first European tie of the season.
The attacking midfielder turned 23 on Wednesday and was given a traditional welcome.
Click on the link above to see all the hilarious pictures.
Running the gauntlet: Holtby takes on the Spurs tunnel (image source: PA)
09:48
Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp was sent off after an
incredible rage at the fourth official as his side lost goalkeeper Roman
Weidenfeller to a red card in the 2-1 loss to Napoli.
Weidenfeller was sent off just before the interval following goal-preventing handball outside the area.
Watch the video of Klopp going mad by clicking on the link above.
Weidenfeller was sent off just before the interval following goal-preventing handball outside the area.
Watch the video of Klopp going mad by clicking on the link above.
Fury: Klopp raged at the fourth official as his side slipped to defeat (image source: EPA)
09:39
Aaron Ramsey has now scored six goals in seven games in all competitions for Arsenal this season.
The Welsh midfielder is in scintillating form and scored the second goal as the Gunners won 2-1 at Marseille last night.
Click on the link above to read Neil Ashton's match report.
The Welsh midfielder is in scintillating form and scored the second goal as the Gunners won 2-1 at Marseille last night.
Click on the link above to read Neil Ashton's match report.
Star man: Ramsey (right) scored again at the Stade Velodrome (image source: AP)
09:24
Sportsmail's Laurie Whitwell reports: 'From west London last night to east London this morning, one thing remains constant for me: talk of strikers.
'QPR boss Harry Redknapp will today renew his pursuit of a top class centre forward in the loan market following the news Bobby Zamora's knee surgery will keep him out for a month, while Sam Allardyce is sure to be asked about Andy Carroll's fitness and the possibility of seeing Carlton Cole back in a West Ham shirt at the manager's weekly press conference.
'That starts soon at the club's training base in Chadwell Heath.'
'QPR boss Harry Redknapp will today renew his pursuit of a top class centre forward in the loan market following the news Bobby Zamora's knee surgery will keep him out for a month, while Sam Allardyce is sure to be asked about Andy Carroll's fitness and the possibility of seeing Carlton Cole back in a West Ham shirt at the manager's weekly press conference.
'That starts soon at the club's training base in Chadwell Heath.'
Second coming: Carlton Cole could be returning to West Ham (image source: Kevin Quigley)
09:17
Chelsea slipped to a shock 2-1 defeat by Basle at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last night.
So bad was their performance that owner Roman Abramovich paid a visit to the Blues' dressing room after the match to vent his frustration.
Click on the link above for all the pictures and reaction to last night's result.
So bad was their performance that owner Roman Abramovich paid a visit to the Blues' dressing room after the match to vent his frustration.
Click on the link above for all the pictures and reaction to last night's result.
Not happy: Abramovich (right) heads out of the Chelsea dressing room (image source: EMPICS)
09:09
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new contract to 2016 at Paris
Saint-Germain worth £12.5million a year, according to reports in
France.
The 31-year-old Swedish striker joined the club last year from AC Milan and has scored 36 goals in 51 games.
The 31-year-old Swedish striker joined the club last year from AC Milan and has scored 36 goals in 51 games.
New deal: Zlatan is among the highest paid players in the world
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