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• A-League: Fowler on target in Queensland defeat

  Robbie Fowler scored on his A-League debut but was unable to prevent North Queensland Fury slipping to a 3-2 defeat by Sydney FC in Townsville on Saturday.

• Almunia reveals Cesc fears

  Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is worried Cesc Fabregas could become 'bored' like Kolo Toure.

• Almunia sorry to see "bored" Toure quit Arsenal

  Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes defender Kolo Toure left the Gunners because he was "bored" and fears the same could happen with captain Cesc Fabregas.

• Ancelotti plotting Fergie fall

  Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to repeat his finest hour as a manager against Manchester United.

• Aquilani agrees to contract with Liverpool

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• Atletico reject Aguero talk

  Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino has dismissed reports linking Sergio Aguero with a move to Chelsea

• Benitez ponders offer for Turner

  Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hints that he is interested in signing Hull City defender Michael Turner.

• Benitez reveals Turner interest

  Rafael Benitez revealed he has held talks with Hull City boss Phil Brown over the possible transfer of defender Michael Turner to Liverpool.

• Brown stands firm on Turner

  Hull City manager Phil Brown has insisted he will only part with Michael Turner for a fair price.

• Bundesliga: Injury-plagued Bayern draw away

  Bayern Munich, missing several key players through injury, drew 1-1 away to Hoffenheim in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.

• Capello opts against Owen recall

  Man Utd striker Michael Owen fails to make Fabio Capello's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Holland.

• Cardiff 4-0 Scunthorpe

  Michael Chopra strikes twice to lead Cardiff City to a fine opening day win in their new stadium over Scunthorpe.

• Cech hails 'perfect' strikers

  Petr Cech believes Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka complement each other 'perfectly' in attack.

• Celtic swoop to sign towering Stockport defender

  Scottish Premier League side Celtic have completed the signing of 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.

• Championship: Cardiff thrash Iron at new stadium

  Michael Chopra grabbed the first league goal at the new Cardiff City Stadium to help his side to a comfortable 4-0 win over promoted Scunthorpe.

• Charlton 3-2 Wycombe

  Charlton survive a nervy final 15 minutes to register an opening-day victory over Wycombe.

• Chelsea players deny £120k booze party reports

  Chelsea's players have denied they spent more than £100,000 on drinks at Salomon Kalou's birthday party earlier this week.

• Chelsea snub proof Milan have ambition, says Pirlo

  Andrea Pirlo believes his decision to snub Chelsea proves that AC Milan are a team with ambition and he has vowed to make critics eat their words.

• Crystal Palace 1-1 Plymouth

  Alan Lee scores with a second-half header to earn Crystal Palace a share of the spoils against Plymouth.

• Derby 2-1 Peterborough

  Gary Teale pokes home a late winner to earn Nigel Clough's Derby victory over Darren Ferguson's Peterborough.

• Downing gets England backing

  Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has tipped Stewart Downing to push Gareth Barry for a place in the England team.

• Duff secures draw for Newcastle in opener

  Damien Duff equalises Shelton Martis's opener for West Brom as the two Championship new boys draw in their first match.

• Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour

  Espanyol captain and defender Dani Jarque, 26, has died from heart failure while on a pre-season tour of Italy, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.rcdespanyol.com) on Saturday.

• Felipe gets Brazil call-up in place of Marcelo

  Brazil coach Dunga has called up Deportivo La Coruna left back Felipe in place of injured Marcelo for their friendly against Estonia in Tallinn next Wednesday.

• Fergie - Hard to get in top four

  Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Man City will find it difficult to break into the top four.

• Ferguson insists Rooney will fill Ronaldo's boots

  Sir Alex Ferguson will hand Wayne Rooney a centre forward role this season after backing him to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of Manchester United's goalscoring charts.

• Fresh faces but no overhaul in Italy squad

  Italy coach Marcello Lippi named some fresh faces in his squad for Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland in Basel but resisted calls for a major shake up after his side's poor Confederations Cup showing.

• Friendlies review: Hughes plays down Toure injury

  Mark Hughes has played down the injury scare surrounding Kolo Toure and claimed the Manchester City new-boy should be fit for next Saturday's Premier League opener at Blackburn Rovers.

• Friendlies round-up

  Liverpool ended a disappointing pre-season with a defeat, but Man City and Portsmouth earned wins.

• Gillingham 5-0 Swindon

  Gillingham begin their season in spectacular style, as Simeon Jackson scores a hat-trick in a resounding win over Swindon.

