Football transfers and pre-season

1. Vietnam 1-8 (EIGHT) Man City (Kolarov 2, Sterling 2, Silva 2, Lopes, Pozo)
2. Inter Milan 0-3 Real Madrid (Jese, Varane, Rodriguez)
3. Aston Villa sign striker Ayew and linked with a move for full-back Crespo
4. Stoke City sign ex-Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay
5. GET INVOLVED: Disappointing transfers #bbcsportsday

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Vietnam 1-8 Manchester City

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Independent person to lead Fifa reform

Fifa has said its reform taskforce will be chaired by an independent person from outside of football.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter announced plans last week to form an 11-person panel to review football's scandal-hit world governing body.

Domenico Scala had earlier said he would only lead the taskforce if he is guaranteed full independence.

The Swiss businessman is the already independent chair of Fifa's audit and compliance committee.

Boro loan Fabbrini from Watford

Middlesbrough have signed midfielder Diego Fabbrini on a season-long loan from Premier League newcomers Watford.

Fabbrini has Championship experience with his parent club, as well as playing 17 games on loan at Millwall and Birmingham City last season.

Boro also hope to complete a deal to sign striker Christian Stuani from Espanyol this week.

Warrington's Westwood may miss semi-final

Warrington's Ben Westwood could miss Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final against Hull KR because of suspension.

The 34-year-old forward has been accused of a Grade B shoulder charge on Luke Gale during in Sunday's 44-6 Super League win at Castleford and could be banned for up to two games on Tuesday.

Tigers half-back Gale was later withdrawn and taken to hospital for overnight observation.

Preston sign Bristol City's Cunningham

Preston North End have signed Bristol City defender Greg Cunningham for an undisclosed fee on a two-year-deal.

The 24-year-old, who has been capped four times by the Republic of Ireland, began his career at Manchester City.

Cunningham becomes manager Simon Grayson's third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Jermaine Beckford and Paul Gallagher.

Fined for ref comments

Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch has been fined and warned by the Rugby Football League for his comments criticising the ref after his club's home defeat by Huddersfield earlier this month.

Guasch issued a statement saying: "Enough is enough! We have had another two points taken away from us today because of the scandalous decisions of the referees."

The Catalans owner was deemed to be in breach of the RFL's rules and has been fined £1,000 and warned about his future conduct.

Notts goalkeeper request blocked

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Notts County have been prevented from signing a goalkeeper on an emergency loan before Saturday's Women's FA Cup final against Chelsea.

Carly Telford (pictured) is Notts' only keeper eligible to face Chelsea and will be forced to start, despite only returning from a dislocated shoulder on Sunday.

Players are only eligible to feature at Wembley if they were registered for the sixth round of the competition on 12 April, meaning Danielle Hill and on-loan Siobhan Chamberlain are unavailable.

"Sometimes common sense has to kick in," said chief executive Luke Negus-Hill. "It could - touch wood it won't - end up with an outfield player being in goal."

Stoke sign Afellay

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• Won 50 caps for Holland, scoring six goals and played at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
• Began his career with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, scoring 35 goals in 159 league appearances, winning four league titles.
• Made 21 league appearances for Barcelona and had loan spells with Schalke 04 and Olympiacos.
• Won Champions League with Barcelona in 2011.

Stoke sign Afellay

Afellay is Stoke's eighth signing this summer following the arrivals of Phillip Wollscheid, Jakob Haugaard, Joselu, Marco van Ginkel, Glen Johnson, Shay Given and Moha.

Chief executive Tony Scholes said: "It's no secret that Ibrahim was wanted by a number of clubs and we are understandably delighted that he has chosen to join us.

"He's clearly excited about the prospect of playing in the Premier League and the fact that he knows so many players who are already at the club will no doubt help him settle into his new surroundings."

Stoke confirm Afellay signing

We brought you this news earlier and Stoke have now confirmed they have signed former Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay on a two-year contract.

The Dutch international has flown to France to link-up with the Potters squad at their training camp in Evian

Get involved - transfer let-downs

Shaun Wright-Phillips is on the move today, but fans from his last club won't remember his time there fondly. He makes it into our latest entries of disappointing transfers.

Will Crane: Has to be SWP at QPR, never looked confident and a shadow of his former self. One goal (but what a goal) in 67 games.

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Steve Harr: Transfer let down... WHU & Mascherano. Couldn't oust Mullins in our starting XI but has since become an ever-present at Barcelona.

Peterwari Soberekon: Bebe will be disappointed he's not been mentioned yet. Worst signing in the Premiership. £7m for an unknown player.

Jerome and Olsson progressing - Neil

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Norwich City boss Alex Neil says striker Cameron Jerome and left-back Martin Olsson are making good progress as they recover from injuries.

Jerome, who was the Canaries' top scorer last season, has a foot problem while Olsson is on his way back to fitness after shoulder surgery.

