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Middlesbrough´s England winger Stewart Downing took a step closer to joing Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur by handing in a transfer request on Monday.

Nigel Clough could become the new manager of Derby County - the club his father Brian transformed into the champions of England more than 35 years ago - in just a “matter of days”.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told the Premier League leaders not to be distracted from their quest to win the English title by the hype surrounding their derby FA Cup tie with Everton.

Slovakian international Matej Krajcik opted to sign for Serie A strugglers Reggina on Monday from Slavia Prague instead of accepting offers from either English Championship club Queens Park Rangers and Dutch outfit Roda JC.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told the Premier League leaders not to be distracted from their quest to win the English title by the hype surrounding their derby FA Cup tie with Everton.

Israel´s Football Association on Monday cancelled all league matches due to the army´s operation in Gaza and rocket fire against the south of the country.