Manchester United’s new manager will make final decision on transfers

Manchester United's new manager will have the last say on summer buys but first choice Louis van Gaal is focused on Holland and the World Cup from 7 May

Instead of bullying Tom Cleverley, what petitions should football fans support?

Over 12,500 people have signed a petition calling for Roy Hodgson to ban the 'inept' Cleverley from England's World Cup squad, but what issues in the game should fans get behind?

Giuseppe Rossi, the pint-sized package England have reason to fear

Richard Williams: The 5ft 8in striker let go by Manchester United is proving a big hit with Fiorentina and Italy

The world’s 100 best footballers 2013: who did we miss from our list?

This year's list boasts players from 30 countries and 26 clubs, but who did we miss and who should we have missed out?

Manchester United’s David Moyes sees Tom Cleverley as ideal for World Cup

The Manchester United manager, David Moyes, believes Tom Cleverley's versatility could be a major asset for England in Brazil next year

World Cup play-offs and internationals: 10 things we learned

Guardian writers: Cristiano Ronaldo comes to the fore, France's 16% make quite a noise and England will travel to Brazil with no more than hope

Burkina Faso on course for World Cup but they must go it alone in Algeria

Burkina Faso are on the brink of reaching the World Cup finals for first time but fear of violence in Algeria sees them return ticket allocation

Stuart Lancaster turns to Roy Hodgson for help with World Cup heat

Robert Kitson: England's rugby coach taps into expertise of his football counterpart on how to manage a nation's expectations

Adnan Januzaj’s father angry with Belgium coach over international plans

Marc Wilmots' comments have provoked a furious response from the father of the Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj