Nicolas Anelka’s ’quenelle’ gesture did contain “a reference to anti-Semitism”, according to the independent regulatory commission that imposed a five-match ban on the French striker.

Former England captain John Terry has no plans to come out of international retirement.

England striker Wayne Rooney insists manager Roy Hodgson did “nothing wrong” in making a joke about a monkey in space at half-time of Tuesday night’s game against Poland.

QPR have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international defender Richard Dunne, with the former Aston Villa man penning a one-year deal at Loftus Road.

Luis Suarez last night reiterated his desire to leave the Premier League, where he believes he has been mistreated by the press and public.

Luis Suarez has again spoken of his desire to leave the Barclays Premier League, where he believes he has been mistreated by the press and public.

Every England fan who has a ticket to the game against Republic of Ireland will today receive a letter from Roy Hodgson asking them to refrain from offensive chanting of a religious or political nature.

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John Terry was at the centre of another storm after snubbing Football Association chairman David Bernstein’s handshake.

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Ho hum. This column has touched before on sport’s propensity to be sidetracked by events which have little or nothing to do with the events taking place inside the white lines, or whatever the equivalent parameters may be in the various codes that demand our attention, and here we are again.

England have been reported to FIFA by anti-racism body FARE after fans sang abusive songs about Rio and Anton Ferdinand during the match against San Marino.

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

QPR appear to be the busiest Barclays Premier League club as the transfer deadline approaches, confirming the signing of South Korea full-back Yun Suk-young on a three-and-a-half year contract and closing in on defender Christopher Samba.

Anton Ferdinand has left struggling QPR to join Turkish side Bursaspor on loan until the end of the season.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp lambasted his players tonight after an embarrassing FA Cup defeat to third-tier MK Dons that further highlights their need for reinforcements.

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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists he does not care about his public image, saying: “I still sleep soundly every night.”

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UEFA president Michel Platini is considering an appeal to increase the one-match spectator ban and €80,000 fine imposed on Serbia for racist abuse and violence towards England U-21 players.

Kick It Out chairman Lord Herman Ouseley has accused the Football Association, the Premier League, Chelsea and Liverpool of a failure of "morality and leadership" over their handling of the racism incidents involving John Terry and Luis Suarez.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the club are not hypocrites for supporting skipper John Terry and at the same time lodging a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg.

John Terry’s Chelsea comeback ended in heartache after he suffered a nasty-looking knee injury in the first half of today’s Barclays Premier League game against Liverpool.

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Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata reckons tomorrow night’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk should be treated like a final.

Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand believes the Blues have not received the credit they deserve for their on-field performances due to the off-field controversies that have engulfed them.

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Park Ji-sung did not make the matchday squad for QPR in their vital Barclays Premier League match against fellow strugglers Reading at Loftus Road.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has yet to decide whether to bring John Terry back into his side for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Alex Ferguson today poured scorn on Chelsea’s claim Mark Clattenburg used “inappropriate language” towards John Obi Mikel, declaring: “I don’t believe it.”

Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish does not believe his handling of the Luis Suarez racism row cost him his job — but admits he would do things differently if he ever found himself in a similar situation.

Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish does not believe his handling of the Luis Suarez racism row cost him his job..

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed this afternoon that they have opened an investigation into alleged racist behaviour by a Chelsea supporter.

The Metropolitan Police decision to launch an official investigation into allegations referee Mark Clattenburg used inappropriate language against two Chelsea players has sparked a new debate over the role of police in football matters.

Chelsea’s accusation that referee Mark Clattenburg used inappropriate language towards two of their players is spiralling into another huge controversy for the Premier League after the official was stood down for next weekend’s fixtures and police were urged to take up the case, just as they did recently with John Terry.

Mark Clattenburg was stood down from refereeing for a week today after the Football Association launched an investigation into allegations he used “inappropriate language” towards Chelsea stars John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.

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Chelsea have lodged an official complaint to the Premier League claiming Mark Clattenburg, who refereed their 3-2 defeat against Manchester United, used inappropriate language towards two of their players.

Chelsea skipper John Terry has backed the Kick It Out campaign in his programme notes ahead of today’s game against Manchester United, stressing the club’s wish to banish all forms of discrimination from football.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo expects all the players will shake hands before tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.

There are so many imponderables before Chelsea’s encounter with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.