"Cameron's doing straight-line running now, so it's just getting him twisting and turning and he should be fine," Neil told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"Martin's making great progress, so I think the next step for him is to start getting contact."

Middlesex sign Pakistan's Junaid

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Middlesex have signed Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan as a replacement overseas player for Joe Burns.

Left-armer Junaid, 25, is available to play in the One-Day Cup and also in the Championship if required.

He has played 22 Tests, 52 one-day internationals and nine Twenty20 games for his country.

Junaid could make his debut against Lancashire, the side he represented in the T20 Blast in 2014, in their One-Day Cup tie at Blackpool on Wednesday.

Australia win 3rd ODI

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Australia have won the third ODI by 89 runs at Worcester.

The visitors made 241-7 and then bowled England out for 152.

It was the second consecutive victory for Australia and gives them a 4-2 lead in points over England.

Birthdays

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Here's a name you may remember... Jose Luis Chilavert. The former Paraguay goalkeeper and part-time goal machine is 50 today. Here's another important number for you - 67. That's how many he put in the back of the net during his career. Remarkable.

FA aims to continue WSL expansion

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The Women's Super League could be expanded to 24 teams in the future, according to the FA's head of women's leagues and competitions, Katy Brazier.

The are currently 18 teams in the top two tiers of the WSL, which is being increased to 20 clubs by 2017.

"Building things slowly is really important, because we want it to be sustainable," Brazier told BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

Looking bleak now, as Laura Marsh is out for a duck leaving England 138-8, chasing Australia's total of 242.

Follow live commentary and text updates here.

Bashley sack boss after 40 days

The season hasn't even started yet and we have had our first sacking.

A non-league manager has been sacked for "a run of poor pre-season results and lack of player signings".

Former Chelsea defender David Stride had been in charge of Southern League side Bashley for just 40 days.

"It's absolute codswallop. The club already had someone in mind to replace me, but waited two weeks before telling me," Stride told BBC Sport.

Chairman Tim Allan said: "We made a tough decision to change things around now rather than the possibility of having more upheaval during the season."

Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo... Muirhead?

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Dundee United teenager Robbie Muirhead is battling it out with superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar for Uefa's goal of the season.

Muirhead's long-range strike for Scotland Under-19s against Norway is in the European governing body's top 10 for the 2014-15 campaign.

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey is on the list for his volley against Galatasaray. And Erik Lamela of Tottenham is included for his "rabona" finish in the win over Asteras Tripolis.

Wright-Phillips signs for New York Red Bulls

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Some facts about Shaun Wright-Phillips, who signed for New York Red Bulls earlier today (see 15:07).

• Wright-Phillips began his career at Manchester City, before making a £21m move to Chelsea in 2005.
• At Chelsea he won the Premier League. League Cup and FA Cup but struggled to gain a regular stating place and returned to City in 2008.
• He signed for QPR in 2011 on a three-year contract, a period in which the club were relegated twice.
• Wright-Phillips won 36 caps for England, scoring six goals and played in the 2010 World Cup.

Ayew signs for Villa

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Jordan Ayew is a very happy man indeed (see 15.28). Here's what he's got to say following the announcement of his move from French side Lorient to Aston Villa...

"I am the happiest man in the world," he said. "It's one of my greatest days in football.

"My dream was to play for a big team in England - and Aston Villa is undoubtedly one of the greats in English football.

"When I spoke to the coach [Tim Sherwood] I knew this was the place for me... it took 10 seconds to work out he was the right coach for me and Aston Villa was the right team for me."

Pienaar to miss start of season

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Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar will miss the start of the season because of a hamstring injury, boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed.

The midfielder sat out Sunday's game at Hearts after suffering the problem in training and has now returned to Finch Farm to be assessed and begin his rehabilitation.

The full extent of the injury is still unknown and Martinez said: "He's going to miss the start of the season, which is a real shame because Stevie worked with fantastic results and fantastic signs over the first three weeks or pre-season."

Amateur bowler takes 10-wicket haul

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An amateur bowler hoping to break into first-class cricket took all 10 wickets in an innings during a club match in Northamptonshire.

Joe Dawborn returned figures of 10-22 while playing for Peterborough Town in the Northants Premier League.

The 21-year-old also represents Northants' second team on a non-contract basis, and has had trials with both Middlesex and Leicestershire.

Win pleases Ronaldo

Earlier today Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-0 in a friendly in China.

'Next stop Rio'

We mentioned earlier today (13:30 BST) that Jack Burnell had qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Well, he has tweeted. And, quite rightly, is a little bit excited.

Player in intensive care after injury

A footballer is in intensive care in a Cairo hospital after suffering serious injuries in a match.

Rudy Guelord Bhebey-Ndey, a 25-year-old striker for AC Leopards, was injured after a collision with the goalkeeper of Egyptian club Zamalek during a CAF Confederation Cup game.

"He was in a very bad condition when he arrived," neurosurgeon Salah Abdel-Khalek told an Egyptian radio station.

