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Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.

Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland's World Cup heartbreak has made the team stronger and more determined to qualify for Euro 2012.

New France coach Laurent Blanc has given his squad the words of the national anthem - to make sure they can sing along to La Marseillaise as they line up to face Belarus in Paris 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.

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.

Juventus coach Luigi Del Neri is more than satisfied with the make-up of his squad, despite the sale of Brazilian midfielder Diego to Wolfsburg.

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa believes he and his team-mates are comfortable with the pressure of playing as reigning world and European champions and is confident that Vicente del Bosque's side are capable of winning even more silverware.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has thanked club owner Silvio Berlusconi for bankrolling a spending spree just before the transfer window closed.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.

Roma's new €10 million signing Marco Borriello rejected an approach from Manchester City and also had an option to join Real Madrid, according to the player's agent.

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

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has thanked club owner Silvio Berlusconi for bankrolling a spending spree just before the transfer window closed, after the Rossoneri snapped up Robinho and Zlatan ibrahimovic to bolster their attacking otions.

The FIFA Inspection Group has made the final stop on its European journey in Spain and Portugal, who are bidding to co-host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa manager after being interviewed by the club's owner Randy Lerner.

Bruce Djite believes Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg can help his career reach the next level after the striker left Genclerbirligi to return to Australia.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has pleaded with fans attending his testimonial not to direct abuse towards former team-mate Michael Owen, who will be playing in the charity match on Saturday.

Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer.

Bulgarian champions Litex Lovech have appointed Luboslav Penev as head coach.

Despite coming under fierce criticism for failing to set the World Cup alight, Wayne Rooney has received a commendation from FIFA for his performances in South Africa, and was named as one of England's three best players at the tournament.

Shortly before La Albiceleste’s friendly with La Roja, FIFA.com spoke to the interim coach about Diego Maradona, familiar faces and his future in the role.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has called for a review of the loan system which allows English clubs to borrow only two players from within the UK, but unlimited number from abroad - an imbalance he described as "madness".

BOGOTA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Colombian police are searching for a Mexican fugitive wanted for the shooting in January of Paraguay soccer player Salvador Cabanas, a senior officer said on Thursday.

Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov believes England will always struggle to shine in major tournaments because of the gruelling nature of the English domestic season.

England rugby player Danny Cipriani is turning heads in the football world after taking part in training with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.

Chelsea defender Yuri Zhirkov could be set to leave the club, with Spartak Moscow boss Valeri Karpin admitting he is keen to bring the Russia international back to his homeland.

Boss John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale's rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales.

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.

Banfield took an important step towards the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 as they saw off fellow Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield 1-0 away from home.

David Beckham has targeted an earlier-than-expected return to action with the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 11 after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.