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EXCLUSIVE: Redknapp WILL lead England out at Euro 2012

Paul Smith — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:30:52 GMT

Spurs boss will see out the season to get club back in Champions League

Fergie: 'Disgrace' Suarez should never play for Liverpool again

Simon Mullock — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:29:22 GMT

'For a club with their history, I’d get rid of him, I really would' says United boss

Van der Sar: You won't see me making a Scholes comeback

Bill Mills — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:26:51 GMT

Former United keeper sympathises with how much returning midfielder missed the game

Fergie: We want to win the Europa League...'seriously'

Derick Allsop — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:26:16 GMT

'It’s still European football, it’s still a good standard of football' says Man United boss

Rio: I have lost all respect for Suarez

MirrorFootball — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:05:20 GMT

'After seeing what I saw I decided not to shake his hand' says United captain

Comment: Why Liverpool need to accept Suarez is more sinner than saint

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:30:34 GMT

Yesterday's Manchester United-Liverpool clash was a perfect opportunity to draw a line under the Suarez-Evra saga and move on. Instead, just a week after returning from his eight-game ban for racially abusing the United defender, the movement of one hand – away from Evra – has ensured that there will be weeks, perhaps months, of criticism, recriminations and bad feeling. Suarez might have put the ball into the United net at Old Trafford, but his PR own goal will have a lasting effect on his c...

Andy Dunn's Big Match Verdict: Why Rio's grand performance would make him Harry's ideal captain

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:30:08 GMT

The idiotic refusal by Luis Suarez to shake Patrice Evra’s hand, the tunnel bust-up and Fergie’s after-match comments dominate the headlines – but there is another important talking-point to emerge from this incendiary clash. Should Rio Ferdinand captain England at Euro 2012? Apart from an unwitting deflection which gifted Liverpool their goal, Rio was once again magnificent yesterday. There were three other potential contenders for the armband vacancy on show at Old Trafford: Paul Schol...

Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool: Sunday Mirror match report

Simon Mullock — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:29:01 GMT

Luis Suarez slammed for refusing to shake Patrice Evra's hand

Why I can't wait to face Moyes - my tip to replace Fergie - again

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:54 GMT

I really miss pitting my wits against the best managers in the Premier League. However, next week I’ll be up against the man I reckon would be perfect to one day follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Alex Ferguson. Blackpool’s midweek FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday means that we will face David Moyes’ Everton in the fifth round at Goodison on Saturday. Moysey is a top operator. Everton are a huge club in every way apart from the fact that they don’t seem to have a lot of money to spend...

Will Juan Sebastian Veron's football career have a fairytale ending?

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:07:22 GMT

For the new season, MirrorFootball is teaming up with some of the blogosphere's best new writers to bring you even more great football reads every single day. Saturday is South America day, and here's Valderramarama's Ed Malyon with his take on the week's big issues in Argentina. *** This weekend sees the return of the Argentina Primera division as the Clausura 2012 kicks off. Boca Juniors strolled to the Apertura title before Christmas but the second short-tournament of the season promises t...

Fergie: Suarez is a "disgrace to Liverpool FC" who should never play for them again (Video)

MirrorFootball — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:19:45 GMT

Manager speaks his mind after bad-tempered encounter

Tweet my Handshake! The best gags from Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:09:42 GMT

Manchester United won the match but inevitably this encounter will be remembered more for the antics of Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra.

Here's how it unfolded on our @MirrorFootball feed:

Police confiscate "potentially offensive" Manchester United fanzine

MirrorFootball — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:40:06 GMT

Red Issue featured a Luis Suarez Ku Klux Klan mask

Police and stewards called to Old Trafford tunnel bust-up

MirrorFootball — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:15:38 GMT

Tempers flare in fractious encounter

Suarez starts for Liverpool but refuses to shake Evra's hand - watch it here

MirrorFootball — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:05:05 GMT

Striker starts first match since being banned for using racist language

Sneijder leaves door open for Manchester United move

Football Spy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:04:30 GMT

"I am living day by day," says Dutch star

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers

Football Spy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:15:47 GMT

Sneijder admits United link, Arsenal and Spurs want same defender and Liverpool look at Anderlecht hitman

Why farcical forced pre-match handshakes should be scrapped

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:01:52 GMT

The pre-match handshake is a meaningless farce and should be scrapped. You shake the hand of an opponent one minute and are trying to get him sent off by waving an imaginary card at the ref the next. Managers should shake hands at the end of matches, as an example to everyone. And it should not be with a grip like a limp lettuce or without looking at the man you are shaking hands with. Do it like you mean it. The procession of players shaking hands has come into our game via the Champions Lea...

Double Euro injury boost for United

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:32:05 GMT

Nani and Jones should both be fit to play Ajax says Fergie

What are the odds Suarez and Evra swap shirts at the final whistle? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:06 GMT

The FA reckon Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra should shake hands when they come face to face on Saturday, because even boxers touch gloves before they beat the living daylights out of each other. In Audley Harrison’s case, it was the only meaningful shot he landed. Shaking isn’t compulsory, but it is encouraged by those grey men at the Football Association, particularly at the urinals. The FA have asked the two players to draw a line under their unsavoury spat and are hoping to return to some so...

