Bruce Djite believes Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg can help his career reach the next level after the striker left Genclerbirligi to return to Australia. . . . more . . .
Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer. . . . more . . .
England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him. . . . more . . .
John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale's rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales. . . . more . . .
Banfield took an important step towards the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 as they saw off fellow Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield 1-0 as visitors. . . . more . . .
Santos took an equal share of third in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 2-1 home triumph against Avai thanks to goals from Neymar and Marcel, while Sao Paulo defeated Atletico Goianiense. . . . more . . .
Sampdoria forward Giampaolo Pazzini said he is looking forward to showing the Florentine public that he has matured when he starts for the Azzurri against Estonia. . . . more . . .
Former England captain David Beckham is hoping to make his return for Los Angeles Galaxy next weekend after six months out with an Achilles injury. . . . more . . .
Yossi Benayoun struck a hat-trick as Israel bgan their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Malta. . . . more . . .
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September. . . . more . . .
The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal. . . . more . . .
Al Jazira went on top of UAE League standings with a 2-1 win over Al Sharjah, while Bani Yas claimed their second league win of the season as they defeated Al Dhafra 2-0. . . . more . . .
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free. . . . more . . .
Scotland face Lithuania on away turf tomorrow looking to improve their recent record in qualifying competition. . . . more . . .
France midfielder Adil Rami has stressed the importance of Les Bleus getting their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign off to a strong start. . . . more . . .
Croatia need to begin their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign by beating both Latvia and Greece, according to coach Slaven Bilic and playmaker Niko Kranjcar. . . . more . . .
Michael Essien has revealed he is convinced Chelsea can follow up their domestic double of 2009/10 by winning the UEFA Champions League, while Frank Lampard has warned against complacency. . . . more . . .
John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro. . . . more . . .
Steven Gerrard has discussed the pressure England are under, their need to make a winning start to UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying and carrying the captain’s armband. . . . more . . .
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands. . . . more . . .