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QPR have announced on Friday that midfielder Joey Barton will not appeal against his 12-match ban for violent conduct following his dismissal against Manchester City on the final day of the season.

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has invited Paris Saint Germain to firm up their interest in the Manchester United forward.

Joleon Lescott insists there is no problem with John Terry being involved in the England setup for Euro 2012, and the Manchester City defender said on Thursday that the situation was dealt with months ago.

England news

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists his club will reject all offers for much-sought-after defender Thiago Silva, who is a reported target for Premier League champions Manchester City.

Edin Dzeko hopes to help Manchester City defend their Premier League crown next season despite being linked with Serie A giants Juventus, according to the player's manager.

Sergio Aguero has crushed any speculation he may leave Manchester City this summer, stating that he is happy at the club and that the Premier League champions are on a par with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the 2012-13 season, according to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes England manager Roy Hodgson will have his hands full keeping Wayne Rooney's temperament under control at this summer's European Championship.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli wants to remain with the Premier League champions.

The English Football Association has banned Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton for 12 matches for repeated violent conduct in the last game of the Premier League season at Manchester City.

Eden Hazard will delay making a decision on his future until after Belgium's friendly against England at Wembley next week, but his agent claims that he has agreed terms with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Juventus are close to sealing a deal for highly-rated Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba, according to the club's general director Giuseppe Marotta.

England news

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley says there were moments this season that he felt like "the unluckiest footballer in the world" but he is determined to put his injury woes behind him.

Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has played down reports of interest in him from Turkish champions Galatasaray, insisting that he wants to end his career at Old Trafford.