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Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce probably isn't often compared to Carlo Ancelotti.

But that is exactly what Black Cats striker Fabio Borini has done in today's Sunderland Echo., external

He said: "I found out with Ancelotti and the big managers, that they were caring about every single thing from set plays to throw-ins.That’s what the manager has been doing here since day one."

Big Sam has always said he could manager Real Madrid...

Want a bit more gossip? You are in luck...

Independent via L'Equipe:, external Chelsea and Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 24, is seeking a move away from Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid. 

Daily Mirror, external: Liverpool are leading the chase to sign 18-year-old Porto midfielder Ruben Neves having again sent scouts to Portugal to monitor his progress. 

Daily Star: , external Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 32, is set to be offered the chance to end his career in America's Major League Soccer - with their sister club New York City. 

The Liverpool Echo, external report The FA will speak to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to clear up the concerns he raised about the treatment of young Reds midfielder Jordan Rossiter while away with U19s duty in recent qualifiers.

The German said 'young players are treated like horses' after Rossiter played three games in six days.

More success for Great Britain in the IPC World Championship in Doha...

It's third place and automatic qualification for Jenny McLoughlin in the first semi-final of the T37 100m at the IPC World Championships.  

The carrier pigeons obviously weren't around...

You can follow England's second Test against Pakistan here.

Pakistan are currently 153-3.

We are asking for your examples of sports people going from zero to hero, after Manchester United's Anthony Martial gave away a penalty before earning the Reds a point against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.

Ihtisham Hussain: Pakistan cricket team starting awful in the 92 world cup losing to India, West Indies bowled out for 74 v England. Then going on to win the world cup beating Australia and New Zealand before beating England in the final lead by Imran Khan.

Bradley Handelaar: Nemanja Matic, surplus to requirements at Chelsea & sold to Benfica in 2011, comes back 4 years later and wins the title.

Chris: Federico mechaeda when his late winning goals kept United in the title race and effectively won it for them in 08/09 season.

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Liverpool Ladies have promoted assistant boss Scott Rogers to the manager's job.

The 29-year-old was assistant to Matt Beard, who has joined Boston Breakers, for the last three years. Under the duo they won the 2013 and 2014 Women's Super League One titles, although they finished second from bottom this year.

Rogers said: “We have had a tremendous run and although we were unfortunate with injuries last season we have a young, hungry squad and I am confident we will be competitive again next season.”

Reds chief executive Ian Ayre said: “We are delighted to now appoint Scott as the new manager and I’m looking forward to next season to carry on with the great progress that’s been made to date.”

Barcelona dominate this week's Champions League Team of the Week with four players in the XI.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech makes it in after a fine display against Bayern Munich - but he is the only Premier League player who makes the grade.  

Have a closer look at the team here.Fair enough? 

It is that time again...

Kettle on? Brain engaged? Yes, it is the Question of Sport, external teaser.

Since 2012-13, which six teams have played in the Premier League and made the Europa League group stage?

Go.

We will give you the answers later.

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With the Davis Cup final just over a month away, James Ward has won back to back matches for the first time since Wimbledon.

He is into the quarter-finals of the Challenger event in Bangalore, where admittedly the level of competition is far below what he would encounter in the final against Belgium.

Will he get the nod for the biggie?

More bad news for Manchester City according to the Daily Mail., external

They report the club expect to be charged by Uefa over fans booing the Champions League anthem on Wednesday night.

City beat Sevilla 2-1. 

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Wales will play the Netherlands in a friendly on 13 November at the Cardiff City Stadium. 

"We produced an excellent display when we last met the Netherlands," Wales manager Chris Coleman said.

"We look forward to welcoming the Dutch to Cardiff for what I'm sure will prove to be a valuable and entertaining match as we begin preparations for Euro 2016 in France."

At least one of these teams are playing in Euro 2016... Sorry any Netherlands fans out there..

The most famous Bristolian?

Wallace or Gromit? Gareth Chilcott? Banksy?

It has to be cricketing legend W.G. Grace doesn't it?

Tomorrow marks 100 years since his death and you can watch BBC's Inside Out West campaign for a statue to be erected in Bristol to celebrate his life.

Over the course of 43 years, William Gilbert scored 54,896 first-class runs, 126 centuries and took 2,876 wickets.  

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More news on the world record broken by Kadeena Cox in the IPC World Championships in Doha.

GB sprinter Cox broke the world record in the T37 100m heats. 

She set a time of 13.59 seconds, beating the previous best of 13.68 and will go in the final later at 14:48 BST along with fellow Britons Georgie Hermitage and Jenny McLoughlin. 

We are asking for your examples of sports people going from zero to hero, after Manchester United's Anthony Martial gave away a penalty before earning the Reds a point against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.

Ihtisham Hussain: Brian Lara vs England 2004. 100 runs in 6 innings from first 3 tests then the record breaking 400 not out in the 4th Test. 

Ayo Obit: Jonjo Shelvey for Swansea vs Liverpool in 2013! Hero to Zero and vice-versa for BOTH sets of fans in the same game! 

I Gusti Bagus Aginda: Beckham. An infamous one in WC 98 and a hero in England's qualification to Euro 2000 Beckham. 

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Former Netherlands great Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to reports in Spain.

Radio station RAC1 and Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo , externalhave said the 68-year-old was diagnosed on Tuesday and is currently undergoing tests to discover the extent of his illness.

Cruyff helped his country reach the World Cup final in 1974.

He also won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax and went on to play and manage at Barcelona.

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It is a veritable appointment-fest at Sunderland today.Following Mark Taylor coming in, external as the club’s performance director, Paul Bracewellwill become assistant to Sam Allardyce andRobbie Stockdalehas been appointed as first-team coach.

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It seems Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho still has his admirers...

"They are the champions and he is the best manager around. I am looking forward to it," said Hammers boss Slaven Bilic.

 "I know Mourinho's team are always hungry and no-one expected them to be where they are now. Sometimes that happens in football.  

"I have watched all their games. If there was something major wrong he would be the first to change it. I see them finishing in top four.

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West Ham United

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is talking to the media ahead of Saturday's visit of Chelsea...

"We are going to try to continue to play good football. With a bit of luck and staying away from injuries we have a chance in every game.

"Every game in the Premier League is extremely dangerous. All the opponents are top class. We have to improve our home form."