"The footballer had serious damage to his spinal column between the fifth and sixth vertebrae, a blow to the spinal cord, breathing difficulties and brain bleeding, but the surgery was successful.

"He will remain in intensive care for two days, where he is currently using a ventilator."

Wolves accept Wigan bid for Jacobs

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Wolves have accepted a bid from League One side Wigan for winger Michael Jacobs, Wanderers head coach Kenny Jackett has confirmed.

He told BBC WM: "The club have accepted an offer for him and we'll see how that progresses."

Jacobs, 23, helped Wolves to the League One title in 2014 made just 12 Championship appearances for the club last season.

Froome deserved win - now for my stag do

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A good read here. Team Sky rider Geraint Thomas has been heaping praise on his Tour de France-winning team-mate Chris Froome - and given us an insight into his stag do plans.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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If dark clouds were circling for England earlier, they're well and truly set in now. Heather Knight is out for 38, bowled by Australian spinner Jess Jonassen. It's currently 72-4, with England chasing 242. Follow live commentary and text updates here.

Birthdays

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We don't often mention figure skating here at Sportsday, so Christopher Dean's 57th birthday seems an appropriate way to do so. Happy birthday, Mr Dean...

Get involved - transfer let-downs

More of your disappointing transfers.

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Karl Bristow: Has to be Karel Poborsky. Remember how excited I was when United signed him after his brilliance at Euro 96. He never recreated it.

Garry Brogden: Afonso Alves to Boro. Chased him for six months, paid twice what we originally offered and he got four goals in a relegation season.

Marc: Heskey for Villa, we were negotiating with Falcao and Benzema and got the the gentle giant, total "meh" moment.

Inniss moves from Palace on loan

Vietnam 1-8 (EIGHT) Man City

And it's all over. Quyet's neat lob was the final piece of action, which was fitting given the effort Vietnam put in throughout.

The hosts might not have been in the same stratosphere skill-wise but you couldn't fault their workrate.

City will be happy with the performance and the result. They did what they had to against inferior opposition and looked sharp, passing the ball well throughout. And no one got injured. Job done.

GOAL: Vietnam 1-8 (EIGHT) Man City

Jeepers creepers, a goal for Vietnam.

Quyet is the man who scores and it's a nice finish too, dinking the ball over Willy Caballero from eight yards. Lovely stuff.

Westwood faces Challenge Cup ban

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Warrington Wolves forward Ben Westwood could miss Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final against Hull KR through suspension for an alleged grade B shoulder charge on Castleford's Luke Gale.

Tigers coach Daryl Powell called for retrospective action after it went unpunished at the time. Westwood will learn his fate on Tuesday evening when a panel will decide what - if any - sanction he should face.

Vietnam 0-8 (EIGHT) Man City

Vietnam, in case you're wondering, drew 1-1 against North Korea in their last game.

Then again North Korea didn't have Raheem Sterling and David Silva up front.

At least those two are no longer on the pitch, with Manuel Pellegrini now changing his whole side to ensure everyone gets a run-out.

Three minutes to go, which is no doubt music to Vietnamese ears.

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Some action pictures from Hanoi, via Manchester City's Twitter account.

Vietnam 0-8 (EIGHT) Man City

Jose Angel Pozo, another sub, gets in on the act.

Another good finish from a tight angle, but more awful defending.

It's reminiscent of a primary school game where one team is full of big, powerful skilful lads and the other is, well - let's be kind here - not quite as good.

Vietnam's players are beginning to look a little demoralised. Can't think why.

On this day...

2012: The London Olympic Games officially got under way with Danny Boyle's unforgettable 'Isles of Wonder' ceremony. We'd love to bring you the image of 'the Queen' jumping out of the helicopter but our search has come up dry. Instead, here's a man dressed as an angel on a flying bike. Magical stuff.

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GOAL: Vietnam 0-7 Man City

This is getting silly. Substitute Rony Lopes wriggles through the middle of the penalty area and lets fly with one of the weakest shot you'll see.

Despite the distinct lack of ferocity, the Vietnam keeper somehow allows the ball to wriggle under his body.

This may well prove to be City's easiest game of the entire season.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-6 Man City

Raheem Sterling, having a cracking game, sets up David Silva for City's sixth.

He threads a pass onto the Spaniard's boots inside the area and Silva finishes in delightful style, chipping the keeper from close-range.

Lovely goal.

It's Silva's last contribution, he's withdrawn straight after.

Just in case you've lost track, Sterling, Kolarov and Silva have two goals apiece.

Vietnam 0-5 Man City

Bacary Sagna concedes a free kick on the edge of the box. Kolarov - wearing the skipper's armband after Joe Hart's withdrawal - sprints over to the ref and screams in his face. Now that's commitment at 5-0 up.

Kolarov needn't have got his knickers in a twist, the free kick rebounded harmlessly off the City wall.

