In their first meeting since Liverpool's Luis Suarez returned from his eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra, Suarez continued the already tedious matter and proved he's not above lying to his own manager all during the nonsensical pre-match handshakes.

As the Liverpool players shook hands with their counterparts, Suarez tried to skip over Evra and shake David De Gea's hand, but Evra tried to force a gesture of peace by grabbing Suarez's arm.

Why does Germany wear green? The Ireland myth and the truth.

After dropping a few hints over the past few months, Adidas released the new Germany away kit that will be used throughout EURO 2012. It's green. Really, really green. Like you, we've seen a German flag before and could not find a trace of green on it.

As we showed on Sunday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has made the transition from kicking teammates to slapping opponents. And to prove his new hobby, Zlatan has allegedly done it again already. After the final whistle in Juventus' 2-1 win over Milan in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semifinal, Ibra argued with Juve keeper Marco Storari and, according to Juve defender Giorgio Chiellini, Ibra also gave him a slap.

The public are comfortable with Harry Redknapp. His rumpled, down-to-earth persona harks back to a bygone era before football became a commercial monster, evoking soft fuzzy Sunday evening television images of a time when society was less complicated and life was better. With Harry, like him or not, you know where you are.

The cat who invaded the pitch during Liverpool and Tottenham's 0-0 draw has become an overnight internet sensation apparently Its name is Tabby, seemingly homeless, loves football, does not suffer from stage fright and could do with a warm, hot dinner as well as a place to stay on Merseyside. So what exactly was the [.

Juventus will be facing Milan tomorrow in the Coppa Italia and unfortunately for both teams, they will not be getting a taste of the Ibrahimedic. He slapped (or rather 'nudged') Napoli's Salvatore Aronica in the face on Sunday something you shouldn't be surprised about, given Ibra's track record and is expected to serve a three-match ban.

Juventus will be facing Milan tomorrow in the Coppa Italia and unfortunately for both teams, they will not be getting a taste of the Ibrahimedic. He slapped (or rather 'nudged') Napoli's Salvatore Aronica in the face on Sunday something you shouldn't be surprised about, given Ibra's track record and is expected to serve a three-match ban.

When questions about your football club are raised in Westminster and the Prime Minister agrees that the situation needs investigation then you know you are in a bad way. Not because you might be investigated but because the Prime Minister actually knows what Penny Mordaunt, MP for Portsmouth North, is talking about.

There was some fond hope that the man handcuffed to the goalpost was making a grandiose statement about the unholy sums of money destroying football (read City). Or maybe he had tried handcuffing himself to a badger the previous evening with unsatisfying results and wanted something different.

Liverpool have apologised after they used footage of a fan making a racist gesture towards Manchester United defender Patrice Evra in a highlights package on their official website. A spokesman for Liverpool FC told the BBC: "We can confirm that footage was mistakenly included in the highlights package that appeared on the website.

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An Open Letter to UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White On Thursday, January 19 I spent a good part of the afternoon as a member of thecrowd protesting outside the UC Regents meeting. I stood with students I'dtaught, students I knew from their work with campus organizations, and studentsI've seen at other demonstrations.

By Alan Duffy

Forget the roasting and the racism, the diving and the drinking, sometimes footballers can actually be rather nice. And there seems to be no nicer chap in the world of football right now than Barcelona's Eric Abidal.

The 32-year-old French defender, who recovered from liver cancer himself, recentlyvisited a local hospital in Barcelona and was particularly moved by one patient, 15-year-old Juan Garcia.

Greek challenger to Sir Chesney?

When the team has just lost our last 2 consecutive league fixtures, the last thing we want to hear is that our club is being gazumped elsewhere away from the pitch. Liverpool has secured a brand new £150million kit deal with American firm Warrior Sports. A deal that place them only second behind Barcelona in today's shirt deals around the world.

Jamie Carragher is flattered by talk of a role at LFC after retirement - but insists extending his playing career for as long as possible is his top priority right now.
Fellow Scouser Steven Gerrard signed a new deal at the club last week which will see him adopt an ambassadorial role once his playing days are over.

Jamie Carragher is flattered by talk of a role at LFC after retirement - but insists extending his playing career for as long as possible is his top priority right now.
Fellow Scouser Steven Gerrard signed a new deal at the club last week which will see him adopt an ambassadorial role once his playing days are over.

Schalke we sing a song for you? Raul got an unusual treat earlier this week when he was flagged down by Schalke fans who passed him a CD of a special recording they had made of his chant 'Senor Raul'. The fans who went to the effort of making the CD know that the gesture [...]

Schalke we sing a song for you? Raul got an unusual treat earlier this week when he was flagged down by Schalke fans who passed him a CD of a special recording they had made of his chant 'Senor Raul'. The fans who went to the effort of making the CD know that the gesture [...]

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Vincent Kompany should never have been sent off. It wasn't a blind lunging two foot tackle which could have harmed Nani. He actually goes low to corral the ball with his right instep and gets it very cleanly. There was little contact.

Chris Foy really made a royal mess.

Keeping Neymar at Santos meant compromising all female football?

Europe's giants were getting ready to fight over the signing of the Neymar, the 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy. However, in November Santos announced that Neymar had signed a contract that lasted until 2014 and included a 50% pay increase.

