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Xavi says Spain have a “great opportunity to make history” as the European and world champions aim for a third tournament win.

Ryan Giggs tells BBC Sport’s Garry Richardson he is “really excited” at the prospect of playing in the Olympic Games, but says that “as a friend” he wishes David Beckham was in the squad.

Ryan Giggs tells BBC Sport’s Garry Richardson he is “really excited” at the prospect of playing in the Olympic Games, but says that “as a friend” he wishes David Beckham was in the squad.

Harry Redknapp had transfer targets in mind before he was sacked by Tottenham, according to his assistant Joe Jordan.

Laurent Blanc leaves his job as manager of the French national team after his contract comes to an end.

Chris Paterson thinks Scottish Rugby’s target of winning a World Cup or Grand Slam is not unrealistic.

Mario Balotelli is flourishing at Euro 2012 because he is surrounded by “great champions”, says Italy coach Cesare Prandelli.

Uefa president Michel Platini defends France midfielder Samir Nasri, who swore at a journalist during an argument.

Coventry agree a free transfer to Hibs for James McPake after the defender impressed on loan in Edinburgh.

Scarlets sign once-capped Argentine lock Tomás Vallejos from Harlequins ahead of the 2012-13 season.

Raith Rovers and Clyde insist plans to place the Rangers newco in Scottish Division One should not be forced upon clubs.

BBC Sport takes a look at the best Euro 2012 goals scored in Poland and Ukraine.

Roberto Baggio scores a dramatic late winner for Italy against Spain in a fiery quarter-final at the 1994 World Cup.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is to carry the Olympic flame through Leicester on Tuesday.

Defender Shaleum Logan signs a new contract with League One side Brentford.

Norwich City sign Scottish defender Steven Whittaker who rejected a contract transfer at Rangers.

Sion say they have signed Kyle Lafferty after the Northern Ireland striker rejects the chance to stay with Rangers.

Key statistics and opinions ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy in Kiev

London Welsh coach Lyn Jones expresses his delight at winning an appeal that allows them to be promoted to the Aviva Premiership. Their elevation came at the expense of Newcastle Falcons. Jones will now look to recruit players ahead of the 2012-13 season.

Uefa president Michel Platini says the 2020 European Championship could be spread across various cities in Europe.

Uefa announce that the 2014 European Super Cup final – won by Barcelona in 2011 – will be held at Cardiff City Stadium.

Tottenham’s Gareth Bale will not be available to play for Team GB’s football side at the Olympics after aggravating a back injury in training.

Gareth Bale will not be available for Team GB’s football side at the Olympics after aggravating a back injury.

Supporters group the Wycombe Wanderers Trust successfully complete the purchase of the League Two club.

Premier League newcomers Reading sign midfielder Danny Guthrie from Newcastle United on a three-year contract.

Scottish Rugby outlines an ambitious four-year plan to win a Six Nations Grand Slam and a World Cup.

Derry City are well beaten by Drogheda United in their Premier Division game at the Brandywell.

Charles Green’s Sevco consortium provides the Scottish Football Association with details of its plans for newco Rangers.

Nottingham Forest step up takeover talks after the estate of Nigel Doughty grants a period of exclusivity to the Al-Hasawi family.

London Welsh win their appeal over their eligibility for promotion, which sees Newcastle Falcons relegated from the Premiership.

No Scottish or Northern Irish players will be in the British men’s Olympic football squad.

Huddersfield Town sign Manchester United midfielder Oliver Norwood on a three-year contract.

Dunfermline ask the SPL for their rationale as to why Dundee are being proposed over the Pars for a place in the top flight.

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean says he is not under pressure to sell any players despite their relegation.

Billy Brown leaves his position as assistant manager of Hibernian after the club confirm his contract will not be renewed.

If Spain beat Italy in the final of Euro 2012 they will be the team of the century, says former Germany striker Jurgen Klinsmann

Defender Chris Hegarty, who was out of contract with Rangers, signs on to play for the ‘newco’ Ibrox club.

Former Hibernian footballer Garry O’Connor is sentenced to community service for possessing cocaine and obstructing police.

Bolton Wanderers sign Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews after his release from West Bromwich Albion.

West Bromwich Albion complete the signing of former England goalkeeper Ben Foster from Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee.

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli says Spain are favourites when the two countries meet in Sunday’s Euro 2012 final.

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas warns of the threat posed by Italy’s attack ahead of the Euro 2012 final on Sunday.

Chairman Stewart Gilmour says St Mirren are “unlikely to be signing any new players” because of current financial uncertainties.

London Wasps move closer to a takeover by a consortium led by former player Ken Moss.

Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for the transfer of Croatian defender Vedran Corluka.

Watford confirm the club has been taken over by the Pozzo family, who own Serie A outfit Udinese and La Liga side Granada.

Chris Millar signs a new one-year contract at St Johnstone after deciding not to pursue a move to Australia.

Leeds United Supporters’ Trust believes investment in the club could happen next week, with the money coming from the Middle East.

Brentford buy a 7.6 acre site at Lionel Road and hope to build a 15,000-seater stadium for the start of the 2016-17 season.

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell says he wanted “legend” David Beckham to be picked for Great Britain’s Olympic football squad.

Owain Tudur Jones hopes an injury-free season with Inverness Caledonian Thistle will allow him to impress Wales boss Chris Coleman.