The game's going through a quiet period here, hard for City to get too motivated given how easy things are. Half-an-hour to go.

Romero could feature on Wednesday

Simon Stone

BBC Sport

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"Goalkeeper Sergio Romero is in the US and will train with Manchester United ahead of Wednesday's game against Paris St-Germain in Chicago."

United announced the signing of Argentina international Romero earlier today.

Who is Jordan Ayew?

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As Jordan Ayew arrives at Villa Park, presumably to fill a gap left by Christian Benteke, here are some need-to-knows on the Ghanaian striker.

• Marseille (apps 147, goals 22)
• Sochaux (apps 18, goals 5)
• Lorient (apps 28, goals 13)
• Ghana (apps 28, goals 8)
• Brother Andre Ayew currently at Swansea

Ayew signs for Villa

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Confirmation of what we brought you earlier today as Jordan Ayew signs for Aston Villa from French side Lorient.

Villa were in the market for a striker after selling Belgian Christian Benteke to Liverpool for £32.5m.

The Midlanders, who also lost Fabian Delph to Manchester City, have signed Jordan Amavi, Idrissa Gueye, Scott Sinclair, Micah Richards and Mark Bunn.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-5 Man City

Aleksandar Kolarov blasts a spot kick past the keeper.

Raheem Sterling wanted to take it - he's on a hat-trick remember - but Kolarov over-ruled him and took the ball out of his hand. Now Kolarov's on a hat-trick too.

Bit harsh on Sterling as he was the chap who won the pen in the first place.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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England are making heavy weather of their ODI against Australia. Lauren Winfield is run out for a single that was as hopeful as some blue sky at New Road. But the heavy weather could be their saviour as the covers come on for a rain delay. Can they settle down if and when they come off again?

Find out with our live commentary and text updates here. That's 30-3 with England chasing 242.

Vietnam 0-4 Man City

And we're back under way at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.

Will this half of football be closer and more keenly-fought? It's doubtful - Joe Hart didn't even get his gloves dirty in the first period - but you never know.

Bad news for Vietnam - Raheem Sterling and David Silva are still on the park. Willy Caballero is on for Hart, the latter presumably going off with boredom.

We'll bring you regular updates of what happens.

Sterling celebrates

Romero's best saves

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Want to know a bit more about Manchester United's new keeper, Sergio Romero? Look no further than here, where there's a video of his best saves during last year's World Cup penalty shootout against Netherlands.

Brett leaves LTA

Bob Brett is resigning from his position as director of player development at the Lawn Tennis Association.

Brett was hired by the LTA last year when he was commissioned to undertake an extensive evaluation of British Tennis.

"I have enjoyed my time working with some very talented players coaches, sports science and sports medicine experts and I wish them all the very best in the future," he said.

Wright-Phillips moves to MLS

Shaun will link-up with brother Bradley at the New York Red Bulls.

Former England international Shaun, 33, was a free agent after being released by QPR in the summer. 

Get involved - transfer let-downs

Some more of the transfers you wish had not happened.

Nathan: Massimo Taibi for Man Utd. Hugely talented keeper we signed for 4.5m, conceded five at Chelsea and THAT goal at Southampton (where the ball bobbled through his legs as he bent down to stop a shot).

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Dan Rozzell: David James to Bristol City after 2010 World Cup lost 3-0 on debut and couldn't stop conceding goals and on big wages too.

Charles Tee: Luis Nani for me as a#mufc man, 41 goals, 52 assists in six years. Rubbish for £25m (2007) signing. Never quite became the next Cristiano Ronaldo.

Time to learn to drive

Max Verstappen will, after finishing fourth in the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of some of the best drivers in the world, set his sights on passing his driving test.

The 17-year-old Toro Rosso driver is not yet old enough to take to the roads unattended in his native Belgium.

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He turns 18 in September and will now use the four-week summer break from F1 to brush up on his road skills ahead of his driving test.

"I'm doing my lessons in the summer break and then will take my test around my birthday in September," said Verstappen.

Half time in Vietnam

The home fans may be watching Vietnam getting thrashed, but they are enjoying the experience if this tweet from Manchester City is anything to go by.

Vietnam 0-4 Man City

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If I said there was a gulf in class here it would be an understatement on a par with Sir Alex Ferguson likes to chew gum a little.

It's no contest here. City have dominated, given all the time and space in the world to knock the ball around and create openings.

They've scored four times - including a brace for Sterling - but could have had double that. Training session stuff towards the end of the half.

Better late than never

Australian golfer Jason Day says he is "over the moon" after winning the Canadian Open - a week after missing out at The Open.

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Day - who failed with a crucial late putt to miss out on a play-off at St Andrews - won by a shot in Canada, edging out American Bubba Watson.

The Australian world number four said: "It's just a really good feeling because whenever you win an Open championship of any country you're doing something good.

"For it come after what happened last week, I'm just over the moon right now."

