Goal: Liverpool winger Stewart Downing arrested outside nightclub for alleged 'assault'

The former Villa midfielder was detained by police in the early hours of Sunday morning after an incident with his ex-girlfriend in a club near his hometown of Middlesbrough

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Luis Suárez apologises but Liverpool still face criticism in race row

• 'If this word offends anyone then I want to apologise' • Liverpool believe disciplinary system is flawed Luis Suárez has issued a qualified apology for saying " negro " during his confrontation with Patrice Evra at Anfield and maintained he used the word once and not in the derogatory manner that resulted in an eight-match ban plus £40,000 fine for racist abuse.

Transcript of Kenny Dalglish's press conference about Luis Suárez

After the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City Liverpool's manager defended the statements put out earlier by the club and the Uruguayan player over his eight-match FA ban The following is a transcript from the Liverpool press conference after the Anfield club's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Tuesday night: Reporter: "Kenny, the wider world is pretty shocked that, if a player can call someone 'negro' and the player who is the victim in this takes offence, that there is no apology or contrition offered from your club.

The full FA report from the Luis Suárez Patrice Evra racism case

The FA's report into the Suárez case gives a detailed insight into the events that led up to and followed the striker's insults In the 58th minute of the game, Mr Suárez fouled Mr Evra between the edge of the Manchester United penalty area and the corner flag at the Kop end.

Why Liverpool may find the report on Luis Suárez uncomfortable reading

Report reveals in forensic detail why independent tribunal found Liverpool forward guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra It is one of those reports that brings to mind the old phrase about not leaving a stone unturned.

Half-Term Analysis

So, we've reached the halfway stage of the season. The Reds sit in sixth place in the league and have reached the semi-finals of the Carling Cup, but the story of the season so far is a case of what might have been. We've lost three times, but have only been outplayed away at Spurs.

'Composed' Patrice Evra taken at his word in race row with Luis Suárez

The FA's report shows that in a row between two men, the one from Manchester United was deemed to be telling the truth The 115-page report covering the racism row between Luis Suárez and Patrice Evra, and which was released by the Football Association on Saturday, is by far the longest and most detailed of its kind.

Luis Suárez accused of giving "unreliable" and "inconsistent" evidence

• FA release 115-page verdict into Patrice Evra racism hearing • Liverpool striker banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 Luis Suárez gave "unreliable" and "inconsistent" evidence to the commission investigating claims that the Liverpool forward racially abused Manchester United's Patrice Evra, it has emerged.

Honestly speaking this hastily-arranged fixture came as a surprise to me when I was told the "Uniform Duo" (SAFFC and Home United)be playing against each other at Jalan Besar on the New Year's eve.
John Wilkinson (left) skippered Protectors against his old clubAfter all, not all the teams have started their pre-season training and let alone if DPMM's status is officially confirmed despite the earlier report on Asean Football Federation website (AFF).

Two quick bits of Sporting KC news to throw out real quick for you.
First, last night during the Comets game, Robb Heineman posted on Twitter that there was good news on a "GREAT friendly." Nothing is finalized per the tweet, as Heineman said that "hopefully they'll be able to finish it up.

Why we should all feel sorry for Steve Kean

Say what you like about Steve Kean, but the man has got big balls. I wrote in this column a couple of weeks ago that I thought he should go and, with only seven wins from 37 games in charge, my feelings haven't changed even though I am told he is held in high regard in the dressing room.

Blind loyalty at Liverpool and Chelsea will not help beat racism | Ian Prior

Football has fought a long campaign to fight prejudice in the game, but the reaction of two clubs to recent allegations has been shortsighted and damaging The pictures above were taken less than five months apart.

Liverpool should take heed of the past and accept Luis Suárez verdict | Richard Williams

The Anfield club are not flattered by angry words which appear to contradict so much of the good work they have done in the fight against racism It is more than 30 years since Howard Gayle became Liverpool's first black player.

Official: Liverpool complete signing of Wycombe Wanderers teenager Jordon Ibe

The Reds have managed to see off competition from domestic rivals Manchester United and Fulham to bring the talented youngster to Anfield for an initial fee of around £750,000

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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From Player of the Season at Aston Villa to struggling at Anfield what's gone wrong for Stewart Downing at Liverpool?

