Stuart Pearce has been appointed as temporary England manager, while overwhelming favourite Harry Redknapp refuses to discuss the possibility of being the permanent successor to Fabio Capello.
Recession not bitingRevenue at Europe's 20 leading clubs has increased again despite the economic crisis shaking many countries across the continent.
Roar knowledgeIndonesian conglomerate the Bakrie Group will open a football academy in Jakarta using the expertise of newly acquired Brisbane Roar
David and GoliathUnderdogs Zambia and heavyweights Ivory Coast will face off in the African Nations Cup final after 1-0 victories in the semi-finals.
On the brinkThe Olyroos' dwindling prospects of making the London Games look to have been dealt a final blow after FIFA reversed a critical result.
No dealAnge Postecoglou says the Roar have absolutely no intention of paying Scottish power club Rangers a fat fee to buy back Matt McKay.
A-League Lounge: Round 16
Grandstand's Steve Pearce is joined by Steve Horvat to wrap up all the latest happenings in the A-League and football abroad.
Season highlights
Watch some of the cracking goals and relive the excitement from the fourth season of the W-League as seen on ABC TV.
No more pulling Heart strings
Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip will leave the club at the end of the A-League season.
Speed inquest
Wales football team manager Gary Speed may have taken his own life by accident, a British coroner has ruled.
Top dollars
Hernan Crespo and Robbie Fowler were among the former superstars of soccer to be auctioned off for a new Indian league.
Bayern eyes Big Ears
By Andre Leslie in Germany
Bayern Munich is desperate to win the Champions League this season in front of its own fans.
Brazil's soccer legend Pele kisses his statue as Gabon's president Ali Bongo Ondimba (right) watches during the statue's inauguration inside the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Librevillon February 9, 2012.
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