Vietnam 0-4 Man City

BBC Sport's Ian Cheeseman:

Full-time: Inter Milan 0-3 Real Madrid

Jese, Raphael Varane and James Rodriguez give Real Madrid a relatively easy victory in China.

Vietnam 0-4 Man City

Hang on, a minute, the fourth goal seems to have sparked Vietnam into life.

By that I mean Joe Hart just got a touch of the ball, the big man saving a shot. The crowd go wild and little wonder - they've not exactly had much to cheer about so far.

But normal service is soon resumed as City pour forward again, Silva letting fly from distance but his shot just clearing the bar.

Rogers fit after dizzy spells

Australia batsman Chris Rogers is fit to play in the third Ashes Test after recovering from dizzy spells, according to team-mate Mitchell Starc.

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Chris Rogers had on-field treatment on the second morning following Anderson's bouncer

Rogers, 37, retired hurt on 49 in the second innings of the Lord's Test, saying he could see the stands move. He was hit on the helmet by a James Anderson bouncer.

But he underwent a full net session on Monday, facing balls from pace-trio Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.

Starc admitted he did not give him any short-pitched deliveries, but added: "He seems to have come through pretty well. All reports are he is good to go."

Goal: Inter Milan 0-3 Real Madrid

We just said that James Rodriguez had gone close with a free-kick, well the Colombia international has just scored a sensational goal with his second free-kick attempt.

He curls his shot into the top corner, leaving a despairing Samir Handanovic no chance.

Close: Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid

James Rodriguez curls a free-kick around the wall and forces Inter Milan keeper Samir Handanovic into another diving save.

Just five minutes left in Guangzhou.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-4 Man City

Yep, Sterling is definitely fit. He's just scored again.

It's a great goal too,. Sterling starts a move, then latches on to a beautiful backheel by Iheanacho to finish it, shooting calmly past the keeper. This is easy peasy.

Vietnam 0-3 Man City

A worrying moment as Raheem Sterling collapses to the floor after being caught from behind.

After a couple of minutes of treatment, he gets up a little gingerly - then goes through a series of stretching exercises, the type of which you'd see at your local aerobics class.

It works though. He returns to the pitch and Manuel Pellegrini breathes a big sigh of relief.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Oh dear. England are not doing themselves any favours early on. Taylor plays across the line and is comprehensively bowled by Perry, the ball hitting middle stump fairly high up. That's 10-2 with barely 20 minutes gone. England chasing 242 to win. Live commentary and text updates here.

Vietnam 0-3 Man City

Vietnam are ranked 143rd in the Fifa standings, which basically - at the risk of causing a diplomatic incident - means they're not the best.

It looks like that too as City score twice in the space of two minutes to essentially end the game as a contest.

Sterling's strike was a nice curling effort from the left edge of the penalty area. Then, with the Vietnamese defence appearing to operate a strict no-tackling policy, Silva headed against the crossbar before tapping in the rebound from his own effort.

Oh dear, this could be a rout. Actually, take the word 'could' out of that. It will be a rout.

Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid

Another water break in China with 13 minutes left.

There have been a raft of changes for both sides with James Rodriguez coming on for Real Madrid,

Since Madrid's second goal the game has petered out somewhat.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-3 Man City

And now David Silva gets in on the act. This could be a rout.

One in, one out at Watford

A busy day at Watford. One player in, and one player out.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-2 Man City

Raheem Sterling makes it 2-0 to City.

Brit special

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Danny Willett won his third European Tour title, taking a one-shot victory over fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick at the European Masters on Sunday.

In fact it was an all-English top three as Tyrrell Hatton finished two shots behind Willett on 15 under.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Disastrous start for England after lunch, Charlotte Edwards edges the fourth ball of the match to the wicketkeeper to give Ellyse Perry an early wicket. Not a run on the board. Nervy stuff with England chasing 242 to win. Live commentary and text updates available here.

GOAL: Vietnam 0-1 Man City

First goal of the game and it's gone to the Blues.

Jesus Navas is taken out 30 yards from goal. Aleksandar Kolarov blasts the free kick around a rather flimsy looking Vietnamese wall and past rooted keeper Vinh Loi.

City deserve it, they've had the better of the early stages.

On this day...

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1990: Former England captain Graham Gooch scored 333 in the first innings against India at Lord's.

The batsman followed it up with a second-innings hundred to set the record for the most runs in a single Test, a record that still stands today.

How England could do with a batting performance like that against Australia, when the third Ashes test begins on Wednesday.

Get involved - transfer let-downs

You have high hopes that your latest signing is going to become a legend. Then soon after you can't wait for them to leave. Here are some more of your disappointing transfers.

Dave Miller: As a Southampton fan, it has to be Dani Osvaldo. Club-record fee, plenty of fanfare, and a seemingly classy player. In the end, aside from that beauty he scored against Man City, he never looked like he was going to rival Lambert for a spot in the starting XI. Then he threw all of his toys out of the pram when he hit Fonte. Complete waste of money.