• Hughes warns over Lescott

  Mark Hughes has warned that time is starting to run out in Manchester City's pursuit of Joleon Lescott.

• Jose wants Vieira resolution

  Jose Mourinho has called on midfielder Patrick Vieira to say if he wants to leave Inter Milan.

• Kaka stars on Real Madrid debut against Toronto

  Kaka starred on his Real Madrid debut as Manuel Pellegrini's side cruised to a 5-1 pre-season friendly win at FC Toronto.

• Kiev president eyes Sheva

  Chelsea's Andriy Shevchenko could return to former team Dynamo Kiev, according to the club's president.

• Lamps eyes long Blues stay

  Frank Lampard hopes to remain a Chelsea player beyond the end of his current contract.

• Lazio stun Inter Milan to win Super Cup in Beijing

  Lazio lifted the Italian Supercoppa with a shock win over Serie A champions Inter Milan in a match staged in Beijing's Olympic Stadium.

• Leicester 2-1 Swansea

  Leicester start life back in the Championship with a win over Swansea at the Walkers Stadium.

• Leonardo delighted with Huntelaar capture

  AC Milan coach Leonardo is delighted to have Klaas Jan Huntelaar among his players.

• Middlesbrough 0-0 Sheffield United: Drab opening

  Middlesbrough 0-0 Sheffield United: Drab opening

• Mills hangs up boots

  Former Manchester City and Leeds defender Danny Mills has announced his retirement from the game.

• Moyes maintains Lescott stance

  Everton manager David Moyes maintains that he does not want to sell any of his players.

• Newcastle are a joke, says Toon defender Taylor

  Defender Steven Taylor has hit out at Newcastle United over their current predicament, labelling the club "a joke".

• No Owen in England squad for Holland friendly

  Fabio Capello has again left out Michael Owen for England's friendly with Holland next week after watching the striker in action for Manchester United in preseason.

• Norwich 1-7 Colchester

  Norwich slump to a shock huge defeat against Colchester as their League One season begins in disastrous fashion.

• Notts County 5-0 Bradford

  Notts County, with Sven-Goran Eriksson at the helm, romp to victory against sorry Bradford.

• Pompey agree Viduka deal

  Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has revealed veteran striker Mark Viduka has accepted a deal in principle.

• Preston 2-2 Bristol City

  Preston skipper Callum Davidson converts a controversial last-minute penalty as his side complete a fine comeback against Bristol City.

• Pulis backing for Kitson

  Tony Pulis is confident Dave Kitson will be much more successful in his second season at Stoke City.

• Rafa plays down Carra concern

  Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful Jamie Carragher will be fit for next week's opener at Tottenham.

• Rafa reveals Turner interest

  Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has confirmed his interest in signing Hull defender Michael Turner.

• Reading 0-0 Nottm Forest

  Nottingham Forest, reduced to 10 men late on, hold out for a draw at Reading.

• Real Mallorca sold to Marti Mingarro brothers

  Real Mallorca President Mateu Alemany has sold his 93 percent shareholding to an investment group headed by the Marti Mingarro brothers, the Primera Liga club confirmed.

• Reds new signing Aquilani out for two months

  Liverpool's new signing Alberto Aqulilani could be sidelined for the first two months of the new season despite passing a medical to seal his £20 million switch from Roma to Anfield.

• Rooney given central role

  Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to thrive under the pressure of having to score more goals.

• Shrewsbury 3-1 Burton

  Burton impress on their Football League debut but goalkeeping errors help Shrewsbury to a comfortable win.

• Southampton 1-1 Millwall

  Nadjim Abdou's looping header rescues a point for Millwall after Matt Paterson gives Southampton the lead.

• Transfer clockwatch

  Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is hopeful of signing Mark Viduka, while Manchester City have been linked with a move for Matthew Upson.

• Veron takes pay cut to help Estudiantes youth

  Juan Sebastian Veron, captain of South American champions Estudiantes, has taken a 40% pay cut in his new one-year contract to help fund the club's junior teams, the midfielder told a news conference.

• Villa sign defender Beye from Newcastle

  Aston Villa have signed defender Habib Beye from Newcastle on a three-year contract, the Premier League club confirmed tonight.

• Wolfsburg 2-0 Stuttgart: Winning start for Wolves

  Wolfsburg 2-0 Stuttgart: Winning start for Wolves

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