Brendan Rodgers pre-Southampton presser

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Brendan Rodgers talk about Liverpool’s opening game of the Premier League season against Southampton at Anfield.

First VIDEO & PICS: Luis Suarez trains with Barcelona team mates

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After having his ban from all footballing activities by the Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday slightly appeased, Luis Suarez was allowed to train with his new Barca pals.

Dressed in pink, Suarez completed a full day of training and though it’s very early, there have been no reports of him having a nibble on anyone just yet.

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Spain Soccer FC Barcelona Suarez

Spain Soccer FC Barcelona Suarez

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Tony Pulis leaves Crystal Palace ahead of Premier League opener

Pulis, 56, met with chairman Steve Parish earlier in the day as a simmering tension between the pair  over areas of responsibility came to a head.

The former Stoke manager has been frustrated by the failure to land a number of his transfer targets during the summer.

Assistant manager Keith Millen will be in temporary charge for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal.

Continue reading BBC Sport – Tony Pulis leaves Crystal Palace ahead of Premier League opener.

Shane Long’s first interview after making eye watering £12m switch to Southampton

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Shane Long gives his first interview as a Saints player after cash-rich Southampton splurged £12m on the former Hull Striker.

Luis Suarez bite: Ban upheld but striker allowed to train

Luis Suarez’s four-month biting ban has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but he is now clear to train with new club Barcelona.

A full explanation of the ruling will not be published until a later date.

Suarez’s lawyers argued world governing body Fifa’s decision to suspend him from all “football-related activity” for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup was excessive.

Suarez, 27, will be available from El Clasico at Real Madrid on 26 October.

Continue reading BBC Sport – Luis Suarez bite: Ban upheld but striker allowed to train.