Cardiff City chief executive Alan Whiteley says they are considering offering refunds to around 100 season ticket holders who are disgruntled at the club’s rebranding.

Wales and Dragons flanker Dan Lydiate will not have to have surgery on a long-standing ankle problem.

Cardiff City chief Alan Whiteley says that offering ex-owner Sam Hammam a life presidency as part of the Langston debt deal is “a price worth paying”.

Why Germany crashed out of Euro 2012 at the hands of Italy

Mario Balotelli describes his match-winning performance in Italy’s win over Germany as the highlight of his career.

Germany coach Joachim Loew backs his players to come back stronger from their Euro 2012 semi-final disappointment.

Italy striker Mario Balotelli describes his two “really important” goals for his country after they beat Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw.

Mesut Ozil converts an injury-time penalty Germany against Italy in their Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw.

Mario Balotelli sends Italy into the final of Euro 2012 with both his team’s goals in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Warsaw.

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson goes up against Guy Mowbray and Martin Keown to pick the finalists

Mario Balotelli scores two superb goals as Italy shock Germany 2-1 to book a Euro 2012 final showdown with Spain in Kiev.

James McFadden trains with Motherwell, but his former club are unlikely to be able to afford a contract offer.

Mario Balotelli smashes in his second goal of the game to give Italy a 2-0 lead over Germany in the second semi-final of Euro 2012 in Warsaw.

Mario Balotelli opens the scoring to give Italy a 1-0 lead over Germany in the second semi-final of Euro 2012 in Warsaw.

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Reguero, right-back David Raven and striker Jason Oswell are to join Inverness.

David Beckham’s omission from GB’s Olympic football squad means fans will miss seeing a supreme talent on the world stage once last time.

Mourners attend the funeral of former Queens Park Rangers captain and ex-Glentoran manager, Alan McDonald.

A black footballer who claims his ex club racially discriminated against him tells a tribunal he went “through hell”.

Chairman Malcolm Murray calls for an end to the ‘blood lust’ over Rangers and vows that Craig Whyte will not be back.

Tributes are paid to former Northern Ireland and Queens Park Rangers captain Alan McDonald at his funeral service in Ballygowan

Nigeria striker Yakubu Ayegbeni completes a deal to move to Guangzhou R&F from relegated English club Blackburn Rovers.

Fulham sign Croatian striker Mladen Petric on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with German side Hamburg.

Out-of-favour Hibernian midfielder Martin Scott returns to former club Ross County on a season’s loan.

BBC Scotland learns of plans to allow the Rangers newco to move directly into Scottish Division One in the coming season.

Coaches Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan have left Tottenham following Harry Redknapp’s departure as manager, the club confirm

Coaches Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan have left Tottenham following Harry Redknapp’s departure as manager, the club confirm

Mike Tindall says the arrival of new director of rugby Nigel Davies persuaded him to sign a new player-coach contract.

Gloucester centre Mike Tindall tells BBC Points West that with his philosophy of bringing through younger players and wanting to play expansive rugby Nigel Davies will be a perfect fit at Kingsholm.

New Hearts manager John McGlynn does not expect “huge funds” to enhance his squad but is confident of making signings.

Steven Naismith is attracting interest from six top-flight English clubs, including Everton, as he leaves Rangers.

Steven Naismith is attracting interest from six top-flight English clubs, including Everton, as he leaves Rangers.

Cardiff City offer creditors Langston three options to pay off the long-standing debt owed to the company.

Barcelona sign Spain left-back Jordi Alba from Valencia for £11.2m on a five-year deal, subject to a medical.

Manchester United will face Barcelona in Gothenburg on 8 August as part of their pre-season preparations.

Former England captain David Beckham is not selected for the Great Britain football squad for London 2012.

England fly-half Charlie Hodgson and hooker Lee Mears announce their retirements from international rugby.

Former Saracens head coach Andy Farrell is to rejoin the England coaching staff after signing a three-year deal.

The 12 clubs in England’s Championship say the Rugby Football Union has failed to pay them what they were promised.

BBC pundits Jurgen Klinsmann and Mark Lawrenson preview the second Euro 2012 semi-final between Germany and Italy.

BBC Sport takes a look back at the highs and lows of David Beckham’s illustrious international career.

Coventry City suspend Irish midfielder Gary Deegan from training for two weeks following a post by him on Twitter.

Bath coach Brad Davis tells BBC Points West that his new job as a specialist attack, skills and kicking strategy coach has taken him “out of his comfort zone” following his previous roles at the club.

Bath coach Brad Davis is looking forward to his new role at the club following a backroom reshuffle.

BBC Scotland learns of plans to allow the Rangers newco to move directly into Scottish Division One in the coming season.

Ten players have fitness tests at Rangers, but manager Ally McCoist is not expected at Murray Park until Monday.

Portugal coach Paulo Bento says his side planned their penalty shoot-out against Spain, despite Cristiano Ronaldo not featuring.

Jamie Ness is expected to join Stoke City after objecting to having his Rangers contract transferred to the proposed Ibrox newco.

Cubans have been glued to the screens during Euro 2012, a sign of how football is catching up in the popularity stakes with the national sport, baseball.

The International Rugby Board introduces new laws at the scrum and ruck which former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies welcomes.