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Cameron Westwood: Without doubt, Michael Owen. Worst signing in the history of NUFC. Yes, even worse than Xisco.

Nathan Critchlow: Jo at Man City. Signed for a reported £19 million. Twenty-one league games. One goal. Scored more on loan than he did for us. Amazed to see him turning out for Brazil. Must be his identical twin.

Vietnam 0-0 Man City

Hallelujah! We have a football match.

Don't know where the flowers have gone. Probably in the bin. What a waste of money.

Anyhow, we're under way and we'll bring you regular updates throughout.

GOAL: Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid - Raphael Varane (56 mins)

Inter Milan fail to clear the ball properly from a corner and Lucas Vazquez crosses to Varane who volleys home from close range.

Vietnam v Man City

Guess what? It's still not started,

The players and the officials appear to have been given a bouquet of flowers - possibly rhododendrons, I'm not sure, my mother would know - and are now standing there holding them, looking slightly sheepish.

Now they're lining up around the centre circle. The game was supposed to start at 14:00 BST. 13 minutes later and no sign of a game of football breaking out any time soon.

Inter Milan 0-1 Real Madrid

We are back under way in Guangzhou...

'Greene can bounce back'

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Welsh Athletics national coach Scott Simpson insists Dai Greene still has a future despite another injury-affected season.

Greene, world 400m hurdles champion in 2011, has failed to get the qualifying time for this year's World Championship.

Simpson said: "His mentality and resilience are some of his greatest strengths. He's in a good place with good people around him and, if he can make some good decisions over the next 12 months, then we'll hopefully see him at another Olympics."

Read the full story here.

Vietnam v Man City

Now there's a bloke from the Vietnamese Football Federation. He's also wearing specs. And he's also speaking. A lot.

The players meanwhile are still lined up on the pitch like lemons.

Could be a while to kick-off here.

Vietnam v Man City

Interesting beginning to the game. Well I say beginning, they've not actually kicked off.

The players have been stood on the pitch for the last five minutes while a bloke in spectacles - the president of some bank apparently - stands at a podium making a long speech, none of which we can understand because he's speaking in Vietnamese.

Joe Hart looks a little perplexed.

City's pre-season tour

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Vietnam v Man City

Right then, we have a treat for you now (depending on your definition of treat).

It's the game you've all been waiting for - Vietnam v Man City live from the Mydinh Stadium.

Kick off is at 14:00 BST, so about 60 seconds away. We'll bring you live updates throughout the game.

Raheem Sterling starts again, here's City's line-up in full: Hart (C), Sagna, Kolarov, Mangala, Denayer, Evans, Garcia, Sterling, Navas, Silva, Iheanacho.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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That's it for Australia today, meaning England will need to score 242 to win the third ODI and take a 4-2 lead on points in the multi-format series. Live commentary and text updates available here.

Half-time: Inter Milan 0-1 Real Madrid

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A free-kick from Hernanes forces a diving save from Navas and the referee blows his whistle for half-time in Guangzhou where Jese's goal after 28 minutes separates the teams.

Ronaldo and Bale have also gone close in the first-half and it is Inter Milan's Handanovic that has been the busier of the two keepers.

Fogg misses out on Olympic qualification

We said it had been a good day for Jack Burnell (see 13:30) in the 10km event at the World Aquatics Championships in Russia. But not so for countryman Daniel Fogg.

Get involved - transfer let-downs

Some more of your big transfer disappointments.

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Lee Parkinson: Tomas Brolin, scored a worldy at USA 94, signed for Leeds 95, retired from football 98 aged 28.

Fraser Mackenzie: Tore Andre Flo for Rangers. Rangers most expensive player ever at £12 million. Much was expected. Flattered to deceive.

Dejan Obradovic: Kezman to Chelsea. Signed as half of the Batman & Robben combo from PSV, yet left a year later resembling anything but the hero.

Inter Milan 0-1 Real Madrid

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Hot and humid evening in Guangzhou.

The players, whose shirts are already sodden with sweat, had a drinks break at 30 minutes.

Inter Milan's goalkeeper Handanovic is having a busy night and he blocks a Ronaldo shot at close range after 38 minutes.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Ellyse Perry has been bowled by Jennie Gunn at the Women's Ashes in Worcester. That's five down for Australia now with 237 runs on the board. Live commentary and text updates available here.

GOAL: Inter Milan 0-1 Real Madrid - Jese

We have a breakthrough in China and it is Spain striker Jese who has put Real Madrid in front after 28 minutes.

Marcelo's dinked a pass into the box and Jese calmly cut inside and placed his left-foot shot past Handanovic.

Burnell heading for Rio

BBC Sport's Olympics reporter Nick Hope is at the World Aquatics Championships in Russia and it has been a good day for British swimmer Jack Burnell.

Inter Milan 0-0 Real Madrid

A Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick forces a diving one-handed save from Samir Handanovic who tips the shot over the bar.