EXCLUSIVE: Racist abuse drives Micah Richards to quit Twitter

John Cross — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:45:34 GMT

Police are called in over messages to Man City and England defender

Redknapp's up for "aggro" of the England job

Martin Lipton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:35:22 GMT

Spurs boss confirms succeeding Capello would be the "ultimate" in management

Redknapp: I can handle ANYTHING after tax-trial ordeal

Martin Lipton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:33:29 GMT

Stress of last five years have been horrendous says Tottenham boss tipped to be new England manager

Suarez 'can handle Old Trafford pressure cooker'

David Maddock — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:32:15 GMT

Dalglish backs racism-row striker not to wilt when he faces Evra and United

Fergie praises Evra for shrugging off Kop flak

David Anderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:32:05 GMT

Defender will stay cool when he faces Suarez says United boss

City's Barry backed to captain England (by City's manager)

David McDonnell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:31:48 GMT

Midfielder has the intelligence and quality to replace Terry says Mancini

EXCLUSIVE: Henderson eager to make a racquet for Liverpool

David Maddock — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:31:00 GMT

Kop's £20million man finally proving to fans he was an ace signing

"Revelation" Cleverley's return delights Fergie

David Anderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:30:58 GMT

United boss thrilled to have midfielder back from four-month lay-off

United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:59:19 GMT

We should have sacked Capello two years ago Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs Those who think today’s relations between Manchester United and Liverpool are toxic should have been at the FA Cup semi-final at Goodison in 1985. There were re-enactments of mediaeval pitched battles in the streets, a Stanley knife exhibition in Stanley Park and, on the terraces, the kind of tribal exchanges you see in Gaza on a bad day. Stones, coins and golf balls bearing eight-inch nails were hurled across t...

Chicharito: Even people in Mexico know how fierce the Man United-Liverpool rivalry is

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:07:12 GMT

Javier Hernandez can't wait to take on the Reds at Old Trafford

3PM Extra: Joe Hart's fart, when mascots attack and Turkish team's bus collides with express train

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:38:05 GMT

Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection:

1) We missed this one when it went up so props to Who Ate All The Pies for digging it up again. We're not sure what we like most about this excellent Manchester City vid: the post-modern take on the 'I love...' format; the fact they've got Noel Gallagher in talking about farting; or the look on Vincent Kompany's face. Brilliant.

Ferguson takes swipe at Liverpool over Suarez case

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:31:29 GMT

"They've said plenty, haven't they? We've kept our dignity throughout," said the United boss

Fergie: De Gea will be in gear for Liverpool match

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:57 GMT

United boss says his keeper will take heart from his display against Chelsea last week

Man United vs Liverpool team news: Cleverley and Enrique in contention to return

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:27 GMT

Luis Suarez set for face Evra, Phil Jones remains out

Premier League team news round-up

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:20:29 GMT

Get all the squad news ahead of every Premier League match this weekend

Simon Bird's Premier League previews and predictions (Week 25)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:09:42 GMT

'Arry'll put a smile on those poor England boys' faces. Yeah, 'Arry's a man manager. Arm round the shoulder type of bloke. Salt of the erf. One of us, working class boy done good. We can enjoy watching England again, can't we? Three pie, three mash and a slosh of liquor, please. We are 12 hours into the Harry Redknapp love in and it's nauseating already. Players, pundits, reporters all clamouring to heap love and praise on the Spurs boss. Arm round the shoulder? Ask Darren Bent about that. Th...

The Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:25:39 GMT

The MirrorFootball Best XI is our new feature celebrating the very best of the beautiful game. Each list has been compiled by our expert reporters and, moving forward, we'll update them as and when to ensure they remain definitive guides.

First up, it's the Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games.

The Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games picture special

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:23:35 GMT

The Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games

Redknapp rules out combining Spurs job with England role

Martin Lipton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT

But Spurs boss says managing England is "the ultimate job"

Dalglish: If England want the best, they should get Fergie!

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:30 GMT

Liverpool boss has hinted that his old rival would be the ideal man to lead the Three Lions

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

David McDonnell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:01:54 GMT

Veteran midfielder signs up for another year

Fergie joins the 'Harry for England' bandwagon

David Anderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:45 GMT

"There is no doubt Harry Redknapp is the best man," said the Manchester United boss

Picture special: 'Knight Rider' Ronaldo's new Lamborghini Aventador

MirrorFootball — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:59:29 GMT

Real Madrid star has some new wheels

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

Football Spy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:07:13 GMT

Real Madrid eye £30m move for Man City star, Sneijder on Russian club's radar and Juve want United youngster

Why do Rooney and co want Redknapp to succeed Capello? He'll make playing for England fun again

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:53 GMT

Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have already taken to Twitter to say Harry Redknapp is the man they’d like as next England manager. And there is a feeling among the players that he has the character to unify a dressing room in danger of becoming split on racial lines. There is also a degree of weariness about the thought of another foreign manager taking control. Many of them had great respect for Fabio Capello, partly because of all he had achieved in a glorious club career in Italy and Spain...

New England manager 'must heal squad splits'

John Cross & Jeremy Armstrong — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:50 GMT

John Terry had angry exchange with another player at Three Lions training reveals insider

FA want Redknapp on his Tottenham wages

John Cross & Jeremy Armstrong — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:41 GMT

Spurs boss would be paid £4million a year to lead England - £2m less than Capello got

'Arry for England: All the latest news, opinion and features

MirrorFootball — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:02 GMT

Everything you need to know in one handy place

EXCLUSIVE: Jermain Defoe on the magic of Redknapp

Darren Lewis — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:01:09 GMT

'Some people just have an aura that inspires you to perform' says Spurs and England striker

EXCLUSIVE: Capello gagged by worried FA

John Cross — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:01:06 GMT

Terms of manager's £1.5m pay-off prevent him criticising England