Riza Durmisi is only regular to miss out as Denmark name squad

Nicolai Jorgensen returns for Ireland playoff having missed the last two group games

Both Red Bull teams allowed into Champions League

Under Uefa rules no entity can have a influence over activities of more than one club

Theresa May resorts to populist posturing as she baits Fifa

Poppy issue a handy diversion from government inaction in health/sport arena

Euro 2016: Lack of firepower may prove Hungary’s undoing

Victory in playoff against Norway secures Hungary’s first appearance at Euros for 44 years

Euro 2016: Lack of clean sheets may hurt attacking Czechs

Czech Republic will hope veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech can provide a solid defense to their open style

Euro 2016: Austria more than just dark horses

With a squad that looks nothing special on paper this Austria team can be dangerous

Bayern Munich aiming to complete job against Juventus

Pep Guardiola’s side have the advantage of two away goals from the 2-2 draw in Turin

America at Large: MLS still the home of overpaid has-beens

Pirlo shows why real progress is difficult to quantify for US soccer league

Kevin De Bruyne close to Manchester City deal

Mario Balotelli completes Liverpool move as Kevin Nolan leaves West Ham

Laureus Sports Awards ceremony shows China’s difficulties

Country’s lack of current stars highlighted as it looks to Winter Olympics and soccer

Arkadiusz Milik’s emergence adds to Poland’s attack

Ireland’s defence will have to watch out for 21-year-old striker during Aviva clash

Bayern Munich fightback denies Dortmund

Borussia slip into the relegation zone after worst-ever start to a Bundesliga season

Rooney wanted Ferguson to sign Özil in 2010

Scot reiterates that the England striker ‘asked away’ after final game of last season

Özil’s perceptive and selfless passing will be hard for Republic of Ireland to contain

Arsenal midfielder stung by treatment in Spain but still remains central to Germany’s campaign to win fourth World Cup

Mesut Özil believes Arsenal can win Premier League

Former Real Madrid player defends himself from accusations of unprofessionalism

Opportunity knocks for Sammon as Trapattoni makes a contentious call

Manager places trust in Derby striker to replace the injured Keane

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