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Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv faces insolvency

Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv, which was suspended this week from the country's premier league over unpaid debts, is now facing insolvency, court officials said Thursday.

Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv suspended over debt

Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv was suspended on Wednesday from the country's premier league over unpaid debts, the Bulgarian Football Union said.

Irish look to new generation after World Cup heartbreak

Ireland have named three uncapped players in their squad for next week's friendly against Brazil, including Scots-born Wigan midfielder James McCarthy.

Europe's football ultras, police hold first-ever conference

So-called "ultra" or hardcore football fans and police met here Wednesday for a two-day conference aimed at boosting cooperation and mutual understanding between the two sides.

Boloni calls time on Standard Liege tenure

Laszlo Boloni has resigned as coach of under-performing Belgian champions Standard Liege, the club announced on their website on Wednesday.

Serbian star Jovanovic signs for Liverpool

Serbian international attacking midfielder Milan Jovanovic signed for English Premier League giants Liverpool on a free transfer from Belgian First Division side Standard Liege on Tuesday, his agent confirmed.

Platini hopes Ukraine political woes will end

UEFA chief Michel Platini on Saturday said he hoped Euro 2012 co-host Ukraine would solve its deep political crisis, as the ex-Soviet nation braced for bitterly-contested presidential polls.

Kranjcar appointed Montenegro coach

Former Croatian international striker Zlatko Kranjcar has been appointed coach of Montenegro, the national football federation confirmed Friday.

Greek club Aris signs French midfielder Meriem

Greek first division side Aris Salonica signed French midfielder Camel Meriem Friday on a one and a half year deal.

Ex-Liverpool star Biscan in taxi driver scuffle

Former Liverpool midfielder Igor Biscan, the captain of Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb, hospitalised a taxi driver following a row about parking, local press reported on Tuesday.

Celustka loaned to Palermo

Czech Under-21 international defender Ondrej Celustka has been loaned for the rest of the season by Slavia Prague to Serie A club Palermo with an option to buy, the Czech club said on Monday.

Markevich becomes new Ukraine coach

The Ukrainian Football Federation on Monday appointed experienced coach Miron Markevich as the new manager of the national team, the federation's press service reported.

Brazil's Denilson joins Greek club Kavala

Greek first division club Kavala announced Friday they have signed former Brazilian national team midfielder Denilson de Oliveira Araujo on a 30-month contract.

Japan midfielder Kobayashi joins Greek club Iraklis

Greek first division club Iraklis Salonica announced Wednesday that they had signed Japanese midfielder Daigo Kobayashi from Norwegian side Stabek on an 18-month deal.

Much-travelled Saganowski signs for Greek side

Veteran Polish striker Marek Saganowski on Wednesday signed a two-year deal with Greek side Atromitos Athens, the 11th club of his professional career.

Greek club Panionios fires coach Ferrera

Greek first division club Panionios Athens announced Tuesday that they had fired Belgian coach Emilio Ferrera after a number of poor performances in the domestic league.