The Rivals: Rafael Benitez on Juventus hit list

Juve are plotting raid for Benitez - Daily Mirror
The Liverpool manager is one of three names on a shortlist to replace Claudio Ranieri, who has until Christmas to save his job in Serie A.

5 Live spat leaves Green flying solo - Daily Mail
The BBC's top radio football commentator refuses to travel with presenter Mark Saggers after a major falling out between the pair.

United's fans have forgiven me - Ron - The Sun
Cristiano Ronaldo is relieved by the reaction from Manchester United supporters to his return to the side after a summer move to Real Madrid fell through.

Spain defend 'fantastic' fans after FA veto Bernabeu - The Daily Telegraph
The country's football federation defends supporters after England bosses baulk at playing a friendly in Madrid over racism fears.

Anatomy of a modern England fan - The Independent
Sam Wallace says they have stopped fighting but remain a quarrelsome bunch whose relationship with the team is as dysfunctional as ever.

Dubai suitor switches attention from Charlton to West Ham - The Guardian
The East London club were yesterday the subject of a takeover approach by Dubai's sovereign-wealth fund Zabeel Investments.