The Portugal forward then drags another shot wide.

Real Madrid on-top in China with 20 minutes gone, with Gareth Bale seeing plenty of the ball in his new position.

Durham match washed out

BBC Newcastle's Martin Emmerson at Chester-le-Street: "Durham's home One-Day Cup game against Worcestershire has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.

"The rain has not stopped falling in Chester-le-Street since Sunday tea-time, so both sides take a point.

"Durham are next in action against Somerset at Taunton on Wednesday, while Worcestershire play Yorkshire at home on Thursday."

Cricket is 'brutal'

Under-pressure England batsman Ian Bell has described Test cricket as a "brutal environment" ahead of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston - but says there is no reason he cannot return to form.

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Bell has scored just 117 runs in his last six Tests at an average of 10.63.

"It's a brutal environment, international sport," Bell said. "You have to perform. I'm realistic enough to know that I haven't played to the best of my ability in the last two months."

Vietnam v Manchester City (14:00 BST)

The teams are in with Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho upfront for City.

Van Gaal cagey on Ronaldo talk

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There's been a fair bit of talk about the possibility of a return to Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo, but there's only one man really worth listening to about the topic.

You can listen to what Louis van Gaal has to say and watch his interview with BBC Sport's Simon Stone here.

Inter Milan 0-0 Real Madrid

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Gareth Bale and Jese have got us under way in China as Real Madrid face Inter Milan in Guangzhou.

We will be bringing you live updates from the match.

World Aquatics Championships

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The World Aquatics Championships is getting under way in Kazan, Russia, and we've got live video coverage right here.

Britain's Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow are among the Brits to look out for today.

Manga injury worry for Cardiff City

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Bruno Manga will have a scan on a knee after being carried off in Cardiff's 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam.

The Gabon international defender returned to Wales with the rest of the team and will have the injury examined on Monday.

The injury could leave manager Russell Slade with a defensive problem with Ben Turner already missing the start of the season after having ankle surgery.

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Great expectations. Huge disappointment. More of those signings that went wrong.

Lee: Kim Kallstrom to Arsenal. Loaning a player with a back injury then booting him after four appearances.

Max Baggins-Craig: Kleberson to M Utd, failed to adapt to English football & after two years of little impact he moved to Turkish side Besiktas.

Damo Clark: Alberto Aquilani, signed for £17 million as the next Alonso. 18 appearances one goal and two loan spells later he's gone.

Just for you, Damo, here is Aquilani's one and only goal in the Premier League.

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Question time

Want something to ponder over your lunch hour? Then have a crack at this.

Today's teaser from our colleagues at Question of Sport is this: Since 1990 which five British riders have worn the Yellow Jersey in the Tour de France?

We'll bring you the answers later this afternoon.

Burnell records a first

Open water swimmer Jack Burnell has become the first British athlete to secure a named place for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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He finished fifth in the 10km marathon swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia today.

Whilst others have already secured Britain berths in events for Brazil - like shooting an triathlon - Burnell is the first to qualify himself.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Another wicket in Worcester as Healy is caught and bowled by England's Heather Knight. Australia currently 120-3. Live coverage available here.

Root on Bairstow

England batsman Joe Root on Yorkshire teammate Jonny Bairstow: "It is never easy to come into such a big series but Bairstow has been averaging over 100, he is playing exceptionally well and is desperate to get out here and get some more runs and carry on his form.

"I am sure he will be ecstatic, he could not be in better form. He will be desperate to emulate what he has done this season on the international stage."

Bairstow replaced Gary Ballance in the England squad for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston, starting on 29 July.

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Inter Milan v Real Madrid (13:00 BST)

Inter Milan team to play Real Madrid in Guangzhou, China at 13:00 BST.

Inter Milan: Handanovic; Montoya, Ranocchia, Murillo, Jesus, Brozovic, Kovacic, Kondogbia, Hernanes, Palacio, Icardi.

Afellay to sign for Stoke

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Stoke City could be set to sign another former Barcelona forward.

Netherlands winger Ibrahim Afellay is set to become the fourth former Barcelona player at Stoke City.

The 29-year-old free agent is having a medical at the Britannia Stadium after ending his four-and-a-half year stay at the Nou Camp.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Another scalp for England at the Women's Ashes. Nicole Bolton toe-ends one over extra cover and the delighted Laura Marsh takes the catch. Australia now 88-2 after 27 overs. Live commentary and text updates here.

Inter Milan v Real Madrid (13:00 BST)

Rafa Benitez has named a strong line-up for their match against Inter Milan in Guangzhou, China.

Real Madrid: Navas, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Ronaldo, Kroos, Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro, Jese, Isco, Danilo.

Munich bound

There has been a lot of speculation that sought-after midfielder Arturo Vidal is to leave Juventus and join Bayern Munich. Well, this could be proof it's about to happen.

 Vidal has posted this photo on Twitter, with the message: "A new stage ... a new dream ... Munich here we go !!!"

