Valencia warned against sale December 5, 2013
Valencia’s club federation president Aurelio Martinez says it would be "suicide" to sell Valencia at the moment, amid fears the Liga club could fall into the hands of unscrupulous foreign owners. PA...
View ArticlePoyet lauds 'unplayable' Hazard December 5, 2013
Gus Poyet described Eden Hazard as "unplayable" after his man-of-the-match performance against Sunderland on Wednesday night. GettyImagesEden Hazard was in inspired form for the Blues against...
View ArticleVan der Vaart to return for Hamburg December 5, 2013
Rafael van der Vaart says he is fit to return to the Hamburg squad against Augsburg this weekend after three weeks out with an ankle injury. • Brassell: Van der Vaart, 30, tore his ligaments while on...
View ArticleEuropa League payments may increase December 5, 2013
The European Club Association (ECA) plans to increase the solidarity payments to Europa League participants and national leagues from the Champions League funds, ECA chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said...
View ArticleIbrahimovic admits to playing 'badly' December 5, 2013
Zlatan Ibrahimovic made the rare admission he had produced "a bad performance" as Paris Saint-Germain's unbeaten start to the season ended at Evian on Wednesday. GettyImagesIbrahimovic was unable to...
View ArticleNelson Mandela dies at 95 December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon who helped seal his country's bid to become the first in Africa to host a World Cup, has died at the age of 95....
View ArticleFernandez resigns as Montpellier coach December 5, 2013
Jean Fernandez has resigned as coach of Montpellier after a disastrous short-lived spell with the former French champions. GettyImagesFernandez only took over at the Stade de la Mosson. The on...
View ArticleGattuso: No place for women in football December 5, 2013
Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has questioned the role of women in football in criticising his former club for appointing Barbara Berlusconi as general manager. GettyImagesGennaro...
View ArticleAncelotti hopeful of new deal for Alonso December 5, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Xabi Alonso will sign a new contract at Real Madrid, and also remarked that he sees a lot his old self in the Basque midfielder. GettyImagesXabi Alonso joined Real...
View ArticleGermany to consider goal-line tech December 5, 2013
The German Football League (DFL) is to make a fundamental decision on the introduction of goal-line technology in March 2014. OtherKiessling's 'ghost goal' caused much controversy in Germany. • The DFL...
View ArticleFernandez's Montpellier job uncertain December 5, 2013
L'Equipe is reporting Jean Fernandez will resign as coach of Montpellier on Thursday after a disastrous short-lived spell with the former French champions. GettyImagesJean Fernandez took over at...
View ArticleSamp secure first win under Mihajlovic December 5, 2013
GettyImagesNenad Krsticic scores for Sampdoria during their Coppa Italia win against Verona. Sampdoria secured their first win under coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, thumping Verona 4-1 to...
View ArticleChicago's Mike Magee named MVP December 5, 2013
Chicago Fire forward Mike Magee was named the 2013 MLS Most Valuable Player, the league announced Thursday. AP Photo/Chicago FireMike Magee was named 2013 MLS MVP. Magee, 29,...
View ArticleSevilla chief Del Nido facing jail term December 5, 2013
Sevilla president Jose del Nido is set for jail after Spain’s supreme court rejected his appeal against a conviction for the misappropriation of almost three million euros in public funds. APJose del...
View ArticleVicente Del Bosque cool ahead of draw December 5, 2013
BRAZIL -- Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has said he is not concerned by the potential of a tough World Cup draw for La Roja in Brazil on Friday. AssociatedVicente del Bosque remains calm about Spain's...
View ArticleSpain's Luis Aragones retires at 75 December 5, 2013
MADRID -- Spain's Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones has announced his retirement. GettyImages / Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesLuis Aragones guided Spain to their first ever international title in 2008....
View ArticleRoy Hodgson: Group D a tough task December 6, 2013
England manager Roy Hodgson said his team had been handed a tough task after the World Cup draw pitted them against Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in Group D -- but stressed that he was staying...
