Football

Martinez 'offered Liverpool job': Wigan owner Dave Whelan believes Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by Liverpool to take over as manager.

Hulk in discussions with Chelsea: Brazil striker Hulk is in discussions with Chelsea regarding a move from Portuguese club Porto.

Carroll and Green start in Norway: England manager Roy Hodgson confirms striker Andy Carroll and goalkeeper Rob Green will start against Norway on Saturday.

Barton will not contest long ban: QPR midfielder Joey Barton will not appeal against his 12-match ban as the club start an internal investigation into his behaviour.

Injury rules Ruddy out of Euros: England goalkeeper John Ruddy is ruled out of Euro 2012 after breaking his finger in training.

Ranieri in talks with West Brom: West Bromwich Albion have talks with Claudio Ranieri and Ray Wilkins about succeeding Roy Hodgson as manager.

Spurs hope to secure Vertonghen: Dutch champions Ajax tell BBC Sport they hope to reach a swift agreement with Tottenham over the sale of captain Jan Vertonghen.

Blatter wants penalty alternative: Fifa president Sepp Blatter asks Franz Beckenbauer to come up with an alternative to the "tragedy" of penalty shoot-outs.

Rangers launch SFA legal action: Rangers ask the Court of Session to overturn a transfer ban imposed on the club by the Scottish Football Association.

Distin signs one-year contract: Everton's French defender Sylvain Distin signs a new one-year contract, the club confirms.

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