Three exclamation marks, it must be true.

Sanchez's day at the beach

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A day at the beach usually entails building sandcastles, enjoying an ice cream, swimming in the sea, maybe a game of beach cricket.

Not when Alexis Sanchez is involved, where his seaside visit involves training for the start of the Premier League season.

The Arsenal forward has posted videos on Instagram of his training sessions.

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Australia have recovered following that earlier wicket as captain Meg Lanning steadies the ship. They're now 83-1 at Worcester. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary and live text updates here.

Ramos will not be sold

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Manchester United target Sergio Ramos will not be sold by Real Madrid, the Guardian have reported.

The paper say Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez met with told Ramos and his agent in China.

At the meeting Ramos reiterated his desire to join United.

On this day...

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1985: BBC commentator and athletics doyen Steve Cram set the (then) mile world record at three minutes 46.32 seconds in Oslo.

Get involved - transfer let-downs

We've all seen our clubs make what appears to be a dream signing, only for them to be a complete disaster. Today we recognise those transfers that have gone wrong. Horribly wrong.

Daniel Aspel: Mitroglou to Fulham, surely? £12m for an injured guy who played three games, never scored, we got relegated, he went back on loan to his original club and scored a winner against Atletico Madrid. Total farce.

Chris Kelly: Pascal Cygan. At first looked like a rock solid addition to our defence, was actually the worst defender I've ever seen in an Arsenal shirt.

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Nathan Critchlow: Roque Santa Cruz at City. Four years, 20 appearances, three goals. Always injured or farmed out on loan to gain fitness. After Blackburn form he was hugely underwhelming.

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Lukaku to United or just good friends?

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Could Memphis Depay have found the striker that Louis van Gaal needs?

The forward has posted this picture with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku on Instagram.

"Me and Romelu Lukaku in an conversation. See you soon," the Dutch international wrote.

Big clubs keen on Toney

Northampton Town boss Chris Wilder says there has been interest from "Championship and Premier League clubs" in striker Ivan Toney.

Toney, 19, did not play in Saturday's 3-0 pre-season win at Brackley because of ongoing transfer talks.

"That'll progress in its time, and if it does then we'll deal with it," Wilder told BBC Radio Northampton.

Monday's back pages

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No prizes for who adorns today's l'Equipe. It's that man Chris Froome. The headline mirrors many in the UK this morning, namely his vow not to dishonour the Tour de France jersey.

Prepared to pay big

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make an increased bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema after an initial offer of £31m was rejected for the 27-year-old, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Hastings to remain with Durham

Australian all-rounder John Hastings has committed to a third season with Durham, extending his stay for the 2016 county season.

Since joining in 2014, Hastings has taken 76 first-class wickets in 20 matches.

"The people in the dressing room and the people up here in the North East are just fantastic, so my wife and I really enjoy it and want to keep coming back," said the 29-year-old.

It was buzzing at Oldham...

...but we're not talking atmosphere, we're talking bees. Sunday's friendly against Blackburn was delayed because of a swarm of the little critters on the goalpost.

Kick-off had to be delayed while the club sent for a beekeeper to solve the situation. Turned out Oldham didn't have much sting in their play - they lost 2-0.

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Today's talking point - disappointing transfers.

Fraser Bernstein: Soldado, Paulinho and Lamela have all flopped at Spurs to various degrees. As a Spurs fan, this is quite depressing.

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Ebughe Emmanuel Omon: The biggest flop has to be Jose Antonio Reyes, he was dubbed the next Henry but didn't see much of him.

Ally Howe: 41 signings for Darlington in 2010. Bottom of the league and three seasons later down five divisions. Can we put an entire team in?

Women's Ashes - 3rd ODI

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Well I was just about to tell you that Australia were off to a steady start in the Women's Ashes. But then Elyse Villani just forced me to re-write. She's out for 14. The visitors are currently 31-1 in Worcester, where it looks like the wind is whipping up a bit.

We've got BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary and live text updates right here.

News in brief, part two...

Crossing codes, Leeds topped the Super League by beating Catalans 36-22.

Kyle Edmund and Johanna Konta both won titles on Sunday to move closer to tennis's top 100.

Postponed edged a thrilling finish to hold off Eagle Top in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

And finally... Bill May and Christina Jones took gold for USA in the first-ever mixed-gender synchronised swimming event in Kazan, Russia.

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News in brief

Football, F1 and cycling dominated the weekend headlines, so here's a quick digest of the other significant stories you may have missed.

In golf, Danny Willett took his third European Tour title with victory in Switzerland.

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The IPC Grand Prix in London saw records tumble for British para-athletes Georgina Hermitage and Sophie Hahn. Hermitage set a new best in the T37 400m of one minute 2.48 seconds. Meanwhile Hahn clocked 13 seconds in the T38 100m.

Australia set up a Rugby Championship title decider against New Zealand with victory over Argentina.