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A butcher works behind a “no horsemeat” sign in Market Harborough, central England. Photograph: Reuters Annoyance that ‘the Paddies’ uncovered horse meat scandal, conference told

Further arrests in Netherlands over false labelling

Celtic’s Anthony Stokes says the critics have short memories. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire. Celtic deserve more credit, says Anthony Stokes

Bhoys manager Neil Lennon to be in dugout for Cup final after being given one-match suspended touchline ban

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard holds the Europa League trophy aloft at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Europa League winners to qualify for Champions League

Change aims to incentivise clubs to take second-tier competition more seriously

’Who wouldn’t want to play in this fantastic team in front of 75,000 fans each week?’ - Rio Ferdinand. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Rio Ferdinand signs new one-year contract wtih United

Former England defender wants to continue ‘incredible journey’ at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is a target for PSG. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images PSG make their play to lure Wayne Rooney

French champions will seek to partner England striker with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Gareth Bale (right) is a perfect fit for Real Madrid, according to Sergio Ramos. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images Bale ‘very disappointed’ after missing out on Champions League

Spurs attacker thought to be ready to commit to at least another year at White Hart Lane

Wigan Athletic’s manager Roberto Martinez. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters Wigan manager Roberto Martinez considering his position

Spaniard expected to make an announcement on his future within 24 hours

Robbie Keane will be available to face England at Wembley. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Galaxy u-turn as Keane released for England and Georgia games

Republic of Ireland captain now likely to set new caps record in World Cup qualifier against Faroe Islands

Mario Götze: ‘I am unbelievably sorry that I will not be able to help the team in this important match.’ - Photograph: Getty Images Mario Götze ruled out of Champions League final

Bayern-bound attacker will be absent for Borussia Dortmund at Wembley because of hamstring injury

Manuel Pellegrini today confirmed he and his coaching staff are to leave Malaga. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Manuel Pellgrini confirms Malaga exit

Favourite for Man City job is leaving Spanish club for ‘sporting reasons’

West Bromwich Albion’s Romelu Lukaku (left) would be ‘devastating’ alongside Andy Carroll, says David Sullivan. Photograph: Clint Hughes/PA Wire. Hammers want Lukaku to partner Carroll

Club co-owner David Sullivan says strikeforce would be devastating, Fulham sign Boateng

Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes (right) and Phil Neville. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire Phil Neville confident he can take on Everton job

Former Toffees captain believes he is capable of leading the club after David Moyes’s departure

A Dortmund fan holds up a poster of head coach Jürgen Klopp prior to the Bundesliga encounter with Bayern Munich in Dortmund on May 4th. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP Photo/Getty Images Jürgen Klopp’s wonderful project plays Wembley

Borussia Dortmund’s exhilarating play and their intriguing coach have captured the imagination ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final

Robbie Keane: will not be available to Giovanni Trapattoni for England and Georgia games. Photograph: Inpho. Robbie Keane to miss Republic’s games with England and Georgia

LA Galaxy decline to let their captain miss league games as they struggle with form

Andy Carroll in action for West Ham United: the club are prepared to pay a club-record transfer fee to sign the striker. Liverpool accept bid for Andy Carroll but striker still undecided
  • Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • May 22, 2013, 02:00

Liverpool accept €17.6m offer from West Ham United

New York Yankees’ Randy Levine (left), MLS commissioner Don Garber (centre) and Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano. Manchester City joined by Yankees in purchase of MLS franchise in New York
  • Soccer
  • David Conn
  • May 21, 2013, 22:20

Club itself, rather than Sheikh Mansour, the purchaser in €77.5m deal

Robbie Keane and Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Keane to miss England and Georgia matches

Republic of Ireland striker can not secure release from LA Galaxy

Tottenham’s Gareth Bale. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire. Spurs adamant that there will be no Bale out

Potential suitors for Welsh international are likely to be turned away

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