The winger has struck the woodwork three times for the Reds already this season and his assists tally has fallen victim to some wasteful finishing from his team-mates

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Kenny Dalglish happy with Stewart Downing's contribution to Liverpool so far this season

Scottish boss bemoans the England winger's luck in games and states that with a bit more fortune the former Aston Villa man could be a shining light for the Anfield club

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Liverpool beat Manchester United and Fulham to £1m signing of Wycombe Wanderers wonderkid Jordan Ibe

The Reds will welcome the League One club's prodigious attacker to Merseyside next summer after he completes his final year at secondary school, with deal "95 per cent done"

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Luis Suárez and Patrice Evra racism case presents problem for FA | Daniel Taylor

It will be tricky for the authorities to work through the semantics of what the Liverpool striker is alleged to have said What we don't know for certain is the word Luis Suárez used.

The manager whose team bonding exercise involved killing a pig... plus the week's daftest football quotes

DAFT QUOTES OF THE WEEK "England have players who can rattle anyone's feathers" – MICHAEL OWEN "Belgium's not a hotpot of international football" – ALAN BRAZIL "This strikes me very much as a friendly international" – GRAHAM TAYLOR, AT ENGLAND v SWEDEN "Nicky Shorey is the provider but Shane Long has made this all on his own" – CHRIS KAMARA "Has England's win pampered over the cracks?

Don't be fooled by England's win over Spain the visitors would have won that game 99 times out of 100

Congratulations to Fabio Capello for guiding England to a win over the best team in the world. But surrendering 71 per cent of possession to the opposition when you are playing at home and then snatching a goal from a set-piece can't be the way forward.

Liverpool's Luis Suárez charged with racism by the FA

• Charge relates to game with Manchester United • Patrice Evra alleged he was insulted 'at least 10 times' • Comes as Sepp Blatter says: 'settle rows with handshakes' Liverpool's Luis Suárez has been charged with racism by the Football Association after a complaint was made by Patrice Evra of Manchester United during the 1-1 draw between the two sides on 15 October.

Stewart stars against Sweden

Stewart Downing excelled as England beat Sweden 1-0 in an international friendly at Wembley on Tuesday night.

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Nothing says "US Wins!" like a Mexican announcer. Buddle, Altidore and Dempsey all score in the first half as US runs out a 4-4-2 formation to a 3-2 win in Slovenia. Video: Footytube
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1. Michael Bradley, Maurice Edu, Jermaine Jones, and Kyle Beckerman will hold down the Sorry. Forgot who was coaching. Jurgen Klinsmann (obviously influenced by our latest P2010 Index) cools it on Beckerman and gives the nod to Edu and Bradley in central midfield. The back line will look a bit of a throwback, with Cherundolo,Onyewu, and Bocanegra all starting Timmy Chandler will hold down left back.

Owen's against Argentina? John Barnes in Brazil? Gazza sinking Scotland? Our favourite ever England goals

One England player could make history in the friendly with Sweden tonight by scoring the national side's 2000th goal. William Kenyon-Slaney scored the very first in a 4-2 victory over Scotland at the Kennington Oval on March 8, 1973, Jimmy Greaves bagged the 1,000th against Wales at Wembley on November 23, 1960, and Frank Lampard got the 1,999th in Saturday's win against Spain.

England v Sweden, Republic of Ireland v Estonia live

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of England's friendly with Sweden and the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 second leg play-off with Estonia.

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Capello tells England's fringe men: Go for it!

Sweden friendly crucial in deciding who'll complete Euro 2012 squad

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Luis Suarez will play for Uruguay but must be fit to face Chelsea!

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has declared himself fit to face Italy in Uruguay's friendly on Tuesday night but already has one eye on the weekend clash with Chelsea.

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Suarez fit for Italy clash

Luis Suarez has declared himself fit to play for Uruguay against Italy in Tuesday's friendly international between the two sides.

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England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence admitted to hospital

• Clemence 'having tests in hospital' after falling sick on Friday • 63-year-old likely to miss Sweden friendly The Football Association have confirmed that the England goalkeeping coach, Ray Clemence, has been admitted to hospital.

The ex-Arsenal captain thinks that England were lacking any attacking talent on Saturday despite Frank Lampard leading his country to a famous 1-0 win over the World Champions, and thinks they will be a different prospect when Jack Wilshere returns to run the Three Lions midfield. Fabregas said: "England are a very solid team and [.