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Ireland are taking a long trip into unknown territory when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia in their opening Group B fixture here on Friday.

Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni Friday joined a team of "ambassadors" promoting the country's bid to host the 2022 World Cup, just four days after his appointment.

Juventus coach Luigi Delneri has been defending his exuberant off-season transfer dealings.

Fabio Capello launches his quest for redemption on Friday knowing only a convincing victory by a makeshift England team over Bulgaria can hush a growing band of critics clamouring for his dismissal.

Laurent Blanc's plans to use France's opening Euro 2012 qualifier at home to Belarus on Friday as a launch-pad for the rebirth of the national side have been hit by bans and injuries to key players.

Three goals from Yossi Benayoun were enough for Israel to beat Malta and get their European Championships qualifying under way on the right note.

David Beckham, sidelined since March with a torn achilles tendon, is hoping to take the field for the Los Angeles Galaxy against Columbus Crew on September 11.

England manager Fabio Capello has been encouraged by Wayne Rooney's recent rise in form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson has left the England squad following undisclosed family issues.

Ireland are taking a long trip into unknown territory when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia in their opening Group B fixture here on Friday.

Top European club coaches on Thursday welcomed the experiment with two extra assistant referees in the Champions League this season.

New Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has accused former club Liverpool of 'spreading lies' following his move to Nou Camp.

Fabio Capello insists he has learned enough from England's World Cup flop to make changes he believes will put his team back on track as long as they play without fear.

Alan Curbishley is tipped to succeed Martin O'Neill as new Aston Villa manager, according to the latest reports.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has thanked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for their role in the signing of Alexander Hleb.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has thanked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for their role in the signing of Alexander Hleb.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has hit out at his club for not backing him in the transfer market and leaving him short up front.

Australian A-League club Gold Coast United have signed Australian international striker Bruce Djite as a replacement for Shane Smeltz, officials said on Thursday.

Mexican side Morelia have won the 2010 Super Liga, beating MLS team New England Revolution 1-2 to lift the trophy.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is set to return from the knee injury that wrecked his World Cup after emerging unscathed from a reserve team outing on Wednesday.

Werder Bremen striker Markus Rosenberg has signed a contract extension with the Bundesliga giants as a part of a loan move to Primera Division outfit Racing Santander.

Everton have confirmed that defender Joseph Yobo has completed his move to Fenerbahce on a season-long loan deal.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday took another swipe at Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, dismissing him as a "small time" coach.

Gareth Barry claims the England players have faith in manager Fabio Capello while insisting he is as hungry as ever for international glory.

West Ham United chairman David Sullivan is pleased following the club enjoyed an active period in the summer's transfer window.

Middlesbrough's Egyptian striker Mido has rejoined Ajax on a free transfer.

Serie A club Roma have insisted that French defender Philippe Mexes will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window.

English Premier League club Tottenham were allowed to sign Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid on Wednesday after their last-ditch move for the Dutch playmaker on deadline day.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is set to return from the knee injury that wrecked his World Cup in a reserve team game against Oldham on Wednesday.

Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu has pulled out of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar on Sunday because of an ankle injury.