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PAOLO DI CANIO'S jaw-dropping sermon on the professionalism - or lack thereof - of his current Sunderland squad, dispensed after a late defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, had plenty of red and white fans nodding in agreement.

New York Yankees president Randy Levine, left, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, centre, and Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano were on hand to announce the birth of NYCFC on Tuesday.

Sunderland's Manager Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at White Hart Lane, London on Sunday.

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KENNY DALGLISH has nothing but admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson - even though the Old Trafford legend accused him of being too fat to make it as a footballer.

Many questions were raised about Paolo Di Canio's appointment as Sunderland manager, some for non-footballing reasons, some led by concerns about his managerial ability.

Photograph: Josep Lago/AFP/Getty Images Roberto Mancini is unhappy at renewed speculation about his job after Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City 's director of football, had lunch with the agent of MA laga 's coach this week.