| Pearce: Time for change Posted: 06 Jun 2013 03:18 PM PDT Stuart Pearce believes England will not win the World Cup unless drastic changes are made |
| Lomas set for Lions Posted: 06 Jun 2013 01:46 PM PDT Steve Lomas will take up the reins as the new Millwall manager when he returns from holiday next week the Championship club have confirmed |
| Morrison wants to finish on a high Posted: 06 Jun 2013 01:16 PM PDT James Morrison is determined to end an impressive season personally on a high by guiding Scotland to a positive result against Croatia |
| Messi uncertain for Argentina-Colombia tussle Posted: 06 Jun 2013 12:16 PM PDT Argentina face being without skipper Lionel Messi for Fridays World Cup qualifier with Colombia as the Barcelona star battles a right hamstring problem coach Alejandro Sabella said Thursday |
| Baker signs new Villa deal Posted: 06 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT Aston Villa have confirmed defender Nathan Baker has signed a new three-year deal with the club |
| End not in sight for Keane Posted: 06 Jun 2013 11:17 AM PDT Robbie Keane will win a record 126th Republic of Ireland cap on Friday night confident he still has another five or six years in his legs |
| Swans swoop for Canas Posted: 06 Jun 2013 11:17 AM PDT Jose Canas has become Swanseas first summer signing after agreeing to join the Barclays Premier League club on a free transfer from Real Betis |
| Manchester City complete swoop for Fernandinho Posted: 06 Jun 2013 11:17 AM PDT Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazil international Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk |
| Get ready for toil Mazzarri tells Inter Posted: 06 Jun 2013 10:48 AM PDT New Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri has promised there will be no let up in training for his players as they bid to start next season strongly and finish it challenging for honours and European places |
| Strachan: Mandzukic is unstoppable Posted: 06 Jun 2013 10:47 AM PDT Scotland manager Gordon Strachan admits attempting to nullify the threat posed by Mario Mandzukic is likely to be an impossible task in Fridays clash with Croatia |
| No pressure to sell Everton stars Posted: 06 Jun 2013 10:47 AM PDT Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is adamant there is no pressure to sell players this summer but accepts he may not be able to keep hold of midfielder Marouane Fellaini |
| Henderson remaining positive Posted: 06 Jun 2013 09:47 AM PDT England Under-21 captain Jordan Henderson remains upbeat about his sides European Championship chances despite the uncharacteristically poor display against Italy on Wednesday night |
| Manchester United set to sign 20 year old Uruguay Starlet Guillermo Varela Posted: 06 Jun 2013 09:36 AM PDT Manchester United are set to complete the signing of talented young Uruguayan Guillermo Varela |
| Argentina await Messi for crunch Colombia clash Posted: 06 Jun 2013 09:34 AM PDT Argentina can all but secure their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in neighbouring Brazil with a win in Friday nights qualifier against Colombia at River Plates Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires |
| Liverpool upbeat over Sturridge fitness Posted: 06 Jun 2013 09:32 AM PDT Liverpool said on Thursday they are confident that striker Daniel Sturridge will be fit for the start of the 2013-14 campaign after he injured his ankle while playing for England |
| No need for Everton to sell, says Kenwright Posted: 06 Jun 2013 08:18 AM PDT Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said on Thursday that new manager Roberto Martinez will not be obliged to sell players in the transfer window although he admits the club may struggle to retain the services of Marouane Fellaini |
| Gazidis: Wenger in 'for long term' Posted: 06 Jun 2013 08:17 AM PDT Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is confident manager Arsene Wenger still has the desire to drive the Gunners on to success once more - and is in it for the long term |
| Keane to set Republic record Posted: 06 Jun 2013 08:17 AM PDT Robbie Keane will make a record-breaking 126th appearance for the Republic of Ireland in Friday nights World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands |
| Leandro Damiao's agent fails to rule out Tottenham move for his client Posted: 06 Jun 2013 07:51 AM PDT The Brazilian striker has been a long-standing target for Spurs with the north London outfit reported to be weighing up a 36million double swoop for him and Roberto Soldado |
