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Burgmeier targets goal at Hampden
Liechtenstein midfielder Franz Burgmeier hopes to complete a Scottish hat-trick at Hampden on Tuesday.

Hungary U21 0-1 Wales U21
A Hal Robson-Kanu goal leaves Wales in pole position for their Uefa Under-21 Championship qualifying group decider against Italy on Tuesday.

Saturday's gossip column
Aston Villa to get three-man management team, plus other rumours

Euro 2012 qualifiers as they happened
England and Northern Ireland kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns with victories, Scotland draw and Wales lose on a busy night of international football.

Gradi to protect keeper Garrett
Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi says he wil protect young goalkeeper Ben Garrett.

Robinson merits role - Wadsworth
Hartlepool caretaker boss Mick Wadsworth offers his support to the appointment of MK Dons manager Karl Robinson ahead of Saturday's League One clash.

PSV turned down Bebe 'for free'
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.

Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.

Russia defends record on racism
The head of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid defends the country's track record in dealing with racism in football.

Angry Roddick falls to Tipsarevic
Ninth seed Andy Roddick sees his hopes of claiming a second US Open title end with a second-round defeat by Janko Tipsarevic in New York.

Wednesday's gossip column
Mourinho wanted Drogba at Real Madrid, plus other rumours

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Aston Villa job interests Koeman
Former Ajax boss Ronald Koeman says he is interested in becoming Aston Villa's new manager also claiming the club contacted his agent last week.

Carroll out of England U21 squad
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll withdraws from the England Under-21 squad for the European Championship qualifiers with an ankle injury.

Melia excited by Olympic prospect
Birmingham-based fencer Rhys Melia believes he is in a good position to reach the 2012 Olympics.

Carre first to finish in marathon
Guernsey-born athlete Chris Carre is the first man home in the 2010 Guernsey Marathon.

Liverpool complete Meireles deal
Liverpool sign Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles on a four-year deal from Porto.

Saturday's gossip column
Liverpool line up Portuguese Meireles as Mascherano replacement, plus other rumours

Redknapp baulks at Fabiano price
Harry Redknapp reveals Tottenham are not prepared to meet Sevilla's "crazy" asking price for Luis Fabiano.