Short football headlines for September 10th:
Diego Forlan has agreed a new deal at Atletico Madrid after lengthy negotiations.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson defends the club's approach to signing young players.
Paraguay booked their place in next summer's World Cup finals after inflicting another defeat on Diego Mardona's Argentina.
Thierry Henry has promised that France will do all that they can to book a place at the World Cup.
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic insists England can win the World Cup after seeing his side torn apart by Fabio Capello's men.
Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand could return to action this weekend against Tottenham.
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Leo Beenhakker is sacked as Poland coach after a 3-0 defeat in Slovenia all-but ends their hopes of playing at the 2010 World Cup.
Argentina are in danger of missing their first World Cup since 1970 after losing 1-0 to Paraguay - who have now qualified for South Africa 2010.
Former Tottenham and Real Madrid manager Juande Ramos takes charge at Russian side CSKA Moscow
Former world champion Nigel Mansell believes Jenson Button needs to "shake himself up" as he seeks to defend his title lead.
Ferrari say that Giancarlo Fisichella is free to race for another team next season despite signing on as their reserve driver.
Franck Queudrue has admitted that Sunday's Midlands derby is Birmingham's biggest game of the season.
Thailand's FA have moved to replace Peter Reid with his former England team-mate Bryan Robson.
Diego Maradona insists he is not afraid of the critics who are lining up to slam his Argentina tenure.
AC Milan believe they are in pole position to secure David Beckham's loan return to the San Siro in January.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is delighted with his transfer dealings, believing the squad is now stronger.
Rafa Benitez has backed Glen Johnson after his performances for England came under scrutiny.
Arsene Wenger insists Andrey Arshavin's latest injury problem should never have come about.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes young players benefit from transferring to big clubs
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says centre-back Rio Ferdinand is on the verge of a return to action against Tottenham on Saturday.