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Uefa president Michel Platini warns the Football Association that delaying naming a new chairman could damage England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis plans talks with Asmir Begovic after the keeper's claim he did not refuse to play in the Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury.

UEFA President Michel Platini says the England 2018 bid campaign needs to act quickly to appoint a chairman - or a president as Platini calls it - otherwise it could damage their hopes of hosting the World Cup.

Chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid Andy Anson rejects speculation about the wording of the statement made by Fifa bid inspection leader Harold Mayne-Nicholls with regard to England's hotel facilities and the involvement of the deputy prime minister.

Liverpool and Man City qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, but Aston Villa, Celtic, Dundee United, Motherwell and TNS all crash out of the competition.

Fifa's inspectors broadly praise England's 2018 World Cup bid at the conclusion of a four-day visit.

Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez distances himself from reports linking his club with moves for Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Javier Mascherano.

Kilmarnock sign striker Harry Forrester from Aston Villa on loan until January.

Two Premier League clubs and Glasgow Celtic show interest in Derry City forward Patrick McEleney.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says new signing Sebastien Squillaci of France is "suited" to the English game, but calls for the transfer window to be closed sooner for the domestic market.

Florent Malouda is one of nine France World Cup players recalled for the start of the Euro 2012 qualification campaign.

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Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray announces his retirement after admitting defeat in his long-running battle against injury.

France defender Sebastien Squillaci completes his move to Arsenal from Spanish club Sevilla for an undisclosed fee.

New Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic is likely to make his debut on Saturday after receiving a work permit.

Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe admits a charge of using a mobile phone when driving in Essex.

Utility player Michael Mancienne rejoins Wolves on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert moves to bring in West Brom defender Leon Barnett on loan until 4 January.

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp reveals he does not intend buying any more players unless he receives a big offer for one of his own and says his side can not afford to let their Premier League form slide for Saturday's clash with Wigan, after qualifying for the Champions League group stage.

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be on his way back to Italy with AC Milan, according to Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani.