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Sunderland are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Djibril Cisse after reaching an 'agreement in principle' with Marseille over the transfer of the striker.

Noon on the campus of Beijing Normal University where we're still looking for a logo to tell us whether it's the Normal Swallows ...

Two-time world champions Uruguay powered their way to a 3-1 victory over Japan on Wednesday in a tune-up match for the World Cup qualifier next month.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believes Gareth Barry could still leave the Premier League club despite Liverpool's refusal to meet the midfielder's valuation.

Thierry Henry is steeling himself for another campaign stuck out on the left wing for Barcelona.

Marseille striker Djibril Cisse is being loaned to English Premier League side Sunderland, the French club said on Wednesday.

Ryan Giggs has warned his Manchester United team-mates that if the club are to clinch a third successive Premier League title they must match the hunger and determination of a revitalised Chelsea.

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani was soaked by a bottle of water and insulted by rival fans as he arrived for the funeral of AS Roma president Franco Sensi on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said.

Wales boss John Toshack will be looking to secure a victory against Georgia at the Liberty Stadium.

Rafa Benitez is hopeful of having Ryan Babel at his disposal for Saturday's clash versus Middlesbrough.

Derby defender Alan Stubbs has been forced to retire following a recurrence of a troublesome knee injury.

Man City striker Ched Evans says he was unaware of any interest from Cardiff earlier in the summer.

Republic of Ireland take on Norway on Wednesday in an international friendly at Ullevaal Stadion.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis believes the loan signing of Haminu Dramani is worth the gamble.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed captain of the Dutch football team, national coach Bert van Marwijk said on Wednesday.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is staying tight-lipped on reports he wants to sign Anton Ferdinand.

Joe Cole believes England's stars must learn how to play under pressure before they can mount a serious challenge for the World Cup.

Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has spoken of his desire to end his playing career in his native Italy, despite describing like in Munich as 'perfect'.

John Terry will lead out England as captain at Wembley in his country's friendly against Czech Republic.

Kilmarnock defender Ryan O'Leary will be sidelined for seven months after dislocating his shoulder.