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August 31
- Meireles leaves Liverpool for Chelsea
- Ronaldo warns against Portugal slip-up
- Carvalho quits international game
- Rusty Italians ready for Faroes action
- PSV sign Slovenia striker Matavz
- Blanc challenges Nasri to deliver for France
- Arsenal to sign Santos and Mertesacker
- Parker joins Spurs from West Ham
- Ramos tells Sevilla: Go find another league
- Sabella: Argentina door open for Tevez
- Matthaus plots more misery for England
- Germans on brink of perfect qualification
- Nouzaret quits as DR Congo coach
August 30
- Jelen joins Lille from Auxerre
- Arsenal pounce for Park Chu-young
- QPR capture Traore from Arsenal
- Bender ruled out of Germany qualifier
- Savage: Rattle the opposition
- Meditate like Messi
August 29
- Fabregas on target as Barca batter Villarreal
- Prandelli frets over lack of match practice
- Fenerbahce mulls CAS appeal over ban
- Forlan to replace Eto'o at Inter
- Matthaus calls up uncapped duo
August 28
- Italy name squad with season yet to start
August 27
- Fenerbahce relegation request rejected
August 26
- Barton completes QPR switch
- Lille wary of Marseille goal factor
- Carvalho: Real defenders must buck up
- Injury-hit Serbia out to avoid defeat in Belfast
- Injured Meireles missing for Liverpool
- Spurs drawn with Shamrock Rovers
- Fenerbahce seek relegation over match-fixing
- Portugal squad for Cyprus qualifier
- Ferguson defends old foe Wenger
- Robben and Afellay out of Dutch squad
- Start of Serie A season postponed
- Platini fears for football's future
- Ozil back in Germany squad
- Fletcher fit for visit of Arsenal
- Wolfsburg's Kjaer close to Roma deal
- Celtic could receive Europa League reprieve
- Sebastian Larsson: The perfect delivery
- Character team building
- Ruud van Nistelrooy: Time your run to perfection
- Kieran Gibbs: Handling different forwards
- Master technique: Speed with the ball
- Fabregas itching to make La Liga debut
- Arce looks to Scolari for inspiration
August 25
- Klinsmann calls up German-born Johnson
- Spurs seal loan deals for Adebayor and Falque
- Holders Barcelona drawn with AC Milan
- Del Bosque calls up youngsters as cover
- Fabregas: Highbury was my special home
- Lahm book angers Germany coach Löw
- Guardiola cools talk of Barca invincibility
- Italy set for players' strike after talks fail
- La Liga set to start after strike resolution
- Denmark drop 'stressed' captain Poulsen
- Magath pins hopes on shopping spree
- Arsenal eye signings after booking Euro berth
- Emerton set to return to Sydney
- Fenerbahce lose appeal against Euro exclusion
- Bin Hammam launches appeal against ban
- Damiao leads Internacional to Supercup win
- Unusual start to season continues for Barca
- Lille seek 'legitimate revenge' over Marseille
August 24
- Arsenal survive stiff test at Udinese
- Nasri: Vieira told me City is "place to be"
- Spurs cleared to challenge stadium decision
- Chelsea complete Mata signing
- Fenerbahce barred from Champions League
- Risk of Italian strike increases
- Nasri seals switch to Manchester City
- Liverpool launch first football academy in India
- Bayern breathe collective sigh of relief
- Turkey to launch title play-off
- Bayern and Villarreal reach group phase
August 23
- Lukaku flattered by Drogba comparisons
- Greek season may be delayed after demotions
- Mikel dad's abductors demanded $4 billion
- Anzhi agree to sign Eto'o from Inter
- UEFA delay decision on Wenger ban
- Mourinho quashes quit speculation
- Wenger sad to see Nasri leave
- Fabianski determined to battle for No.1 spot
- Welbeck revels in Old Trafford spotlight
- Mourinho investigated over eye-poking incident
- Man City to complete Nasri swoop
- Arsenal appeal to delay Wenger ban
