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The 49-year-old Hughes, a former Manchester United and Chelsea striker, was fired by Queens Park Rangers in November.

Crystal Palace are likely to try to loan back Wilfried Zaha from Manchester United next season after securing promotion to the Premier League.

The American Glazer family bought United for 790 million pounds in 2005 but burdened the club with heavy debts.

AIFF has already issued a tender notice inviting bids for new clubs to be a part of the I-League.

What is allegedly the last stick of chewing gum chewed by the retired Manchester United manager has been sold on the online auction site, with all proceeds going to charity.

Abbiati's contract was set to expire next month but he agreed to a new deal tying him to the club until June 2014.

Arsenal edged Tottenham to fourth place, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Man Utd manager with a 5-5 draw against West Brom.

David Beckham hugged his team-mates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation - for the last time in front of a home crowd.

Ramos dodged one or two tricky questions with a big grin and polite refusal to answer.

A stoppage-time header from Ivanovic helped Chelsea become the first English club to win all three of UEFA's major trophies as they beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final.

Blatter has criticised the 50,000 euro fine handed to AS Roma for racist behaviour by their fans, describing the sanction as too weak and unacceptable.

James Moga and Boima Karpeh struck a goal each as Pune FC posted a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows.

Victory will all but clinch Chelsea's place in next season's Champions League but Benitez believes improving Villa will provide a stern test.

The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United.

Gerrard is now likely to miss England's friendlies against Ireland at Wembley on May 29 and away to Brazil on June 2.

Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein said that the country was crucial for the overall development of the game in the continent.