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Dirk Kuyt backs Louis van Gaal for Liverpool role

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt believes compatriot Louis van Gaal has the ideal experience to be a success at Anfield.

Frank de Boer had been linked with the vacancy

Ajax coach Frank de Boer vows to 'stay loyal' following approach from Liverpool

Ajax coach Frank de Boer has rejected an approach to discuss the vacant manager's job at Liverpool.

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Centre-back Jan Vertonghen helped Ajax win the Eredivisie title last season and is due to face Manchester United in the Europa League in February. But, Newcastle are allegedly preparing a £10m bid for the player who was initially signed to replace Thomas Vermaelen for the Dutch giants. The Belgian international has 35 caps and is under contract at Ajax till 2013.

Tottenham transfer target Jan Vertonghen hoping Ajax can agree deal

Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen is hoping the Amsterdammers do not price him out of a move to Tottenham this summer.

Frank de Boer leads Ajax to Eredivisie title after overcoming injuries and boardroom disputes

Ajax coach Frank de Boer has led the club to their 31st Eredivisie title, his second championship triumph in just 16 months at the Dutch giants.

Messi was stymied on Tuesday in a way that Cruyff seldom was

James Lawton: Cruyff at 65 still has a thing or two to teach the magical Messi

One of the best things about history is that it so regularly submits itself for revision – and never more arrestingly than in Barcelona this week, when the damage to one ultimate superstar's reputation (yes, Lionel Messi's) was maybe balanced by the recall of the great strength of another whose playing career ended 28 years ago.

Messi was stymied on Tuesday in a way that Cruyff seldom was

James Lawton: Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff at 65 can still teach the magical Lionel Messi a thing or two

Birthday greetings for a great but can Barca's young prince hold a candle to Dutch master?

Kenny Dalglish met with owner John W Henry yesterday

Liverpool bin weekly magazine as John W Henry continues to make cuts at Anfield

The root-and-branch American review of operations at Liverpool, which was being personally supervised on Merseyside by principal owner John W Henry yesterday, has led to the club ditching its popular weekly club magazine in favour of a monthly publication, to be published by the same London company which produces Manchester United's magazine and match programme.

PSG could offer Luis Suarez European football

Luis Suarez hopeful Liverpool luck will improve next season

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes the team have been unlucky rather than wasteful in front of goal and is hopeful their fortune will change next season.

Ajax and Dutch legend Johan Cruyff

Johan Cruyff set to implement 'technical revolution' at Ajax

Johan Cruyff, after consultation with Ajax, quit his role as a member of the supervisory board, but will take on a new position at the club where he can carry out his 'technical revolution.'

PSV lift Dutch Cup after comfortable victory

PSV Eindhoven beat Heracles Almelo 3-0 to lift the Dutch Cup yesterday, just weeks after former captain Philip Cocu took over as manager of the club.

Suarez celebrates his goal against Stoke in the FA Cup

Luis Suarez dismisses transfer speculation and says he is happy at Liverpool

Luis Suarez has played down speculation that he could leave Liverpool this summer.

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Gary Neville tips Man United to absorb lessons from Bilbao

Gary Neville believes Manchester United have been forced to take one step back to start getting some forward momentum again in Europe.

Stan Collymore works for Channel 5

Robin Scott-Elliot: Collymore excels with Ajax while England are taken to the cleaners

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Evra refreshed for United charge

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Patrice Evra is ready for the climax of the Premier League title race after being given a two-week break following his confrontation with Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

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