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Fifa president Sepp Blatter is closer to being given another four years in charge of world football after he was backed by the Asian football chief.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald concedes their Europa League defeat to Rapid Vienna could damage his prospects of taking over permanently.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is left deflated after his side were thumped 4-0 by Utrecht and knocked out of Europe.

Manchester City ease into the group stages of the Europa League with a comfortable win over FC Timisoara.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt commits his future to the club following speculation of a move to Inter Milan.

Aston Villa are sent crashing out of Europe by Rapid Vienna for the second year running after missing a second-half penalty in a 3-2 loss.

Motherwell are eliminated from the Europa League at the play-off stage as Odense complete an aggregate victory at Fir Park.

Birmingham come from a goal down to overcome a gutsy Rochdale in the second round of the Carling Cup.

Disjointed Celtic exit the Europa League in brutal fashion after a 4-0 defeat by Utrecht.

The New Saints are knocked out of the Europa League, despite a brave second-leg draw against CSKA Sofia in Wrexham.

A late Jon Daly goal is not enough for a battling Dundee Utd in the Europa League play-off second leg in Athens.

Liverpool secure their place in the group stages of the Europa League courtesy of a win at Trabzonspor.

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Manchester City's football administrator Brian Marwood dismisses some accusations levied at the club as "laughable" and says the large sums of money spent on new players are justified as they look to build a sustainable future.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini defends the club's transfer policy after spending around £125m on players over the course of the summer.

Champions League debutants Tottenham will face holders Inter Milan in the group stages of the competition.

Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez says the technical director and chairman sign players, not the coach, when asked if he would sign anybody from his former club Liverpool.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says it is "disappointing" that Birmingham counterpart Alex McLeish has made his interest in French winger Charles N'Zogbia public, and believes a shorter transfer window would help players focus on the season.

Japan midfielder Yuki Abe joins Leicester City subject to international clearance, the club has confirmed.