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Experts say award is politically motivated, following nationalist turbulence which has blighted EU over recent months.

Several emerging economies welcome new policy, but Germany opposes it.

Manchester United are believed to be considering the idea of selling striker Javier Hernandez in order to fund a potential deal for Porto attacker James Rodriguez.

Wayne Rooney says that he wants to become a player the likes of Manchester United legend Eric Cantona, with the striker claiming that this might be the key to taking England forward and finally winning a major tournament with the team.

Former UK home secretary and foreign Secretary sees a gulf between a core EU and periphery EU countries

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is expected to make his return for the Red Devils in the league game against Chelsea on 28 October

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has praised his team for the manner of the win against French side Bordeaux

The IMF sees slower global growth this year and next as central bank policy fails to offset fiscal austerity in Europe and the United States

Juventus are planning a raid on the Premier League as they attempt to persuade Manchester United winger Nani and Arsenal's Theo Walcott to join the Italian champions.

Veteran Dutch striker gives insight into life with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.

Alexander Bortnikov has said Al-Qaida is setting forest fires and investing in the internet in a change of tactics.

FC Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho has effectively ruled out any transfer to Tottenham, despite nearly signing for former manager Andre Villas-Boas in the summer

The twin strategy of central bank profligacy and government austerity continues to struggle as factories slow, demand dries up and jobless rates rise.

Revelations follow recent list claiming Ronaldo is 10th best-paid footballer in the world.

Manchester United have emerged as the favourites to sign former Liverpool winger Thomas Ince, who has impressed since moving to Championship side Blackpool.

The woman was reported missing from the Aurora liner on its journey from Oporto in Portugal to Barcelona, in Spain.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken in glowing terms about Real Madrid's reportedly unhappy attacker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Both Manchester United and Liverpool are chasing star playmaker Nicolas Gaitan, according to reports in Portugal, with the Benfica man seen as being able to bolster both sides in the January transfer window.

Plans to increase Europe's permanent bailout fund with some of the same techniques that created the original crisis appear doomed from the beginning.

Newcastle United face a Norwich City side that have failed to keep clean sheets, away from home, in 35 consecutive games now

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says Senegalese striker Demba Ba may leave the club in the January transfer window