| Sir Alex Ferguson, Wenger's Budget, Wayne Rooney's Future and More Posted: 06 Jun 2013 07:27 AM PDT Managerial Transition At The TopThe Premier League's top 3 clubs are all going to have new managers next season |
| Repeating treble a big ask, says Bayern's Martinez Posted: 06 Jun 2013 07:11 AM PDT Bayern Munichs Spain midfielder Javi Martinez admits it will be very difficult to repeat this seasons treble success but insists the Bavarians will do everything to successfully defend all of their titles under new coach Pep Guardiola |
| Bento wants aggressive Portugal against Russia Posted: 06 Jun 2013 06:46 AM PDT Portugal coach Paulo Bento has urged his team to take the initiative and adopt an aggressive approach in Fridays crucial World Cup qualifier against Russia in Lisbon |
| Loan loophole set to be closed Posted: 06 Jun 2013 06:16 AM PDT Football League clubs are set to impose tough new restrictions on overseas loan players following Watfords exploitation of the system last season |
| South Africa legend Benni McCarthy announces retirement Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:47 AM PDT South Africas record goalscorer Benni McCarthy has announced his retirement from professional football |
| Ozil gets the Madame Tussauds wax treatment Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:46 AM PDT The Berlin branch of Madame Tussauds has unveiled a waxwork version of Real Madrid and Germany star Mesut Ozil |
| Ribery and Van Buyten extend Bayern deals Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:32 AM PDT France winger Franck Ribery signed a two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich on Thursday keeping him tied to the club until 2017 |
| Pepe going nowhere, says Madrid president Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:32 AM PDT Real Madrid president Florentino Perez confirmed on Spanish radio on Thursday morning that Portuguese central defender Pepe is not for sale this summer |
| Hughes cuts seven players loose at Stoke Posted: 06 Jun 2013 05:32 AM PDT Newly appointed Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has sanctioned the release of seven players the Premier League club revealed on Thursday |
| Mignolet to snub new deal confirms his agent Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:47 AM PDT Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is unlikely to extend his stay at Sunderland as he looks to take the next step in his career |
| Pennant among Stoke exodus Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:47 AM PDT Stoke have confirmed they have released seven players including Jermaine Pennant and Dean Whitehead |
| Brazil slump to 22nd in world rankings Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:45 AM PDT World Cup hosts Brazil slumped to a new record low in the FIFA world rankings on Thursday as the five-time world champions dropped three places to 22nd |
| Is this AS Roma star Liverpool bound? Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:34 AM PDT Fans of Italian football will know the name Erik Manuel Lamela well after impressive displays for AS Roma since signing in 2011 |
| Ribery extends Bayern contract to 2017 Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:08 AM PDT France winger Franck Ribery signed a two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich on Thursday keeping him tied to the club until 2017 |
| Neymar aiming to make history at Barcelona Posted: 06 Jun 2013 04:06 AM PDT Brazilian starlet Neymar is confident he is destined for even greater success at Barcelona after signing a five-year deal with the Catalan giants from Sao Paolo club Santos earlier this week |
| Baldini leaves Roma by mutual consent Posted: 06 Jun 2013 03:19 AM PDT Sporting director Franco Baldini has left AS Roma by mutual consent the Serie A club announced Thursday |
| Westwood at the ready for Irish Posted: 06 Jun 2013 03:17 AM PDT Alan Kelly has put Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood on red alert ahead of Friday nights World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands |
| Jose Mourinho fetes Ballacks farewell Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:51 AM PDT Newly-appointed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho - the self-styled Special One - took time out to appear at former Germany captain Michael Ballacks final match of his career in Leipzig on Wednesday |
| Will Chelsea make a 35million pound move for Brazilian striker Hulk? Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:47 AM PDT Jose Mourinho has made a stunning £35million move for Brazil forward Hulk according to The Mirror |
