ROME (Reuters) – Serie A’s Atalanta, Novara and Siena were among 22 clubs told on Wednesday that they will face investigations over the possible manipulation of matches. Former European Cup finalists Sampdoria, now playing in Serie B, were also named along with 52 players, the Italian federation (FIGC) said in a statement. They have been referred to the FIGC’s disciplinary committee following …

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Three Serie A clubs among 22 named in betting probe

Follow reporter Joe Willis’ tweets live from the The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where a press conference is being held on the future of Darlington Football Club

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Live: Darlington FC Press Conference

MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid’s hopes of a lucrative place in next season’s Champions League were dealt a huge blow when they had Gabi sent off and conceded a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Real Sociedad in La Liga on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side, who play Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final on May 9, stay sixth on 50 points with two matches left. They are …

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Atletico's Champions League bid falters against Sociedad

Harry Redknapp will try to put the disappointment of being overlooked for the post of England manager behind him when his Tottenham Hotspur side resume their challenge for a place in next season’s Champions League at Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.

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After England snub, Redknapp focus on Bolton clash

Football fans hold up a ‘No Diving’ sign as they watch Manchester City play against Manchester United in an English Premier League football match at The Etihad stadium in Manchester. City won 1-0 to go top of the Premier League table.

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Nigerian Victor Moses scored twice within three minutes as Wigan Athletic eased their relegation fears by trouncing Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United 4-0 at the weekend.

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Moses brace boosts Wigan and shatters Newcastle

German champions Borussia Dortmund have told Japan star Shinji Kagawa he must sign a contract extension by Monday amidst reports he has been offered a three-year Manchester United deal, report Bild.

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MILLIONS of pounds could be pumped into Teesside’s economy as a result of Team GB’s Olympic warm-up matches.

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Team GB Olympic warm-up could be worth millions to Teesside

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fears an Everton backlash following the Merseyside club’s heartbreaking FA Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool last weekend.

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Ferguson fears Everton backlash in Premier League

Wigan Athletic added to last week’s surprise victory over Premier League leaders Manchester United by beating third-place Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.

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Wigan stun Arsenal to ease relegation worries

Goal.com picks the best of the best from Germany’s top flight in the most recent round of action

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Bundesliga Team of the Week Rounds 30 & 31: Reus makes 11th appearance as Hummels reaches double figures

The Amsterdam giants beat the Tukkers on matchday 34 of the 2010-11 campaign to win the title, and the attacking midfielder is desperate to do just that once more this term

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Siem de Jong: It would be great to secure Eredivisie title against Twente

The Old Lady are keen to add a world-class striker to their ranks ahead of next season, and reportedly are willing to double the Uruguayan’s salary to bring him to the club

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Juventus to offer Cavani €4.5 million a year – report

Andy Carroll scored a dramatic late winner as Liverpool came from behind to defeat Merseyside rivals Everton 2-1 to reach the FA Cup final at Wembley here Saturday.

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Liverpool beat Everton to reach FA Cup final

The Red Devils’ 12-game unbeaten league run came to a halt in midweek and they will be aiming to get their title push back on track by beating Alex McLeish’s side

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Manchester United – Aston Villa Preview: Leaders looking to recover from shock loss at Wigan by grabbing three crucial …

HERE is a look at today’s Evening Gazette – available in all good shops and newsagents now. The Evening Gazette is published Monday to Saturday and brings you all the news from around Teesside.

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In newsagents now – today's Evening Gazette

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 : Brazil coach Mano Menezes is confident of leading the team to victory in the 2014 football World Cup.

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Brazil coach Menezes vows to win 2014 World Cup

GANGS of youths have been tamed by a shopkeeper through a shared love of football.

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Troublemakers tamed by shopkeeper's football team

Police in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht will go on a four-hour strike next Thursday in support of their claim for better pay and conditions.

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Police in the four big cities to strike next week over pay

BRISTOL’S Labour leader Peter Hammond has called for a fresh start on the future of Ashton Vale by holding a brand new public…

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Bristol Evening Post commented Labour leader calls for fresh inquiry into stadium

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – European broadcasters will be asked to bid for the rights to national team soccer games under a new system modelled on the Champions’ League – the lucrative competition for top clubs. UEFA, European soccer’s ruling body, will sell rights to future qualifiers for European Championships and World Cups collectively on behalf of all its 53 members. Individual football …

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MADRID (Reuters) – Struggling La Liga team Villarreal appointed Miguel Angel Lotina as coach on Monday after sacking Jose Molina a day earlier. “Villarreal have reached an agreement with Miguel Angel Lotina for him to take charge of the first team until the end of the season,” the club said on their website (www.villarrealcf.es). Lotina, who won the King’s Cup with Espanyol in 2006 and has …

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UPDATED: Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba is in a critical condition in hospital after collapsing during the club’s FA Cup match with Tottenham. The game was abandoned.

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Everton came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Sunderland in the two Premier League teams’ FA Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park on Saturday.

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FA Cup honours even as Everton, Sunderland draw

THE anonymous resident who halted plans for a new £92 million Bristol City FC stadium at Ashton Vale was allegedly offered…

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Despite his side lagging seven points behind leaders Dortmund, Bayern Munich director of sport Christian Nerlinger is not writing off the German league title, but admits the race is out of their hands.

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Bayern refuse to concede title race to Dortmund

A TOP judge looks likely to allow a legal challenge to go ahead over the future of Ashton Vale – causing another stumbling…

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Bristol Evening Post published Judicial review likely on town green application

A HAMSTRING strain will prevent Matt Phillips from making his Scotland debut in Slovenia tomorrow night but that didn’t deter the Scottish Football Association from getting the Blackpool winger to pose for photographers yesterday in the national team’s new adidas away kit.

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Theo Walcott struck twice as Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 and reclaim a place in the top four while delivering a huge blow to their near neighbours’ fast fading title hopes.

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