- Master technique: Running and passing at speed
- Kewell overlooked for World Cup qualifiers
August 22
- Zico agrees term over Iraq job
- Welbeck shines as United sink Spurs
- Mikel's kidnapped father released
- Italian players stand by strike threat
- Barca refrain from making Mourinho complaint
- Probe clears Olympic Stadium bid procedure
- Berlusconi: No Milan move for Balotelli
- Noel unsure how Nasri will fit in
- Man United strike training kit sponsorship deal
- Two-match ban means more woe for Wenger
- The holding role: Track your opposite number
- Getting the best out of young players
- Winning a one-on-one: a 3-step guide
- Beasley ends Pumas' unbeaten record
- European hopes hang in balance for Arsenal
- Damiao volley ensures draw for Internacional
August 21
- PSG pick up first victory as Montpellier go top
- Stunning Schalke comeback sinks Mainz
- Ajax and Feyenoord held in Holland
- Man City beat Bolton to seal top spot
- Neville: England won't win trophy for years
- Bangladesh FA overwhelmed by Messi visit
August 20
- Lille land first win but Lyon held by Brest
- Robben steals show as Bayern batter Hamburg
- Liverpool pile more misery on 10-man Arsenal
- Strike tarnishes Spanish game's status
- Kewell seals deal with Melbourne Victory
- Keane: I'm not on holiday at LA Galaxy
August 19
- Reus rules roost as Gladbach crush Wolfsburg
- Syria disqualified from 2014 World Cup
- Strike postpones start of Spanish season
- Egypt concede defeat in Nations Cup qualifying
- Russia keep faith with old guard for qualifiers
- Valbuena to remain at Marseille
- Man City pursuit of Nasri drags on
- Mixed news for Man United defenders
- Malaysians divided on Fernandes takeover
- Vidic faces up to five weeks out
- Talks resume over Spanish players' strike
- The holding role: Press space, not players
- Paul Robinson's guide to saving penalties
- How to play as a target man: A 5 point plan
- Master technique: Ball mastery part two
- Riquelme and Veron return for Argentina
August 18
- Atletico agree to sign Falcao for €40 million
- American group complete Roma takeover
- Colo Colo sack Argentine coach Gallego
- Brazil fans plan protests against Teixeira
- Ronaldinho earns Brazil recall
- Aguero aims to erase Bolton blot
- New Juventus stadium, old Serie A problems
- Villas-Boas coy on Modric move
- Real closer to challenging Barca supremacy
- Parker wanted by Warnock
- Lukaku eager to start Chelsea education
- Chelsea lose Cech for up to a month
- Fernandes completes takeover of QPR
- Atletico launch bids for Falcao and Micael
- Mikel receives "sizeable" demand for dad
- Kenwright: Bank won't lend Everton money
- Hamburg look to spring surprise at Bayern
- Building mental strength in young players
- Finishing school: Part Four
- Hughton: Stop the opposition's passing game
- Dion Dublin: Score one-on-ones
- Trick of the week: Cross toe bounce
- Santos slump into relegation zone
- Maracana workers strike after on-site blast
- Pique: Mourinho is wrecking Spanish game
- Fabregas makes winning Barca debut
- Draws leave Marseille under pressure
- Messi double seals Super Cup triumph
August 17
- Robben inspires Bayern to first leg success
- Kidnappers contact Mikel family for ransom
- Italian minister slams "spoiled" Italian players
- Czech striker Koller calls it a day
- Lindegaard looking to challenge De Gea
- Raul stays back as Schalke head to Helsinki
- Facebook to screen FA Cup tie live
- Players' strike still on after talks break down
- Man United IPO marries sense and sentiment
August 16
- Arsenal's European hopes in the balance
- Vela set for season-long Sociedad loan
- Van Persie succeeds Cesc as skipper
- Volos lose appeal against Europa ban
- Man United plans $1 billion Singapore IPO
- Diawara suspension lifted over mistaken identity
- Hoffenheim apologise over shrill 'solution'
- Boca crush Union as fans make fun of River
- Mancini: Electric Aguero can only get better
August 15
- Aguero steals show as City sink Swansea
- Galaxy agree to sign Keane from Spurs
- Redknapp expecting big things from Defoe
- Wenger still hoping to hold onto Nasri
- Enrique happy with Liverpool debut
- Rio downplays Cleverley/Scholes comparisons
- Wenger sad to lose "world class" Fabregas
- Pulis expects signings, but not Adebayor
- Poulsen preparing to leave Liverpool
- Kean hoping to secure Man United loans
- Fabregas completes move to Barcelona
- Fabregas now faces fight for Barca place
- Ferguson not looking to add to United squad
- Coyle empathises with Cahill’s desire
- Shevchenko sidelined with broken jaw
- Chelsea midfielder Mikel's father abducted
- Wenger: Arsenal not in for Mata or Jadson
- Barton doesn’t interest Wenger
- Master technique: Ball mastery part one
- The holding role: Cut the supply line
- Last 5 mins and you need a goal
- Paul Robinson's essential goalkeeper drills
- Fluminense form still poor despite Fred return
- Barca draw at Real in Super Cup opener
August 14
- Fabregas transfer to Barcelona agreed
- Hulk on the spot to seal Porto victory
- Ferguson tells De Gea: Welcome to England
- Leverkusen leave it late to beat Bremen
- Champions Lille lose at home to Montpellier
- Bayern snatch stoppage-time win
- United begin defence with win at West Brom
- Ajax hammer Heerenveen to go top
- New China coach Camacho eyes World Cup
August 13
- Pitroipa pounces to deny PSG victory
- Gervinho sent off in Arsenal stalemate
- Cagliari fire Donadoni before season starts
- La Volpe quits as coach of Costa Rica
August 12
- Torres available to spearhead Chelsea attack
- Fabregas and Nasri out of Arsenal squad
- Adu returns to MLS with Philadelphia
- Top flight holds no fear for Swansea's Tate
- Pastore debut uncertain for shaky PSG
- Evra doubtful for Man United opener
- Dortmund coach Klopp stays grounded
- Mancini keen to complete squad
- Terry impressed by Villas-Boas
- Dixon no fan of current non-contact game
- Iraq eye Zico for World Cup campaign
August 11
- FIFA opens ethics probes into 16 officials
- Real and Barca braced for another 'clasico'
- Cabanas plays in Mexico City friendly
- Westerveld signs for Ajax Cape Town
- Matthaus agrees to extend Bulgaria contract
- Spanish players set to delay start of season
- Olympiakos Volos kicked out of Europa League
- Tottenham v Everton called off over riots
- Menezes asks for patience in rebuilding process
- No panic at Bayern despite shock start
- Nemanja Vidic: Bounce back from criticism
- Defending corners: The essentials
- Eric Harrison's 3 top tips for young players
- Dion Dublin: Score from crosses
- Nani: Shooting with both feet
- Klinsmann era begins with Mexico draw
- Lyon presented with chance to push clear
- New-look Man United kick off at West Brom
August 10
- Aquilani fires Italy past Spain
- Germany end winless run against Brazil
- France held to draw by Chile
- Ivory Coast win seven-goal thriller with Israel
- Keane 'probably likely' to be leaving Spurs
- Juventus to fight on over 2006 title
- FIFA ban six officials for life over friendlies
- Distin confident of Jagielka stay
- Arsenal granted work permit for Miyaichi
- In the gym with Paul Robinson
- Trick of the week: Upper body 360
- Pele: Big match preparation
- Finishing school: Part Three
- The holding role: Discipline is key
- Porto remain favourites despite Villas-Boas exit
August 9
- Gomez quits Colombia over punching incident
- Casillas recalls day Spain's luck changed
- Atalanta deducted points over match-fixing
- England friendly falls victim to UK riots
August 8
- Colombia coach apologises for hitting woman
