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Dinamo Zagreb vice-president Zdravko Mamic claims Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has told him of his hopes to sign Tottenham's Luka Modric. Mamic is a friend of the Croatian playmaker and helped to finalise his £16.5million switch to White Hart

The Internazionale president, Massimo Moratti, has refused to discuss media reports suggesting he has sacked Rafael Benítez as coach following a dispute over transfers. "I prefer not to talk today to avoid the risk of creating controversies

Carlos Tevez insists he will leave Manchester City because his relations with "certain executives" at the club have "broken down beyond repair". City have turned down a written transfer request from the 26-year-old Argentina striker

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Alan Pardew as the club's new manager on a five-and-a-half-year deal.

The hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be announced today at FIFA House after a fierce bidding campaign dogged by allegations of bribery and collusion.

Aalesunds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is poised to undergo a medical at Manchester United, ahead of a proposed £3.5million move between the two clubs.

France coach Laurent Blanc has admitted he "could be interested" in managing Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson retires, but insisted that for now he is fully focused on his job with les Bleus.

Raul's brace for Schalke in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Hapoel Tel-Aviv took him clear of Milan's Filippo Inzaghi as the leading scorer in UEFA club competition.

Frank Rijkaard has parted company with Galatasaray by mutual consent after little more than a year in charge, reigniting speculation linking him with Liverpool.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the club would be interested in signing Wayne Rooney if the striker decides to leave Manchester United.