Football

Jul 31, 2010: Fabio Aurelio has been offered a second chance at Liverpool after new manager Roy Hodgson opted to re-sign the Brazilian full-back.

Jul 31, 2010: Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future once and for all.

Jul 31, 2010: Marouane Chamakh scored on his home debut but Arsenal had to settle for a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.

Jul 31, 2010: Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2013.

Jul 31, 2010: Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has launched a furious attack on the timing of England's friendly against Hungary and criticised his own club's "crazy" scheduling of "too many" pre-season matches.

Jul 31, 2010: David James revealed that he turned down more lucrative offers - including from Premier League clubs - to sign for Bristol City for football and family reasons, with the England goalkeeper immediately targeting a return to the top-flight with the Robins.

Jul 31, 2010: Chelsea are still on track to sign Neymar from Santos and Ramires from Benfica, though Blues owner Roman Abramovich is refusing to pay an inflated price for the Brazilian pair.

Jul 31, 2010: Manchester City are trying to offload close to 30 players, ranging from internationals to juniors, according to some of the world's leading football agents.

Jul 31, 2010: Brett Emerton and Morten Gamst Pedersen got the goals as Blackburn finished their Australia tour with a 2-1 win over Sydney FC.

Jul 31, 2010: France's youngsters have redeemed the nation's football reputation by beating Spain 2-1 in the Under-19 European Championship final on home soil on Friday.