The Sweeper: Heerenveen turn down United link

Neil Clement ruled out for season | Roberto Di Matteo extends contract with MK Dons | Ricardo Fuller will stay at Stoke

Only one person can replace Ferguson

Fabio Capello is no spring chicken, but, crucially for Manchester United, he has the experience and is a proven winner

FA confirm England will play Spain in Seville

The friendly international against the European champions in February has been moved from Madrid to Seville

How footballers break down language barriers

It's easy to mock footballers mangling a different tongue, but they help us to break down the barriers of all things foreign

Spain the threat to England bid

Lord Triesman says England can win the vote to host the 2018 World Cup, but admits to insecurities about the process

Capello gives Beckham an ultimatum

Former England captain must play regularly during two-month Italian sojourn if he is to regain place in national squad

Ecuador’s shock troops determined to spring another surprise

Ecuadoreans Liga de Quito have the capacity to surprise favourites Manchester United in the Club World Cup final

Capello: I lifted England depression

Italian says spirits have been buoyed by national side's recent run, but concedes form at Wembley needs improvement

Milner determined to justify Capello's faith

Aston Villa midfielder will continue to work hard as he aims to become a regular in the senior England squad

Milner is the future, says Capello

England manager celebrates a successful first year in charge and singles out Aston Villa midfielder for promotion

Goalkeepers weakest link in Capello plan

David James's gaffe in Uefa Cup merely highlighted the paucity of talent the England manager has at his disposal

England to face Holland in friendly

Fabio Capello's side will start their 2009-10 campaign with a friendly against the Dutch on August 12

SFA consider joint Euro 2016 bid

Governing body is holding talks with its Welsh and Northern Irish counterparts over co-hosting the European Championships

World Cup dream transforming South Africa

The troubled nation may suffer up to 21,000 murders a year but is looking forward to hosting football's showpiece event

Ferguson high on Anson’s list for 2018 bid

2018 World Cup bid gets under way as Manchester United manager is asked to persuade powerbrokers to vote for England

Football-related violence on the rise, says report

3,842 arrests were made during 2007-08 season at all domestic and international games , an increase of 109 on previous year

Downing thanks Capello for fresh start

Middlesbrough winger hails England manager for giving him the confidence to reproduce his club form at international level

Army of England fans needed for 2010 World Cup

More than 100,000 England fans will be needed to help to turn the Fifa 2010 World Cup into a financial success

Hateley: Capello made me complete

The former AC Milan striker - who was helped by Milan coach - is relishing the Italians’ trip to Portsmouth this week

British police may get World Cup call for help

The South African Government is launching a huge operation to crack down on the threat of hooliganism at the 2010 finals