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Taylor urges FA action over Suarez

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has branded Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford on Saturday as "disrespectful, inappropriate and embarrassing".

US press wade into Suarez debate

The Luis Suarez controversy has attracted criticism in the United States where the press have called for Liverpool's American owners to intervene.

AVB looks to Europe for boost

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas intends to use the FA Cup and Champions League to restore his team's confidence.

Lancaster happy with resolve

England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster was proud of the resolve his side showed in bouncing back from a "mad five minutes" to beat Italy 19-15 in freezing Rome.

Confusion reigns after French farce

The Stade de France was the centre of farcical scenes on Saturday night when Ireland's RBS 6 Nations match against France was postponed just 10 minutes before kick-off.

Buttler ruled out

England middle-order batsman Jos Buttler will miss Monday's first one-day international against Pakistan because of split webbing in his left hand.

Cabrera-Bello stuns Westwood

Rafael Cabrera-Bello pulled off another shock on the European Tour when he out-played Lee Westwood to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Redknapp hails 'brilliant' fans

Harry Redknapp thanked Tottenham's fans for helping him end the most difficult week of his life on a high as the Londoners ripped Newcastle apart with a devastating performance at White Hart Lane.

Wenger salutes King Henry

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the "legend" of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland.

Fleming and Hutchins put GB ahead

Great Britain moved to within one rubber of a fifth consecutive Davis Cup win under captain Leon Smith after Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins beat Michal Mertinak and Filip Polasek of Slovakia at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.

I haven't run away from England job, says Fabio Capello

Fabio Capello has blamed a "misunderstanding" for him quitting the England job Comments (1)

Harry Redknapp: England is the ultimate job but I couldn't manage Spurs as well

Harry Redknapp has described becoming �England manager as "the ultimate job" but insisted he could not lead both Tottenham and his country Comments (17)

I know Harry Redknapp can handle transition to the England job

Sam Allardyce: The new manager will have to adjust to having the players for only 10 games a year, instead of 40-plus Comments (3)

There's no doubt that Harry Redknapp is the best man to take over as England manager, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job Comments (2)

Pressure's on Andre Villas-Boas as Roman Abramovich renews contact with Jose Mourinho

The pressure on Andre Villas-Boas is mounting amid the news that Roman Abramovich has been stepping up his communication with former boss Jose Mourinho in recent months Comments (11)

Benefits of a foreign policy

James Lawton: If Harry Redknapp rejects the England managers job, the likeliest candidates are foreign

Sam Allardyce column

Exclusive: I know Harry Redknapp can handle transition to the England job

FA reject �1.5million pay-off claims

The Football Association have rejected claims they paid �1.5million in compensation to Fabio Capello following the Italian's resignation as England coach Comments

Peterborough pray fans aren't too posh to sweep

Peterborough have appealed for fans to turn up at London Road with their own shovels to save their clash with Championship leaders West Ham Comments

Fabio Capello arrived as a winner but we all look like losers now he's gone

James Olley: Capello got plenty wrong. A failure to grasp the language and underestimating the English furore around the captaincy were among his principal shortcomings Comments (2)

Derby blow for Thierry Henry after Arsene Wenger fails to extend loan

Striker denied the opportunity to face Spurs as Arsenal confirm he will be returning to MLS the day after Milan clash Comments (7)

No shortage of options for Fabio Capello

Fabio Capello's record as a club coach means there should be plenty of chances for him to return to management after quitting as England boss Comments

Milan Mandaric: there is no better candidate to manage England than Harry Redknapp

Milan Mandaric believes there is no better candidate to manage England than Harry Redknapp Comments

Mark Hughes calls for common sense from refs

Mark Hughes believes referees need to show greater consistency after Djibril Cisse was given a three-game ban for grabbing the throat of Wolves defender Roger Johnson last weekend Comments

Should Harry Redknapp say no to England, then we'll remain 'Little England' if we close the door to the benefits a foreign policy can offer

James Lawton: If the English football public is in love with Redknapp, it surely has to brace itself against the possibility of rejection. The likeliest candidates, there is no way around it, are foreign Comments

Martin Jol: next four weeks are crucial for Fulham

Martin Jol believes this next month is the most vital of Fulham's season Comments

Guus Hiddink's personal relationship with John Terry could scupper Dutchman's chances of managing England

Guus Hiddink's 'strong personal relationship' with ousted captain John Terry could rule him out of contention to be the next England manager Comments (8)

Daniel Levy: We'll fight to keep Harry Redknapp at Tottenham

Tottenham will reject any approach from the Football Association to appoint Harry Redknapp as England manager before the end of the Premier League season Comments (22)