FA investigate Ferdinand racism claims The Football Association say they have found no evidence of England fans singing inflammatory songs aimed at Rio Ferdinand.
It has been alleged that sections of England support were chanting in a racist manner about the Manchester United defender and his brother Anton during a World Cup qualifier against San Marino last week.
The FA said that it will continue to search for evidence and punish anyone found responsible.
In a statement, Club England MD Adrian Bevington explained: "In San Marino, we had FA security officers monitoring the English supporters in the stadium. This includes recorded vi
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Benitez pleased with Chelsea progress Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez argues that the Blues have been doing a 'great job' under his tenure.
The Stamford Bridge outfit have slipped from title contention under the Spaniard but are five points ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
Many supporters at Stamford Bridge have not taken well to Benitez since his arrival and the former Liverpool boss believes that tensions were heightened by negative comments about the club that were falsely attributed to him.
He told the Daily Mirror: "I try to have the vision of the big picture. If I'm here, it's b
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Category: News Views: 881 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 22:50
Riera not afraid of Real Madrid Galatasaray wing-back Albert Riera says his side can upset Real Madrid and move into the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The Spaniard realises the Liga champions head into the quarter-final tie as the favourites, but is nonetheless optimistic about his side's chances to progress.
"Can we knock out Madrid? Why not? We have enough talent to play against anyone, honestly," he told Marca.
"People are going to be surprised by us because we're going to attack with everything we have.
"If we get a good result in the first leg, watch
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Category: News Views: 738 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 22:47
Ancelotti wants Beckham stay Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep David Beckham at the club beyond his contract expiration in the off-season.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder joined in January, but his deal with PSG is just a short-term one and he is set to leave at the end of June.
Ancelotti will have fuelled rumours the ex-England international could remain at Parc des Princes after his frank admission that he wants PSG to hold on to the veteran.
The Italian told reporters on Thursday: "Beckham is available for tomorrow's game. He's arrived back in Paris and has not missed a traini
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Category: News Views: 861 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 04:13
Hangeland pens Fulham extension Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has signed a new deal which ties him to the Premier League club until 2015.
Since signing from FC Copenhagen in 2008, the Norway international has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.
Hangeland has been in talks with the club since December, and after three months the Norway international is happy to have put pen to paper.
"I'm delighted," Hangeland told the club's official website.
"It's taken a long time, but we're there now and I hope the club
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Category: News Views: 1009 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 02:16
Lambert: Anfield win ´long gone´ Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says December's 3-1 victory at Anfield will count for nothing when they host Liverpool on Sunday.
Villa put in one of their best performances of the season that day and will fancy their chances of completing a double over Brendan Rodgers' side after winning two consecutive league games for the first time.
Although the former Norwich manager admitted his side are in good shape going into Sunday's match, he is refusing to get carried away.
"I don't know if you ever get a complete performance but, that day, we played very, very well," he told reporters.
Category: News Views: 976 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 02:12
Hughton hails Van Wolfswinkel swoop Norwich manager Chris Hughton has expressed joy at his club's capture of striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
The Premier League club officially announced a deal with Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon for the Dutch striker last week, with Van Wolfswinkel to arrive at Carrow Road on July 1.
Hughton has praised his club for their initiative in securing the move and drawn attention to the 24-year-old's finishing prowess ahead of the close-season switch.
"It's a real exciting period for us and certainly we have to thank the club very much for their support and their ambition on this one," Hughton told report
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Category: News Views: 882 Added: SkyDate: 29.03.2013 - 02:10