View ArticleArsene Wenger calls for loan change December 6, 2013
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for the loan system to be overhauled, insisting players who make short-term switches to rival Premier League sides should be allowed to play against their...
View ArticleBento: It's a hard challenge for Portugal December 6, 2013
COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL: Portugal coach Paulo Bento said his side faced a hard challenge after the World Cup draw put them in alongside Germany, the USA and Ghana. PA Photos'It is what it is,' Bento...
View ArticleSchalke 'lining up deals for Sam, Giefer' December 6, 2013
Schalke are already busy reinforcing their squad for next season with deals for Sidney Sam and Fabian Giefer all but done, according to reports in Germany. GettyImagesSidney Sam is reportedly set for...
View ArticleBesart Berisha at the double December 6, 2013
Two goals from Besart Berisha helped Brisbane Roar to a at Adelaide United as the Queenslanders opened up a six-point gap at the top of the A-League on Friday. GettyImagesBesart Berisha celebrates his...
View ArticleBarcelona cruise in Copa del Rey December 7, 2013
Barcelona have one foot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after cruising to a over Cartagena in the first-leg of their round of 16 clash. APBarcelona celebrate their victory in the Copa del Rey....
View ArticleBale and Ribery on World XI shortlist December 6, 2013
Gareth Bale and Franck Ribery have been named on a as part of the process to decide the 2013 FIFA FIFPro World XI. GettyImagesBale has made an impressive start to life at Madrid. • On Wednesday, a...
View ArticleLiverpool overtake Chelsea and City December 7, 2013
PA PhotosStoke City's Stephen Ireland celebrates the second. Liverpool moved up to second in the table as Chelsea suffered a shock defeat and Manchester City were held. Liverpool saw off West Ham...
View ArticleEngland kickoff time moved by FIFA December 7, 2013
England have had the kickoff time for their opening World Cup match against Italy in Manaus brought forward three hours to appease TV broadcasters. PA PhotosRoy Hodgson's men were handed a tough draw....
View ArticleMoyes: We need luck in 'transitional period' December 7, 2013
Manager David Moyes is confident Manchester United will come out of their transitional period stronger after they suffered their second home defeat in four days -- . GettyImagesManchester United...
View ArticleMariners end Sydney's winning run December 7, 2013
GettyImagesDaniel McBreen celebrates his match-winning goal. Veteran striker Daniel McBreen rediscovered his goalscoring touch as the Central Coast Mariners ended Sydney FC's club record winning streak...
View ArticleBayern smash seven past Bremen December 7, 2013
Bayern Munich continued their incredible form as Franck Ribery scored two in a 7-0 rout of Werder Bremen. GettyImagesBayern Munich celebrate after Franck Ribery scored their third of the game. The...
View ArticleElie Baup sacked by Marseille after defeat December 7, 2013
Marseille have parted company with coach Elie Baup in the wake of Friday's home defeat to Nantes. APAlejandro Bedoya nets the winner. The 1-0 loss, which saw Alejandro Bedoya net a 16th-minute...
View ArticleParis St Germain hammer Sochaux December 7, 2013
Paris St Germain bounced back from their shock defeat against Evian in midweek with a 5-0 thumping of Ligue 1 basement boys Sochaux. PA PhotosParis Saint...
View ArticleWenger: I always believed in Bendtner December 4, 2013
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stressed he never lost faith in the talents of Nicklas Bendtner, after the Danish striker scored the Gunners opening goal in their against Hull. GettyImagesArsenal's fine...
View ArticleBrazilian match delayed as fans brawl December 8, 2013
SAO PAULO -- A key Brazilian league match was stopped for more than an hour Sunday after fans started fighting in the stands and a helicopter had to land on the pitch to airlift a seriously injured...
View ArticleInter Milan hold on to beat Trapani December 4, 2013
GettyImagesFredy Guarin gave Inter Milan an early lead but they were given a tough test by their Serie B opponents. Inter Milan finally linked up with their traditional peers in the last 16 of the...
