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Ferdinand at mercy of body and mind

Manchester United central defender's lapses are nowhere near as worrying as the frailness of his 31-year-old frame

‘The world is Real's marketplace’

Exclusive: Jorge Valdano justifies the Spanish club's huge outlay

Shining brilliance of reluctant hero Brawn

Owner's contribution to the unexpected success of the team bearing his name and Jenson Button cannot be understated

Gazza’s torments go beyond football

This unfolding tragedy is far more complex than could be halted simply by getting him to pull on his boots and keeping him busy

Anfield is home to one big unhappy family

The transcript of a meeting between George Gillett Jr and a Liverpool fan exposes the level of dysfunction at the club, says Matt Dickinson

Drogba proves key to Chelsea’s progress

Carlo Ancelotti played to his team’s strengths to ensure they came out on top against Liverpool, says Matt Dickinson

The exhausting job of being Roy Keane

It must be hard work being Roy Keane. But he may have more time to himself, and his dog-walking, if Ipswich carry on the way they are

Hughes chooses the Blues and the boos

City manager's recent antics may make former United favourite as reviled as Arsene Wenger among Old Trafford faithful

Drogba looms large from the stand

Nicolas Anelka scored against Porto but, writes Matt Dickinson, he could not begin to match threat of his missing team-mate

Combustible fuel that lit Serena’s fire

Matt Dickinson explains how, after the gangland murder of her sister Yetunde, Serena Williams returned to tennis impassioned

Wanted: an Englishman to coach England

Fabio Capello’s success has disguised the fact that a country able to summon decent footballers seems unable to produce a coach

United could also face transfer ban

French club Le Havre claim to have evidence that teenage prodigy Paul Pogba was illegally enticed to Old Trafford

Looking for Cantona: the search continues

A new book about Eric Cantona reveals some of the French legend’s philosophy as well as highlighting how much United miss his craft

Bloodgate cover-up attempt worse than crime

ERC report damns Harlequins over the Tom Williams affair that cost Dean Richards his career and considerable reputation

Ferguson must spend for success

The Manchester United manager's declarations about spending no more money may turn out to be a spectacular ruse

Capello must act to address England shortcomings

Great teams have carried poor players but Glen Johnson must be culled if Capello’s men are to be considered contenders

Beware going on bended knee to Flintoff

Despite the protestations of the all-rounder's agent, England were caught between a rock and a hard place over all-rounder's selection