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Trapattoni hails 'important win'
Republic of Ireland Giovanni Trapattoni says his side's 1-0 win over Armenia is an important one.
Fifa alters stance on TV evidence
Fifa decides not to stand in the way of national associations using video evidence to punish players found guilty of simulation.
Armenia 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.
Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns on a busy night of international football.
Midfield berth attracts Scharner
Paul Scharner says he joined West Brom with the promise that he would play in his favoured position of centre midfield.
Rugby star Cipriani trains at US soccer team Colorado Rapids
Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.
Euro 2012 qualifying scores
Euro 2012 qualifying scores
Dedication is key for Carragher
As he prepares for his testimonial game, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says his strong character has kept him playing at the top level since 1997.
England pressure inspires Capello
England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.
Villa return for keeper Marshall
Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer.
Wales hope for Bale inspiration
Manager John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale's rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales.
Beckham eyes 11 September return
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Cricket scandal hits Croydon team
The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.
PSV turned down Bebe 'for free'
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.
Toshack queries Euro ref choice
John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.
Curbishley linked with Villa job
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
Footballer threw punches in club
A West Bromwich Albion footballer is given a suspended sentence for throwing punches in a nightclub.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Trapattoni backs Keane to deliver
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has backed Robbie Keane to deliver in Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Roberto Carlos's "impossible goal" was no fluke, scientists conclude
Physicists explain one of football's most spectacular free-kicks, showing that Roberto Carlos's 1997 "impossible goal" was not a fluke.