Parker has not been sacked for a 9-0 defeat - he lost a game of brinkmanship

Stephen Robinson airs key Aberdeen updates on Lewis Smith‚ Guinness-Parker and the Cup overhaul that's not for him

FIFA have announced the referee for England's World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina - and it's an official that the holders' talisman Lionel Messi is familiar with. Ismail Elfath will be the man in the middle - in what will be the most high-profile occasion of his career as a referee - at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday as England bid to reach their first World Cup final since 1966‚ while Argentina look to reach back-to-back showpieces. The Moroccan-born American‚ who will be assisted by compatriots Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins‚ will take charge of his fourth game at this year's World Cup - and his first refereeing either England or Argentina this summer. The fourth official will be Italian Maurizio Mariani.

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Burnley aiming to appoint Wales manager Craig Bellamy after Parker departed this week

'Overdue' but 'not all Parker's fault'

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Gerrard to emulate idol Lampard at Burnley after Parker leaves by mutual consent

Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation

Parker leaves Burnley after relegation from Premier League

Burnley have confirmed Scott Parker's departure with immediate effect following their relegation from the Premier League. 'Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent‚' a club statement read. 'Following confirmation of the Club's relegation from the Premier League last week‚ Parker and the Board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude.

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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation confirmed

Parker leaves Burnley with immediate effect after club's Premier League relegation

Parker leaves manager's job after Clarets' relegation from Premier League

Parker's future as manager in the balance after relegation to Championship

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Parker insists Burnley didn't deserve Brighton defeat

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Parker admits mixed emotions after Burnley draw with Bournemouth

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Parker says Burnley's season 'could be seen as a failure'

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Parker on Everton defeat: We gave Burnley fans nothing tonight

Parker "proud and sad" after Burnley lose home thriller to Brentford

Parker proud after Burnley's dramatic loss to Brentford

Parker disappointed after Burnley denied by VAR 'injustice'

Parker delighted with Burnley players for Chelsea draw

Van der Vaart: Parker ideal option for Tottenham

Parker admits Mansfield boasted more "quality" than Burnley in FA Cup shock

Brilliant Mansfield pile pressure on Parker - is his time up at Burnley?

Parker "so happy" for Burnley players after winning at Crystal Palace

Burnley boss Parker: West Ham defeat sums up season

Pressure piles on Parker as West Ham sink Burnley in basement battle

Parker admits Burnley looked "childish" in Sunderland defeat

Talbi stunner cuts Parker adrift as Sunderland extend unbeaten home run

Parker: Beckham FK record in Ward-Prowse sights

Liverpool record‚ Arsenal trophy‚ Parker sack and other kneejerk reactions revisited

Burnley boss Parker: We deserved more from Spurs draw

Parker happy for Edwards as Burnley draw at Liverpool: My decisions haven't gone his way

Parker "really‚ really pleased" with Burnley Cup win

Parker hails Anthony strike in Burnley draw with Man Utd

Parker fumes: Burnley were poor‚ really poor

Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Out of their depth and 11 games without a win - but Burnley should trust Parker

Maresca sack closer as Chelsea‚ West Ham‚ Burnley share similar problem; Parker‚ Nuno also on brink

Parker rues "fine margins" as Burnley draw with Everton

Burnley boss Parker: Bournemouth draw a brilliant point for us

Parker admits feeling pressure as Burnley languish inside bottom three

'I'm a winner and a fighter' - Burnley boss Parker 'feeling pressure'

Parker admits "deja vu" as Burnley suffer Fulham home defeat

'Breaks my heart': Burnley's Parker on fans' boos

Parker explains his biggest worry about Man Utd's Cunha as he compares him to Park Ji-sung

Parker insists Burnley did not deserve Palace defeat

Parker urges Burnley "to stick together" after defeat at Brentford

Parker admits mixed emotions as Burnley fall to Chelsea

Burnley boss Parker: We will face a top Chelsea team

Parker faces two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine on day of fight

Parker admits "big frustration" after Burnley beaten at West Ham

Parker upbeat despite Burnley defeat: Arsenal class shone through

Parker makes Arsenal Premier League prediction after Burnley loss

Parker explains Burnley plan to combat Arsenal set-piece threat

Parker: These Burnley players never cease to amaze me!

Parker rips into "lazy" Rashford who "didn't do anything" at Man Utd compared to Barcelona

Parker on Burnley victory over Leeds: Huge belief‚ great resilience

Parker admits Roberts blow for Burnley

Liverpool v Manchester United‚ Parker v Farke and joy for Cape Verde

Parker: Villa punished Burnley errors

Parker stuns Arsenal with injury-time equaliser for Aston Villa

Parker hits 94th-minute equaliser as Gunners miss chance to move top of WSL

Lioness Lucy Parker stuns Arsenal with late sucker punch

Parker says there is no tougher challenge than facing Man City at the Etihad this weekend

Parker admits Burnley "short of standards" for Cup defeat to Cardiff

Premier League winners and losers: Liverpool‚ West Ham‚ Parker‚ Villa‚ Fulham‚ Arteta‚ Guardiola and more.

Parker highlights out Burnley trio for Forest draw

Parker praises Burnley after Liverpool defeat: I can't fault Hannibal

Parker opens up on Arsenal winger Madueke: I actually think he's better than Bukayo Saka!

Double winner Parker urges Man Utd: Sell Bruno today!

Parker slams "sterile game" after Burnley beaten at Man Utd by VAR injury-time call

Parker delighted as Burnley avoid pens in Cup win against Derby

Parker proud of Burnley players for victory over Sunderland

Parker 'buzzing' after Burnley's 'humongous' win against Sunderland

Parker illustrated: manager who puts his is emotions in a sketchbook

'We're not Barcelona': Why Parker can keep Burnley up against the odds

Burnley boss Parker upbeat after Wolves draw

Exclusive: Parker no big fan of Man Utd fullback Dalot; demands more from Mount

Parker reveals excitement as Burnley welcome Walker

DONE DEAL: Lazio winger Tchaouna joins Burnley: Parker made me realise I wanted to be here

"Needs to win that trophy": Former Blue Parker warns Maresca before Betis final

Burnley's Parker and Blades' Hamer win EFL awards

‘Lack of European football won't stop top players from joining Manchester United' Exclusive – Paul Parker backs former club to recruit well this summer

Levy and co target Parker as Ange on outer at Tottenham

Spurs eye move for Burnley boss Parker to replace Postecoglou

Spurs replacing Postecoglou with Parker would be their most preposterous decision yet

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Why Burnley and Leeds might consider sacking Parker and Farke after promotion