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Gill is looking to replace fellow Englishman Geoff Thompson on European football's ruling body.

There is a very real sense in Italy that this is the year the traditional stranglehold of the big three could be broken.

Pardew was sent to the stands during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Tottenham for shoving referee's assistant Peter Kirkup following a disputed throw-in.

Wim Koevermans has named a 20-member final list for the Nehru Cup which kicks off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on August 22.

Liverpool was the big casualty on the Premier League's opening day, losing 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion.

The Bolton midfielder has retired from football after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup game against Tottenham in March.

Pandev and Dossena were given two-match suspensions, while Juan Zuniga got a one-match ban after a fractious Italian Supercup against Juventus.

The Catalans beat the Red Devils 2-0 in penalty shootout in front of a packed house in Gothenburg.

India lost five places to be placed at the 168th spot in the latest chart released on Wednesday.

Manchester United would look to avenge their 2010 Champions League final defeat.

"I am very pleased he has decided to commit his future to the club," Gunners' coach Arsene Wenger said.

Chelsea notched up their first victory of the tour with a 4-2 win against the Seattle Sounders.

This has been done because of Europe's Player of the Year award on August 30.

"Cesc Fabregas told me that when I was little, I dressed in silence and they thought I was dumb," revealed Messi.

Oscar is regarded as one of the talents in South America and has been identified by Chelsea as a future star.

Nottingham have not played in the English Premier League since they were relegated in 1999.