Today is 'loan deadline day' - not quite the drama of transfer deadline day but still, there should be a few interesting short-term moves coming through. Already Reading have signed Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake on loan.

The 20-year-old, who can play in defence or midfield, has captained the Netherlands up to Under-21s level.

But he has only made four first-team appearances at Chelsea this season despite signing a new five-year contract last term.

Ake's initial loan is for one month but he cannot play in Reading's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal as he has played in this season's competition.

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Ryan Gamble: I think it should be equivalent to what is paid in the Spanish league as both leagues are of comparable quality

Vincenzo: Currently only option is to buy or not buy away ticket. No competition on price from multiple suppliers. Clubs can do more

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Wales haven't qualified for the finals of a major international football competition since the 1958 World Cup in Sweden - where they reached the last eight - but former national team coach John Toshack is convinced Chris Coleman's current crop can qualify for the European Championships in 2016.

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"I really do feel this is our time," said Toshack, now manager of Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca.

"Chris has been in there long enough, and he knows what he's got and he knows how best to go about it."

Wales, who are unbeaten in Group B, trail Israel by one point, and travel to the leaders on Saturday in a 17:00 GMT kick-off.

Haseeb Aurangzeb: Absolutely killed me when Fernando Torres left Liverpool for Chelsea. Couldn't sleep that night.

Wee Brenny Rodgers: I expect Sturridge was sad when Suarez went now he looks like a very ordinary player without him

Burnsie: One that I'd love to see is the breakup of the current England Cricket coaching team. Not got a clue.

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How about this for dedication?

London-based Peter Thompson has signed up to watch his country - New Zealand - in the World Cup final on Sunday.

He will spend 21 hours in flight after departing on Friday night and will pass through 11 different time zones before catching up with friends, watching the big match then getting back on a plane to London in time for an important meeting at work on Tuesday morning.

"It all started on the opening night of the World Cup," explains Thompson, 41. "My friend in Australia and I made a pact that if it was an Australia v New Zealand final, I would get a flight."

Read in full about the Daniel Vettori look-a-like's itinerary.

India struggling now against Australia and have some rebuilding to do as they chase 329.

Star man Virat Kohli fell for just one and they are now 104-3.

Follow the full coverage on our dedicated live page.

We'd also like to hear your thoughts on Premier League ticket prices, with fans set to protest outside a meeting of club executives in London later today.

How much do you think is fair for a ticket in England's top flight? What's the most you've ever paid to see a match? What do you think of the Football Supporters' Federation's, external suggestion of capping away tickets at £20?

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Scotland seem to be on the up at the moment, after beating Northern Ireland in a friendly last night.

Manager Gordon Strachan looked back on the win by saying: "I thought it was important to win, really important. Just to make us feel good about ourselves.

"The performance at times was good as well, comfortable, brave on the ball, patient at times, getting used to the new pitch as well. It's a bit slick."

They face a European Championship qualifier against Gibraltar on Sunday.

As ever we'd love to hear from you, and today we're discussing sporting break-ups, following the news of Zayn Malik's decision to leave pop band One Direction.

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Were you tearful when Luis Suarez set sail for Barcelona, leaving a rudderless Daniel Sturridge the lone sailor on the good ship 'SAS'? Or maybe your own Sunday League strike-partner upped sticks for a local team?

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It may seem look to be an unlikely partnership, but Scotland and Germany have teamed together to co-host the first European Sports Championships in 2018.

About 2,900 athletes will come to Glasgow to take part in the 10-12 day event, including cyclists and swimmers, with Berlin staging athletics.

Organisers also hope to include golf at the 2014 Ryder Cup venue Gleneagles.

Scottish minister for sport Jamie Hepburn said the event "will be another chance for Scotland to prove it's the perfect stage for top class events".

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More two wheel action now, but this time with an engine.

The 2015 Moto GP season gets under way in Qatar at the weekend when all eyes will be on reigning world champion Marc Marquez.

It's also a crucial year for Britain's challengers and will veteran Valentino Rossi be able to mount a title challenge?

What are the main talking points? Have a read of Azi Farni's views.

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Should disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong be allowed to take part in a charity bike ride? Wada director general David Howman does not think so.

Former footballer Geoff Thomas has asked Armstrong to take part in a ride one day before the Tour despite the American's lifetime ban for doping.

Thomas is hoping to raise £1m to help fight blood cancer.

"It's very disappointing he should take centre stage in an event which he cheated in so often," Howman said.

A rugby union signing this morning. Exeter Chiefs have brought in Australian lock Ollie Atkins from Edinburgh to replace departing captain Dean Mumm.

The 26-year-old joined Edinburgh after leaving Super 15 side New South Wales Waratahs in 2013.

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter told BBC Radio Devon: "We've had a very, very good look at Ollie and he came highly recommended by Dean himself.

"He's a real 80-minute player, he enjoys working hard, and we feel we have recruited a very good player."

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Talking of the cricket World Cup, England batsman Alex Hales - often overlooked for selection in the tournament - has spoken out and it is interesting stuff.

The Nottinghamshire opener said: "The skill level and standard of cricket we showed wasn't good enough and we are not hiding behind that.

"I think all of us are embarrassed about what happened."

Back to the drawing board, then.

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Fernando Alonso has rejected McLaren's verdict on the crash that left him concussed and said it was caused by a steering problem.

The Spaniard has been passed fit to return to action at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, where he spoke about the accident for the first time.

Although the team have said there was no evidence of a failure, Alonso said the car "definitely had a steering problem".

He denied he had come round after the crash thinking he was 15.

India going along very nicely on 73-0 as they chase down a target of 329 in the World Cup semi-final.

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The Daily Star back page also leads on Roy Hodgson's contract situation.

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The Daily Mirror leads on Joe Hart's admission that England's players deserved to be pilloried by fans after their World Cup failure last year.

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The Daily Telegraph boasts an exclusive interview with Kevin Pietersen in which the former England batsman discusses his desire to return to the national team in time for the next Ashes series.

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Time for a look at the back pages now and the Sun leads with the Hodgson contract story and also has an exclusive with former England captain John Terry.