| Franco Baldini leaves Roma Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:47 AM PDT Franco Baldini has left Roma paving the way for a potential move to Tottenham as the clubs technical director |
| Be careful what you wish for - the second coming of Jose Mourinho at Chelsea Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:35 AM PDT When unveiled in front of the cameras last Monday Jose Mourinho oozed an almost replica glow to the one witnessed back in 2004 when he emphatically announced his Stamford Bridge arrival coining the infamous Special One remark |
| Potential in's and out's for Arsenal this summer Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:27 AM PDT Arsene Wenger is armed with a transfer war chest after over-seeing transfers of key players such as Samir Nasri Cesc Fabregas and most recently Robin Van Persie out of the Emirates |
| Agony Continues for Arsenal Fans Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:21 AM PDT As the arrival of the transfer season continues to bring news of significant signings by various clubs around Europe like Neymar's move to Barcelona as reported by BBC Sport the wait for the occurrence of a similar blockbuster deal at Arsenal tipped to alter the club's reeling fortunes continuesand with it also incessantly lingers the helpless agony among the club faithful who dearly hope for a significant result next season instead of false promise and disappointment that have become synonymous with the club since the last eight years |
| Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Liverpool's Next Superstar? Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:17 AM PDT The Armenian international and Shakhtar Donetsk star is set to make his big move at last with English Premier League outfit Liverpool FC |
| Schwarzer set to leave Fulham Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:00 AM PDT Veteran Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he will leave Fulham after the Premier League club signed Dutch international Maarten Stekelenburg |
| English clubs to get 25% revenue rise - study Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:00 AM PDT English Premier League clubs will enjoy a revenue boost of almost 25 percent next season thanks to a glut of lucrative new television deals according to a report published on Thursday by financial analysts Deloitte |
| Suarez strike sees Uruguay overcome France Posted: 06 Jun 2013 01:59 AM PDT A clinically-taken goal from controversial striker Luis Suarez gave Uruguay a 1-0 win in a tame friendly against a young France side in Montevideos Centenario Stadium on Wednesday |
| Mourinho set to confirm Schurrle as first signing Posted: 06 Jun 2013 01:59 AM PDT Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle is set to become Jose Mourinhos first signing in his second spell as Chelsea manager according to German press reports |
| Martinez proud of new Everton role Posted: 06 Jun 2013 12:16 AM PDT New manager Roberto Martinez already feels at home at Everton and believes he is privileged to have the opportunity to take charge of the club |
| Clubs cautioned over TV windfalls Posted: 05 Jun 2013 11:46 PM PDT Club bosses should adapt to a culture shock and make sure they do not blow their huge new TV windfall on players wages a new report has warned |
| Pearce: No excuse for defeat Posted: 05 Jun 2013 11:46 PM PDT Stuart Pearce would not accept any excuses for England Under-21s defeat to Italy saying the best team won the European Championship opener in Tel Aviv |
| Aussie youngster Antonis signs with Parma Posted: 05 Jun 2013 07:47 PM PDT Sydney FC agreed Thursday to the transfer of Australia under-20 midfielder Terry Antonis to Italian Serie A club Parma |
| Mikel backs Nigeria for Confederations Cup glory Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:46 PM PDT Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi is backing Nigeria to become the first African team to win this months Confederations Cup in Brazil |
| Scottish youngsters set for stiff Croatian test Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:46 PM PDT Scotland assistant manager Mark McGhee insists Fridays match away to Croatia is far from meaningless for Gordon Strachans young side |
| Italy look to pass Czech point on road to Brazil Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:16 PM PDT Italy can take a huge step towards a chance of bidding for a record equaling fifth title with hosts Brazil at the 2014 World Cup with victory over the Czech Republic in their qualifier on Friday |
