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UEFA Europa League qualification is within striking distance for Genoa, who trounced Torino 5-1 in the Serie A. A second-half brace from loanee Tino Costa inspired Genoa at Stadio Comunale

Aston Villa midfielder Tom Cleverley wants to move to the club on a permanent basis. Cleverley is on loan at Villa from Manchester United – but he has impressed during

Sun, beach and flip-flops. The appeals of the Premier League’s off-season is cause for optimism for QPR frontman Bobby Zamora, who believes the minds of Manchester City’s players could be

Luis Figo criticised Sepp Blatter for not presenting an election programme, describing it as “weird”. Portugal great Figo is running for FIFA president against Michael van Praag, Prince Ali bin

Pele is in a stable condition following surgery on a prostate condition – the second time the Brazil great has been admitted to hospital in six months. The 74-year-old was

Stability is key for Clint Hill, whether QPR remain in the Premier League or not, with the defender eager for Chris Ramsey to lead the club forward. Ramsey replaced Harry

Late goals from substitutes Cristian Pavon and Pablo Perez saw Boca Juniors to a 2-0 victory against River Plate in Argentina’s Superclasico on Sunday. The fierce Buenos Aires rivals were

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is unfazed by speculation over his future, jokingly suggesting Rafael Benitez’s agent arranged for a banner to be flown over Anfield on Saturday. A plane carrying

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should be named Manager of the Year, according to Swansea City counterpart Garry Monk. Mourinho and Co. are on the verge of the Premier League title,

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson bemoaned bad luck after his side’s superb winning run came to an end with a 3-1 home defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday. Leicester had won