View ArticleChalobah 'abused by racist Millwall fans' December 4, 2013
Nottingham Forest midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah claims he was subjected to racist abuse by a section of Millwall's home support during Tuesday night's Sky Bet Championship meeting in south London. The...
View ArticleBayern secure quarter-final spot December 4, 2013
Bayern Munich eased into the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday night with a routine at Bundesliga rivals Augsburg. GettyImagesFranck Ribery and Thiago Alcantara celebrate Bayern Munich's 2-0...
View ArticleOsasuna battle back for draw December 8, 2013
Osasuna hit back from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey fourth-round tie at Malaga. GettyImagesOsasuna clawed their way back in some style. The hosts had taken control...
View ArticleNewcastle Jets move up to third December 8, 2013
Nathan Burns netted a brace as Newcastle Jets recorded a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory to move up to third in the A-League. GettyImagesNathan Burns celebrates sending his side up the table. The...
View ArticleFIFA changes 7 WCup starting times December 7, 2013
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil -- FIFA has switched the starting times of seven World Cup matches, including the U.S.-Portugal game on June 22 in the Amazonian jungle city of Manaus. FIFPro, the international...
View ArticleArsenal draw Tottenham in FA Cup December 8, 2013
The draw is due to take place at around 4pm on Sunday, December 8. To be played week of January 4 Barnsley v Hartlepool or Coventry Yeovil v Leyton Orient Liverpool v Oldham or Mansfield...
View ArticleEx-keeper Tomlinson in wrestling switch December 8, 2013
Former Port Vale and Crewe goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has revealed that he has joined America’s World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) franchise in the hope of...
View ArticleChelsea lose IWCC final December 8, 2013
Chelsea slipped to a 4-2 defeat against INAC Kobe Lionessa of Japan in the final of the International Women's Club Championship (IWCC) in...
View ArticleRoma keep pace with Juventus December 8, 2013
Roma beat Fiorentina at home in the early game on Sunday with goals from Maicon and Mattia Destro...
View ArticleRonaldo to marry for a fourth time December 8, 2013
Brazilian legend Ronaldo, 37, is to marry again after his girlfriend Paula Morais accepted his proposal on her 28th birthday. GettyImagesRonaldo will have a big year in 2014. Il Fenomeno only...
View ArticleReal Madrid held by Xativa December 7, 2013
Real Madrid suffered the humiliation of being held against Segunda B side Olimpic de Xativa in the Copa del Rey last-32 clash on Saturday night. GettyImagesKarim Benzema shows his frustration. Real...
View ArticleDel Nido resigns as Sevilla president December 9, 2013
Jose Maria del Nido has resigned as Sevilla president after being convicted of fraud, while continuing to protest both his innocence and his pride in his achievements during almost 12 years in charge...
View ArticleDefoe: MLS transfer out of my hands December 8, 2013
Jermaine Defoe says a potential move to MLS side Toronto FC will be out of his control as he aims to build on recent strong performances for Tottenham. GettyImagesJermaine Defoe: Destined to leave...
View ArticleLeonardo: PSG tried to sign Ronaldo December 9, 2013
Former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo said he tried "everything possible" to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid for the French giants. GettyImagesCristiano Ronaldo was one...
View ArticleRonaldo, Ribery, Messi on shortlist December 9, 2013
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery have been named on FIFA’s three-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or. AssociatedMessi, Ronaldo and Ribery are on FIFA's three-man Ballon d'Or shortlist....
View ArticleEverton eye longer Gerard Deulofeu deal December 8, 2013
Roberto Martinez is confident teenage loanee Gerard Deulofeu will stay at Everton beyond this season. PA PhotosGerard Deulofeu may stay on Merseyside. • • Deulofeu, 19, scored a against Premier League...
View ArticleMessi, Ronaldo on World XI shortlist December 9, 2013
On the same day as being named on FIFA’s three-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have also been named on a 15-man shortlist of forwards as part of the process to...
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