- Prandelli: Italy have a lot of catching up to do
- Iniesta: Thiago ready for Spain debut
- Oxlade-Chamberlain seals Arsenal switch
- Pastore targets trophies and Ligue 1 growth
- Spitting incident mars Argentine kick-off
- Cleverley catches Capello's eye
- 'Minor' trophy could be 'major' sign for United
- Tevez returns to "expensive" Manchester
- Corinthians lose lead to Flamengo
- Qatar end brief Rajevac reign
August 7
- Serie A captains threaten strike action
- Blunder by new boys hands Bayern defeat
- Young United side silence noisy neighbours
- Ajax and Twente off to winning starts
- Toshack to take charge of Macedonia
- Late Nani strike stuns City in Shield
August 6
- Welbeck and Richards return for England
- Big-spending PSG lose at home to Lorient
- West Ham capture striker Carew
- Sabella style very different from Maradona
- Chelsea agree deal to land Lukaku
- Sabella: Argentina job pinnacle of profession
- Stuttgart and Wolfsburg off to flying starts
- Pastore completes PSG move
- Milan fight back to beat Inter in Super Cup
August 5
- Dortmund begin Bundesliga defence with win
- Media row set to disrupt football coverage
- Allardyce not building plans around Parker
- Europa League play-off draw in full
- Arsenal handed tricky tie against Udinese
- Spain summon Thiago for Italy friendly
- Dutch squad for England friendly
- Nemanja Vidic: The key to consistency
- Building confidence in young players
- Pele: What every striker needs
- How to defend when you’ve got the ball
- Melbourne Victory close in on Kewell
- Relegated River cast shadow over top tier
August 4
- Atalanta risk points deduction in betting probe
- De Rossi returns for Italy friendly
- Klinsmann names first squad as USA coach
- Cantona criticises homesick Man City duo
- Hapoel Petah Tikva relegation on hold
- Roberts praises Shea loan move
- Flamengo continue to stalk leaders Corinthians
- Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona
- Former Japan defender Matsuda dies
- What your game can learn from... Darts
- Trick of the week: Hamstring catch
- Dion Dublin: Defending from the front
- Nani: Take it to the next level
- Summer fitness plan for goalkeepers
- Bundesliga clubs count their wounded
- Big-spending PSG seek statement of intent
- Brazil's top youngsters 'must toughen up'
August 3
- Dynamo Kiev and Rangers exit early
- Twente coach Adriaanse eyes Barcelona style
- Youngster Jones wants centre-back berth
- Agent: 'Two or three' teams chasing Crouch
- Roberts: I couldn't turn down Arsenal
- Silva: Door open for Tevez return
- Serie A players hint at strike over player rights
- Pele warns Neymar against early move
- Lampard confident best years are ahead of him
- Japan players in shock as Matsuda fights for life
- Nemanja Vidic: Maintaining concentration
- Dion Dublin: Holding the ball up
- Winning the ball off the target man
- The recipe for match fitness
August 2
- Panathinaikos ousted by Odense in qualifying
- Cash-strapped Hapoel Petah Tikva relegated
- Scholes heaps praise upon Sneijder
- England 'ideal opponents' for Mineirao opener
- Kieran Gibbs: How to become a full-back
- Get the babies on board
- The holding role: Know your job
- Paul Robinson: Summer fitness for goalkeepers
- Sabella confirmed as Argentina coach
August 1
- Cantona: Quitting United like kicking heroin
- Join FourFourTwo's Fantasy Football league
- Sneijder refuses to rule out Inter exit
- Pavlyuchenko fears for future with Tottenham
- Scholes reveals risking Ferguson wrath
- Adam eager to hit ground running at Anfield
- Phelan dampens talk of fiery Wembley derby
- Kick-off on the front foot
- Beach fitness
- Arsene Wenger: 5 skills for 5-a-side
- Luis Nani: How to shoot with deadly swerve
- Corinthians lead cut after another defeat