Tipping Point: The Ireland racing tree got a shake but has anything really fallen out
Jim Bolger’s claim about doping in the sport shocked racing but what have we learned
Brescia set to terminate Mario Balotelli’s contract for missing training
According to Italian media reports the striker’s been told his contract will be ended
Serie A anti-racism campaign ‘looks like a sick joke’
Italian football has been blighted by monkey chants and other incidents of racist abuse
Hellas Verona ban ultras leader until 2030 over Balotelli comments
Brescia striker racially abused by monkey chants during Brescia’s 2-1 defeat in Verona
Italian terraces are once again housing a rise in fascism
Many ultra groups have had neo-Nazi links for years but undertones are getting louder
Five of the most crucial Manchester derbies in history
There have been some battles between red and blue that meant more than most
Manchester United to rival City’s attempt to sign Jean Michaél Seri
Guardiola and Mourinho both interested in signing Nice midfielder at end of season
Will Manchester City run away with it or crack at some point?
There is no evidence of a remorseless challenger in the mode of Liverpool in 1985-86
All in the Game: Farewell Claudio, the sausageman
Also, Arsene Wenger and his unsavoury company, Merson at it again and more
Jurgen Klopp’s energy creates a red tide of belief at Liverpool
Anfield manager’s infectious enthusiasm has had clear effect one year into his reign
Mario Balotelli’s brace sends Nice top of Ligue 1
The Italian’s new beginning has inspired his new team to a brilliant start to the season
Mario Balotelli set to headline list of Liverpool discards
Nice appear prepared to take the same gamble that Brendan Rodgers did in 2014
Crystal Palace agree €37m deal to sign Liverpool’s Christian Benteke
Striker’s move to London club may also open door to departure of Danny Ings from Anfield
‘I don’t care about record-breaking transfers’ - Paul Pogba’s agent
Manchester United have made an incredible bid for the France and Juventus playmaker
Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo left out of Italy squad
The enigmatic striker and playmaker won’t play against Ireland at Euro 2016
Plenty of work for Pep Guardiola in Man City project
The challenge for the Catalan is to send a shock wave through the club
Euro Moments: Super Mario strikes a pose
Balotelli’s brace sees off Germany but people tend to remember celebration even more
Mario Balotelli: I don’t want a Liverpool return
Italian striker is playing for his AC Milan future with six games left to prove himself
Mario Balotelli’s Milan love affair unlikely to get fairytale ending
Injury stalled forward’s momentum on his return to the San Siro on a season long loan
Jürgen Klopp to be given substantial pot to overhaul Liverpool
German star Mario Götze leads list of targets for Anfield club
Liverpool look to south-east Asia for cash windfall
Off-loading Mario Balotelli and selling naming rights of new stand high on Anfield agenda
Jurgen Klopp confused by square pegs and round holes at Anfield
Liverpool’s transfer committee has contrived to build the league’s weirdest squad
Jürgen Klopp will not take shortcuts with Sturridge’s fitness
Liverpool striker suffers minor setback and will miss tie against Stoke
Mario Balotelli undergoes successful groin surgery
Injury has limited him to four appearances since returning to AC Milan this summer
Assessing Ireland’s possible Euro 2016 groups
‘Group of death’ or ‘group of hope’? Let’s just hope it’s a better draw than 2012
Pressure mounting on Rodgers as Liverpool’s woes continue
Supporters’ patience beginning to wear out as storm clouds gather over Anfield
Daniel Sturridge returns to Liverpool training
Striker went under the knife to fix an issue behind his various injuries last term
Kevin De Bruyne close to Manchester City deal
Mario Balotelli completes Liverpool move as Kevin Nolan leaves West Ham
No more extravagant haircuts and clothing for Mario Balotelli
Good behaviour clause in AC Milan contract based on Italian Air Force regulations
Mario Balotelli undergoes medical ahead of Milan return
Juan Cuadrado is expected to complete a loan move from Chelsea to Juventus
Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli on brink of moving back to Milan
Italian striker to draw line under unhappy spell at Anfield by agreeing loan deal
Christian Benteke’s controversial strike seals Liverpool win
Brendan Rodgers’s side make it two from two as Bournemouth suffer harsh second defeat
Mario Balotelli set for ‘loyalty bonus’ if Liverpool can’t sell
Italian accepted a steep pay cut when signing but his agent negotiated a number of add-ons
Liverpool agree deal to sign Christian Benteke
Villa’s Belgian striker heading to Anfield for a fee of €46.8 million subject to medical
Raheem Sterling included in Liverpool’s tour squad
Mario Balotelli left out for pre-season trip to Thailand, Australia and Malaysia
Cabaye move to Palace due to be confirmed next week
West Ham hope to secure Juventus centre half while Roma seek to buy Edin Dzeko
England have crop of exciting players who can banish apathy around team
Roy Hodgson’s winning run hardly merits hype but something could be stirring
Premier League: Who needs to strengthen where?
The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team
Arsene Wenger confirms Danny Welbeck will miss FA Cup final
Injured forward also out for Ireland friendly and Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia
Liverpool owners prepared to hold Raheem Sterling to contract
FSG is to conduct a thorough investigation into Liverpool’s poor campaign
Liverpool say they were never interested in Memphis Depay
Brendan Rodgers will have to wait until next September for Daniel Sturridge’s return
Liverpool’s top four hopes fade after vital defeat at Hull City
Michael Dawson’s winner helps Steve Bruce’s side edge closer to safety
Hull’s late rally continues as they see off woeful Liverpool
Champions League hopes fade for Brendan Rodgers’s side as Tigers move clear of relegation
Liverpool held by West Brom after 22 shots and no goal
Mario Balotelli started as Brendan Rodgers’ team failed to reduce the gap on fourth
Daniel Sturridge not named in Liverpool squad for West Brom
English striker has yet to recover from a hip complaint
Manchester United in pole position to sign Memphis Depay
Champions League football and Van Gaal influence will pull PSV star to Old Trafford not Anfield
Jack Grealish stars as Aston Villa dump Liverpool out in FA Cup semi-final
No Wembley final send-off for Steven Gerrard as Villa prepare to meet Arsenal
Premier League team news and statistics
All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Swansea defender Kyle Naughton ruled out for the rest of the season
Premier League club announce player sustained ankle ligament damage against Hull
Romelu Lukaku should not have joined Everton, says striker’s new agent
Raiola warns Martinez will lose Belgium international striker to one of world’s best sides
Juan Mata goes in for kill as Gerrard boils over in frustration
Liverpool captain sent off seconds after coming on as substitute against United
Mata brace sets up dominant Manchester United win at Anfield
Steven Gerrard sent off for Herrera stamp as Louis Van Gaal’s side control proceedings on Merseyside
Mario Balotelli tells critics to ‘shut up’
Liverpool striker uploaded the curious video to his Instagram account
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