Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has described the loss of midfielder Javier Mascherano as a "big problem" for the Merseyside club.

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is named the new manager of Aston Villa.

Sol Campbell says he is now close to making his first-team debut for Newcastle and feels he is now proving those "taking the Mickey" wrong.

Hearts and Scotland suffer a blow as a scan reveals that defender Lee Wallace has suffered a cruciate ligament injury.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he was "driven mad" by the transfer window and expressed his relief it is finally closed.

Crystal Palace secure the services of Everton striker James Vaughan on a three-month loan deal.

Roger Federer beats Robin Soderling in the US Open quarter-finals after earlier wins for Caroline Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic.

Crystal Palace have signed Everton striker James Vaughan on a three-month loan deal.

England's new midfield talent Adam Johnson says the country are "full of confidence" after starting their Euro 2012 campaign with two comfortable victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli expects a tough test against Northern Ireland in next month's Euro 2012 qualifier in Belfast.

Europe's top clubs call on Fifa to re-assess its scheduling of international friendlies.

Europe's top clubs call on Fifa to re-assess its scheduling of international friendlies.

Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker suffered a broken eye socket in Germany's Euro 2012 qualifier against Azerbaijan on Tuesday night, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.

Nottingham Forest chief executive Mark Arthur hints that chairman Nigel Doughty may curtail his investment in the wake of recent criticism from fans.

Patrice Evra's appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation on Thursday.

Roy Hodgson fears Dirk Kuyt could be out for longer than the four weeks first anticipated following his shoulder injury, though the unpredictable nature of the problem means the forward could also return ahead of schedule.

Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton pays tribute to the work done by caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald in his role as reserve team manager.

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has played down suggestions that the Treble winners could attempt to coax Kaka away from Real Madrid.

Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart says he is growing "despondent" after being substituted once again by Bert van Marwijk on Tuesday night.