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Sligo Rovers and Chris Turner are under investigation by the director of the League of Ireland as the midfielder’s future was finally resolved by Disputes Resolution Chamber (DRC) in Dublin today.

The draw for the first three rounds of the 2010 EA SPORTS Cup was made today, with Drogheda United to play Bray Wanderers in the first round in an all-Premier Division clash.

Eden Hazard's late goal inflicted Liverpool's first defeat on French soil in six visits and left Rafael Benitez's side with an uphill battle to make the quarter-finals of the Europa League after they lost 1-0.

Sepp Blatter has defended FIFA's decision to rule out goal-line technology on the grounds of cost and keeping the game the same throughout all levels of football.

Arsene Wenger accepts it will take a ‘miracle’ for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is confident record signing Kevin Doyle will be unaffected by speculation linking him with other Barclays Premier League clubs.

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce took another swipe at Rafael Benitez on Thursday by claiming Liverpool have blown their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford outfit by the Red Knights group.

Martin O'Neill has challenged Gabriel Agbonlahor, John Carew and Emile Heskey to deliver enough goal-power in the final quarter of the season to keep Aston Villa on course for FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano gave under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of last night's Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.