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Hodgson hits back at Lineker and defends long-ball tactics
World Cup qualifiers: England's manager said he is disappointed by criticism after the 0-0 draw in Kiev -
Trapattoni ends Ireland reign
Football: Giovanni Trapattoni has quit as manager of the Republic of Ireland after failing to qualify for 2014 World Cup
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England frustrated by rain again
Cricket: The rain had the final say once more as the third ODI between England and Australia at Edgbaston was abandoned -
Heineken Cup nears mediation
Rugby union: The future of the Heineken Cup is heading for crunch talks with no agreement in sight -
Bale and Ronaldo embrace at Madrid
Football: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo were all smiles when they met for the first time at training -
Raikkonen agrees Ferrari deal
F1: Kimi Raikkonen will return to Ferrari as Fernando Alonso's team-mate in 2014 in place of Felipe Massa
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