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FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke is confident Sao Paulo's stadium will be ready to host the opening match of the 2014 World Cup after overcoming its slow pace of construction.

Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals by thrashing 10-man Newcastle 4-0 on Monday, mixing power with panache to mark Manuel Pellegrini's first competitive game in charge in style.

Tickets for the 2014 World Cup will go on sale Tuesday and FIFA is expecting similar demand to that from the 2006 tournament in Germany.

Giovani Dos Santos scored the equalizer and set up the late winner in a four-minute span to lead Villarreal's 3-2 comeback victory at Almeria on Monday, ensuring the club's successful return to Spain's first division.

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss the opening month of the Serie A season because of a knee injury.

Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane was named Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 25 of the 2013 season on Monday.

Tickets for the 2014 World Cup will go on sale Tuesday and FIFA is expecting similar demand to that from the 2006 tournament in Germany.

Sevilla defender Nicolas Pareja has broken a bone in his right arm and will be out for two months.

The German football federation is investigating alleged racist taunting by fans toward a black player during a second-division game.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed striker Robert Lewandowski has been given a pay rise but is not about to agree an extended deal with the club.

New Southampton striker Daniel Osvaldo admits the prospect of working with Mauricio Pochettino again was a key factor in his decision to join the club.

NAC Breda have confirmed they are hoping to sign Chelsea youngster Stipe Perica on a season-long loan.

The Scottish Football Association has accused Rangers midfielder Ian Black of betting on his team not to win three matches.

Sevilla coach Unai Emery has again stressed his desire to keep Geoffrey Kondogbia at the club and says only a big-money offer will change his mind.

The Rossoneri CEO is satisfied with the club's transfer activity so far and believes Italy will soon be overtaken by Portugal in the Uefa ranking

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has praised the new Goal Decision System and says that - even after just one weekend - it has made the job of match officials far easier.

Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri was delighted with Emmanuel Riviere after the striker scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 4-1 win over

The striker joins the Rossazzurri on season-long deal, with the Sicilian club having an option to purchase a 50% stake in the player next summer

Cesare Prandelli has not ruled out including veterans Alessandro Del Piero and Francesco Totti in his FIFA World Cup squad.

Jack Butland would be prepared to leave Stoke City on loan in order to get regular games and aid his development.

Scott Gallacher says he is desperate to establish himself as Rangers' regular goalkeeper, but would accept a move out on loan if required.

The Gunners have submitted formal bids for the Newcastle midfielder and Japanese full-back, and made an enquiry over Sevilla's 20-year-old French star