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Republic of Ireland Giovanni Trapattoni says his side's 1-0 win over Armenia is an important one.

Fifa decides not to stand in the way of national associations using video evidence to punish players found guilty of simulation.

Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.

England, Scotland and Northern Ireland all kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns as Wales lose their opening match in Montenegro.

Paul Scharner says he joined West Brom with the promise that he would play in his favoured position of centre midfield.

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.

As he prepares for his testimonial game, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says his strong character has kept him playing at the top level since 1997.

England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.

Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer.

Manager John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale's rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales.

Gerard Houllier tops Villa managerial wish list, plus other rumours

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.

The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.

The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.

John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.

Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

A West Bromwich Albion footballer is given a suspended sentence for throwing punches in a nightclub.

Physicists explain one of football's most spectacular free-kicks, showing that Roberto Carlos's 1997 "impossible goal" was not a fluke.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has backed Robbie Keane to deliver in Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.