Manchester City's Roberto Mancini apologises for red-card gesture

• City manager says reaction to penalty-area foul was 'a mistake' • Mancini signalled for Liverpool's Martin Skrtel to be sent off Roberto Mancini issued a public apology after admitting he had made "a mistake" by brandishing an imaginary red card during the 3-0 defeat of Liverpool that put Manchester City three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

'Wrong boy at the wrong time' – Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish alludes to FA conspiracy behind eight-game ban for Luis Suarez

Reds boss declines opportunity to apologise to Manchester United defender Patrice Evra & defends players' t-shirt gesture in support of Uruguayan striker

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Liverpool were desperate for a win after drawing 5 of their last 6 home games.

To make matters worse they had to lineup without top goal scorer Luis Suarez, after the striker received a one match ban from his finger gesture to Fulham fans. This could be a sign of things to come in the new year as his 8 match ban for racism is still under appeal.

Carroll starts as Reds bid to end the year at Anfield with a win

CRAIG BELLAMY and Jose Enrique start tonight for Liverpool against their former club but all eyes will be on Andy Carroll as Newcastle visit Anfield – especially the eyes of the usual snipers. Luis Suarez is unavailable after his gesture to snipers of a different kind at Fulham didn't go down too well, the resulting one-game ban setting the scene for Carroll to show why Liverpool paid so much for him – or to give the snipers an easy target.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson expects struggling Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to play against his old club tonight, but suggests that if he doesn't make the first XI, it could mean his days are numbered at Anfield. Writing in his column for the BBC, Lawro - who admitted it was like 'Groundhog Day' watching Liverpool - argued: "Luis Suarez's suspension for his gesture to fans at Fulham means

Kenny Dalglish warns against too great expectations of Steven Gerrard

• Midfielder is back after illness and injury • Andy Carroll set to play against former club Kenny Dalglish has warned against expecting too much, too soon from Steven Gerrard, who is back fit again and available to face Newcastle United for Liverpool at Anfield on Friday night.

Liverpool striker Luis Suárez suspended from Newcastle United match

• Luis Suárez suspended for gesturing towards Fulham fans • Kenny Dalglish reiterates backing for striker Andy Carroll Luis Suárez will miss the Anfield game against Newcastle United on Friday after the Football Association handed down a one‑match ban and a £20,000 fine for his one-fingered gesture to the crowd at Fulham this month.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been handed a one-match suspension, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct after admitting to an improper conduct charge for his behaviour at Fulham.
The club has also been fined £20,000 for failing to control their players in the same match.
Uruguay international Suarez was pictured apparently making a one-figured gesture towards Fulham's fans following Liverpool's1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage on 5th December.

Liverpool's Luis Suárez banned for one match and fined for Fulham gesture

• Club also fined £20,000 for failing to control players • Suárez ban comes on top of eight-match suspension Luis Suárez has been banned by the Football Association for one match and fined £20,000 for a gesture made towards Fulham fans.

Liverpool's Luis Suárez banned for match and fined for Fulham gesture

• Club also fined £20,000 for failing to control players • Suárez ban comes on top of eight-match suspension Luis Suárez has been banned by the Football Association for one match and fined £20,000 for a gesture made towards Fulham fans.

One-match ban for Suarez

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been handed a one-match suspension and fined £20,000 following his gesture towards Fulham fans.

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Luis Suarez banned for finger at Fulham fans

Luis Suarez has been banned again after picking up a one-match suspension for his finger gesture at Fulham fans.

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Liverpool's Luis Suarez waits for hearing date

Luis Suarez will discover this week when the hearing into his improper conduct charge will be heard. He was photographed making a one-fingered gesture to Fulham fans at Craven Cottage.

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There were no JT-shirts at the Lane but Chelsea's defence is still in best hands, by Oliver Holt

The Chelsea players did not wear T-shirts supporting John Terry in the warm-up at White Hart Lane last night. The club said they did not feel it was necessary to copy Liverpool's gesture of solidarity with Luis Suarez the previous evening.

Were Liverpool's Luis Suárez T-shirts distasteful?

This week the Liverpool team wore T-shirts of Luis Suárez before their match against Wigan to express support for the striker who was ruled to have racially abused Patrice Evra, a finding he contests. Was this gesture wrong?

McGrath and Roberts slam Liverpool over Suarez T-shirts

Legend McGrath leads criticism of gesture after race slur ban

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Backlash after Liverpool players wear T-shirts supporting Luis Suárez

• Squad and manager wore shirts to show support for Suárez • Critics say gesture conflicted with zero tolerance on racism Liverpool's manager Kenny Dalglish and his players have been criticised for reacting to Luis Suárez's eight-game ban by wearing T-shirts showing their support for the striker.

Man United legend McGrath slams Liverpool's Suarez shirt gesture

Irishman has revealed his disappointment at the pro-Suarez shirts worn by Kenny Dalglish's men

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Liverpool's Luis Suarez T-shirt gesture provokes angry reaction from black footballers

Liverpool players criticised for wearing T-shirts in support of Luis Suárez by two prominent black former footballers.

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BBC Sport Liverpool striker Luis Suarez handed eight-match FA ban.

After several weeks of investigation, the English FA today gave Liverpool striker Luis Suarez an 8 match ban coupled with a $60,000 fine for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.